Q11. The term of office for the President of India is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
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Correct Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: The President of India holds office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign earlier or can also be removed from office.
Q12. The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in:
a) Any state legislative assembly
b) Lok Sabha only
c) Either house of Parliament
d) Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: c) Either house of Parliament
Explanation: The process to impeach the President can be initiated in either house of Parliament. The process is detailed in Article 61 of the Constitution and requires a two-thirds majority.
Q13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
a) Article 280
b) Article 324
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
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Correct Answer: a) Article 280
Explanation: Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission. It is constituted by the President every five years to evaluate the financial relations between the central and the state governments.
Q14. The ‘Right to Equality’ is guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under Articles:
a) 14 to 18
b) 19 to 22
c) 23 to 24
d) 25 to 28
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Correct Answer: a) 14 to 18
Explanation: Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Equality to every citizen of India. These include equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, and abolition of untouchability and titles.
Q15. The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is adopted from the Constitution of:
a) United Kingdom
b) United States of America
c) Canada
d) Australia
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Correct Answer: b) United States of America
Explanation: The concept of Judicial Review, whereby courts can declare laws unconstitutional if they contravene the Constitution, is adopted from the Constitution of the United States of America.
Q16. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?
a) Federal structure
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Right to property as a fundamental right
d) A blend of rigidity and flexibility
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Correct Answer: c) Right to property as a fundamental right
Explanation: The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31 but was moved to the legal right under Article 300A by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.
Q17. The Emergency provisions are contained in which part of the Indian Constitution?
a) Part XVIII
b) Part XIX
c) Part XX
d) Part XXI
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Correct Answer: a) Part XVIII
Explanation: Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution, Articles 352 to 360, deals with Emergency provisions. This part provides for the imposition of three types of emergencies: national, state, and financial.
Q18. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Parliament
d) The Law Minister
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Correct Answer: a) The President
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India. The appointment is made after consultation with judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as deemed necessary.
Q19. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
a) 26th January 1950
b) 26th November 1949
c) 15th August 1947
d) 26th January 1949
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Correct Answer: b) 26th November 1949
Explanation: The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly. However, it came into effect on 26th January 1950, a date chosen to commemorate the declaration of Purna Swaraj in 1930.
Q20. Which of the following is not a writ issued by the Supreme Court?
a) Habeas Corpus
b) Mandamus
c) Perjury
d) Certiorari
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Correct Answer: c) Perjury
Explanation: Perjury is not a writ but a criminal offense of lying under oath. The Supreme Court can issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto under Article 32 for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.