1.Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Explanation: The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government. ©navclasses
2.Who is the chief executive head of the state?
[A] Chief minister
[B] Governor
[C] President
[D] None of the above
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Explanation: The provisions related to state executive are in articles 153 to 167. The state executive is made of Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers and Advocate General. The executive authority of a state is vested in the Governor; and Governor is the constitutional head of the state in the same way as President is the Constitutional head of the Union. ©navclasses
3.What can be the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
[A] 245
[B] 250
[C] 255
[D] 260
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Explanation: Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President. ©navclasses
4.The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
[A] French Constitution
[B] Australian Constitution
[C] British Constitution
[D] USSR Constitution
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Explanation: The principles of Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are borrowed from the French Constitution. These ideals were born during the French Revolution of 1789. ©navclasses
5.The “Bill of Rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of which of the following countries constitution?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
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Explanation: The “Bill of rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of constitution of United States. ©navclasses
6.Which Constitutional Amendment gave Right to Education to children in India?
[A] 86th
[B] 90th
[C] 91st
[D] 97th
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Explanation: Constitution (86th) Amendment Act, 2002 made elementary education a fundamental right in India. It added new article Article 21-A which declared that State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may determine. It also changed the subject matter of Article 45 in DPSP which now read – State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.. It also added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A which reads – It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. ©navclasses
7.The concept of privy purses and privileges of the Rulers of former Indian States was terminated through:
[A] First Amendment Act
[B] Twenty-sixth Amendment Act
[C] Fifty-second Amendment Act
[D] Ninety-first Amendment Act
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Explanation: Article 363-A was inserted in the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971. This amendment is best known for abolition of Privy Purse. ©navclasses
8.The Right to Free & Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 that was enacted in 2010 provides a justiciable legal framework for providing free and compulsory education to children in the age group of _?
[A] 0-6 years
[B] 0-14 years
[C] 6-14 years
[D] 6-18 years
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Explanation: The Right to Free & Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 that was enacted in 2010 provides a justiciable legal framework for providing free and compulsory education to children in the age group of 6-14. It provides for children’s right to an education of equitable quality, based on principles of equity and non-discrimination as per Article 21a of the constitution. ©navclasses
9.Which Act during British India abolished the monopoly of East India Company in tea trade with China?
[A] Charter Act of 1813
[B] Charter Act of 1833
[C] Charter Act of 1853
[D] Government of India Act of 1858
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Explanation: The Charter Act of 1833 became a landmark in the constitutional history of India. The Company’s monopoly of tea trade with China was now abolished and henceforth it was meant only to have political functions. ©navclasses
10.Via which of the following acts, Burma got separated from India?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1961
[B] Government of India Act, 1909
[C] Government of India Act, 1919
[D] Government of India Act, 1935
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Explanation: Burma got separated from India according to the provision of Government of India Act, 1935. Other provisions under the act included the carving out of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Bihar and Orissa were also separated. ©navclasses
