Civics Trivia Questions Test! Quiz
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- 1.
In the federal system, the government exists at ______________ levels.
- A.
Two
- B.
One
- C.
Three
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. Two -
- 2.
It was decided to form the States on the basis of __________________
- A.
Language
- B.
Religion
- C.
Region
- D.
Population
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A. Language -
- 3.
The nature of government machinery in all states of India is same. However, ______________________ is an exception.
- A.
Jammu and Kashmir
- B.
Hyderabad
- C.
Gujarat
- D.
Maharashtra
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A. Jammu and Kashmir -
- 4.
India has ___________ Constituent States.
- A.
29
- B.
28
- C.
27
- D.
26
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A. 29 -
- 5.
Only ____________ states in India have two Houses.
- A.
Seven
- B.
Six
- C.
Five
- D.
Four
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A. Seven -
- 6.
The members of State legislatures are known as _____________ or __________________
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Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Legislative Council - 7.
_______________ is the first house of Maharashtra State Legislature.
- A.
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly)
- B.
Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council)
- C.
Lok Sabha
- D.
Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer
A. Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) -
- 8.
There are __________ number of members in Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha.
- A.
288
- B.
286
- C.
78
- D.
76
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A. 288 -
- 9.
The _______________ nominates one member from Anglo-Indian community in the Vidhan Sabha.
- A.
Governor
- B.
President
- C.
Speaker
- D.
Chairman
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A. Governor -
- 10.
Tenure of Vidhan Sabha is _____________years.
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
2
- D.
3
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A. 5 -
- 11.
Any citizen residing in Maharashtra and who has completed ___________ years of age can contest the elections to the Vidhan Sabha.
- A.
25
- B.
26
- C.
24
- D.
27
Correct Answer
A. 25 -
- 12.
However, in exceptional circumstances elections can be held before the completion of 5 years in Vidhan Sabha.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
The proceedings of the Vidhan Sabha are carried out under the supervision and guidance of the _______________
- A.
Speaker
- B.
Governor
- C.
President
- D.
Chairman
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A. Speaker -
- 14.
In absence of the Speaker, the responsibility is taken over by the _____________________
- A.
Deputy Speaker
- B.
Chairman
- C.
Deputy Chairman
- D.
Governor
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A. Deputy Speaker -
- 15.
Maharashtra’s legislature conducts minimum ____________ sessions in a year.
- A.
Three
- B.
Two
- C.
Four
- D.
One
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A. Three -
- 16.
The budget session and monsoon session of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha is conducted in ___________________
- A.
Mumbai
- B.
Nagpur
- C.
Pune
- D.
Nasik
Correct Answer
A. Mumbai -
- 17.
The winter session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is conducted in ____________________
- A.
Nagpur
- B.
Mumbai
- C.
Pune
- D.
Nasik
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A. Nagpur -
- 18.
____________ is the second house of the Maharashtra legislature .
- A.
Vidhan Parishad ((Legislative Council)
- B.
Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Assembly)
- C.
Lok Sabha
- D.
Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer
A. Vidhan Parishad ((Legislative Council) -
- 19.
There are ___________ members in the Vidhan Parishad of Maharashtra.
- A.
78
- B.
288
- C.
76
- D.
289
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A. 78 -
- 20.
A specific number of members retire every __________ years in Maharashtra State Legislature Council
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
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A. 2 -
- 21.
The proceedings of the Vidhan Parishad are conducted under the control and guidance of the ____________________.
- A.
Chairman
- B.
Speaker
- C.
Deputy Speaker
- D.
Governor
Correct Answer
A. Chairman -
- 22.
In absence of the Chairman, the _________________ takes over the responsibility.
- A.
Deputy Chairman
- B.
Speaker
- C.
Deputy Speaker
- D.
Governor
Correct Answer
A. Deputy Chairman -
- 23.
The Governor, Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers together form the ______________ of Maharashtra.
- A.
Executive
- B.
Legislature
- C.
House
- D.
State
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A. Executive -
- 24.
The ____________ is a nominal head at the Centre
- A.
President
- B.
Governor
- C.
Chairman
- D.
Speaker
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A. President -
- 25.
The President is a nominal head at the Centre while the _____________is the titular/nominal head at the state-level.
- A.
Governor
- B.
Speaker
- C.
Prime Minister
- D.
Chief Minister
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A. Governor -
- 26.
The ____________ appoints the Governor.
- A.
President
- B.
Chief Minister
- C.
Prime Minister
- D.
Chief Justice
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A. President -
- 27.
The Bills passed by the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad are converted into laws only after receiving the assent of the ____________________.
- A.
Governor
- B.
President
- C.
Prime Minister
- D.
Chief Justice
Correct Answer
A. Governor -
- 28.
When the legislature is not in session but the need arises to make the law, then the Governor can issue an for the _____________ same.
- A.
Ordinance
- B.
Instrument
- C.
Paper
- D.
Decision
Correct Answer
A. Ordinance -
- 29.
The leader of the majority party in Legislative Assembly becomes the __________________
- A.
Chief Minister
- B.
Prime Minister
- C.
President
- D.
Governor
Correct Answer
A. Chief Minister -
- 30.
Like the Prime Minister who is the executive head of the Union, the _______________ is the head of the state executive.
- A.
Chief Minister
- B.
President
- C.
Governor
- D.
Speaker
Correct Answer
A. Chief Minister -
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