Constitution Basics
Q. How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
A.
250
B.
245
C.
240
D.
200
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Solution
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members, out of which 238 are elected and 12 are nominated.
Correct Answer: B — 245
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Q. How many members can the President of India nominate to the Rajya Sabha? (2022)
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The President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service.
Correct Answer: B — 12
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Q. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
A.
500
B.
550
C.
600
D.
450
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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552, which includes 530 members from the states and 20 from the Union territories.
Correct Answer: B — 550
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Q. What is the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha in India?
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
21 years
D.
18 years
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Solution
According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age to be a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
Correct Answer: A — 25 years
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Q. What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India?
A.
Conducting elections
B.
Amending the Constitution
C.
Legislating laws
D.
Appointing judges
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The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to conduct free and fair elections in the country.
Correct Answer: A — Conducting elections
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Q. What is the term duration for a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
4 years
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Members of the Rajya Sabha serve a term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.
Correct Answer: C — 6 years
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Q. What is the term of office for the members of the Rajya Sabha? (2019)
A.
3 years
B.
4 years
C.
5 years
D.
6 years
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Members of the Rajya Sabha serve a term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.
Correct Answer: D — 6 years
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Q. Which amendment of the Constitution of India abolished the Privy Purses? (1978)
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
44th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
73rd Amendment
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Solution
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 abolished the Privy Purses that were granted to the former rulers of princely states.
Correct Answer: B — 44th Amendment
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Q. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution abolished the Privy Purse? (2023)
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
44th Amendment
C.
26th Amendment
D.
61st Amendment
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Solution
The 26th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1971, abolished the Privy Purse, which was a payment made to the former rulers of princely states.
Correct Answer: C — 26th Amendment
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Q. Which article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of the Prime Minister? (2022)
A.
Article 75
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 76
D.
Article 77
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Article 75 of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of the Prime Minister by the President.
Correct Answer: A — Article 75
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Q. Which article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 275
C.
Article 300
D.
Article 295
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Solution
Article 280 of the Indian Constitution mandates the establishment of a Finance Commission every five years.
Correct Answer: A — Article 280
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Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the President?
A.
Article 52
B.
Article 53
C.
Article 54
D.
Article 55
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Solution
Article 54 of the Indian Constitution provides for the election of the President of India.
Correct Answer: C — Article 54
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Q. Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system of government in India?
A.
Bicameral legislature
B.
Single executive
C.
Fixed tenure
D.
Direct elections
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Solution
India has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Correct Answer: A — Bicameral legislature
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Right to Property
D.
Right against Exploitation
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Solution
The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and is now a legal right under Article 300A.
Correct Answer: C — Right to Property
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