1.Which of the following method is used for election of President in India?
[A] Open Ballot System
[B] Single Transferable Vote System
[C] Direct Election
[D] None of the above
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Explanation: The President’s election in India is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Voting is held by secret ballot. This system ensures that the successful candidate wins by the absolute majority of votes. ©navclasses
2.Who becomes the acting President in case there is no Vice President and the post of President falls vacant?
[A] Chief Justice of Supreme Court
[B] Lok Sabha Speaker
[C] Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[D] Attorney General of India
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Explanation: According to the President (discharge of functions) Act, 1969 the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India when office of both President and Vice President fall Vacant. And in the absence of CJI, the seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court shall perform the functions of the President. ©navclasses
3.To whom does the Vice-President submit his resignation?
[A] President
[B] Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[D] Prime Minister
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Explanation: The Vice-President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time. He addresses his resignation letter to the President of India. ©navclasses
4.Who can pass a resolution for the removal of Vice President of India?
[A] Council of States
[B] Lok Sabha
[C] Cabinet
[D] Council of Ministers
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Explanation: The Vice-President of India can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha, that is, the resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. ©navclasses
5.What happens if the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers?
[A] Only ministers from Lok Sabha resign
[B] Only ministers from Rajya Sabha Resign
[C] All the ministers have to resign
[D] None of the above
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Explanation: When the Lok Sabha or the House of People passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers, all the ministers including those ministers who are from the Rajya Sabha have to resign. ©navclasses
6.What is the minimum age required to be a Prime Minister of India?
[A] 21 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years
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Explanation: The minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India is 25 years. It is same as required by a person to be a member of the Lok Sabha, that is, 25 years. However to be a member of Rajya Sabha the age requirement is 30 years. ©navclasses
7.What the minimum age for a person seeking election to the Lok Sabha?
[A] 18 years
[B] 20 years
[C] 25 years
[D] 35 years
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Explanation: The minimum age of a person seeking election to the Lok Sabha (House of People) according to Artcle 84 (1) (b) is not less than 25 years of age. And for Rajya Sabha it is not less than 30 years of age. ©navclasses
8.What is the minimum quorum required in Lok Sabha to transact any business?
[A] 1/2
[B] 1/5
[C] 1/3
[D] 1/10
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Explanation: Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in the house before it can transact any business as provided in Article 100(3). The required quorum is 1/10th of the total number of members of the house. ©navclasses
9.Which of the following Directive Principles were added by 42nd amendment?
1. Equal justice and free-legal aid
2. Participation of workers in the management of industries
3.Protection of environment, forests and wild life
4. Promotion of cottage industries
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 ,3 & 4
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Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added three new Directive Principles to the constitution of India which are: (1) equal justice and free-legal aid, (2) participation of workers in the management of industries and (3) protection of environment, forests and wild life. ©navclasses
10.Which amendment extended the ban on readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another 25 years with the objective of encouraging population limiting measures?
[A] 76th Amendment
[B] 84th Amendment
[C] 91st Amendment
[D] 93rd Amendment
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Explanation: The 84th Amendment Act of 2001 extended the ban on readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another 25 years (i.e., up to 2026). It had the same objective of encouraging population limiting measures. ©navclasses