4611. Before 1956, the present Kerala State was known as
A. Travancore
B. Cochin
C. Travancore-Cochin
D. Malabar
✅ The correct answer is option C.
UPSC
4612. The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the
A. Chief Minister
B. Election Commission
C. Supreme Court
D. Public Service Commission
✅ The correct answer is option B.
4613. The Indian Army General who had earned the sobriquet ‘Sparrow’ was
A. KM Cariappa
B. Sam J Manekshaw
C. Rajinder Singh
D. KS Thimmayya
✅ The correct answer is option C.
4614. A Constitution can be developed through
A. amendments
B. customs and usages
C. Judicial interpretations
D. All the three
✅ The correct answer is option D.
4615. Which of the following is not a duty of the Election Commission?
A. To give recognition to political parties
B. To lay down general rules and guidelines for elections
C. To determine constituencies and to prepare the electoral rolls
D. To provide adequate campaign funds for the candidates
✅ The correct answer is option D.
4616. The theory of basic structure of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in the
A. Golaknath Case
B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
C. AK Gopalan Case
D. Minerva Mills Case
✅ The correct answer is option B.
4617. The real executive powers under Parliamentary Government rests with the
A. Prime Minister
B. Head of the State
C. Parliament
D. Council of Ministers
✅ The correct answer is option D.
4618. The office of the Prime Minister of India has a _____ basis.
A. constitutional
B. statutory
C. conventional
D. historical
✅ The correct answer is option A.
4619. Does the President of India enjoy veto power?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only in respect of Money Bills
D. The Constitution is silent on this point
✅ The correct answer is option A.
4620. The competent authority to amend the Fundamental Rights is the
A. Union Parliament
B. President of India
C. Lok Sabha
D. Supreme Court of India
✅ The correct answer is option A.