The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of
Ministers through
1. Adjournment motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary questions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(D)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2014

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(C)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2013

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international
treaties

Options

(a)

with the consent of all the States

(b)

with the consent of the majority of States

(c)

with the consent of the States concerned

(d)

without the consent of any State

Answer

(D)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2012

Consider the following statements:
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

None

Answer

(D)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2012

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an Adjournment Motion is:

Options

(a)

to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

(b)

to let opposition members, collect information from the ministers

(c)

to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant

(d)

to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

Answer

(A)

Person in News

Polity › Person in News

2008

Consider the following statements:
1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India.
2. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system.

Options

(a)

1 Only

(b)

2 Only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(B)

Polity › Person in News

2008

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
List-I (Person) and List-II (Position):
A. Nagender Singh – 1. Chief Election Commissioner of India
B. A. N. Ray – 2. President, International Court of Justice
C. R.K. Trivedi – 3. Chief Justice of India
D. Ashok Desai – 4. Attorney General of India.

Options

(a)

1-4-2-3

(b)

2-3-1-4

(c)

1-3-2-4

(d)

2-4-1-3

Answer

(B)

Political Theory

Polity › Political Theory

2023

In essence, what does ‘Due Process of Law’ mean?

Options

(a)

The principle of natural justice

(b)

The procedure established by law

(c)

Fair application of law

(d)

Equality before law

Answer

(A)

Polity › Political Theory

2023

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?

Options

(a)

It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.

(b)

It enables the creation of political offices and a government

(c)

It defines and limits the powers of government.

(d)

It secures social justice, social equality and social security

Answer

(C)

Polity › Political Theory

2021

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?

Options

(a)

A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of external control and possessing an organized government.

(b)

A politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law and order, protect their natural rights, and safeguard their means of sustenance.

(c)

A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very long time with their own culture, tradition, and government.

(d)

A society permanently living in a definite territory with a central authority, an executive responsible to the central authority, and an independent judiciary.

Answer

(A)