251. The Prime Minister of India occupies a superior position than the British Prime Minister because-
1. His office has been created by the Constitution
2. The procedure for his removal is much tougher than that of the British Prime Minister
3. His office cannot be abolished
4. He heads the largest democracy of the world
Option “1” is correct. In Britain, The head of the state is either King or Queen of the royal family while in India, we elect head of the state or president after every 5 year. In Britain, PM should be member of lower house while in India, PM can be member of Lower house (Lok sabha) or upperhouse (Rajya sabha).
252. Which Amendment of the Constitution relates to Anti-defection Law?
1. 51st
2. 52st
3. 53st
4. 54st
Option “2” is correct. The 52nd amendment to the Constitution added the Tenth Schedule which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.
253. Who is called the custodian of the Constitution in India?
1. Parliament
2. The President
3. The Supreme Court
4. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. Article 32 i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies makes the Supreme Court Custodian of Constitution of India.
254. From which country tradition of written Constitution began?
1. Japan
2. India
3. Britain
4. America
Option “4” is correct. The American Constitution was the first complete written national constitution. Thus the tradition of written constitution began with America.
255. When were the Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens incorporated in the Constitution?
1. 1952
2. 1976
3. 1979
4. 1981
Option “2” is correct. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd amendment in 1976.
256. By which bill the government propose collection of revenue for a year?
1. Supplementary bill
2. Economic bill
3. Finance bill
4. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. Finance Bill is a bill introduced every year in Lok Sabha immediately after the presentation of the Union Budget, to give effect to the financial proposals of the Government of India.
257. What is the minimum age laid down for candidate to seek election to lok sabha?
1. 21
2. 25
3. 22
4. 30
Option “2” is correct. Minimum age laid down for candidate to seek election to lok sabha is 25 years.
258. Who will decide the office of profit?
1. President
2. Prime minister
3. Supreme court
4. Parliament
Option “4” is correct. According to Article 102 (1) (a), a person shall be disqualified as a member of Parliament for holding any office of profit under the government of India or the government of any state.Office of profit conditions are decided by parliament.
259. The election of Sarpanch held-
1. Direct
2. Indirect
3. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
4. None of these
Option “1” is correct. The elections of Panch and Sarpanch held directly. The sarpanch, together with other elected panchas (members), constitute the gram panchayat.
260. The description of District Planning Council in Article_______ of the Constitution.
1. 143
2. 243ZD
3. 236
4. 240
Option “2” is correct. Article 243(z)(d) of constitution of District Planning Committeees.
