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Question 1Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which river is formed near Tandi in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Sutlej
  2. Chenab Correct answer.
  3. Ravi
  4. Beas

Explanation

The Chandra and Bhaga streams rise on opposite sides of the Baralacha La and join at Tandi in Lahaul to form the Chandra-Bhaga, which is known downstream as the Chenab. This confluence point is a standard fact in Himachal geography because the river then flows out through Pangi and Kishtwar.

Question 2Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Chamba
  2. Shimla
  3. Kullu Correct answer.
  4. Kangra

Explanation

The Great Himalayan National Park spreads across the Sainj and Tirthan valleys of Kullu district and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 for its outstanding biodiversity. Its location in Kullu is a frequently tested protected-area fact.

Question 3Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which pass connects the Lahaul valley with the Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Sach Pass
  2. Kunzum Pass Correct answer.
  3. Rohtang Pass
  4. Shipki La

Explanation

Kunzum La, at roughly 4,550 metres, is the pass linking the Lahaul side with the Spiti valley. Rohtang links Kullu with Lahaul, Shipki La lies on the Tibet border, and Sach Pass joins Chamba with Pangi.

Question 4Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which hill station in Himachal Pradesh served as the summer capital of British India from 1864?

  1. Dalhousie
  2. Shimla Correct answer.
  3. Dharamshala
  4. Kasauli

Explanation

Shimla became the summer capital of the British Raj in 1864, which drove the construction of the Viceregal Lodge and the Kalka-Shimla railway. This administrative history is central to understanding the town's colonial architecture and layout.

Question 5Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Kangra Fort, associated with the Katoch dynasty, is situated near the confluence of which rivers?

  1. Baner and Banganga Correct answer.
  2. Ravi and Budhil
  3. Beas and Parvati
  4. Sutlej and Spiti

Explanation

Kangra Fort stands on a promontory above the meeting of the Baner and Banganga streams near old Kangra town. This defensive position on the two watercourses is a standard detail in accounts of the fort's history and its sieges.

Question 6Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which traditional Himachali dance form is performed by the Kinnauri people during festivals and involves group dancing to the beat of the dhol?

  1. Chham
  2. Losar
  3. Nati
  4. Kayang Correct answer.

Explanation

Kayang is a traditional group dance of the Kinnaur region performed by men and women during festivals and social occasions. Nati is the widely known dance of Shimla and Kullu, Chham is a masked Buddhist dance of the monasteries, and Losar is a festival rather than a dance.

Question 7Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which fair in Himachal Pradesh is held in the Kullu valley and is famous for the assembly of village deities?

  1. Minjar Mela
  2. Kullu Dussehra Correct answer.
  3. Renuka fair
  4. Shivratri fair of Mandi

Explanation

Kullu Dussehra, held at Dhalpur Maidan in October, is famous for the gathering of hundreds of local deities whose palanquins are brought to pay homage. It begins on the Vijayadashami day and continues for about a week, unlike Dussehra celebrations elsewhere.

Question 8Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Renuka Lake, associated with the mother of Parashurama, is located in which district?

  1. Sirmaur Correct answer.
  2. Hamirpur
  3. Bilaspur
  4. Solan

Explanation

Renuka Lake lies in Sirmaur district near Nahan and is revered in Hindu tradition as the site linked to Renuka, mother of Parashurama. It is also recognised as a Ramsar wetland, which makes its district a commonly tested detail.

Question 9Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which Buddhist monastery in Lahaul-Spiti is renowned for its ancient murals and is one of the oldest in the region?

  1. Key Monastery
  2. Tabo Monastery Correct answer.
  3. Dhankar Monastery
  4. Gandhola Monastery

Explanation

Tabo Monastery in the Spiti valley, founded in the late tenth century, is celebrated for its well-preserved murals and stucco sculptures and is often called the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Key and Dhankar are also important but are known for different features and periods.

Question 10Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Under the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj system, which body sits at the intermediate level between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad?

  1. Panchayat Samiti Correct answer.
  2. Ward Sabha
  3. Nagari Sabha
  4. Gram Sabha

Explanation

The three-tier Panchayati Raj structure comprises the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and the Zila Parishad at the district level. The Panchayat Samiti is therefore the intermediate tier.

Question 11Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which crop is grown on the terraced fields of the higher reaches of Kinnaur and is often processed into a local alcoholic beverage?

