HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Q1 Multiple Choice Question

In which House of Parliament must a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President be first introduced?

A Both Houses jointly at the same time B The Lok Sabha only C The Rajya Sabha only (passed by absolute majority and agreed to by Lok Sabha) D The Supreme Court of India

Q2 Multiple Choice Question

According to Article 75, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and other ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of:

A The President's own discretion B The Prime Minister C The Lok Sabha Speaker D The Chief Justice of India

Q3 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article mandates that 'There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President'?

A Article 75 B Article 78 C Article 74 D Article 85

Q4 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?

A Article 165 B Article 148 C Article 280 D Article 76

Q5 Multiple Choice Question

Which parliamentary grant mechanism under Article 116 allows the executive to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India for estimated expenses pending the final voting of the budget?

A Guillotine motion B Vote of No Confidence C Cut motion D Vote on Account

Q6 Multiple Choice Question

In Indian parliamentary disqualification jurisprudence regarding 'Office of Profit' (Article 102), the fundamental test applied by courts and election tribunals is whether:

A The office holder is subject to government appointment, removal, salary payment, and performance control, creating potential conflict of interest B The member earns a private salary exceeding one million rupees annually C The member holds shares in multinational manufacturing corporations D The member owns agricultural land in rural village panchayats

Q7 Multiple Choice Question

To remove the Union Council of Ministers, in which House of Parliament must a 'No-Confidence Motion' be moved, and what is the consequence if it is passed?

A Rajya Sabha; if passed, only the Prime Minister resigns B Lok Sabha; if passed, the entire Council of Ministers must resign C Supreme Court; if passed, new elections are held within 7 days D Both Houses jointly; if passed, parliament is dissolved permanently

Q8 Multiple Choice Question

According to Article 53, the executive power of the Union is vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with:

A The Constitution (exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister) B The Speaker of the Lok Sabha directly C The Supreme Court collegium exclusively D The Chief Election Commissioner

Q9 Multiple Choice Question

Under Article 100, what is the quorum (minimum required attendance) to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?

A One-third of total members B One-tenth of the total number of members of that House C One-fourth of total members D Fifty percent absolute majority

Q10 Multiple Choice Question

What is the minimum age requirement prescribed under Article 58 for a person to be eligible for election as President of India?

A 25 years of age B 35 years of age C 30 years of age D 40 years of age

Q11 Multiple Choice Question

Which is recognized as the largest parliamentary committee in India, consisting exclusively of Lok Sabha members?

A Committee on Petitions B Estimates Committee (30 members from Lok Sabha only) C Privileges Committee D Public Accounts Committee (22 members)

Q12 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article gives every minister and the Attorney General the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House, joint sitting, and any parliamentary committee, WITHOUT the right to vote?

A Article 76 B Article 105 C Article 110 D Article 88

Q13 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article provides for the office of the Advocate General for the States, who serves as the highest law officer of a state government?

A Article 214 B Article 148 C Article 76 D Article 165

Q14 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the 'Consolidated Fund of India', into which all revenues received by the Government of India are credited?

A Article 266 B Article 112 C Article 110 D Article 267

Q15 Multiple Choice Question

According to constitutional convention and Article 85, what is the maximum permissible time gap between two consecutive sessions of Parliament?

A Nine months B Three months C Six months D One year

Q16 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session?

A Article 143 B Article 72 C Article 213 D Article 123

Q17 Multiple Choice Question

Who administers the oath of office to the Vice-President of India before they enter upon office?

A The Prime Minister of India B The President (or some person appointed in that behalf by him) C The Speaker of the Lok Sabha D The Chief Justice of India

Q18 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article defines 'Money Bills', and in which House of Parliament must a Money Bill exclusively be introduced?

A Article 79; introduced in either House jointly B Article 368; introduced with presidential prior permission in Supreme Court C Article 112; introduced exclusively in the Rajya Sabha D Article 110; introduced exclusively in the Lok Sabha

Q19 Multiple Choice Question

Under Article 100(1), when does the Speaker of the Lok Sabha exercise a casting vote in the House?

A To pass a money bill against the will of Rajya Sabha B Whenever the Prime Minister instructs him to do so C Only when there is a tie (equal votes on both sides) D During the very first round of every ordinary bill voting

Q20 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article provides for the office of the Attorney General for India, the highest law officer of the country appointed by the President?

A Article 165 B Article 79 C Article 76 D Article 148

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