Indian Politics Quiz 20 (20 MCQs)

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1. The core of political democracy lies in the basic axiom of electoral democracy which is based on

Correct Answer: D) Universal Adult Franchise.

2. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Indian administration?

Correct Answer: B) Dyarchy.

3. The Constitution of India recognizes

Correct Answer: C) Religious and linguistic minorities.

4. Which one of these States has minimum numbers of members in their Legislative Assemblies?

Correct Answer: B) Sikkim.

5. The objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was

Correct Answer: A) Extension of provincial assemblies.

6. The National Commission for Women was created by

Correct Answer: C) An Act passed by the Parliament.

7. The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is

Correct Answer: D) Adequate resources.

8. A change is distribution of powers between the centre and the states can be done by

Correct Answer: C) Amending the Constitution.

9. Zero Hour in the Indian Parliament starts at

Correct Answer: C) 12 :00 noon.

10. When did National Front government implement the Mandal commission recommendations?

Correct Answer: A) Aug 1990.

11. In the Union Government, under whose charge is the Cabinet Secretariat?

Correct Answer: C) The Prime Minister of India.

12. Which was the capital of Andhra State when it was made a seperate state in the year 1953?

Correct Answer: B) Kurnool.

13. How many items the concurrent list comprises in the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: A) 47 items.

14. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office?

Correct Answer: C) President.

15. The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except

Correct Answer: A) Adult franchise.

16. Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Correct Answer: D) Right to information.

17. Generraly, the Union Territories are governed by

Correct Answer: D) Union Government.

18. The head of the Indian Parliament system is the

Correct Answer: B) President.

19. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the

Correct Answer: C) Governor.

20. The origins of UPSC can be traced to

Correct Answer: B) 1919 Act.