  1. Tea
  2. Barley Correct answer.
  3. Cotton
  4. Buckwheat

Explanation

Barley is a hardy crop suited to the cold, high-altitude fields of Kinnaur and is used locally for food and for a traditional fermented brew. Buckwheat is also grown in the region but the barley-based drink is the more commonly cited association.

Question 12Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Kalka-Shimla railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was opened for traffic in which year?

  1. 1911
  2. 1903 Correct answer.
  3. 1925
  4. 1881

Explanation

The Kalka-Shimla line was completed and opened in 1903, providing a rail link to the summer capital of British India. It was later inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Mountain Railways of India.

Question 13Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which ruler founded the town of Bilaspur, originally known as Kahlur, as the seat of the princely state?

  1. Raja Dip Chand
  2. Raja Ajmer Chand Correct answer.
  3. Raja Shyam Singh
  4. Raja Sansar Chand

Explanation

The state of Kahlur, later called Bilaspur, was ruled by the Chand dynasty, and Raja Ajmer Chand is credited in local tradition with founding the new capital town of Bilaspur. Sansar Chand is associated with Kangra, not Bilaspur.

Question 14Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which Himachali festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Lahaul region and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps in monasteries?

  1. Phagli
  2. Halda
  3. Losar Correct answer.
  4. Sair

Explanation

Losar is the Tibetan and Lahauli new year festival, celebrated in the Buddhist communities of Lahaul and Spiti with monastery rituals and feasting. Halda is a Diwali-related festival of the region, Sair is a harvest festival of the Shimla hills, and Phagli is a festival of the upper Shimla region.

Question 15Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary and the Chail Palace are located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Sirmaur
  2. Shimla
  3. Solan Correct answer.
  4. Kullu

Explanation

Chail, with its palace and wildlife sanctuary, lies in Solan district within the Shivalik ranges. The palace was built by the Maharaja of Patiala, and the sanctuary is known for its deodar forests and wildlife.

Question 16Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which river is the main tributary of the Beas that joins it near Pandoh in Mandi district?

  1. Suketi
  2. Tirthan
  3. Parvati Correct answer.
  4. Sainj

Explanation

The Parvati River rises in the Kullu region and joins the Beas near Pandoh in Mandi district. The Sainj and Tirthan are tributaries of the Beas that join further upstream, and the Suketi is a seasonal stream.

Question 17Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The 'Pahari Gandhi', Baba Kanshi Ram, is remembered in Himachal Pradesh for his role in which movement?

  1. Civil Disobedience Movement
  2. Quit India Movement Correct answer.
  3. Home Rule Movement
  4. Non-Cooperation Movement

Explanation

Baba Kanshi Ram of the Kangra region, known as the Pahari Gandhi, was a prominent participant in the freedom struggle and is especially remembered for his involvement in the Quit India Movement of 1942. His activism and his poetry made him a significant regional figure.

Question 18Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which town in Himachal Pradesh is famous for its traditional woollen shawls woven by local artisans and is a major centre of the handloom industry?

  1. Kullu Correct answer.
  2. Palampur
  3. Sundernagar
  4. Paonta Sahib

Explanation

Kullu is renowned for its handwoven woollen shawls and caps, and the Kullu shawl has received geographical indication recognition. The weaving tradition is closely tied to the region's pastoral economy and local wool.

Question 19Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which mountain range separates the Spiti valley from the Kullu valley and forms a natural divide in the state?

  1. Pir Panjal Correct answer.
  2. Zanskar
  3. Shivalik
  4. Dhauladhar

Explanation

The Pir Panjal range separates the Spiti valley from the Kullu and Lahaul regions and forms a major climatic and geographic divide. The Shivalik and Dhauladhar lie further south, and the Zanskar range lies beyond Spiti.

Question 20Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The annual Shivratri fair of Mandi is notable for the participation of which of the following?

  1. Sikh pilgrims from Punjab
  2. Village deities brought in palanquins Correct answer.
  3. Tibetan traders
  4. Buddhist monks from Spiti

Explanation

The Mandi Shivratri fair is famous for the assembly of local village deities whose palanquins are brought to the town to pay homage at the Raj Madhav temple. This deity-gathering tradition is a distinctive feature of the fair.

Question 21Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover in terms of area according to state forest reports?

  1. Kangra
  2. Shimla
  3. Chamba
  4. Lahaul-Spiti Correct answer.

Explanation

Lahaul-Spiti, despite its cold desert character, records a very large forest area in state forest reports because of extensive alpine and scrub forest classifications. Its vast geographical extent contributes to this ranking.

