1. Which amendment to the constitution made it mandatory for the President to accept the advice given by the council of ministers?
    A. 62nd amendment
    B. 52nd amendment
    C. 42nd amendment
    D. 32nd amendment

    Correct Answer: C. 42nd amendment
    Explanation: The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1976. It made several changes to the Constitution, including making it mandatory for the President to act on the advice of the council of ministers. The amendment sought to increase the powers of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers at the expense of the President and the Governor.
    Source: Science and Engineering Research Board
  2. The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution for the first time in
    A. 1974
    B. 1975
    C. 1976
    D. 1977

    Correct Answer: C. 1976
    Explanation: The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India in 1976 added a new Part IV-A to the Constitution, which enumerates the ten fundamental duties of citizens. These duties are non-justiciable and are intended to serve as a reminder to citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation.
    Source: India Kanoon
  3. Which of the following tax is levied and collected by the union but wholly assigned to the states?
    A. Taxes on railway fares and freights
    B. Stamp duties
    C. Sales Tax
    D. Income Tax

    Correct Answer: A. Taxes on railway fares and freights
    Explanation: The Constitution of India vests the power to levy and collect taxes on the Union and the states. Some taxes are levied and collected by the Union, but are assigned to the states. Taxes on railway fares and freights are an example of such taxes.
    Source: Science and Engineering Research Board
  4. Who among the following can propose the name of a candidate for the office of President of India?
    A. Any Indian Citizen
    B. Any one member of the electoral college
    C. Any five members of the electoral college
    D. Any ten members of the electoral college

    Correct Answer: D. Any ten members of the electoral college
    Explanation: According to the Indian Constitution, any ten members of the electoral college, which consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the Legislative Assemblies of the States, can propose the name of a candidate for the office of the President of India.
    Source: Indian Constitution, Article 71(1)
  5. Which Constitutional authority is responsible for constituting the Finance Commission?
    A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    B. Prime Minister
    C. President of India
    D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

    Correct Answer: C. President of India
    Explanation: The President of India is responsible for constituting the Finance Commission as per the provisions of Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.
    Source: Indian Constitution, Article 280
  6. To whom should a notice in writing be given for raising a half an hour discussion in a House of Parliament?
    A. Secretary general of the house
    B. Presiding officer of the house
    C. Ministers concerned
    D. Speaker of Loksabha

    Correct Answer: A. Secretary general of the house
    Explanation: A notice in writing for raising a half an hour discussion in a House of Parliament should be given to the Secretary general of the house, as per the rules and procedures of the Parliament of India.
    Source: Parliament of India, Rules and Procedures
  7. Under Constitutional Article 343, which is the official language of the Union?
    A. Urdu
    B. Hindi
    C. English
    D. Both B and C

    Correct Answer: D. Both B and C
    Explanation: As per Article 343 of the Indian Constitution, both Hindi and English are the official languages of the Union.
    Source: Indian Constitution, Article 343
  8. The Constitutional Articles that define the SC and ST are
    A. Article 341 and 342 respectively
    B. Article 342 and 343 respectively
    C. Article 343 and 344 respectively
    D. Article 344 and 345 respectively

    Correct Answer: A. Article 341 and 342 respectively
    Explanation: Article 341 defines the provisions for the Scheduled Castes while Article 342 lays down the provisions for the Scheduled Tribes. The President of India is empowered to notify the castes and tribes which shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes in relation to a state or union territory, after considering the recommendations of the Governor of the state or the administrator of the union territory.
    Source: India.gov.in
  9. Anglo-Indian Community got special provisions for Central Services under
    A. Article 334
    B. Article 335
    C. Article 336
    D. Article 337
    Correct Answer: C. Article 336
    Explanation: According to Article 336 of the Indian Constitution, special provisions have been made for the Anglo-Indian Community in respect of representation in the Central Services.
    Source: India Kanoon
  10. Article 338 of the Indian Constitution laid down the provision for the setting up of?
    A. National Commission for SC and ST
    B. National Commission for Minorities
    C. National Commission for poverty eradication
    D. National Commission for OBC
    Correct Answer: A. National Commission for SC and ST
    Explanation: As per Article 338 of the Indian Constitution, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has been set up to monitor the implementation of laws and policies related to the welfare of the SC and ST communities.
    Source: India Kanoon

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