TSPSC: 8. Indian Constitution and Polity.

Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?

Using the powers enshrined in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament can do which of the following ? A. Admit new territories as new state of India. B. Split or merge existing Indian states. C. Transfer and exchange of territories to neighbouring countries. D. Alter the names and boundaries of existing Indian States. Choose the correct option :

Which of the following Lok Sabhas were NOT completed their five-year term of existence ? A. Tenth B. Eleventh C. Twelfth D. Thirteenth Choose the correct answer :

Consider the following statements relevant to the Principles of Ministerial Responsibility : A. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. B. The Council of Ministers shall meet at least once in a month. C. Ministry as a body shall resign as soon as it loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha. D. The Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President. Choose the correct answer :

Who were the other members of Justice R.S. Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations ?

The effects of the Proclamation of National emergency are : A. Extension of the Executive Powers of the Union Government. B. Extension of the Parliament’s law making powers. C. The federal provisions of the Constitution will continue to function. D. Restriction on fundamental freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution. Choose the correct answer :

According to the Election and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2003 : A. A 50% tax exemption to individuals and corporates on all contributions to political parties. B. Disclosure of party finances and contributions over ` 20,000. C. Equitable sharing of time by the recognized political parties on the cable television network and other electronic media (public and private). D. Expenditure by third parties and political parties comes under ceiling limits, and only travel expenditure of leaders of parties is exempted. Choose the correct answer :

Which of the following group of persons were members of State Reorganization Commission ?

Who among the following were members of the Constituent Assembly of India ? A. Annie Mascarene B. Dakshayani Velayudhan C. Ammu Swaminathan D. Sucharita Pandit Choose the correct answer :

Match the following Women Chief Ministers with their respective states : Women Chief Minister State A. Sucheta Kripalani 1. Goa B. Nandini Satpathy 2. Assam C. Syeda Anwera Taimur 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Sashikala Kakodkar 4. Odisha 5. Maharashtra Choose the correct answer :