Target Prelims 2022: Indian Polity - 1
Target Prelims 2022: Indian Polity - 1
Q. Independence of the Judiciary from the Executive and the Legislature ensures:
1. Rule of Law
2. Realisation of human rights
3. Prosperity and stability of the society.
Select the correct option from below:
a) 1 & 2
b) 1 & 3
c) 2 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q. In which of the following types of cases the number of judges on a bench cannot be less than 5:
1. Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution
2. Advisory Jurisdiction under Article 143
3. Death Penalty cases
Select the correct option from below:
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2
c) 1 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q.
1. The Constitution makes no provision for the appointment of temporary or acting judges of the
Supreme Court.
2. The seat of the Supreme Court can be shifted from Delhi to any other place by the Chief Justice
of India only on the recommendations of the Collegium.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
Q. In which of the following matters can the Supreme Court withdraw a case pending before a High
Court(s) and dispose of the case itself:
a) When cases involving same or substantially the same questions of law are pending before the
Supreme Court and one or more High Courts
b) When cases involving same or substantially the same questions of law are pending before two or
more High Courts
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Only (a)
Q.
1. Rajya Sabha was first constituted in 1950.
2. Half of the members of Rajya Sabha retire every two years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
Q. The President of India addresses both Houses of the Parliament together in which of the following
instances:
1. At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha.
2. At the commencement of the first session each year.
3. To discuss a bill on which there is a deadlock between the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Options:
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2
c) 2 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q. The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019 deals with:
1. Extension of reservation for SC/STs to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
2. Discontinuation of reservation for the Anglo-Indian Community to the Lok Sabha and State
Legislative Assemblies.
3. Article 334 of the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct option from below:
a) 1 & 2
b) Only 2
c) 2 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is empowered to disqualify a member of the Lok Sabha on which of
the following grounds:
1. Defection
2. Unruly behaviour
3. Office of Profit
4. When a member tears a bill copy and enters the well of the House
Select the correct option from below:
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2
c) 1, 2 & 4
d) 1 & 3
Q. Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Estimates Committee’ is/are correct?
1. It consists of 30 members from the Lok Sabha only.
2. It is also known as the ‘continuous economy committee’.
3. The Public Accounts Committee is known as the ‘twin sister’ of the Estimates Committee.
4. The Committee cannot examine the policy as approved by the Parliament.
a) 1&2
b) 1, 2 & 3
c) 1, 3 & 4
d) All of the Above
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee and select the correct
option:
1. The PAC consists of 22 members.
2. Half of its members are from the Lok Sabha.
3. Since its inception, Rajya Sabha members have been part of the PAC.
a) Only 1
b) 1&2
c) 1&3
d) All of the Above
Q.
1. There is a Business Advisory Committee only in the Lok Sabha.
2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is its ex-officio Chairman.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
Q.
1. Each House of the Parliament has its own Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
2. The Committee consists of 15 members elected by the House.
3. The Committee only examines Acts and not bills.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2
c) 1 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and
Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund)’?
1. The fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from individuals/organizations and does not get
any budgetary support.
2. Donations to PM CARES Fund would qualify for 100% exemption under the Income Tax Act.
3. Donations to PM CARES Fund qualify to be counted as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
expenditure under the Companies Act.
4. PM CARES Fund has got exemption under the FCRA to accept donations and contributions from
individuals and organizations based in foreign countries.
Select the correct option from below:
a) 1 & 2
b) 1, 2 & 3
c) 2, 3 & 4
d) All of the Above
Q. Which of the following statement(s) regarding a State Election Commissioner is/are correct?
1. The SEC is appointed by the Governor of a State.
2. The tenure of the SEC is mentioned in the Constitution.
3. While a State Electoral Officer is a senior bureaucrat, no bureaucrat can be appointed as the
SEC.
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2
c) 1 & 3
d) All of the Above
Q. Which of the following statement(s) regarding Film Certificate Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) is/are
correct?
1. FCAT was a statutory body set up by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in 1983.
2. Its main job was to hear appeals filed under Section 5C of the Cinematograph Act, by applicants
for certification aggrieved by the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
3. The tribunal was headed by a chairperson and had four other members.
4. The tribunal was abolished in the year 2021.
a) 1 & 2
b) 1, 2 & 3
c) 1, 2 & 4
d) All of the Above