INDIAN POLITY MCQS SET 14

INDIAN POLITY MCQS SET 14

131) The doctrine of 'basic structure of the Constitution' as a principle of judicial review
A) Is strictly in accord with the principle of procedure established by law
B) Is inconsistent with the principle of due process of law
C) Accepts the theory that the Legislature is the supreme law making body
D) Assumes the power of judging the wisdom of the Sovereign Legislature
Answer: Assumes the power of judging the wisdom of the Sovereign Legislature
   
132) Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the Indian Constitution defining the duties of Prime Minister?
To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for Legislation
To take prior presidential sanction for the Budget before submitting it to Parliament
To furnish the information called by the President regarding administration of the affairs of the Union
If the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers a matter on which a Minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the Council.
Select the correct answer using the code give below:
A) 1 and 2
B) 1,3 and 4
C) 2 and 4
D) 1 and 3
Answer: 1,3 and 4
   
133) Which one of the following is NOT the means of enforcing responsibility upon the Cabinet?
A) Questioning Ministers
B) Vote of censure
C) Call attention motion
D) No-confidence motion
Answer: Call attention motion
   
134) The members of which one of the following standing committees are chosen exclusively from the members of the Lok Sabha?
A) Public Accounts Committee
B) Committee on Public Undertakings
C) Committee on Estimates
D) Committee on Delegated Legislation
Answer: Committee on Estimates
   
135) Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India?
A) The Chief Justice of lndia
B) Union Law Minister
C) Attorney-General of India
D) Law Secretary
Answer: Attorney-General of India

136) A writ issued by a court to some inferior authority to transfer the matter to it for its proper consideration, is called
A) Certiorari
B) Mandamus
C) Quo Warranto
D) Prohibition
Answer: Certiorari
   
137) The Legislative Council of a State can be abolished or created by the
A) The President of India on the recommendation of Parliament
B) The Legislative Assembly of the State concerned
C) Parliament through a Simple Legislation
D) Parliament on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned
Answer: Parliament on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned
   
138) The Vice-President of India can be removed from office
A) By a resolution initiated in the Council of States and approved by the Lok Sabha
B) By a resolution in the Lok Sabha agreed to by the Council of States
C) By a resolution adopted by the two Houses meeting in a joint session
D) Following a formal process of impeachment
Answer: By a resolution initiated in the Council of States and approved by the Lok Sabha
   
139) According to the Constitution, which one of the following rights cannot to be taken away during emergency?
A) Right to speak
B) Right to freedom of movement
C) Right to personal liberty
D) Right to organise meetings
Answer: Right to personal liberty
   
140) Which one of the following is NOT an objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A) To establish a welfare State
B) To ensure socio-economic justice
C) To establish a religious State
D) To establish a secular State
Answer: To establish a religious State