Question 22Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The 'Himachal Pradesh' name was formally adopted for the state in which year?

  1. 1971
  2. 1954
  3. 1966
  4. 1948 Correct answer.

Explanation

The name Himachal Pradesh was adopted in 1948 when the state was constituted as a Chief Commissioner's Province from the merger of princely hill states. Full statehood came later, in 1971, but the name dates from 1948.

Question 23Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Himachal Pradesh's administrative formation?

  1. Chief Commissioner's Province, Full State, Union Territory
  2. Full State, Union Territory, Chief Commissioner's Province
  3. Chief Commissioner's Province, Union Territory, Full State Correct answer.
  4. Union Territory, Chief Commissioner's Province, Full State

Explanation

Himachal Pradesh was first constituted as a Chief Commissioner's Province in 1948, became a Union Territory in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, and attained full statehood in 1971. This sequence is the standard chronology in state polity questions.

Question 24Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The 'Dham' cuisine of Himachal Pradesh is best described by which characteristic?

  1. A dessert made from apricots
  2. A Tibetan noodle dish popular in Spiti
  3. A street food sold in Shimla markets
  4. A traditional festive meal cooked by Brahmin cooks Correct answer.

Explanation

Dham is a traditional festive meal of Himachal Pradesh, prepared by hereditary Brahmin cooks and served on leaf plates at religious and social occasions. It is associated especially with the Mandi and Kangra regions and uses local pulses and rice.

Question 25Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which national highway in Himachal Pradesh passes through the Atal Tunnel and provides all-weather connectivity to Lahaul?

  1. NH 3 Correct answer.
  2. NH 5
  3. NH 22
  4. NH 503

Explanation

The Atal Tunnel, opened in 2020 beneath the Rohtang Pass, is part of the Manali-Leh route on National Highway 3 and gives all-weather access to Lahaul. The tunnel shortened the distance to Lahaul considerably.

Question 26Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which pass in Himachal Pradesh traditionally served as the trade route between the Kinnaur valley and Tibet, and lies on the old Hindustan-Tibet road?

  1. Rohtang Pass
  2. Baralacha La
  3. Shipki La Correct answer.
  4. Sach Pass

Explanation

Shipki La is the border pass on the Sutlej gorge route in Kinnaur, sitting on the historic Hindustan-Tibet trade road through which wool, salt and borax moved to and from Tibet. It remains a recognised border crossing point in the state.

Question 27Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

The Gaddi and Gujjar communities of Himachal Pradesh are chiefly associated with which traditional occupation reflected in their seasonal movement across the state?

  1. Terraced paddy cultivation
  2. Salt mining in the Mandi hills
  3. Transhumant herding of sheep and goats Correct answer.
  4. Riverine fishing on the Sutlej

Explanation

Gaddis and Gujjars are pastoral communities who move with their flocks between high summer pastures and lower winter grazing, a transhumant pattern central to their identity. Gaddis are especially linked with sheep and goats in the Dhauladhar and Chamba ranges.

Question 28Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Which of the following best explains why the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh receives substantially heavier rainfall than the adjoining Spiti valley?

  1. Kangra lies on the windward side of the Dhauladhar, where monsoon winds are forced to rise Correct answer.
  2. Spiti sits at a lower elevation and therefore warms and dries the monsoon winds
  3. Kangra is closer to the Arabian Sea and receives direct monsoon currents from it
  4. Spiti is shielded by the Aravalli range, which blocks moisture-bearing winds

Explanation

The Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges form a barrier to the south-west monsoon, so Kangra on the outer, windward slopes gets heavy orographic rainfall while Spiti lies in the rain-shadow beyond the crest. The result is a stark contrast between lush Kangra and the cold desert of Spiti.

Question 29Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

In the traditional revenue administration of Himachal Pradesh's erstwhile hill states, what did the term 'wazir' generally denote?

  1. The hereditary priest of the local deity
  2. The chief minister or principal adviser to the ruling chief Correct answer.
  3. The village headman responsible for collecting land revenue
  4. The officer in charge of a district police post

Explanation

In the hill states, the wazir was the principal minister or adviser to the ruler, handling administration and often revenue and judicial matters on the chief's behalf. The office was distinct from village-level functionaries who dealt directly with land revenue collection.

