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Quick Quiz
Which of the following statements relating to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct? I. The CAG can attend the sitting of the committee on public accounts. II. The CAG can attend the sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. III. The Jurisdiction of CAG is co-extensive with the powers of the Union Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) I and II
(d) All of the above
Option a – Only I
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is not correct?
(a) He is appointed by the President of India.
(b) He can be removed from office in the same way as the judge of the Supreme Court of India.
(c) The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office.
(d) The salary of the CAG is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.
Option c – The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office
Consider the following statements. I. The CAG can be removed only in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the Constitution. II. The CAG is not eligible for further office. Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of the above
Option c – Both I and II
Who was the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission?
(a) Indira Rajaraman
(b) C Rangarajan
(c) Vijay Kelkar
(d) None of these
Option c – Vijay Kelkar
Who among the following was the Chairman 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 nominated as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission?
(a) NK Singh
(b) Shashikant Das
(c) Ashoka Lavasa
(d) Ratan Watal
Option a – NK Singh
Which one of the following is not a function of the Finance Commission in India?
(a) Devolution of Income Tax
(b) Devolution of Excise Duty
(c) Award of grants-in-aid
(d) Devolution of Trade Tax
Option d – Devolution of Trade Tax
The Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and
(a) seven other members.
(b) five other members.
(c) four other members.
(d) such other members as may be decided by the President from time to time.
Option c – four other members
Which of the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are correct? I. The CAG will hold office for a period of six years from the date he assumes office. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 65 years, if earlier than the expiry of the 6 years term. II. The powers of CAG are derived from the Constitution of India. III. The CAG is a multi-member body appointed by the President of India in consultation with the PM and the Council of Ministers. IV. The CAG may be removed by the President only on an address from both Houses of Parliament, on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I, II and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and II
Option a – I, II and IV
With reference to CAG consider the following statements. I. CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. II. Article 280 deals with the office of CAG. III. He can be removed by Parliament in a manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) All of the above
Option c – I and III
Does the CAG submit audit reports on which of the following? I. Appropriation account II. Finance accounts III. Public undertakings Codes
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) I, II, and III
Option d – I, II, and III
The Finance Commission is constituted after every
(a) 3 years
(b) 2 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 4 years
Option c – 5 years
Under which of the following Articles is the formation of the Finance Commission laid down?
(a) Article 280
(b) Article 269
(c) Article 268
(d) Article 265
Option a – Article 280
Grants-in-aid are provided for in the Constitution of India under Articles
(a) 274 and 275
(b) 275 and 296
(c) 275 and 285
(d) 275 and 282
Option d – 275 and 282
Finance is distributed between the Centre and the State on the recommendations of which of the following?
(a) Planning Commission
(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Finance Commission
(d) National Development Council
Option c – Finance Commission
Which one of the following institutions will lay down the basic principles for the distribution of the net proceeds of the taxes between the Union and States?
(a) Planning Commission
(b) National Development Council
(c) Finance Commission
(d) Union Ministry of Finance
Option c – Finance Commission
The Provisions regarding the division of taxes between the Union and the States
(a) can be suspended during Financial Emergency.
(b) can be suspended during National Emergency.
(c) cannot be suspended under any circumstances.
(d) can be suspended only with the consent of a majority of the State Legislatures.
Option b – can be suspended during National Emergency
Which Article of the Constitution prescribes the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) Article 146
(b) Article 147
(c) Article 148
(d) Article 149
Option d – Article 149
In which year was accounting separated from auditing and Comptroller and Auditor General’s task only remained confined to auditing the Government Accounts?
(a) 1975
(b) 1977
(c) 1976
(d) 1981
Option c – 1976
In India, the Comptroller-General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government Accounts to the Finance Ministry every
(a) year
(b) six months
(c) three months
(d) month
Option a – year
What is the period of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?
(a) 6 years
(b) Upto 65 years of age
(c) 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
(d) Upto 64 years of age
Option c – 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
The office of the CAG of India was created
(a) through an act of Parliament.
(b) by the Constitution.
(c) through the Cabinet resolution.
(d) None of the above
Option b – by the Constitution
In India, who among the following is also known 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
The CAG can resign at any time from his office by addressing the resignation letter to
(a) the President
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) Parliament
(d) the Chief Justice
Option a – the President
Which one of the following duties is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) To audit and report on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India.
(b) To audit and report on all expenditures from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts.
(c) To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit, and loss accounts.
(d) To control the receipt and issue of public money and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer.
Option d – To control the receipt and issue of public money and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
Which is the oldest political party in India?
1. Bharatiya Janatha party
2. Samajwadi party
3. Indian National Congress
4. Communist party
Option 3 – Indian National Congress
Where is the common high court of the seven northeast states located?
1. Mizoram
2. Kolkatta
3. Patna
4. Guwahati
Option 4 – Guwahati
Between which age group the Indian constitution guarantees the Right to education?
1. 6-14 years
2. 5-13 years
3. 5-15 years
4. 6-13 years
Option 1 – 6-14 years
Which list contains the subjects over which both centre and states have jurisdiction?
1. Union list
2. State list
3. Concurrent list
4. Central list
Option 3 – Concurrent list
How many languages are recognised as statutary languages in the constitution?
