Polity Jkssb Polity Set 2 Mcqs (241 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 151 Discuss

In case the President is satisfied with the Governor's report, he may declare President's Rule under Article 356 but such proclamation is initially for a period of …….

A
two months
B
one month
C
six months
D
three months

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A proclamation imposing President's Rule under Article 356 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue.
Question 152 Discuss

Under which of the following Acts of British India did the British government take direct control of the administration of India in its own hands?

A
Indian Councils Act 1861
B
Charter Act 1853
C
Government of India Act 1858
D
Regulating Act 1773

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Following the Revolt of 1857, the Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the powers of government, territories, and revenues from the British East India Company directly to the British Crown.
Question 153 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the annual financial statement of the Government of India?

A
Article 120
B
Article 116
C
Article 112
D
Article 110

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 112 requires the President to present an 'Annual Financial Statement' (commonly known as the Budget) before both Houses of Parliament for every financial year.
Question 154 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that 'The State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines'?

A
Article 46
B
Article 42
C
Article 43
D
Article 48

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 48 of the Directive Principles of State Policy explicitly directs the State to modernize agriculture and animal husbandry practices.
Question 155 Discuss

Biological Diversity Act 2002 was passed by the Government of India. It fulfilled ideals of which article of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India?

A
Article 49
B
Article 48A
C
Article 48
D
Article 47

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Biological Diversity Act 2002 aligns with Article 48A, which directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
Question 156 Discuss

In which of the following years, were separate electorates introduced in the Imperial Legislative Assembly elections in the name of Morley- Minto Reforms?

A
Indian Council Act, 1861
B
Government of India Act, 1935
C
Indian Council Act, 1909
D
Government of India Act, 1919

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced the system of 'separate electorates' for Muslims, sowing the seeds of communal representation.
Question 157 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that a person may be appointed as the Governor of two or more states?

A
Article 153
B
Article 152
C
Article 151
D
Article 150

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each state, but the 7th Amendment Act of 1956 added a proviso allowing the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states.
Question 158 Discuss

The Supreme Court of India consists of judges and Chief Judges of India.

A
30
B
35
C
28
D
33

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019 increased the maximum number of Supreme Court judges from 30 to 33, excluding the Chief Justice of India.
Question 159 Discuss

Which of the following statements are correct regarding State Legislatures?

A
B and C only
B
A and C only
C
A, B and C
D
A and B only

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

State legislatures in India can be either unicameral or bicameral, and their structure and functions are defined under Part VI of the Indian Constitution. The correct combination of statements accurately reflects these constitutional provisions.
Question 160 Discuss

As per Article of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

A
74(1)
B
72(1)
C
73(2)
D
75(3)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).