Objective Questions with Answers (MCQ) on The Constitution of India - 2

1) What is the maximum limit of the total membership of the Legislative Council of a State?

A) 1/4 of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly

B) 1/6 of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly

C) 1/3 of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly

D) None of the Above

Correct Answer - C) 1/3 of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly

2) Which of the following categories of members are represented in the Legislative Council of a State?

A) Representative of Backword classes

B) Representatives of Municipalities

C) Representative of Anglo Indian

D) Members of Parliament

Correct Answer - B) Representatives of Municipalities

3) The members of the Legislative Council appointed by the Governor shall have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as...

A) Literature, Science, Art, Co-operative movement and Social Service

B) Political Science

C) Sports

D) Constitution

Correct Answer - A) Literature, Science, Art, Co-operative movement and Social Service

4) In which State in India, is a certain amount of grants paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the State for the maintenance of some Hindu temples and shrines, as per the provisions of the Constitution?

A) Maharashtra

B) Uttar Pradesh

C) Kerala

D) Tamilnadu

Correct Answer - D)Tamilnadu

5) The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of

A) Prime Minister

B) Chief ministers of States

C) The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union

D) Governor of India

Correct Answer - C) The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union

6) Under the provisions of Article 343 of the Constitution, Hindi was declared the official language of the Union. But the use of the English language was allowed to continue for the official purpose of the Union for a period of...

A) 12 Years

B) 5 Years

C) 15 years

D) 20 Years

Correct Answer - C) 15 years

7) Which category of the minority has been recognized by the Constitution of India?

A) Religious minorities and Linguistic minorities

B) Caste Based

C) Class based

D) None of the above

Correct Answer - A) Religious minorities and Linguistic minorities

8) How many times has the proclamation of National Emergency been enforced in India?

A) 5 Times

B) 2 Times

C) 3 Times

D) 1 Time

Correct Answer- C) 3 times

9) At present, how many members of the Lok Sabha can be elected from Union Territories?

A) 20

B) 12

C) 2

D) 35

Correct Answer- A) 20

10) The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is removed from his office by...

A) Prime Minister

B) Governor

C) The President on the basis of a resolution passed by both the Houses of Parliament by a special majority

D) None of the above

Correct Answer - C)The President on the basis of a resolution passed by both the Houses of Parliament by a special majority