1. 12
2. 13
3. 14
4. 22
Option 4 – 22
Government of India Act was set up in
1. 1934
2. 1935
3. 1936
4. 1937
Option 2 – 1935
The members of drafting committee
1. 7
2. 6
3. 8
4. 9
Option 3 – 8
The constituent Assembly was set up in
1. 1944
2. 1945
3. 1946
4. 1947
Option 3 – 1946
How many women members were there in Constituent Assembly
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Option 4 – 4
Which of the following reflect our people’s aims, ideals, and aspirations
1. Constitution
2. Constituent Assembly
3. Both of them
4. None of them
Option 1 – Constitution
The first institution for a citizen is
1. The elementary school
2. Society
3. The Government
4. Family
Option 4 – Family
Some of the items of our constitution were taken from
1. 1909 Act
2. 1919 Act
3. 1935 Act
4. 1947 Act
Option 3 – 1935 Act
Before independence the laws necessary for India were made by
1. The Congress party
2. The people
3. The British Government
4. The leaders
Option 3 – The British Government
Constitution provided for individual development
2. Moral Rights
3. Directive Principles
4. Citizens Duties
Option 1 – Fundamental Rights
Every country should have
1. Judiciary
2. Constitution
3. Able administrator
4. Income Resources
Option 4 – Income Resources
Fedaralism existed in
1. South America
2. Europe
3. India
4. Africa
Option 3 – India
The preamble indicates
1. The Fundamental Right
2. The Directive Principles
3. The amendment procedure
4. The aims of the Constitution
Option 4 – The aims of the Constitution
To achieve socialism our Constitution has
1. Directive Principles
3. Amendments
4. Portfolio system
Option 1 – Directive Principles
The service rendered by children to their elders with affection is a
1. Moral right
2. Legal right
3. Political right
4. Economic right
Option 1 – Moral right
Rights granted by legislation and protected by Judiciary are called
1. Moral right
2. Legal right
3. Political right
4. Social right
Option 2 – Legal right
Right that enables a citizen to take part in political activities
1. Political right
2. Moral right
3. Legal right
4. Fundamental right
Option 1 – Political right
Which is supreme in parliamentary system is
1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Legislature
4. People
Option 3 – Legislature
Which is Supreme in democratic system ……..
1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Legislature
4. People
Option 4 – People
Who was the first president of India?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Dr. S. Radha Krishnan
3. N. Sanjiva Reddy
4. Mahatma Gandhiji
Option 1 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
The Indian Parliamentary System is different from the British Parliamentary System in that India has
(A) Both a real and a nominal executive
(B) A system of collective responsibility
(C) Bi-cameral legislature
(D) The system of judicial review
Option d – The system of judicial review
The system of judicial review exists in
(A) India only
(B) U.S.A. only
(C) India and U.S.A.
(D) U.K. only
Option c – India and U.S.A.
Which of the following characteristics is common between the Federal system of India and America?
(A) A Single Citizenship
(B) Three lists in the Constitution
(C) Dual Judicial System
(D) A Federal Supreme Court for Interpretation of the Constitution
Option d – A Federal Supreme Court for Interpretation of the Constitution
Which of the following statements is true?
(A) The Federal form of Government is in the United States of America
(B) The government of India is federal and unitary both
(C) The government of France is of federal form
(D) The Prime Minister of Pakistan is appointed by the people
Option a – The Federal form of Government is in the United States of America
In the Indian political system which one is supreme?
(A) The Supreme Court
(B) The Constitution
(C) The Parliament
(D) Religion
Option b – The Constitution
The concept of Judicial Review’ in India has been adopted from the Constitution of
(A) U.K.
(B) U.S.A.
(C) U.S.S.R.
(D) Australia
Option b – U.S.A.
The idea of the Preamble has been borrowed in the Indian Constitution from the Constitution of
(A) Italy
(B) Canada
(C) France
(D) U.S.A.
Option d – U.S.A.
The concept of ‘A Union of States’ in the Indian Constitution has been derived from
(A) The American Declaration of Independence
(B) The Australian Constitution
(C) The British North-American Act
(D) The Swiss Constitution
Option c – The British North-American Act
The feature of the Federal system of the Indian Constitution is inspired by the constitution of
(A) Canada
(B) United Kingdom
(C) U.S.A.
(D) Ireland
Option a – Canada
When was the third reading of the Indian Constituent Assembly started?
(A) 17th November 1949
(B) 14th November 1948
(C) 25th November 1948
(D) 25th November 1949
Option a – 17th November 1949
The Constitution of India was completed on
(A) January 26, 1950
(B) November 26, 1949
(C) February 11, 1948
(D) None of the above is correct
Option b – November 26, 1949
Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
(A) 26 November 1949
(B) 15 August 1949
(C) 2 October 1949
(D) 15 November 1949
Option a – 26 November 1949
Who amongst the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
(A) Mohammad Sadullah
(B) K.M. Munshi
(C) A.K. Iyer
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Option d – Jawaharlal Nehru
The Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on
(A) 13th December 1946
(B) 22nd January 1947
(C) 3rd June 1947
(D) 29th August 1947
Option d – 29th August 1947
Who was the Constitutional Advisor at the time of the formation of the Constitution?
(A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(C) B.N. Rao
(D) K.M. Munshi
Option c – B.N. Rao
The first draft of the Constitution was prepared by
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) B.N. Rao
(C) K. Santhanam
(D) K.M. Munshi
Option b – B.N. Rao
When did the Constituent Assembly adopt 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 was the Chairman of the National Flag Committee?
(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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