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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: 15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India (15 Questions)

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 15 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 15

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15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 1
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Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term of 5 yrs.?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

C is the correct option. The President summons both the Houses (the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha) of the Parliament and prorogues them. They also have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the recommendation by the PM, pursuant to Article 85(2)(b). 

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 2
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Under which Article of the Constitution, the Council of State (Rajya Sabha) has a Chairman and Deputy Chairman—

Detailed Solution: Question 2

The Council of State, known as the Rajya Sabha, is led by a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman as outlined in Article 89 of the Constitution.

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15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 3
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Within which period the President has to summon session of the Parliament—

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The President must convene a session of Parliament within six months.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 4
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The term bicameral legislature means

Detailed Solution: Question 4

B is the correct option.Bicameralism is the practice of having two Houses of Parliament. ... Under Article 169, Parliament may by law create or abolish the second chamber in a State if the Legislative Assembly of that State passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority. At present, seven Indian States have bicameral legislatures.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 5
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Who advises the central govt. on legal issues?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

The Attorney General of India provides legal advice to the central government.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 6
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Bona vacantia refers to

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Bona vacantia refers to property or assets that do not have an owner.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 7
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For all purposes, an amendment bill has to be passed by

Detailed Solution: Question 7

An amendment bill must be approved by both houses of Parliament.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 8
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Power of the president to promulgate ordinances during recess of parliament is mentioned under Art 123 shall be cease to operate before passing from both the houses of parliament at the expiration of

Detailed Solution: Question 8

The president's authority to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session, as stated in Article 123, will expire after a maximum of six months unless both houses pass the ordinance within that period.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 9
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What can be the maximum gap b/w two sessions of parliament?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The maximum interval between two parliamentary sessions is six months.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 10
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Within which period the President has to summon session of the Parliament—

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The President must call a session of Parliament within six months.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 11
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Nemo dat quod non habet means

Detailed Solution: Question 11

The phrase "Nemo dat quod non habet" means that no one can transfer a better title to property than they themselves possess.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 12
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Power to grant pardons vests with the

Detailed Solution: Question 12

The authority to grant pardons lies with the President.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 13
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The directive principles are

Detailed Solution: Question 13

The correct answer is B as directive principles are non justiciable.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 14
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Nositur a sociis means

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"Noscitur a sociis" is a Latin phrase that means "it is known by its associates". The word "noscitur" means "to know" and the word "sociis" means "association". The phrase "noscitur a sociis" means "to know the meaning by association or accordingly to the context". It is a rule of construction that suggests that the meaning of an unclear word or phrase should be determined by the words immediately surrounding it.

15 Minute Test: Constitution Of India - Question 15
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Constitution of India came into effect from?

Detailed Solution: Question 15

The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January, 1950. Here is a detailed explanation:


  • 26 January was chosen to honor the declaration of Purna Swaraj (complete independence) made on the same date in 1930.
  • This date marks the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic.
  • The Constitution was adopted on 26 November, 1949, but was set to come into effect on 26 January, 1950.

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