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Constitution of India and Professional Ethics

Model questions 15/11/2019
1. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of president?Election Commissioner
2. The council of ministers are responsible only toLok Sabha
3. Who administers oath of office to newly elected members of Lok Sabha? President
4. Parliament consist of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha & President of India.
5. Governor has no power to appointJudge of High Court
6. Every state legislature in India has
a) Legislative assembly and legislative council. b) No legislative assembly and legislative council.
c) Only legislative assembly. d) None of the above.
7. The Governor shall nominate to the legislative council
a) 1/6th . b) 1/12th. c) 1/3rd. d) 5 members.
8. A retired judge of supreme Court
a) He cannot practice before the Supreme Court.
b) May be requested to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court.
c) Can practice before the Supreme Court.
d) Can practice as an advocate only in High Court.
9. The president shall act in accordance with the advice given by
a) Prime Minister. b) Council of Minister. c) Senior cabinet minister. d) None of the above.
10. Veto power can be exercised by
a) Prime Minister. b) Vice President. c) Senior cabinet minister. d) President.
11. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a dispute between
a) The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. b) President and Governor of State.
c) Prime Minister and Chief Minister. d) Union and States.
12. The council of ministers of the union usually have
a) Two ranks of ministers. b) Three ranks of ministers.
c) Four ranks of ministers. d) Five ranks of ministers.
13. Before a union minister enters upon his office, the oath of office administered to him by
a) Chief Justice of India. b) Vice President. c) President. d) Prime Minister.
14. A negative approach towards responsibility is emphasized by
a) Group thinking. b) Ego centric tendencies. c) Minimalist view. d) Engineering ethics.
15. Panchayats has been divided into ------ parts
a) 3b) 4 c) 2 d) 5
16. The Presidents power to suspend death sentence temporarily is called
a) Respite. b) Remission. c) Reprieve. d) Commutation.
17. The executive power of the centre is vested with
a) Governor. b) President. c) Chief Minister. d) Council of Minister.
18. The Chief Minister of the state is appointed by the
a) Governor. b) Chief Justice of India. c) President. d) Prime Minister.
19. A fault tree is used to
a) Assess the risk involved. b) To claim compensation.
c) Take free consent. d) To improve safety.
20. A compound measure of the probability and magnitude of adverse effect is known as,
a) Benefit. b) Compensation. c) Risk. d) Both (a) and (b)
21. The author of book retains the copy right for….years after his or her death.
a) 20 years. b) 30 years. c) 50 years. d) 60 years.
22. The Election Commission does not perform
a) Counting of votes.
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b) To advice the PM with regard to disqualification of any member of parliament.

c) Preparation of electoral rolls.
d) Conduct elections.
23. When the proclamation of financial emergency is approved by the resolution of both houses of parliament it
continues
a) Another two months. b) Another six months. c) Another one years. d) Indefinitely.
24. The number of ministers in the Central Government is fixed by
a) President. b) Prime Minister. c) Parliament. d) None of the above.
25. The vice president is having power
a) To assent to the bill originated and passed by Raj-Sabha.
b) To nominate two Anglo Indian members to Rajya Sabha.
c) Return any bill passed by Raj Sabha to consider.
d) None of the above.
26. The Governor will act on the advice of Council of Minister while
a) Dissolving the Legislative Assembly.
b) Appointing the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission.
c) Recommending for President’s Rule in the state.
d) Returning a bill for reconsideration.
27. Amendments will be made under
a) Article 369. b) Article 368. c) Article.370. d) Article.340.
28. An advisory Board with reference to fundamental right refers to
a) Reservation in educational institutions.
b) Reservations in relation to services under the state.
c) Detention under Preventive detention laws.
d) Cultural and educational rights of minorities.
29. The national Commission for Scheduled Caste constituted under
a) Article 340. b) Article.338. c) Article.338-A. d) Article 336.
30. Reducing the amount of sentence without changing the character of punishment is called
a) Reprieve. b) Respite. c) Remission. d) Commutation.
31. Cooking means
a) Boiling under pressure b) retaining results which fit the theory c) making deceptive statements d)
misleading the public about the quality of a product.
32. Freedom of Press is included in
a) Right to carry on any profession b) Right to personal liberty c) Right to freedom of speech and expression d)
right to education.
33. The amendment procedure has been modelled on the constitution of
a) USA b) S A c) Japan d) Ireland.
34. Engineers will serve society better, if they are informed about.
a) Morality b) Technical standards c) Standards of science d) Litigation processes.
35. The date of commencement of Indian constitution is
a) 24th Nov 1949 b) 26th Nov 1945 c) 15th Aug 1947 d) 26th Jan 1950
36. The code of Ethics can be taken as guidelines by engineers to
a) Formulate the problem b) resolve the conflicts c) overcome the work pressure. d) A&B
37. The bill presented in the Parliament becomes a law after
a) It is passed by the both the Houses b) the Prime Minister has signed it c) A&Bd) the President has given his
assent.
38. The Vice-President of India is Ex-Officio Chairman of the
a) Law Commission b) Planning Commission c) Finance Commission d) RajyaSabha
39. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed under the Article____
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a) 360 b) 256 c) 356 d) 352

