1. Which Article of the Constitution of India mandates the position of a Vice President of India?
A. Article 42
B. Article 53
C. Article 63
D. Article 49
Solution
The correct answer is option 2 i.e, Article 63.
Key Points
- The Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in India after the President.
- Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Vice President of India.
- Article 66 of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice President.
- He is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- The first vice president of India was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Jagdeep Dhankhar is the current Vice President of India.
- Article 67: The Constitution states that the Vice President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an effective majority and agreed by the Lok Sabha with a simple majority.
- Qualifications of Vice President, a person:
- Should be a citizen of India.
- Have completed more than 35 years of age.
- Not hold any office of profit.
- Article 56 deals with the President’s term of office.
- Article 60 deals with the oath and Affirmation of the President.
- Article 77 deals with the Conduct of business of the Government of India.
- States.
Important Points
Vice President of India:
- The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional head of the country.
- The Vice-President of India serves for a five-year term.
- Nominated members participate in the election and removal process of Vice President (but for Presidential election nominated members cannot participate).
2. The parts of the Indian Parliament are___________.
A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. President
D. All three of the above
Solution
The correct answer is All of the Above.
Key Points
- The legislature of the Union, which is called Parliament, consists of the
- President
- Council of States (Rajya Sabha)
- House of the People (Lok Sabha).
- Each House has to meet within six months of its previous sitting.
- Thus it is bicameral in nature.
Additional Information
- Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage.
- The Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the lower house has 543 members.
- The Rajya Sabha, constitutionally the Council of States, is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India.
- The president of India is the head of state of the Republic of India.
- The president is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
Thus, The parts of the Indian Parliament are All of the Above.
3. Who has the authority to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?
A. The Chief Justice of India
B. The Parliament of India
C. The President of India
D. The Prime Minister of India
Solution
The correct answer is The Parliament of India.
Key Points
- According to Article 124(1), the Supreme Court of India shall be composed of the Chief Justice of India and, until Parliament specifies a greater number by legislation, no more than seven other judges.
- According to Article 124(2), the President shall appoint each judge of the Supreme Court by warrant under his hand and seal following consultation with such a number of Supreme Court and High Court judges (in states).
- Thus, If it is essential, the Parliament has the authority to raise the number of judges.
Additional Information
- On August 5, 2019, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Minister of Law and Justice, introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha.
- The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act of 1956 was amended by the Bill.
- The Act establishes a cap of 30 judges for the Supreme Court (excluding the Chief Justice of India).
- The strength will expand from 31 to 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India after the Cabinet decided to increase it by 10%.
4. Generally, the tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is 5 years. But it can be ended earlier as well-
A. by the Vice-President
B. by the prime minister
C. by the president
D. by the speaker of the Lok Sabha
Solution
The correct answer is by the president
Key Points
- The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is generally 5 years.
- However, the Lok Sabha can be dissolved earlier than its tenure by the President of India.
- This can happen on the advice of the Prime Minister or if the government loses the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha.
- Such a dissolution leads to general elections for the next Lok Sabha.
- The President also has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha sessions.
Additional Information
- The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament.
- It consists of representatives of the people who are elected by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage.
- The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members – 530 members to represent the States, 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community.
- The Lok Sabha has various functions including law-making, controlling the executive, and representing the interests of the public.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over its meetings and is responsible for maintaining order and decorum in the house.
5. A Bill for the purpose of creating a new State in India must be passed by
A. a simple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-third of the States.
B. a simple majority in Parliament.
C. a two-third majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-third of the States.
D. None of the above
Solution
The correct answer is a simple majority in Parliament.
Key Points
- Article 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of the existing states.
- This article empowers the Parliament to:
- Form or create a new State by separation of territory or uniting two or more States or some parts of the State.
- Increase or decrease the total area of the State.
- Alter the boundaries or the name of the State.
Additional Information
- Procedure:
- Before the introduction of the bill in the either House of Parliament, it must be recommended by the President.
- Then the President’s reference is sent to the Legislature of the State for a specified period of time.
