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

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Question 161 Discuss

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions that the Vice President of India shall be the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States?

A
Article 89
B
Article 90
C
Article 91
D
Article 92

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 89 of the Indian Constitution designates the Vice President of India as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Question 162 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all the courts within the territory of India?

A
Article 151
B
Article 147
C
Article 137
D
Article 141

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 141 of the Indian Constitution establishes the precedent rule, stating that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Question 163 Discuss

Which of the following statements are correct in the context of the Indian Constitution? 1. There are three major organs of the government, namely Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. 2. A separation of functions rather than powers is followed. 3. All organs of the government are independent.

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

India follows a separation of functions rather than a strict separation of powers, as the executive is a part of the legislature. Furthermore, the organs are interdependent with a system of checks and balances, making statement 3 incorrect.
Question 164 Discuss

The advisory board under provisions of Article 22 of the Constitution is to be consisted of persons who are, or have been or are qualified to be appointed as .

A
Judges of Supreme court
B
Judges of Lower court
C
Judges of High court
D
Judges of District court

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 22(4) mandates that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorize detention for longer than three months unless an Advisory Board, consisting of persons who are or have been qualified as High Court judges, reports sufficient cause.
Question 165 Discuss

The Swaran Singh committee had formulated -point code of fundamental duties.

A
9
B
8
C
7
D
11

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Swaran Singh Committee originally recommended the incorporation of an eight-point code of Fundamental Duties into the Constitution, though the 42nd Amendment Act eventually included ten.
Question 166 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the right of the Advocate General of a state to speak in the State Legislature?

A
Article 183
B
Article 179
C
Article 177
D
Article 181

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 177 grants the Advocate General of a state the right to speak in and take part in the proceedings of the State Legislature, though without the right to vote.
Question 167 Discuss

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the special powers of the Governors according to the Indian Constitution? A.The Governor of Nagaland shall have special responsibility related to law and order in the State.

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 371A grants the Governor of Nagaland special responsibility concerning law and order in the state. The correct option encompasses all the legally accurate statements regarding gubernatorial special powers.
Question 168 Discuss

According to Dr. BR Ambedkar's views, which of the following is the key feature of the Directive Principles of the Constitution?

A
Basic feature
B
Novel feature
C
Basic law
D
Mandatory feature

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar famously described the Directive Principles of State Policy as a "novel feature" of the Indian Constitution, drawing inspiration from the Irish Constitution.
Question 169 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the qualification for membership of the State Legislature?

A
Article 171
B
Article 180
C
Article 173
D
Article 179

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 173 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of a State Legislature, including citizenship and specific age requirements.
Question 170 Discuss

In which year, for the first time, was a resolution on the National Sports Policy laid in both Houses of Parliament?

A
1984
B
2014
C
1948
D
2000

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The first National Sports Policy of India was laid before both Houses of Parliament in 1984, aiming to raise the standard of sports in the country.