Indian Polity and Constitution QA Quiz - 18 August 2014

1. In which year Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities was launched ? 
[A]2002
[B]2006
[C]2007
[D]2009


2. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act had initiated the process of political empowerment of the Panchayats in the country. Since then, Panchayat elections have been regularly held in all the States and Union Territories in India where Part IX of the Constitution is applicable. Which among the following states has been an exception to this ?
[A]Haryana
[B]Rajasthan
[C]Jharkhand
[D]Madhya Pradesh


3. Which among the following committees of Lok Sabha is assisted by Comptroller & Auditor General of India?
[A]Public Accounts Committee
[B]Estimates Committee
[C]Joint committee of offices of profit
[D]Committee on Public Undertakings


4. Under which of the following jurisdiction, supreme court of India is duty bound to give its opinion on matters referred to it by President of India?
[A]Original jurisdiction
[B]Advisory jurisdiction
[C]Appellate jurisdiction
[D]Original and Advisory jurisdiction


5. Who among the following can recommend the removal of the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission to the President?
[A]Vice President
[B]Supreme Court
[C]Minister of Human Resources
[D]President