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Which of the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are accurate?
I. The CAG has the authority to attend meetings of the Public Accounts Committee.
II. The CAG has the right to participate in the proceedings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
III. The CAG’s jurisdiction matches the authority of the Central Government.
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) I and II
(d) All of the above
Option a – Only I
Which of the following statements regarding the CAG of India is incorrect?
(a) The President appoints the CAG.
(b) The CAG can only be removed in the same way as a Supreme Court judge.
(c) After leaving office, the CAG is eligible for reappointment to a government position.
(d) The CAG’s salary is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Option c – After leaving office, the CAG is eligible for reappointment to a government position.
Consider the following statements regarding the CAG:
I. The procedure for removing the CAG is defined in the Constitution.
II. Once retired, the CAG is not eligible for reappointment to government service.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option c – Both I and II
Who headed the 13th Finance Commission?
(a) Indira Rajaraman
(b) C Rangarajan
(c) Vijay Kelkar
(d) None of these
Option c – Vijay Kelkar
Who was the Chairperson of the 14th Finance Commission?
(a) Shanta Kumar
(b) C Rangarajan
(c) Y V Reddy
(d) None of these
Option c – Y V Reddy
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 15th Finance Commission?
(a) NK Singh
(b) Shashikant Das
(c) Ashoka Lavasa
(d) Ratan Watal
Option a – NK Singh
Which of the following is not among the roles assigned to the Finance Commission of India?
(a) Distribution of income tax revenue
(b) Allocation of excise duty revenue
(c) Recommendation of grants-in-aid
(d) Allocation of trade tax revenue
Option d – Allocation of trade tax revenue
The Finance Commission is composed of a Chairperson and
(a) seven additional members
(b) five additional members
(c) four additional members
(d) members as decided by the President periodically
Option c – four additional members
Which of the following statements regarding the CAG of India are valid?
I. The CAG serves for six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes earlier.
II. The CAG’s powers are enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
III. The CAG is appointed as part of a multi-member body in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
IV. The President may remove the CAG on grounds of incapacity or proven misconduct with parliamentary approval.
(a) I, II and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and II
Option a – I, II and IV
Regarding the CAG, which of the following is/are true?
I. The CAG leads the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
II. Article 280 of the Constitution refers to the CAG’s role.
III. The procedure for removing the CAG is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) All of the above
Option c – I and III
Which of the following are included in the CAG’s audit reports?
I. Appropriation accounts
II. Finance accounts
III. Reports on public sector undertakings
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) I, II, and III
Option d – I, II, and III
How frequently is the Finance Commission established?
(a) Every 3 years
(b) Every 2 years
(c) Every 5 years
(d) Every 4 years
Option c – Every 5 years
Which constitutional article provides for the creation of the Finance Commission?
(a) Article 280
(b) Article 269
(c) Article 268
(d) Article 265
Option a – Article 280
The provisions for grants-in-aid in the Indian Constitution are covered under
(a) Articles 274 and 275
(b) Articles 275 and 296
(c) Articles 275 and 285
(d) Articles 275 and 282
Option d – Articles 275 and 282
The Finance Commission advises on the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States based on recommendations made by the
(a) Planning Commission
(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Finance Commission
(d) National Development Council
Option c – Finance Commission
Which institution is responsible for recommending the principles governing tax distribution between the Union and the States?
(a) Planning Commission
(b) National Development Council
(c) Finance Commission
(d) Union Finance Ministry
Option c – Finance Commission
The constitutional provisions for revenue sharing between the Union and States
(a) may be suspended during a Financial Emergency
(b) may be suspended during a National Emergency
(c) cannot be suspended under any condition
(d) may be suspended with the majority consent of state legislatures
Option b – may be suspended during a National Emergency
Which Article outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Comptroller and Auditor General?
(a) Article 146
(b) Article 147
(c) Article 148
(d) Article 149
Option d – Article 149
In which year was auditing separated from accounting, limiting the CAG’s role to auditing only?