40. Who among the following is considered the Custodian of the Parliament?
a) The Speaker b) the Prime Minister c) the Leader of Opposition. d) none of these
41. The Directive Principles of state policy are
a) Justifiableb) Non Justifiable d) A&B d) None of these
42. What is the tenure of member of RajyaSabha?
a) 6 years b) 5 years c) 3 years d0 No fixed tenure
43. Preamble declares the objectives of constitution as
a) Secularism b) Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity c) Democratic
d) Liberalism
44. India has a
a) Democracy b) Presidential System c) Direct democracy d) Parliamentary democracy.
45. In India the Residuary Powers are with
a) State Government b) Union Government c) Local Govt. d) Govt. of Union Territories.
46. Indian Constitution has
a) 12 Schedules b) 7 Schedules c) 9 Schedules d) 10 Schedules
47. Which is exclusive power of RajyaSabha?
a) To initiate money bills b)To impeach the President c)To remove the PM d)None of these
48. On what ground a Judge of High Court can be removed?
a) Proved Misbehaviour or incapacity b) Insolvency c) Insanity d) All of these
49. Union List has
a) 95 subjects b) 97 subjects c) 105 subjects d) 66 subject
50. The Directive Policies come under _____ of the Constitution
a) Part I b) Part II c) Part III d) Part IV
51. The president’s power to suspend death sentence temporarily is called
a) Respite. b) Remission. c) Reprieve. d) Commutation.
52. Fault tree
a) Is extensively used in engineering research and testing.
b) Is used in analyzing failure modes.
c) Is used to reduce the risk in engineering work.
d) Increases considerably the element of risk in engineering work.
53. A public authority is directed to discharge public duty by issuing a writ of
a) Habeas Corpus. b) Certiorari. c) Mandamus. d) Quo-Warrantee.
54. The President need not act on the advice of Council of Ministers in appointing
a) The Comptroller and auditor general of India. c) The Prime Minister of India.
b) The Finance Commission. d) The attorney general.
55. A person is not disqualified to contest for the election to LokSabha if he
a) Is guilty of corrupt practices in relation to an election.
b) Is convicted for an offence and imprisoned for minimum one year.
c) Has failed to lodge the accounts of election expenses.
d) Has been dismissed from government service.
56. Every state legislature in India has
a) Legislative assembly and legislative council. c) Only legislative assembly.
b) No legislative assembly and legislative council. d) None of the above is correct.
57. A retired judge of the Supreme Court
a) May be requested to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court.
b) Once retired, he cannot be requested to do so.
c) Can practice as an advocate in the Supreme Court.
d) Can practice as an advocate only in High Court.
58. To continue the National Emergency declared on the ground of armed rebellion
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a) As resolution must be passed by the LS by simple majority.

