WBCS Preliminary Question – 2007
Q192. The Finance Commission is constituted under Article __ of the Constitution of India.
A. 275
B. 280
C. 282
D. None of the above
Answer – B. 280
Explanation-
Q193. The Protection of Women from the Domestic Violence Act (2005) is applicable to all States and Union Territories except
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Lakshadweep
D. Gujarat
Answer – B. Jammu and Kashmir (not Applicable now)
Explanation-
Q194. In which year was part of Fundamental Duties included in the Constitution by the Indian Parliament?
A. 1976
B. 1978
C. 1980
D. 1982
Answer – A. 1976
Explanation-
Q195. In which year the Supreme Court of India dismissed the petitions of the cement, fertilizer, and sugar industries challenging the Jute Packaging Material Act, of 1987?
A. 1980
B. 1990
C. 1993
D. 1996
Answer – C. 1993
Explanation-
Q196. The executive powers of the state are vested in the Governor under Article _ of the institution.
A. Article 154 (1)
B. Article 155
C. Article 14
D. Article 356
Answer – A. Article 154 (1)
Explanation-
Q197. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was legislated in ______.
A. 1974
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1978
Answer – B. 1976
Explanation-
Q198. Which of the following is true for the Indian judicial system?
A.It is controlled by the Parliament
B.The Supreme Court of India is controlled by the Parliament and the High Courts are controlled by the State Legislative Assemblies
C.It is an independent institution
D.None of the above
Answer – C.It is an independent institution
Explanation-
Q199. Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
A. The Government of India Act, 1919
B. The Government of India Act, 1935
C. The Indian Independence Act, 1947
D. None of the above
Answer – B. The Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation-
Q200. The Panchayati Raj Institution at the block level is known as
A. Gram Panchayat
B. Panchayat Samiti
C. Zilla Parishad
D. None of the above
Answer – B. Panchayat Samiti
Explanation-
Q201. The Directive Principles of State Policy of India have similarities with
A. The Constitution of U.K.
B. The Constitution of the U.S.A.
C. The Constitution of Ireland
D. None of the above
Answer – C. The Constitution of Ireland
Explanation-
Q202. The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of.
A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
Answer – A. The President
Explanation-
Q203. Members of the constituent assembly were
A. Elected by provincial assemblies
B. Elected directly by people
C. Nominated by the government
D. Represented only by the princely states
Answer – A. Elected by provincial assemblies
Explanation-
Q204. In which general election did the Congress Party lose the majority in the parliament for the first time?
A. 1967
B. 1977
C. 1980
D. None of the above
Answer – B. 1977
Explanation-
Q205. Under which Article of the Constitution of India, Parliament can make laws under the Residuary powers?
A. Article 248
B. Article 249
C. Article 250
D. Article 251
Answer – A. Article 248
Explanation-
Q206. How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India?
A. 389
B. 354
C. 308
D. 310
Answer – A. 389 (299 After partition)
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question – 2006
Q207. In West Bengal reserved seats for women in Panchayat elections is
A. 20 percent
B. 33 percent
C. 30 percent
D. 50 percent
Answer – D. 50 percent
Explanation-
Q208. When did Sikkim become part of India?
A. 1975
B. 1978
C. 1982
D. 1990
Answer – A. 1975
Explanation-
Q209. The President of India is elected by
A. Universal adult franchise
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Elected Members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and the Parliament
D. All Chief Ministers of States
Answer – C. Elected Members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and the Parliament
Explanation-
Q210. The formation of the Planning Commission is mentioned in the Article of the Constitution
A. 196
B. 308
C. 360
D. not mentioned in the Constitution
Answer – D. not mentioned in the Constitution
Explanation-
Q211. When was the recommendation of the States Reorganization Act in West Bengal implemented?
A. 1954
B. 1955
C. 1956
D. 1957
Answer – C. 1956
Explanation-
Q212. Which state was bifurcated too create Chhattisgarh State?
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer – B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation-
Q213. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed
A. To examine the Community Development Projects
B. To formulate National Security Policy
C. To formulate a child welfare program
D. To formulate a labor welfare program
Answer –A. To examine the Community Development Projects
Explanation-
Q214. Who can declare an emergency in India?
A. President of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Chief of Army Staff
D. Speaker of the Parliament
Answer – A. President of India
Explanation-
Q215. Under which article of the Constitution, the President of India can dismiss the State Government?
A. Article 352
B. Article 360
C. Article 354
D. Article 356
Answer – D. Article 356
Explanation-
Q216. Chairman of the Indian Planning Commission is
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Finance Minister
D. Vice-President
Answer – B. Prime Minister
Explanation-
Q217. In the classification of power in the Constitution of India, education falls in
A. Central List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. None of the above
Answer – C. Concurrent List
Explanation-
Q218. Finance Commission is mentioned in the Constitution and the Chairman of the Commission is appointed by
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Chief Justice
D. Vice-President
Answer – B. President
Explanation-
Q219. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Prime Minister
D. Home Minister
Answer – B. Vice-President
Explanation-
Q220. Rajya Sabha
A. Does control the Council of Ministers
B. Approves the action of the Ministers
C. Only discuss the Ministers
D. Does not control the Council of Ministers
Answer – C. Only discuss the Ministers
Explanation-
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