OTEE Indian Polity and Constitution 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Fundamental Right is suspended during a National Emergency declared under Article 352?
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Right to move the Supreme Court (Correct answer)
- Right against Exploitation
Correct answer: Right to move the Supreme Court
During a National Emergency, the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights (Article 32) can be suspended except Articles 20 and 21.
Question 2: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by whom?
- Prime Minister
- Parliament
- President (Correct answer)
- Finance Minister
Correct answer: President
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 148.
Question 3: What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
- 21 years
- 25 years
- 30 years (Correct answer)
- 35 years
Correct answer: 30 years
A person must be at least 30 years of age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Question 4: The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of which country?
- Australia
- Canada
- Ireland (Correct answer)
- France
Correct answer: Ireland
The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Irish Constitution (Ireland).
Question 5: Under which article can the President of India declare a Financial Emergency?
- Article 352
- Article 356
- Article 360 (Correct answer)
- Article 365
Correct answer: Article 360
Article 360 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a Financial Emergency if the financial stability of India is threatened.
Question 6: The concept of 'Cabinet responsibility' in India means that the Cabinet is collectively responsible to the:
- President
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha (Correct answer)
- Both Houses of Parliament
Correct answer: Lok Sabha
Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
OTEE Indian Polity and Constitution 2
Which Fundamental Right is suspended during a National Emergency declared under Article 352?