Indian Political Awareness-3

         1.      Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?

a.      He should be a citizen of India.

b.      He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

c.       He must have completed the age of 35 years.

d.      He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

          2.      The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

a.       Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

b.      Their role played in political set up of the country.

c.       The recommendations made by the Vice-President.

d.      Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

         3.      Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period?

a.       Lal Bahadur Shastri

b.      V.P.Singh

c.       Chandra Shekhar

d.      Charan Singh

         4.      Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?

a.       Art 339

b.      Art 340

c.       Art 342

d.      Art 344

         5.      Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

a.       Only Lok Sabha

b.      Rajya Sabha

c.       Any Vidhan Sabha

d.      Either House of Parliament

          6.      Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

a.       Lal Bahadur Shastri

b.      Indira Gandhi

c.       Morarji Desai

d.      Charan Singh

         7.      Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

a.       Bhajan Lai

b.      Hiteshwar Saikia

c.       Chimanbhai Patel

d.      Jyoti Basu

         8.      What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor?

a.       25 years

b.      30 years

c.       35 years

d.      40 years

         9.      Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.       Governor

b.      Legislative Assembly

c.       Prime Minister

d.      Rajya Sabha

         10.  The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

a.       Ministry of Defence

b.      Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

c.       President

d.      Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

         11.  What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government?

a.       He is the nominee of the State Governor.

b.      He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

c.       He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

d.      He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

          12.  Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

a.       Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

b.      President

c.       Prime Minister

d.      Defence Minister

         13.  How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?

a.       Once

b.      2 times

c.       3 times

d.      Any number of times

         14.  Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?

a.       President

b.      Prime Minister

c.       Supreme Court

d.      Speaker of Lok Sabha

         15.  Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought?

a.       Yes

b.      No

c.       It is discretionary

d.      If the Council of Ministers so desires