Policy and Constitution MCQ in Indian Context - 21 July 2014

1. What did the Swaran Singh Committee recommend?
[A]Panchayati Raj reforms
[B]Inclusion of the fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution
[C]The constitution of state level election commission
[D]Interlinking of himalayan and peninsular rivers


2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court of India to adjudicate disputes between the Centre and the States through ____________________.
[A]Writ jurisdiction
[B]Original jurisdiction
[C]Advisory jurisdiction
[D]Appellate jurisdiction


3. Which schedule of the constitution has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new state?
[A]Third schedule
[B]Eight schedule
[C]First schedule
[D]Seventh schedule


4. In __________________, the Prime Minister of India should become the member of the Parliament if he/she is not at the time of swearing in?
[A]Four months
[B]Six months
[C]Two months
[D]Eight months


5. Which of the following is a part of the electoral college for the election of the President but does not participate in the proceedings of his/her impeachment?
[A]State Legislative Assemblies
[B]Lok Sabha
[C]State Legislative Council
[D]Rajya Sabha