WBCS Preliminary Question – 2003
Q252. The Vice-President of India is elected by
A. The people directly
B. The Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. The Members of the Rajya Sabha
D. The Members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislatures
Answer – B. The Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation-
Q253. The primary part of the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj
A. Village Panchayat
B. Panchayat Samiti
C. Ziia Parishad
D. Zila Samiti
Answer – A. Village Panchayat
Explanation-
Q254. The term of a member of the Rajya Sabha is
A. Two years
B. Three years
C. Four years
D. Six years
Answer – D. Six years
Explanation-
Q255. Indian Constitution can be amended under Article
A. 312
B. 368
C. 390
D. 249
Answer – B. 368
Explanation-
Q256. The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of
A. 58 years
B. 60 years
C. 65 years
D. There is no upper age limit
Answer – C. 65 years
Explanation-
Q257. The President can promulgate Presidential Rule in a State under Article
A. 256
B. 356
C. 400
D. 360
Answer – B. 356
Explanation-
Q258. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the
A.Prime Minister
B.Parliament
C. President at his sweet will
D. President on the recommendation of Parliament
Answer – D. President on the recommendation of Parliament
Explanation-
Q259. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer – D. Rajasthan
Explanation-
Q260. How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A. Nine
B. Ten
C. Eleven
D. Twelve
Answer – D. Twelve
Explanation-
Q261. Under which article of the Constitution, the Government has instituted Bharat Ratna and Padmashri awards?
A. Article 22
B. Article 19
C. Article 18
D. Article 14
Answer – C. Article 18
Explanation-
Q262. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and
A. 25 judges
B. 11 judges
C. 9 judges
D. 7 judges
Answer – 33 Judges
Explanation-
Q263. Who is the final authority to expound the meaning of the Constitution?
A. The Parliament
B. The President
C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. The Supreme Court
Answer – D. The Supreme Court
Explanation-
Q264. The concept of the Welfare State is included in the Constitution of India in the
A. Preamble
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Fourth Schedule
D. Directive Principle of State Policy
Answer – D. Directive Principle of State Policy
Explanation-
Indian Polity MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims – 2002
Q265. In which part of the Constitution the concept of the welfare state finds elaboration?
A. Preamble
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Directive Principles
Answer – D. Directive Principles
Explanation-
Q266. The Constitution of India was adopted on
A. January 26, 1950
B. January 26, 1949
C. November 26, 1949
D. December 31, 1949.
Answer – C. November 26, 1949
Explanation-
Q267. The Structural Adjustment program was adopted by the Government of India in
A. 1993
B. 1990
C. 1991
D. 1992
Answer – C. 1991
Explanation-
Q268. The Chattisgarh state was carved out of
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. UP
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer – D. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation-
Q269. The Parliament of India consists of
A. The President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
B. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. The Lok Sabha, Speaker, and Prime Minister
D. None of the above
Answer –A. The President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
Explanation-
Q270. What is the chief source of political power in India?-’
A. The People
B. The Constitution
C. The Parliament
D. The Parliament and State Legislatures.
Answer – A. The People
Explanation-
Q271. ‘Which of the following Fundamental Rights was described by Dr.B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?
A. Right to property
B. Right to Religion
C. Right to constitutional remedies
D. All of the above
Answer – C. Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation-
Q272. The framers of the Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive Principles from
A. The Constitution of the Irish-Republic
B. The Government of India Act, 1935
C. The Constitution of the USSR
D. The Constitution of Switzerland
Answer – A. The Constitution of the Irish-Republic
Explanation-
Q273. The President of India is elected by
A. The people directly
B. Rajya Sabha Members
C. Members of both the Houses of Parliament
D. Elected MLAs and MPs
Answer – D. Elected MLAs and MPs
Explanation-
Q274. How many different types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A. None
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer – C. 3
Explanation-
Q275. The Prime Minister is
A. Elected by the Lok Sabha
B. Elected by the two houses of the Parliament at a joint sitting
C. Appointed by the President
D. Elected by the Lok sabha and appointed by the President
Answer – D. Elected by the Lok sabha and appointed by the President
Explanation-
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