GK Quiz 8: Polity and Constitution for SSC and other exams

General Awareness Quiz – Polity and Constitution

General Awareness Quiz Set 8 for SSC CGL, SSC CHSL and Railways exams.

Topic: Polity and Constitution

  1. One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire after how many years?
    A) 2 years

    B) 3 years
    C) 4 years
    D) 5 years
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      Option A
    Explanation: The members of RS are elected for a period of a term of 6 years with one third of the members retiring every two years.
  2. Which of the following denotes that a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote in parliament?
    A) referendum

    B) opinion poll
    C) initiative
    D) recall
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      Option C
    Explanation: In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens’ initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote in parliament called an indirect initiative or via a direct initiative ( sometimes called a plebiscite),
  3. Who presides over the joint sitting of the two houses of Indian Parliament?
    A) President of India

    B) Prime Minister of India
    C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D) Vice President of India
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    Option C
    Explanation: When any bill is to be passed, it should be passed in both the houses. In case of any difference in the view of both the houses, the President may call a joint sitting of both the houses and it will be presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. What is the minimum age limit to become a member of Rajya Sabha?
    A) 25 years

    B) 30 years
    C) 35 years
    D) 40 years
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    Option B
    Explanation: 30 years
  5. What is the maximum duration for which the Presidents rule can be extended?
    A) 6 months

    B) 1 year
    C) 2 years
    D) 3 years
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    Option D
    Explanation: Presidents rule can be continue for 6 months if approved by both the houses. It can be extended for maximum 3 years with approval of parliament in every 6 months.
  6. Which of the following state has a bicameral legislature?
    A) Gujarat

    B) Rajasthan
    C) Telangana
    D) Kerala
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    Option C
    Explanation: Seven Indian States, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, have bicameral Legislatures
  7. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
    A) President

    B) Prime Minister
    C) Governor
    D) Speaker, Lok Sabha
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    Option C
    Explanation:
  8. What is the term of appointment of Governor in Indian States?
    A) 3 years

    B) 4 years
    C) 5 years
    D) 6 years
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    Option C
    Explanation: Appointed for a term of 5 years
  9. NITI Aayog was established in which year?
    A) 2014

    B) 2015
    C) 2016
    D) 2017
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    Option B
    Explanation: 1 January 2015
  10. What is the minimum age limit for appointment of governor in India?
    A) 25 years

    B) 30 years
    C) 35 years
    D) 40 years
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    Option C
    Explanation: not less than 35 years

 

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