The corruption charges against the civil servants of Central Government are probed by the:
A. Cabinet Secretariat
B. Prime Minister's Office
C. Central Vigilance Commission
D. Consultative Committees of different departments
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The 42nd Amendment raised the term of Lok Sabha to
A. Five years
B. Seven years
C. Six years
D. Nine years
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In which recent judgment it was held that doctrine of "res extra commercium" cannot be extended to prohibit employment of women in Hotels and Bars serving liquor:
A. Anuj Garg v. Hotel Association of India
B. National Insurance Co. v. Deepa Devi
C. Kanil v. Central Diary farm
D. None of the above
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How many languages are present in the Eighth-Schedule?
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Article 243ZE of the Constitution of India provides for . . . . . . .
A. Municipalities
B. District Planning Committee
C. Metropolitan Planning Committee
D. Finance Commission
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As per President's Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act, 2008 (28 of 2008) the present salary of President of India per month
A. Rs. 1,00,000
B. Rs. 1,50,000
C. Rs. 1,55,000
D. Rs. 1,65,000
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Study the following statements and pick up the correct code:
Statement I: The power of High Court to issue writs under Article 226 is wider than the power of Supreme Court under Article 32.
Statement II: The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs only for violation of fundamental rights whereas the power of High Court under Article 226 can be invoked for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as legal rights.
A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B. Statement II is correct but Statement I is incorrect
C. Both the statements are correct but Statement II does not justify Statement I
D. Both the Statements are correct and Statement II justifies Statement I
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Who is responsible for the administration of Union Territories?
A. State Government
B. Central Government
C. Both of them
D. None of them
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Who among the following can remove a Judge of High Court from his office?
A. President
B. President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India
C. President on the basis of resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
D. Governor on the basis of resolution passed by the State Legislature
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The ratification by state legislatures is not required for a constitutional amendment bill passed by Parliament in respect of an amendment of
A. Union List in Seventh Schedule
B. Article 241 with regard to High Courts for Union Territories
C. Articles 1 to 3 with regard to Union and its territory
D. Article 162 with regard to the extent of power of state executive
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Disputes between States in India come to the Supreme Court under-
A. Appellate jurisdiction
B. Original jurisdiction
C. Advisory jurisdiction
D. Review jurisdiction
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Which of the following is correct in relation to the functioning of the institution of Lokayukta in Indian States?
A. Provided with independent investigating agency
B. They have not been given constitutional status
C. Prosecution and final punishment power vested with them
D. Their decision are final and not recommendentary in nature
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Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution of India does not deal with
A. Family welfare
B. Drinking water
C. Urban planning
D. Fuel and fodder
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Which Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection?
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The Constitution of India incorporates the 'Rule of Law' in:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
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Under which article of constitution of India provision relating to doctrine of eclipse are provided?
A. Article 13(1)
B. Article 14
C. Article 15
D. Article 13 (2)
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Consider the following statements:
1. The President of India may be removed from his office before expiry of his term for violation of the Constitution.
2. The impeachment charge against the President may be preferred by either House of the Parliament.
3. For the resolution of impeachment, votes of two-third of the Members of the House present and voting are required. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 only
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Which among the following is not a fundamental right-
1. Right to equality
2. Right to freedom of religion
3. Right to constitutional remedies
4. Equal justice and free legal aid
A. 1, 2, and 3
B. Only 1
C. Only 4
D. Only 2
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Who has the power to prorogue the either House of the State Legislature?
A. Governor
B. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
C. Chief Minister
D. President
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According to Article 22(3), fundamental rights guaranteed to arrested persons in Article 22(1) and (2) do not apply to
A. Enemy aliens
B. Persons arrested or detained under any law providing for preventive detention
C. None of the above
D. Both A and B are correct
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