(a) 1975
(b) 1977
(c) 1976
(d) 1981
Option c – 1976
How often does the Comptroller General of Accounts present a review of Union Government finances to the Finance Ministry?
(a) Annually
(b) Bi-annually
(c) Quarterly
(d) Monthly
Option a – Annually
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) 6 years
(b) Until 65 years of age
(c) 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first
(d) Until 64 years of age
Option c – 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first
How was the position of CAG of India established?
(a) By an act of Parliament
(b) Through the Constitution of India
(c) Via a Cabinet decision
(d) None of the above
Option b – Through the Constitution of India
In India, who is referred to as the “guardian of the public purse”?
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Ministry of Law and Justice
Option a – Comptroller and Auditor General of India
To whom does the CAG submit his resignation?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The Parliament of India
(d) The Chief Justice of India
Option a – The President of India
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) Auditing and reporting on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India
(b) Auditing and reporting on expenses from the Contingency Fund and the Public Account
(c) Auditing and reporting on accounts related to manufacturing, trading, profits, and losses
(d) Managing the inflow and outflow of public funds and ensuring government revenue is deposited in the treasury
Option d – Managing the inflow and outflow of public funds and ensuring government revenue is deposited in the treasury
Which is the oldest political party in India?
(a) Bharatiya Janata Party
(b) Samajwadi Party
(c) Indian National Congress
(d) Communist Party
Option c – Indian National Congress
The common High Court for the seven northeastern states is located in
(a) Mizoram
(b) Kolkata
(c) Patna
(d) Guwahati
Option d – Guwahati
The Right to Education under the Indian Constitution applies to children in which age group?
(a) 6–14 years
(b) 5–13 years
(c) 5–15 years
(d) 6–13 years
Option a – 6–14 years
Which list in the Constitution includes subjects where both the Centre and the States can make laws?
(a) Union List
(b) State List
(c) Concurrent List
(d) Central List
Option c – Concurrent List
How many languages are officially recognized in the Constitution of India?
(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 14
(d) 22
Option d – 22
The Government of India Act was enacted in which year?
(a) 1934
(b) 1935
(c) 1936
(d) 1937
Option b – 1935
How many members were part of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
(a) 7
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 9
Option c – 8
In which year was the Constituent Assembly formed?
(a) 1944
(b) 1945
(c) 1946
(d) 1947
Option c – 1946
What was the total number of women members in the Constituent Assembly?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Option d – 4
Which of the following embodies the values, goals, and dreams of the Indian people?
(a) Constitution
(b) Constituent Assembly
(c) Both of the above
(d) Neither of them
Option a – Constitution
Which of the following is the first institution a citizen interacts with?
(a) Elementary school
(b) Society
(c) Government
(d) Family
Option d – Family
Many features of the Indian Constitution were adapted from which of the following acts?
(a) Government of India Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Government of India Act, 1947
Option c – Government of India Act, 1935
Before India became independent, who had the authority to frame laws?
(a) The Congress Party
(b) The people of India
(c) The British Government
(d) Indian freedom leaders
Option c – The British Government
What part of the Constitution promotes the overall growth of an individual?
(b) Moral Rights
(c) Directive Principles
(d) Duties of Citizens
Option a – Fundamental Rights
Every country should have which of the following for its functioning?
(a) Judiciary
(b) Constitution
(c) Competent administrators
(d) Financial resources
Option d – Financial resources
In which country does federalism exist?
(a) South America
(b) Europe
(c) India
(d) Africa
Option c – India
What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution convey?
(b) Directive Principles
(c) Process for amendments
(d) Objectives of the Constitution
Option d – Objectives of the Constitution
Which part of the Constitution promotes socialism?