Question 30Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, History and Culture

Consider the sequence of events in the integration of Himachal Pradesh: (i) formation of the Chief Commissioner's Province, (ii) merger of the Punjab Hill States, (iii) attainment of full statehood, (iv) designation as a Union Territory. Which order is chronologically correct?

  1. (iv) - (ii) - (i) - (iii)
  2. (ii) - (i) - (iv) - (iii) Correct answer.
  3. (ii) - (iv) - (i) - (iii)
  4. (i) - (ii) - (iii) - (iv)

Explanation

The Punjab Hill States were merged in 1948 to create the Chief Commissioner's Province of Himachal Pradesh, which in 1954 was redesignated a Union Territory with a Territorial Council, and full statehood came only in 1971. This ordering reflects the progressive upgrading of the territory's administrative status.

Question 31Indian Polity and Constitution

Under the Constitution of India, the power to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly is exercised by which authority?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State
  2. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  3. The Governor of the State Correct answer.
  4. The Chief Justice of the High Court

Explanation

Article 174 vests the Governor with the power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister and Speaker have no such constitutional power, and the High Court's jurisdiction does not extend to dissolving legislatures.

Question 32Indian Polity and Constitution

Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 17 Correct answer.
  4. Article 14

Explanation

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 gives it teeth. Article 14 guarantees equality before law and Article 15 prohibits discrimination, but the specific abolition of untouchability is Article 17.

Question 33Indian Polity and Constitution

The Preamble to the Constitution of India, as it stands today, describes India as which of the following?

  1. A Sovereign Capitalist Democratic Republic
  2. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic Correct answer.
  3. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  4. A Federal Democratic Republic

Explanation

The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, along with 'integrity of the nation'. The Preamble therefore now reads 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'.

Question 34Indian Polity and Constitution

A Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament is presented to the President for assent. Which of the following is available to the President in respect of an ordinary Bill?

  1. Return the Bill to the Rajya Sabha alone for reconsideration
  2. Withhold assent, return the Bill for reconsideration, or give assent Correct answer.
  3. Refer the Bill to the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion before assent
  4. Only give assent or reject assent outright

Explanation

Under Article 111 the President may assent, withhold assent, or return a non-Money Bill to the Houses for reconsideration. If the Houses pass it again with or without amendment, the President must give assent.

Question 35Indian Polity and Constitution

Which of the following subjects appears in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule?

  1. Foreign affairs
  2. Education Correct answer.
  3. Defence
  4. Police

Explanation

Education was moved to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, so both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate on it. Police is a State List subject, while defence and foreign affairs belong to the Union List.

Question 36Indian Polity and Constitution

The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case?

  1. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
  2. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Correct answer.
  4. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

Explanation

In Kesavananda Bharati (1973) a thirteen-judge Bench held that Parliament's amending power under Article 368 cannot destroy the basic structure of the Constitution. Golaknath had earlier held fundamental rights unamendable, a position effectively modified in Kesavananda.

Question 37Indian Polity and Constitution

In the Rajya Sabha, how are the seats allotted to the States and Union Territories filled?

  1. By nomination by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Minister
  2. By direct election from territorial constituencies
  3. By election by the elected members of the State Legislative Assembly through proportional representation by single transferable vote Correct answer.
  4. By rotation among district councils in the State

Explanation

Article 80 provides that Rajya Sabha representatives of States are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly by proportional representation using a single transferable vote. This indirect method is intended to give States a voice in the federal chamber.

Question 38Indian Polity and Constitution

A person accused of an offence is detained by the police. Within what period must the person be produced before the nearest magistrate under Article 22(2)?

  1. Within 24 hours of arrest, excluding time necessary for the journey Correct answer.
  2. Within 72 hours of arrest
  3. Within 12 hours of arrest
  4. Within 48 hours of arrest, including journey time

Explanation

Article 22(2) requires that an arrested person be produced before the nearest magistrate within twenty-four hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the court. Detention beyond this without judicial authorisation is unconstitutional.

Question 39Indian Polity and Constitution

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha must certify a Bill as a Money Bill. If a dispute arises over whether a Bill is a Money Bill, whose decision is final under Article 110(3)?

  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Correct answer.
  2. The Finance Minister
  3. The President of India
  4. The Supreme Court of India

Explanation

Article 110(3) states that if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is final. This certification determines that the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations and cannot amend or reject the Bill.

Question 40Indian Polity and Constitution

Which writ is issued by a court to a person who has unlawfully detained another, directing that the detained person be produced before the court?

