81. Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President on the recommendation of :
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Attorney General
(c) Collegium of Judges of Supreme Court
(d) Law Minister
Answer:
(c) Collegium of Judges of Supreme Court
Explanation:
High Court judges are appointed by the President under Article 217, acting strictly upon the binding recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India.
82. The Constitution of India was adopted on :
(a) 26th November, 1949
(b) 26th January, 1950
(c) 15th August, 1950
(d) 26th October, 1949
Answer:
(a) 26th November, 1949
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949 (now celebrated as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas). It came into effect on January 26, 1950.
83. The number of Lok Sabha members who can table a ‘No Confidence Motion’ against the Council of Ministers is :
(a) 30
(b) 40
(c) 50
(d) 60
Answer:
(c) 50
Explanation:
According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a No-Confidence Motion must be supported by a minimum of 50 members to be admitted for discussion.
84. In India seats are reserved for women in
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) State Legislative Assembly
(c) Union Cabinet
(d) Panchayati Raj bodies
Answer:
(d) Panchayati Raj bodies
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution mandated the reservation of at least one-third of the total number of seats for women in all tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions. (While recent legislation intends to extend this to Parliament/Assemblies, PRIs are the historically established answer).
85. Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India :
(a) Vice-President
(b) Governor of a State
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Chairman of UPSC
Answer:
(b) Governor of a State
Explanation:
Under Article 156(1) of the Constitution, the Governor of a State holds office during the pleasure of the President and can be removed without specified grounds.
