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  1. The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is

  2. A.

     an effective, hones government

    B.

     socialist government

    C.

     active opposition

    D.

     adequate resources


  3. The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by

  4. A.

     Sardar Patel

    B.

     Jawaharlal Nehru

    C.

     K.M. Munshi

    D.

     B.R. Ambedkar


  5. The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from

  6. A.

     the Consolidated Fund of India

    B.

     the Contingency Fund

    C.

     both the above funds

    D.

     None of the above


  7. The position of a chief minister is

  8. 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


  9. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term

  10. A.

     of six years

    B.

     determined by the state legislative assembly of a state

    C.

     of four years

    D.

     None of the above


  11. The office of the president can fall vacant due to

  12. A.

     resignation

    B.

     death

    C.

     removal

    D.

     All of the above


  13. The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers

  14. A.

     on his own

    B.

     on the recommendation of the prime ministers

    C.

     only under emergency conditions

    D.

     with the consent of the speaker


  15. 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

  16. A.

     Sir John Simon

    B.

     Lord Chelmsford

    C.

     Lord Minto

    D.

     E.S. Montague


  17. The office of the prime minister of India

  18. A.

     has a constitutional basis

    B.

     has a statutory basis

    C.

     has conventional basis

    D.

     None of the above


  19. 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?

  20. A.

     Lok Sabha

    B.

     Judiciary

    C.

     Rajya Sabha

    D.

     Parliament