Important Schedules of the Indian Constitution CDS Questions

Important Schedules of the Indian Constitution MCQ Questions

7.
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution is referred to under which Articles?
A.
Articles 102(2) and 191(2)
B.
Articles 105 and 194
C.
Articles 75 and 164
D.
Articles 101 and 190
ANSWER :
A. Articles 102(2) and 191(2)
8.
A member of a political party in a House is disqualified under the Tenth Schedule if he/she:
A.
Voluntarily gives up membership of his political party
B.
Abstains from attending the House
C.
Criticises the party's policies in a private meeting
D.
Refuses to contest the next election on the same party's ticket
ANSWER :
A. Voluntarily gives up membership of his political party
9.
Under the Tenth Schedule, a legislator can be disqualified if he votes or abstains from voting contrary to a direction issued by his political party (a whip) without prior permission, and the same is not condoned within:
A.
60 days
B.
15 days
C.
7 days
D.
30 days
ANSWER :
B. 15 days
10.
An independent member who is elected to the House shall be disqualified under the Tenth Schedule if he:
A.
Joins any political party after the election
B.
Supports the ruling party
C.
Becomes a Minister
D.
Criticises any political party
ANSWER :
A. Joins any political party after the election
11.
A nominated member of a House is disqualified under the Tenth Schedule if he joins any political party:
A.
After three months from the date of nomination
B.
After the expiry of six months from the date he takes his seat
C.
After one year from the date of nomination
D.
At any time after nomination
ANSWER :
B. After the expiry of six months from the date he takes his seat
12.
Within how many months may a nominated member of a House join a political party without attracting disqualification under the Tenth Schedule?
A.
Six months
B.
Three months
C.
One month
D.
Nine months
ANSWER :
A. Six months