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What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?
- One-tenth of total membership
- One-third of total membership
- One-half of total membership
- Two-thirds of total membership
Answer: One-tenth of total membership
Article 100(3): Quorum for either House is one-tenth of total membership (including presiding officer). If quorum lacking, presiding officer must adjourn House or suspend meeting. This ensures minimum participation for valid proceedings while preventing obstruction by absentees.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by members of Lok Sabha from amongst themselves, and can be removed by a resolution passed by a ______ majority of members present and voting.
- simple
- two-thirds
- three-fourths
- absolute
Answer: simple
Article 94: Speaker can be removed by Lok Sabha passing resolution by majority of all then-members present and voting. 14-day notice required. Speaker doesn't vote in first instance, only exercises casting vote in tie. This ensures Speaker remains accountable to House while maintaining impartiality.
What is the minimum age required to become a member of Lok Sabha?
- 21 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 35 years
Answer: 25 years
Article 84(b): Qualifications for Parliament membership: (a) citizen of India, (b) minimum age: 25 for Lok Sabha, 30 for Rajya Sabha, (c) other qualifications as per Parliament law. Age criteria ensure maturity while allowing youth participation in lower house.
The normal term of Lok Sabha is 5 years from the date of its first sitting, but can be extended during National Emergency.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 83(2): Lok Sabha term is 5 years unless dissolved earlier. During National Emergency (Article 352), Parliament can extend term by law for one year at a time, not exceeding 6 months after Emergency ceases. This balances democratic mandate with crisis management needs.
The Parliament of India consists of the President and which two Houses?
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
- Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
- Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
Answer: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Article 79: Parliament comprises President, Lok Sabha (House of People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). President is integral part of Parliament: gives assent to bills, summons/prorogues sessions, addresses Houses. This tripartite structure ensures checks and balances in legislation.
Before entering upon office, Ministers must take an oath of secrecy and allegiance administered by the ______.
- Prime Minister
- President
- Chief Justice
- Speaker
Answer: President
Article 75(4) and Third Schedule: Ministers take oath before President. Oath includes: (a) bear true faith to Constitution, (b) uphold sovereignty and integrity of India, (c) faithfully discharge duties, (d) not disclose confidential information. This formalizes constitutional commitment and confidentiality obligation.
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which of the following bodies?
- Rajya Sabha
- NITI Aayog
- Finance Commission
- Election Commission
Answer: NITI Aayog
PM is ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog (replaced Planning Commission in 2015), Cabinet Committees, Nuclear Command Authority, and other key bodies. This centralizes policy coordination and strategic decision-making under PM's leadership, reflecting PM's primacy in Union executive.
The President must appoint the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha as Prime Minister.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 75(1): President appoints PM, but Constitution doesn't mandate appointing majority leader. Convention dictates this, but in hung parliaments, President exercises discretion to appoint someone who can command majority support. This discretionary power was notably used in 1979, 1996, 1998, and 2014.
The Vice President of India is elected by members of an Electoral College consisting of elected and nominated members of ______.
- Lok Sabha only
- Rajya Sabha only
- Both Houses of Parliament
- State Legislative Assemblies
Answer: Both Houses of Parliament
Article 66: Vice President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament (elected + nominated) via proportional representation by single transferable vote. Unlike Presidential election, State Legislative Assembly members do not participate. VP serves as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
A person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for election as President of India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 58 specifies qualifications for President: (a) citizen of India, (b) completed 35 years of age, (c) qualified for election as Lok Sabha member, (d) not holding any office of profit. These ensure maturity and constitutional eligibility for the highest executive office.
Article 43 directs the State to secure to all workers a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure and social and ______ opportunities.
- political
- cultural
- economic
- educational
Answer: cultural
Article 43 directs the State to secure: (a) living wage, (b) decent standard of life, (c) leisure, and (d) social and cultural opportunities for workers. This aims at holistic development of labour force beyond mere economic sustenance, reflecting the welfare state ideal.
Article 47 raises the level of nutrition and standard of living and improves public health, and also directs the State to bring about prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs except for ______ purposes.
- recreational
- medicinal
- industrial
- export
Answer: medicinal
Article 47 is a Gandhian principle directing the State to: (a) raise nutrition levels, (b) improve standard of living, (c) improve public health, and (d) prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health, except for medicinal purposes. Several states have implemented prohibition policies based on this.
Article 49 of the Constitution directs the State to protect every monument or place of national importance from spoliation, disfigurement, or destruction.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 49 is a cultural-educational principle directing the State to protect monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest declared of national importance by Parliament. This is implemented through the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
Article 45, as amended by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, now directs the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of ______ years.
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 14
Answer: 6
Originally, Article 45 provided for free and compulsory education for children until age 14. After the 86th Amendment (2002) inserted Article 21A (Right to Education for 6-14 years), Article 45 was modified to focus on early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.
Article 51 of the Constitution directs the State to promote international peace and security through just and honourable relations between ______.
- citizens
- states
- nations
- political parties
Answer: nations
Article 51 (a liberal-intellectual principle) directs the State to: (a) promote international peace and security, (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations, (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable by courts like Fundamental Rights.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 37 explicitly states that DPSP are not enforceable by any court. However, they are 'fundamental in the governance of the country' and it is the duty of the State to apply them in making laws. Courts can use them for interpreting statutes and constitutional provisions.
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part IVA
- Part V
Answer: Part IV
Part IV (Articles 36-51) contains Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). They are non-justiciable (not enforceable by courts) but fundamental in governance. The State is duty-bound to apply them while making laws, aiming to establish social and economic democracy.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article ______ as the 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution.
- 14
- 19
- 21
- 32
Answer: 32
Article 32 gives citizens the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' because without remedies, rights are meaningless. The Supreme Court can issue five writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.
Article 24 prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory or mine.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment. The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (amended 2016) strengthens this provision. It is an absolute prohibition with no exceptions for hazardous work.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour?
- Article 21
- Article 22
- Article 23
- Article 24
Answer: Article 23
Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour without payment), and other similar forms of forced labour. Any contravention is punishable by law. However, the State can impose compulsory service for public purposes (e.g., military service, disaster relief) without discrimination.