Polity Jkssb Polity Set 3 Mcqs (139 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 51 Discuss

When a non-minister proposes a bill, it is called:

A
Government Bill
B
Money Bill
C
Private Member's Bill
D
Non-Money Bill

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In parliamentary terminology, a bill introduced by any Member of Parliament who is not a Minister is referred to as a Private Member's Bill.
Question 52 Discuss

The ministers in the state hold office during the pleasure of the:

A
Deputy Chief Minister
B
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
C
Governor
D
Chief Minister

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution, ministers in a state government hold their office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Question 53 Discuss

Who unfurls the flag at Rajpath on the Republic Day?

A
The Prime Minister of India
B
The President of India
C
The Chief Minister of Delhi
D
The Chief of Defence Staff

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The President of India, as the constitutional head of the state, traditionally unfurls the National Flag during the Republic Day parade.
Question 54 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution makes it clear that Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws?

A
Article 40
B
Article 46
C
Article 37
D
Article 44

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 37 explicitly declares that while DPSPs are not enforceable by courts, they are fundamental in the governance of the country and must be applied in law-making.
Question 55 Discuss

One-third of the members of the State Legislature Council retire every ________ years.

A
fifth
B
second
C
sixth
D
fourth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The State Legislative Council is a permanent body not subject to dissolution; instead, one-third of its members retire every second year.
Question 56 Discuss

As per the Indian Constitution, the size of the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed:

A
15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People
B
25 percent of total number of members of the House of the People
C
10 percent of total number of members of the House of the People
D
20 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 capped the size of the Council of Ministers at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha to prevent overly large cabinets.
Question 57 Discuss

The 11th Fundamental Duty was added by which Amendment?

A
44th Amendment 1978
B
86th Amendment 2002
C
42nd Amendment 1976
D
84th Amendment 2000

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 introduced the 11th Fundamental Duty, mandating parents/guardians to provide educational opportunities to their children.
Question 58 Discuss

In which year was the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council abolished?

A
2019
B
2018
C
2020
D
2017

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was abolished by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which transitioned the state into two Union Territories.
Question 59 Discuss

Which of the following does NOT come under Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
Article 74
B
Article 64
C
Article 84
D
Article 76

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 84 outlines the qualifications for membership of Parliament, falling outside Part IV (Articles 36-51) which constitutes the Directive Principles.
Question 60 Discuss

The Federal Court of India was established in Delhi by the Act of ________.

A
1935
B
1919
C
1908
D
1905

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of a Federal Court, which functioned until the Supreme Court of India was inaugurated in 1950.