Indian Politics problems
- 1. Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are notcorrect?1.The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India.2.The model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced.3.The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India.4.No election shall be called in question except by an election petition.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 3 only
- B. 1, 2 and 4
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 4 only Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 3 only
Explanation:
The laws relating to the delimitation of constituencies are made by the Parliament.The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.
- 2. In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of
Options- A. five years
- B. four years
- C. three years
- D. two years Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: three years
Explanation:
In January India will join China and Nepal, besides Pakistan, which were elected to the 47-member Council in previous years to serve three-year terms.India received 188 votes, the highest polled by any of the 18 countries elected in the voting.This is the fifth time India is elected to the Geneva-based Council, the main body of the UN charged with promoting and monitoring human rights.
- 3. How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Indian constitution?
Options- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 11
- D. 12 Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 11
- 4. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
Options- A. Advisory jurisdiction
- B. Original jurisdiction
- C. Appellate jurisdiction
- D. Jurisprudence Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Original jurisdiction
- 5. What is the major aim of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
Options- A. To provide electricity
- B. To provide LED bulbs
- C. To provide LPG connections
- D. To construct village roads Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: To provide LPG connections
- 6. Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct?1. It is a discretionary power.2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
The State Executive has temporary law-making power in emergent situations under the Constitution of India. And the Governor is the head of the State Executive. So, the ordinance making power confers on him by the Constitution itself. But this is not a discretionary power. The ordinance making power of the Governor is co-extensive with the legislative power of the State Legislature to make laws. He can promulgate ordinances only on the subjects on which the State Legislature has power to make laws under the Constitution.
- 7. Who among the following is not a member of any of the two houses of our country?
Options- A. Prime Minister
- B. Finance Minister
- C. President
- D. Railway Minister Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: President
- 8. Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
Options- A. Part II
- B. Part III
- C. Part V
- D. Part IV A Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Part IV A
- 9. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by____________
Options- A. The President
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
- D. a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
- 10. Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to the GST Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016?
Options- A. It will replace all central taxes, duties, etc, only by a single tax.
- B. It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.
- C. GST will be levied on alcoholic liquor for human consumption at a uniform rate of 25 percent.
- D. Petroleum and petroleum products shall not be subject to the levy of GST. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.
Explanation:
Goods and Services Tax (GST) will replace all central as well as state taxes by a single tax. GST will subsume various Central indirect taxes, including the Central excise duty,Countervailing duty, Service tax, etc. It also subsumes State Value Added Tax(VAT), Octroi and entry tax, Luxury tax, etc. Petroleum products like kerosene, naphtha and LPG will be under GST, while five items, including crude oil, natural gas, aviation fuel, diesel and petrol have been excluded. Alcohol for human consumption will be out of GS
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