(a) Directive Principles
(c) Constitutional Amendments
(d) Portfolio System
Option a – Directive Principles
Showing respect and affection to elders by children is considered a
(a) Moral right
(b) Legal right
(c) Political right
(d) Economic right
Option a – Moral right
Rights that are established by law and protected by courts are known as
(a) Moral right
(b) Legal right
(c) Political right
(d) Social right
Option b – Legal right
Which right allows individuals to participate in the governance and politics of the country?
(a) Political right
(b) Moral right
(c) Legal right
(d) Fundamental right
Option a – Political right
In a parliamentary democracy, the highest authority is the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Legislature
(d) Citizens
Option c – Legislature
In a democratic form of government, who holds ultimate power?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Legislature
(d) People
Option d – People
Who served as the first President of independent India?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(c) N. Sanjiva Reddy
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Option a – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
How is the Indian parliamentary system different from the British model?
(a) It has both a nominal and real executive
(b) There is collective responsibility
(c) It follows a bicameral structure
(d) It includes the power of judicial review
Option d – It includes the power of judicial review
Judicial review is a feature present in ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) Only India
(b) Only the USA
(c) Both India and the USA
(d) Only the UK
Option c – Both India and the USA
Which feature is common to the federal systems of India and the United States? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) Single citizenship
(b) A constitutional division into three lists
(c) Separate judicial structures
(d) A Supreme Court empowered to interpret the Constitution
Option d – A Supreme Court empowered to interpret the Constitution
Which of the following statements is correct? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) The USA follows a federal system of government
(b) India operates as both a federal and unitary system
(c) France has a federal form of governance
(d) Pakistan’s Prime Minister is chosen directly by the people
Option a – The USA follows a federal system of government
In the Indian political system, the ultimate authority lies with the ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) Supreme Court
(b) Constitution
(c) Parliament
(d) Religion
Option b – Constitution
The idea of judicial review in India was borrowed from the Constitution of ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States of America
(c) USSR
(d) Australia
Option b – United States of America
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of
(a) Italy
(b) Canada
(c) France
(d) United States of America
Option d – United States of America
The phrase “Union of States” in the Indian Constitution was influenced by ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) American Declaration of Independence
(b) Australian Constitution
(c) British North America Act
(d) Swiss Constitution
Option c – British North America Act
The Indian Constitution’s federal structure is inspired by the Constitution of
(a) Canada
(b) United Kingdom
(c) United States of America
(d) Ireland
Option a – Canada
When did the third reading of the Indian Constitution begin? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) 17 November 1949
(b) 14 November 1948
(c) 25 November 1948
(d) 25 November 1949
Option a – 17 November 1949
On which date was the Indian Constitution finalized? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) 26 January 1950
(b) 26 November 1949
(c) 11 February 1948
(d) None of the above
Option b – 26 November 1949
When was the Indian Constitution formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) 26 November 1949
(b) 15 August 1949
(c) 2 October 1949
(d) 15 November 1949
Option a – 26 November 1949
Who among the following was not a member of the Constitution’s Drafting Committee? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) Mohammad Sadullah
(b) K.M. Munshi
(c) A.K. Iyer
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Option d – Jawaharlal Nehru
On which date did the Constituent Assembly form the Drafting Committee under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s leadership?
(a) 13 December 1946
(b) 22 January 1947
(c) 3 June 1947
(d) 29 August 1947
Option d – 29 August 1947
Who served as the Constitutional Advisor during the drafting of the Indian Constitution? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) B.N. Rau
(d) K.M. Munshi
Option c – B.N. Rau
Who prepared the first draft of the Indian Constitution? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) B.N. Rau
(c) K. Santhanam
(d) K.M. Munshi
Option b – B.N. Rau
On what date did the Constituent Assembly approve the National Flag?
(a) 22 July 1947
(b) 23 July 1947
(c) 25 July 1947
(d) 15 August 1947
Option a – 22 July 1947
Who led the National Flag Committee? ( Salient Features of Indian Constitution MCQ )
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) J.B. Kripalani
(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Option b – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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