Indian constitution questions and answers for competitive exams P8

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36. Which one of the following authority is competent to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India?
(A) The President of India
(B) The Prime Minister of India
(C) The Governor of a State
(D) The Parliament of India

Correct Answer: [A] The President of India.

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37. Who among the following holds his/her office at the pleasure of the President?
(A) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(B) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(C) Attorney General of India
(D) Chairman of the UPSC

Correct Answer: [C] Attorney General of India.

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38. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General?
(A) Article 78
(B) Article 148
(C) Article 178
(D) Article 238

Correct Answer: [B] Article 148.

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39. The Parliament of India consists of
(A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(B) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
(C) Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
(D) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President

Correct Answer: [D] Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.

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40. Total strength of the Council of States consists of
(A) 260 members
(B) 238 members representing States and Union Territories and 12 nominated by the President
(C) 305 members
(D) 300 members representing States and Union Territories

Correct Answer: [B] 238 members representing States and Union Territories and 12 nominated by the President.

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