Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Indian Polity

Total Questions: 20

Q1. If the Governor decides to act contrary to the advice of the State Public Service Commission, what does he need to do?

He can act without any explanation. He needs to consult the Chief Minister. He must record his reasons for not accepting the advice and lay it before the legislature. He needs the President's approval.
Q2. The Election Commission of India can be a multi-member body. When was the commission made a three-member body?

1989 1990 1993 1996
Q3. The name 'India, that is Bharat' is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?

Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 5
Q4. The debate over the 'amorphous nature' of 'rights talk' in constitutionalism is often a critique from which philosophical perspective?

Libertarianism Critical Legal Studies Utilitarianism Legal Positivism
Q5. The Governor can reserve a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of whom?

The Chief Minister The Speaker The President The Chief Justice of the High Court
Q6. The 24th Amendment Act, 1971, declared that Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, by virtue of its amending power under Article 368. This was later qualified by the 'basic structure' doctrine.

True, and the 24th Amendment remains the final word on Parliament's amending power. True, but the 'basic structure' doctrine limits this power. False, the 24th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court. False, Fundamental Rights cannot be amended at all.
Q7. Which proportion of members of the Legislative Council are elected by members of the Legislative Assembly?

One-third One-half One-fourth One-sixth
Q8. The Governor's power to appoint members of the Bihar Public Service Commission is subject to which of the following conditions?

The specific recommendation of the Chief Minister. The approval of the State Legislative Council, if it exists. Consultation with the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission. The concurrence of the State Legislature regarding the number of members.
Q9. A person can lose Indian citizenship if they are found to have obtained it by:

Serving the Indian armed forces Being born in India Concealment of material facts Continuous lawful residence
Q10. Special Judicial Magistrates are appointed for:

All types of cases Specific areas or functions Constitutional matters International trade disputes
Q11. Which Article guarantees freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions?

Article 25 Article 26 Article 27 Article 28
Q12. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 classifies Magistrates into:

District Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates Chief Judicial Magistrates and Judicial Magistrates Sessions Judges and Additional Sessions Judges Civil Judges and Revenue Officers
Q13. Which part of the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?

Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Provisions relating to Union Territories Federal structure
Q14. Which statutory body is responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of development projects in the North Eastern Region of India?

North Eastern Council North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region North Eastern Hill University
Q15. The Governor can reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of:

Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha President Vice President
Q16. The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction extends to disputes between:

The Union and one or more States. The Union and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other. Two or more States. All of the above.
Q17. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the functions of the Advocate General of a State?

To advise the State Government on such legal matters as may be referred to him by the Governor. To perform such other duties of a legal character as may be conferred on him by the Governor. To represent the State Government in all criminal proceedings before the High Court. To discharge the functions conferred on him by or under the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force.
Q18. The relationship between the President and the Council of Ministers is governed by which article?

Article 73 Article 74 Article 75 Article 76
Q19. Judicial activism is often seen as a response to:

Legislative inaction or unresponsiveness Overly active legislatures Strong executive leadership A rigid interpretation of laws
Q20. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of which university in the state?

Central Universities Deemed Universities State Universities Private Universities

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