General Knowledge Questions: Indian Polity

General Knowledge Questions with Answers- Indian Polity  

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1.The Chief Minister of State in India is NOT eligible to vote in the presidential election if

A. He is a caretaker Chief Minister
B. He himself is a candidate
C. He is a member of Upper House of the State Legislature
D. He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature

 

C. He is a member of Upper House of the State Legislature

2. Apart from Jammu and Kashmir which of the following states has a special protection, notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution, in certain matters?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Nagaland
D. Tripura

 

C. Nagaland

3. To be recognised as a national party, a political party must be a recognised party in at least

A. Two states
B. Four states
C. Six states
D. Eight states

 

B. Four states

4. Bills are normally introduced in Parliament

A. Soon after lunch break
B. During question hour
C. During zero hour
D. Shortly before the House adjourns for the day

 

A. Soon after lunch break

5. The Legislative Council of State can be abolished or created by

A. By Parliament according to its will
B. The President of India
C. By Parliament provided the State Legislative Assembly passes resolution to that effect.
D. The Legislative Assembly of the State concerned

 

C. By Parliament provided the State Legislative Assembly passes resolution to that effect.

6. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office

A. During the pleasure of the President
B. For five years or till the age of 60 whichever is earlier
C. For six years or till the age of 65 whichever is earlier
D. For six years

 

C. For six years or till the age of 65 whichever is earlier

7. The ministers are appointed by

A. The Prime Minister
B. The President
C. The Parliament
D. The Vice President

 

B. The President

8. The minimum age for the member of Rajya Sabha is

A. 25 years
B. 21 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years

 

C. 30 years

9. The term of Lok Sabha is

A. Five years
B. Six years
C. Four years
D. None of these

A. Five years

10. Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house because-
A. It cannot be dissolved.
B. All the members are life members.
C. 1/3 members retire every after two years.
D. both (B) and (C)

 

D. both (B) and (C)