This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Constitutional Bodies > Psc > Public Service Commission – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Service Commission Quiz 2 (47 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed: A) By each House of Parliament by a special majority and on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity. B) By the President of India. C) By the Supreme Court. D) On charges of corruption if proved in the Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By each House of Parliament by a special majority and on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity. 2. Who is the youngest IAS officer from kerala? A) Muhammad Ali Shihab. B) Lipin Raj. C) Aruna sundararajan. D) S Susree. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) S Susree. 3. The National Leader who opposed ill-treatment of untouchables in South-Africa and the person to initiate attacks on Salt Tax in Indian Legislature was A) Mahatma Gandhi. B) Pherozeshah Mehta. C) Dadabhai Naoroji. D) G.K. Gokhale. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) G.K. Gokhale. 4. Full form of "UPSC" A) Universe poly semester of chemistry. B) Union palace seventh corner. C) Union public service commission. D) Upper poly semester of chemistry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Union public service commission. 5. The Ex-officio Chairman of a Zonal Council is: A) The Chief Minister of the State where the Council meets. B) The Governor of the State where the Zonal Council meets. C) Elected by the member-State Chief minister. D) One of the Union Ministers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Chief Minister of the State where the Council meets. 6. The Electorate means: A) Those people who do not have the right to elect their representatives. B) All the citizens who possess the right to vote and elect their representatives in an election. C) Those people who have the right to be elected. D) Those people who have the right to live in a country. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All the citizens who possess the right to vote and elect their representatives in an election. 7. Which of the following is not true about the Lok Pal Bill? A) The Lok Pal is appointed by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. B) Complaints to the Lok Pal can be made by any citizen other than a public servant. C) Once appointed, the Lok Pal can hold office for a maximum period of five years. D) The Lok Pal is institutionalised set-up to put curbs on erring Ministers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Lok Pal is appointed by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. 8. Which of the following is not true about the electoral functions of the Parliament? [SBI PO 1991] A) It helps the Prime Minister in forming the Central Cabinet. B) It participates in the election of the President. C) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are elected by the Members of the Parliament. D) Members of the Parliament vote for the election of the Vice-President. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps the Prime Minister in forming the Central Cabinet. 9. The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the: A) Prime Minister. B) Chief Justice. C) President. D) Parliament. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President. 10. Where have been training of civil services are given A) Amritsar. B) Kolkatta. C) Delhi. D) Bihar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delhi. 11. The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term by the: A) President on recommendation of Supreme Court. B) Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court. C) Chairman of UPSC. D) Prime Minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) President on recommendation of Supreme Court. 12. The conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioner is prescribed by: A) Government. B) The President. C) Parliament. D) The Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parliament. 13. Which is the highest post in Civil Services? A) Additional secretary. B) Under secretary. C) Cabinet secretary. D) Joint secretary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cabinet secretary. 14. The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from office: A) In the same way as the President can be removed. B) In the same manner as that prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge. C) By the President on a report by the Supreme Court. D) In none of the above ways. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the same manner as that prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge. 15. Gumnami was an untold story based on which of the following commissions assigned to reveal death mystery of S.C Bose. A) Mukherjee commission. B) Shah Nawaz commission. C) Figgess commission. D) Khosla commission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mukherjee commission. 16. Who started UPSC in India A) Sir Ross Barker. B) Lord mornington. C) Lord Munroe. D) Sir Ciril Radcliffe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sir Ross Barker. 17. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [CDS 2004] A) The Election Commissioner scan not be removed from their office except on recommendations by the Chief Election Commissioner. B) In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other 'Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission. C) The Chief Election Commissioner and' other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers. D) The term of office of an Election Commissioner is six years from the date he assumes office or till the day he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other 'Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission. 18. Which among the following is Nirbhaya toll free Number? A) 155300. B) 1515. C) 18004251400. D) 1064. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 18004251400. 19. Recognition to a political party is accorded by: [CDS 1992] A) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national parties and the Speaker of Legislative Assemblies in the case of regional parties. B) The Election Commission. C) The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. D) A Committee of Whips. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Election Commission. 20. British Government appointed an Indian Statutory Commission to review the Government of India Act, 1919 this commission is also known as A) Simon commission. B) Elbert commission. C) Hunter commission. D) Cripps commission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simon commission. 21. What section 18 of kerala police act 2011 impart? A) Duty of a police officer. B) State police chief. C) Functions of police. D) DGP. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State police chief. 22. Term of Comptroller and Auditor General of India is: [CRPF 1990] A) 6 years. B) 65 years of age. C) 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier. 23. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Launched 'August Kranthi' on which of the following day A) 18th August, 1942. B) 8 th August, 1942. C) 9 th August, 1942. D) 15 th August, 1942. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8 th August, 1942. 24. Who is the founder of Civil service in India? A) Lord Wellesley. B) Lord Cornwallis. C) Sir Thomas Roe. D) Mahatma Gandhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lord Cornwallis. 25. According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman? [IAS 2004] A) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court. B) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court. C) Only a retired Chief Justice of India. D) Any serving Judge of the High Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only a retired Chief Justice of India. 26. Vande Mataram was an adopted slogan for which of the following movement A) Non co-operation movement in 1920. B) Quit India movement in 1942. C) Partition of Bengal in 1905. D) Revolt in 1857. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Partition of Bengal in 1905. 27. Who is the first Blind IAS officer? A) Roman Saini. B) Pranjal Patil. C) Pradeep Singh. D) S Susree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pranjal Patil. 28. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev along with Jaigopal were involved in which among the following conspiracy case? A) Bhagalapur conspiracy case. B) Kanpur conspiracy case. C) Lahore conspiracy case. D) Alipore Bomb case. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lahore conspiracy case. 29. Graduates constitute a separate constituency for the election of specified number of members to the: [Railway Apprentices 1993] A) State Legislative Council. B) State Legislative Assembly. C) Rajya Sabha. D) Nyaya Panchayat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) State Legislative Council. 30. How many posts are there in Civil Service? A) 20. B) 24. C) 21. D) 22. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 24. 31. State funding of elections takes place in: [IAS 1997] A) USA and Canada. B) Britain and Switzerland. C) France and Italy. D) Germany and Austria. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Germany and Austria. 32. Navajyothi India Foundation was formed by ..... ? A) Kiran Bedi. B) Alice stebbin wells. C) V K Krishnamenon. D) R Sreelekha. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kiran Bedi. 33. The Area of Lok Sabha Constituency for the purpose of general election is determined by the: A) Census Commission. B) Election Commission. C) President. D) Delimitation Commission. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Election Commission. 34. Who is the current vigilance director of Kerala? A) Rishiraj Singh. B) S Ananthakrishnan IPS. C) R Swaminathan IPS. D) Sudhesh Kumar IPS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sudhesh Kumar IPS. 35. Zonal Council are provided: A) By Parliamentary Act. B) By Presidential ordinance. C) Under the 42nd Amendment Act. D) By the Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By Parliamentary Act. 36. The first Law Officer of the Government of India is: A) Auditor General. B) Chief Justice of India. C) Attorney General. D) Law Minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attorney General. 37. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India? [IAS 1995] A) The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission. B) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States. C) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned. D) Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission. 38. Election of Rajya Sabha is held after: [RRB 1991] A) 6 years. B) 2 years. C) 1 year. D) 5 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 years. 39. Where is LBSNAA Situated? A) Sikkim. B) Deradune. C) Mussoorie. D) Itanagar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mussoorie. 40. The members of All-India Services are appointed under the signature of: A) Vice-President. B) Home Minister. C) President. D) Chairman of UPSC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President. 41. Electioneering has to stop in a constituency: A) 48 hours before election starts. B) 48 hours before the closing hour of polling. C) 36 hours before a poll commences. D) One day before the election. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 48 hours before the closing hour of polling. 42. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of [CDS 2011] A) For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. B) For five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. C) During the pleasure of the President. D) Six years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. 43. The Election Commission holds election for: [NDA 1994] A) The Parliament. B) The Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. C) The Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils. D) The Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President. 44. What is full form of "IAS" A) Indian administration services. B) Indian abnormal services. C) Indian accomplishes services. D) Indian administrative services. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Indian administrative services. 45. The resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the A) Governor. B) Chief Minister. C) Chief Justice of India. D) President. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Governor. 46. Who is a Returning Officer? [Teachers' Exam 1993] A) An officer who returns the unaccepted applications for allotment of land. B) An officer who is sent back to his parent department. C) An officer who is head of the State Assembly Secretariat. D) An officer who is responsible for conduct of election in a constituency and declares results. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An officer who is responsible for conduct of election in a constituency and declares results. 47. The members of a State Commission can be removed by the: A) Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament. B) Governor on a report by the Supreme Court. C) President on a resolution passed by Parliament. D) President on a report by the Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) President on a report by the Supreme Court. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesConstitutional Bodies QuizzesIndian Polity QuizzesPublic Service Commission Quiz 1 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books