Indian Polity and Governance – MCQs Test 4

Consider the following statements:
1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. Shri S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao was the first Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
3. The first woman nominated member of the Rajya Sabha was Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250
2. Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution.
3. Vice-President of India acts as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
4. The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of Rajya Sabha from amongst its members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of [UPSC 2008]

Which one of the following authorities makes recommendations to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

With reference to “Aam Admi Bima Yojana”, consider the following statements:
1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the family in a rural landless household.
2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:
1. The Right to Development.
2. The Right to Expression.
3. The Right to Recreation.
Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?
1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included it the Preamble? [UPSC 2008]

Match List-I (Forms of Government) with List-II (Principles) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists [UPSC 2008]
Lists-I
(forms of Government)
(p) Presidential system
(q) Parliamentary system
(r) Federal system
(s) Unitary system
List-II
(Principles)
(i) Division of power
(ii) Concentration of power
(iii) Close relationship between executive and legislature
(iv) Separation of powers

Codes: