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Q21
The position of a chief minister is
  • A similar to that of the prime minister
  • B identical to that of the president
  • C a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
  • D not constitutional
Answer: Option A
Q22
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
  • A of six years
  • B determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
  • C of four years
  • D None of the above
Answer: Option A
Q23
The office of the president can fall vacant due to
  • A resignation
  • B death
  • C removal
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q24
The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers
  • A on his own
  • B on the recommendation of the prime ministers
  • C only under emergency conditions
  • D with the consent of the speaker
Answer: Option B
Q25
The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by
  • A Sri John Simon
  • B Lord Chelmsford
  • C Lord Minto
  • D E.S. Montague
Answer: Option A
Q26
The office of the prime minister of India
  • A has a constitutional basis
  • B has a statutory basis
  • C has conventional basis
  • D None of the above
Answer: Option A
Q27
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category
  • A Lok Sabha
  • B Judiciary
  • C Rajya Sabha
  • D Parliament
Answer: Option B
Q28
The members of the parliamentary committee
  • A are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
  • B are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
  • C are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
  • D both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option C
Q29
The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by
  • A any five citizens of India
  • B any five members of the Parliament
  • C any one member of the Electoral College
  • D any ten members of the Electoral College
Answer: Option D
Q30
The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to
  • A the members of the armed forces
  • B the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
  • C the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of intelligence
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option D

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