b) A resolution must be passed by both the houses of parliament by simple majority.
c) A decision must be taken in the cabinet and it must be approved by the President.
d) None of the above.
59. State emergency may be declared on the ground of failure of
Failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
60. Plagiarism
Use of intellectual property of others without their permission or credit.
61. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State is popularly known as
a) National Emergency. b) President’s Rule. c) Financial Emergency. d) All of these.
62. Financial emergency can be proclaimed under the Article________
a) 360 b) 356 c) 256 d) 352
63. Certain seats shall be reserved for the SCs and STs in LS on the basis of their
a) Backwardness b) Population c) Representation in the House d) Education
64. Concept of ‘ creamy layer’ , propounded by Supreme Court with regard to reservations, refers to
a) Economically better-off people b) OBCs c) Defence personnel d) Non-residents Indians
65. The National Commission for SCs and STs has to submit an Annual report to the
a) Parliament b) Ministry of HRD c) President d) LokSabha
66. Legislative Council is
a) Not dissolved b) Dissolved after 3 years c) Dissolved after 5 years d) None of these.
67. Who represents the Nation but does not rule the Nation?
a) Prime Minister b) Speaker of LokSabha c) President of India d) Council of Ministers.
68. The organ of the state implement and execute laws is known as
a) Legislature b) Executive c) Parliament d) Judiciary
69. Every person who has been arrested has the right to be produced before the
a) Sate Governor b) Magistrate c) High Court Judge d) Supreme Court Judge
70. Who will appoint the Attorney General of India?
a) Chief Justice b) Prime Minister c) President d) Law Minister
71. Election Commission does not conduct to
a) Speaker of LokSabha b) members of State Legislature Assemble c) M.P. d) Presiden
72. Who, among the following, is not appointed by the Governor
a) Chief Minister. b) High court Judges c) Members of PSC. d) Advocate General.
73. Name the group, which is created, for the election of the President?
a) Electoral College b) Elected College. c) Electoral Commission d) None of the above.
74. What is the maximum period for casual vacancy of the presidential post?
a) 1 year. b) 1 and half years c) 6 months. d) 2 months.
75. Who is the authorized person to remove the ministers at any time?
a) Speaker b) Vice-President c) Prime Minister advising the President d) Cabinet
76. What is required for the Supreme Court to deliver impartial Judgments?
a) Independent constitution. b) Govt. interference. c) Free from political control.d) None of these.
77. Ordinances issued by a state governor are subject to approval of
a) The president of India b) Chief Minister. c) Union parliament. d) State legislative concerned.
78. The Supreme Court has the Power to
a) Create H C.b) Create whole judicial system c) Supervise & control H C. d) None of the above.
79. Who can become the Prime Minister?
a) Opposition party leader. b) Leader of majority party. c) Leader of Ruling Party d) None of the above.
80. President rule is imposed in a state
a) When there is no clear majority.
81. Who represents the Nation but does not rule the Nation?
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b) Prime Minister b) Speaker of LokSabha. c) President of India d) Council of Ministers.

82. The code of professional ethics requires engineers
a) To follow the rules and regulations made by the legislation.
b) To minimize the risk by adopting modern technology.
c) To hold paramount, the welfare of the public.
d) To acquire sound professional knowledge by extensive intellectual training.
83. Professional codes furnish
Ethical and legal rules to be followed by engineers.
84. A minister ceases to be minister who is not member of parliament for any period of
a) 60 days. b) 90 days. c) 40 days. d) 30 days.
85. The president shall act in accordance with the advice given by
a) Prime Minister. b) Council of Ministers.c) Senior Cabinet Minister. d) None of the above.
86. An intentional avoidance of truth is called
a) Misrepresentation. b) Intentional deception. c) Deliberate deception. d) Self-deception.
87. The president is not having power to return a bill for reconsideration which is
a) Bill relating to the service of Army officers. c) Bill relating to official secrets.
b) Bill relating to minorities or backward class citizens. d) None of the above.
88. Prorogation means
The act of terminating parliamentary session by the President.
89. Minimalist view refers to
a) Reducing risk in engineering works. c) Tight coupling.
b) Concept of responsibility. d) Engineering research and testing.
90. A negative approach towards responsibility is emphasized by
a) Group thinking. b) Ego-centric tendencies. c) Minimalist view. d) Engineering ethics.
91. The organ of the state implement and execute laws is known as
b) Legislature b) Executive c) Parliament d) Judiciary
92. Who is the custodian of contingency fund of India?
a) Vice President. b) President. c) Prime Minister. d) Finance Minister.
93. How many seats are reserved for the union territories in the Lok Sabha?
a) 25 seats. b) 30 seats. c) 35 seats. d) 20 seats.
94. Supreme Court and High Court judges are appointed by
a) Prime Minister. b) Chief justice of SC. c) President of India. d) Vice President.
95. If the office of President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, who discharges the function of presidential
office?
a) Election Commissioner. b) Attorney General. c) Speaker of Lok Sabha. d) Chief Justice of SC.
96. The minimum age prescribed for the membership of Rajya Sabha
a) 25 years. b) 21 years. c) 30 years. d) 40 years.
97. The president should submit his resignation in writing address to
a) Speaker of Lok Sabha. b) Vice President. c) Prime Minister. d) Chief Justice.
98. Any dispute in connection with the election of vice president of India
Must be filed in the Supreme Court.
99. The President of India is elected by the
a) Members of Parliament. b) Elected members of Parliament.
c) Elected members of Parliament & legislative assembly of the state. d) None of the above.
100. The Vice President may be impeached by
a) Lok Sabha. b) Rajya Sabha. c) Only by Rajya Sabha. d) Parliament.