  1. Certiorari
  2. Mandamus
  3. Habeas Corpus Correct answer.
  4. Quo Warranto

Explanation

Habeas corpus literally means 'to have the body' and is issued to release a person from unlawful detention by requiring production before the court. It can be sought by the detained person or by any other person on their behalf.

Question 41Indian Polity and Constitution

The Governor of a State is appointed by the President. Which statement correctly describes the Governor's tenure?

  1. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and may be removed earlier Correct answer.
  2. The Governor is elected by the State Legislature for five years
  3. The Governor's term is co-terminous with that of the State Legislative Assembly
  4. The Governor holds office for a fixed term of five years and cannot be removed earlier

Explanation

Article 156 provides that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, though the normal term is five years under Article 155 read with Article 156(1). The Governor may resign earlier, and the President may remove the Governor at any time.

Question 42Indian Polity and Constitution

The Election Commission of India is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?

  1. Article 368
  2. Article 324 Correct answer.
  3. Article 315
  4. Article 356

Explanation

Article 324 establishes the Election Commission and vests in it the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. Article 315 deals with Public Service Commissions.

Question 43Indian Polity and Constitution

A Bill seeking to amend the Constitution to change the manner of election of the President is introduced in Parliament. Which special majority is required under Article 368?

  1. A simple majority of members present and voting in each House
  2. A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting Correct answer.
  3. A three-fourths majority of members present and voting in a joint sitting
  4. A majority of the total membership of the Lok Sabha alone

Explanation

Article 368(2) requires an amendment Bill to be passed in each House separately by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. For provisions like the election of the President, ratification by half the State Legislatures is also needed.

Question 44Indian Polity and Constitution

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy that the Constitution directs the State to secure?

  1. Right to equality before law
  2. Freedom of speech and expression
  3. Right to constitutional remedies
  4. Uniform civil code throughout the territory of India Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 44 directs the State to endeavour to secure a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. It is a Directive Principle under Part IV, which is not enforceable in courts but fundamental in governance.

Question 45Indian Polity and Constitution

In a State, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which body?

  1. The Rajya Sabha
  2. The High Court
  3. The Governor
  4. The State Legislative Assembly Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 164(1) provides that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State. This mirrors the parliamentary system at the Union level, where the Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Question 46Indian Polity and Constitution

The office of the Vice-President of India is dealt with under which Articles of the Constitution?

  1. Articles 79 to 89
  2. Articles 63 to 71 Correct answer.
  3. Articles 72 to 78
  4. Articles 52 to 62

Explanation

Articles 63 to 71 deal with the Vice-President, covering election, term, qualification, oath, and resolution of disputes by the Supreme Court. Articles 52 to 62 deal with the President, and Articles 79 onwards deal with Parliament.

Question 47Indian Polity and Constitution

A State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution for the creation of a new Legislative Council. Which constitutional requirement must be satisfied for such a Council to be created?

  1. Only the Governor's assent is required
  2. The President must issue an ordinance
  3. Parliament must pass a law, and the Legislative Assembly of the State must pass a resolution by a special majority Correct answer.
  4. The Supreme Court must certify the resolution

Explanation

Article 169 permits Parliament to create or abolish a State Legislative Council if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution by a majority of its total membership and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. Parliament then enacts the necessary law.

Question 48Indian Polity and Constitution

Which Article of the Constitution provides that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People?

  1. Article 78
  2. Article 76
  3. Article 75 Correct answer.
  4. Article 74

Explanation

Article 75(3) provides that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. Article 74 deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, and Article 78 with the Prime Minister's duty to communicate information to the President.

Question 49Indian Polity and Constitution

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment, and on the recommendation of which committee?

  1. 73rd Amendment, on the recommendation of the L.M. Singhvi Committee
  2. 44th Amendment, on the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission
  3. 52nd Amendment, on the recommendation of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  4. 42nd Amendment, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee Correct answer.

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 inserted Part IVA (Article 51A) listing Fundamental Duties, following the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. A tenth duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

Question 50Indian Polity and Constitution

Consider a situation where the President of India resigns. Who discharges the functions of the President until a new President is elected?

  1. The Vice-President of India Correct answer.
  2. The Chief Justice of India
  3. The Prime Minister of India
  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation

Article 65 provides that the Vice-President discharges the functions of the President during a vacancy caused by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, and while the President is unable to act. The Vice-President does not become President but acts as President.