UPSC CSE General Studies Practice Questions - Set 5

41. Which of the following are the discretionary powers of the 'Governor' of a State?
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule.
2. Appointing the Ministers.
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

42. Consider the following statements:
1. The 'Preamble' is a part of the Constitution.
2. The Preamble is a source of power to the legislature and a source of prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.
3. The Preamble is non-justiciable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

43. With reference to the 'Finance Commission' of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a quasi-judicial body.
2. Its recommendations are binding on the government.
3. The Constitution does not specify the qualifications of the members.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

44. The 'Ninth Schedule' was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of:

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Lal Bahadur Shastri C. Indira Gandhi D. Morarji Desai

45. Under the 'Indian Constitution', concentration of wealth violates:

A. The Right to Equality B. The Directive Principles of State Policy C. The Right to Freedom D. The Concept of Welfare

46. Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill amending the Constitution requires prior recommendation of the President of India.
2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

47. With reference to 'Writ of Mandamus', consider the following statements:
1. It cannot be issued against a private individual or body.
2. It can be issued against the President of India or the State Governors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

48. The 'Anti-Defection Law' was enacted through which Constitutional Amendment Act?

A. 42nd Amendment Act B. 44th Amendment Act C. 52nd Amendment Act D. 61st Amendment Act

49. Which of the following is/are the auxiliary function(s) of the 'Election Commission of India'?
1. Preparation of electoral rolls.
2. Recognition of political parties.
3. Assignment of election symbols.
4. Advice the President on the disqualification of members of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 1 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

50. A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which:

A. All political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government. B. The Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it. C. The Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them. D. The Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term.

UPSC CSE General Studies Practice Questions (41-50)