UPSC Polity questions – MCQs Test 10

Consider the following statements:

1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the Legislature of all the States of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC, Civil Services 2013, Paper 1]

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?

1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC, Civil Services 2012, Paper 1]

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?

1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC, Civil Services 2012, Paper 1]

Consider the following statements: UPSC, Civil Services 2013, Paper 1]

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts

1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? UPSC, Civil Services 2013, Paper 1]