- State Legislature passes the bill creating a new state with or without recommendations.
- It is not compulsory for Parliament to follow the opinions made by the State Assembly.
- In case, if the State Legislature can’t pass the bill or make any opinion in the given time, then the bill is introduced in Parliament after the expiry of the specified period.
- The bill when introduced in the Parliament is passed by the simple majority for the creation of new states.
6. What is the minimum age required to become the Chief Minister of any State in India?
A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Solution
The correct answer is 25 years.
Key Points
- Conditions to be fulfilled to become Chief Minister of any state in India:
- He/she must be a citizen of India.
- He/she must have completed the age of twenty-five years.
| Position | Min. Age |
| Member of Lok Sabha, Member of Legislative Assembly, Prime Minister of India, Chief Minister | 25 Years |
| Member of Rajya Sabha, Member of Legislative Council | 30 Years |
| President of India, Vice President of India, Governor of any State | 35 Years |
| Sarpanch | 21 Years |
7. Which of the following states has the Legislative Council?
A. Jharkhand
B. Karnataka
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
Solution
The correct answer is ‘Karnataka’.
Key Points
- At present, 6 states out of 28 states of India have the Legislative Council. These 6 states are –
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat have a unicameral legislature. These states have a Legislative Assembly only.
Hence, the correct answer is Karnataka.
Additional Information
- Legislative Assembly
- The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
- In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislative body.
- In 6 states, it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures.
- Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms.
- A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition.
- Legislative Council
- The second and upper house of the state legislature is the Legislative Council.
- It is a permanent house. Therefore, the Governor cannot dissolve it.
- According to Article 171(3), the members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected.
- Each member remains a member of the Legislative Council for 6 years.
Hint
- Trick to remember Indian States with Bicameral Legislature (Legislative Council) –
- KUMBAT
- K – Karnataka
- U – Uttar Pradesh
- M – Maharashtra
- B – Bihar
- A – Andhra Pradesh
- T – Telangana
- KUMBAT
8. Which part of the constitution is concerned with the administration of union territories?
A. Part 5
B. Part 6
C. Part 7
D. Part 8
Solution
The correct answer is Part 8.
- The Union government directly governs the union territories.
- Part 8 of the constitution deals with the administration of union territories.
- Lieutenant governor or administrator is appointed by President for the administration of union territories.
Key Points
- The President is elected by the ruling party at the central and state level.
- The central government will is followed by union territories.
- In the original version of the constitution, there was no concept of union territories.
- The concept of union territories was added by the 7th constitutional amendment act 1956.
- In governing union territories, there exist differences depending upon whether there is a legislative assembly or not in that union territory.
- The smaller union territories are directly governed by the central government.
9. One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parishad retire every ______ year/s.
A. three
B. one
C. two
D. four
Solution
The correct answer is two.
Key Points
- Vidhan Parishad or the State Legislative Council is the upper house in those states that have a bicameral legislature.
- The tenure of Members of Legislative Council (MLC) is six years. One-third of the members of the State Legislative Council retire after every two years.
- This arrangement is similar to that of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
Additional Information
- The establishment of the State Legislative Council is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
- As of 2022, 6 out of 28 states have a State Legislative Council. These are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
- To become a member of a State Legislative Council (MLC), a person must be a citizen of India, and at least 30 years old.
10. How many members are nominated by the Governor in the state Legislative Council?
A. 1/3
B. 1/12
C. 1/9
D. 1/6
Solution
The Legislative Council of a state is constituted as per Article 169 of the Indian Constitution.
- As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly.
- Members of the Legislative Councils are chosen in the following manner:
- One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as Municipalities, Gram Sabhas, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads.
- One-third are elected by members of Legislative Assemblies of the State.
- One-twelfth are elected by graduate teachers.
- One-twelfth of the members are elected by graduates of the universities in the State
- One-sixth are nominated by the Governor from persons having the knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement, and social service.
Thus, we can say that 1/6 members are nominated by the Governor in the state Legislative Council.
