Test of the day for Polity Quiz

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For the first time SSC CPO 2016 examination will be held in Computer Based pattern and managing time will be one of the important factor while solving the questions. So in order to make students familiar with such a situations we are providing questions in a time based manner , which will help students to manage the time properly.

1. Which of the following can provide for the appointment of a Joint Public Service Commission?

President of India

Parliament of India

UPSC

State Governors

2. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. The Constitution does not fix the number of members of the UPSC.
2. One-half of the members of the UPSC should be persons who have held office under the Government of India or of a state
atleast for five years.
3. The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 60 years.
4. The salaries and allowances of the members of the UPSC are determined by the Parliament.
5. The entire expanses of UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

2, 4 and 5

1 and 5

2, 3 and 4

1, 4 and 5

3. A President’s rule can be imposed in a state under the provisions of: 
1. Article 356 
2. Article 360 
3. Article 352 
4. Article 365

only 1

1 and 3

1 and 4

1 and 2

4. List-I                                      List-II 
A. Governor                           1. Article 167 
B. Counil of ministers           2. Article 169 
C. Duties of Chief Minister   3. Article 155 
D. Legislative Council          4. Article 163 
Codes: 
     ABCD

1 2 3 4

4 3 2 1

3 2 4 1

3 4 1 2

5. The Governor of a state: 
1. Possesses executive, legislative and judicial powers analogous to the President. 
2. Has to act with the aid and advice of the council of ministers always. 
3. Has the power to appoint and remove the members of State Public Service Commission. 
4. Has the power to allocate business of the government among the various ministers. Of the above, the correct statements are:

1 and 2

2, 3 and 4

1 and 4

1, 3 and 4

6. The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words “during the pleasure of the Governor” in reality means:

Pleasure of the President

Pleasure of the Prime Minister

Pleasure of the Chief Minister

Pleasure of the Legislative Assembly

7. The term ‘Cabinet’ is mentioned in which of the following articles of the Constitution?

Article 74

Article 75

Article 352

Not mentioned in the Constitution

8. Which of the following statements with regard to the CAG are correct? 
1. He is responsible only to the Parliament. 
2. He certifies the net proceeds of any tax. 
3. He compiles and maintains the accounts of state governments. 
4. He has control over the issue of money from the Consolidated Fund of India.

2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

9. Under the Indian Constitution, what does `Adult Suffrage' signify-

Children

Persons

Any Indian citizen who is of the age of 18 years and above

None of the above

10. The most important Legislative power of the Governor is:

Nominating members to the state legislature.

Issuing ordinances

Assenting bills passed by the state legislature

Dissolving the state legislative Assembly