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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of theFreedom Movement because the |
| A. | Attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress |
| B. | Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress |
| C. | Non-Cooperation Movement was launched |
| D. | Decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken |
| Answer» C. Non-Cooperation Movement was launched | |
| 2. |
With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.2. It is a centuries âì“ old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas,Kabir andMirabai. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3. |
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of thefollowing dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days? |
| A. | 22nd March (or 21st March) |
| B. | 15th May (or 16th May) |
| C. | 31st March (or 30th March) |
| D. | 21st April (or 20th April) |
| Answer» B. 15th May (or 16th May) | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is a bulwark of Personal freedom ? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Habeas Corpus |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Quo Warranto | |
| 5. |
Civil equality implies- |
| A. | Equality before law |
| B. | Equality of Opportunity |
| C. | Equal distribution of wealth |
| D. | Equal right to participate in the affairs of the state |
| Answer» B. Equality of Opportunity | |
| 6. |
Who considered the Right to Constitutional Remedies as very heart and soul of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | M.K.Gandhi |
| B. | J.L.Nehru |
| C. | B.R.Ambedkar |
| D. | Dr.Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Dr.Rajendra Prasad | |
| 7. |
Which of the following writs/orders of the High Court /Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed ? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Certiorari |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Habeas Corpus |
| Answer» D. Habeas Corpus | |
| 8. |
AADHAR is a programme- |
| A. | To help Senior Citizen |
| B. | To provide nutritional support to adolescent woman |
| C. | To train people for social defence |
| D. | To provide identity to Indian residents |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which Country accepted the policy of dual Citizenship ? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | U.S.A. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The Brand name of 16 digit unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be- |
| A. | Pehchan |
| B. | Maadhyam |
| C. | Aadhar |
| D. | Aabhar |
| Answer» D. Aabhar | |
| 11. |
In which part of the Constitution details of Citizenship are mentioned ? |
| A. | I |
| B. | II |
| C. | III |
| D. | IV |
| Answer» C. III | |
| 12. |
Who in ancient India assumed the title Amitraghata ? |
| A. | Ajatshatru |
| B. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| C. | Bindusar |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» D. Ashoka | |
| 13. |
Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of fundamental Rights ? |
| A. | A decree |
| B. | An Ordinance |
| C. | A writ |
| D. | A notification |
| Answer» D. A notification | |
| 14. |
Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India ? |
| A. | The Union Cabinet |
| B. | The Parliament |
| C. | The Supreme Court |
| D. | The Law Commission |
| Answer» C. The Supreme Court | |
| 15. |
Uttarakhand State came into existence on- |
| A. | November 1,2000 |
| B. | November 9, 2000 |
| C. | November 10, 2001 |
| D. | January 1, 2008 |
| Answer» C. November 10, 2001 | |
| 16. |
In which year was the State of Jharkhand formed ? |
| A. | 1998 |
| B. | 1999 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 17. |
With what subject do the Article 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India deal ? |
| A. | Indian Union and its Territory |
| B. | Citizenship |
| C. | Fundamental duties |
| D. | Union Executive |
| Answer» C. Fundamental duties | |
| 18. |
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following States as full states of the Indian Union ? |
| A. | Nagaland-Haryana-Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland-Haryana |
| C. | Sikkim-Haryana-Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim-Haryana |
| Answer» B. Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland-Haryana | |
| 19. |
In which of the following inscriptions the name of Ashoka has been mentioned ? |
| A. | Bhabru Edict |
| B. | Rock Edict |
| C. | Rummendei Pillar Inscription |
| D. | Minor Rock Edict of Maski |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The master plan of National Capital Region (NCR) was approved in : |
| A. | 1959 |
| B. | 1962 |
| C. | 1981 |
| D. | 1996 |
| Answer» C. 1981 | |
| 21. |
One of the following is NOT a Union territory |
| A. | Tripura |
| B. | Daman and Diu |
| C. | Lakshadweep |
| D. | Pandichery |
| Answer» B. Daman and Diu | |
| 22. |
Which one of the following is the first State to have been formed on linguistic basis ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | PunJab |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 23. |
Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in- |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1961 |
| Answer» C. 1956 | |
| 24. |
By which one of the following Constitution Amendments Delhi has become National Capital Region (NCR)? |
| A. | 61st Amendment |
| B. | 69th Amendment |
| C. | 71st Amendment |
| D. | 79th Amendment |
| Answer» C. 71st Amendment | |
| 25. |
How many States and Union Territories are there in India ? |
| A. | 25 states and 7 Union Territories |
| B. | 28 States and 7 Union Territories |
| C. | 24 States and 6 Union territories |
| D. | 29 States and 7 Union territories |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The States of the Indian Union can be reorganised or their boundaries altered by- |
| A. | An executive order of the Union Government with the consent of the concerned state Government |
| B. | the Union Parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation |
| C. | Two thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament |
| D. | Two thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament and theconsent of the concerned state legislature |
| Answer» C. Two thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament | |
| 27. |
Among the following States, which one was formed last ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 28. |
Which Indian King defeated Seleucus the administrator of Sindh and Afghanistan appointed by Alexander ? |
| A. | Samudragupta |
| B. | Ashok |
| C. | Bindusar |
| D. | Chandragupta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which of the following States is a member of the Seven Sisters ? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Orissa | |
| 30. |
The schedule of constitution of India contains special provision for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States ? |
| A. | Third |
| B. | Fifth |
| C. | Seventh |
| D. | Ninth |
| Answer» C. Seventh | |
| 31. |
Article 1 of the Constitution of India Declares India as - |
| A. | Federal State |
| B. | Quasi Federal State |
| C. | Unitary State |
| D. | Union of States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganization Act which created the States Punjab and Haryana ? |
| A. | Dhar Commission |
| B. | Dass Commission |
| C. | Shah Commission |
| D. | Mahajan Commission |
| Answer» D. Mahajan Commission | |
| 33. |
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the - |
| A. | 36th Amendment |
| B. | 39th Amendment |
| C. | 40th Amendment |
| D. | 42nd Amendment |
| Answer» B. 39th Amendment | |
| 34. |
Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region (NCR) is - |
| A. | Panipat |
| B. | Rohtak |
| C. | Khurja |
| D. | Mathura |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The number of Union Territories in India is- |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» D. 9 | |
| 36. |
How does the Constitution of India describe India as ? |
| A. | A federation of States and Union Territories |
| B. | A Union of States |
| C. | Bharatvarsh |
| D. | A federated nation |
| Answer» C. Bharatvarsh | |
| 37. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India saysNo Child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or engges in any other hazardous employment ? |
| A. | Article 24 |
| B. | Article 45 |
| C. | Article 330 |
| D. | Article 368 |
| Answer» B. Article 45 | |
| 38. |
Under which one of the following constitution Amendment Acts, four languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India there by raising their number to 22 ? |
| A. | Constitution (Nineteenth Amendment) Act |
| B. | Constitution (Ninety first Amendment) Act |
| C. | Constitution (Ninety second amendment )Act |
| D. | Constitution (Ninety third Amendment )Act |
| Answer» D. Constitution (Ninety third Amendment )Act | |
| 39. |
Who Constructed Sanchi Stupa ? |
| A. | Chandragupta |
| B. | Kautilya |
| C. | Gautam Buddha |
| D. | Ashok |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercise as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union ? |
| A. | Article 215 |
| B. | Article 258 |
| C. | Article 355 |
| D. | Article 358 |
| Answer» B. Article 258 | |
| 41. |
Which article of the Constitution provides that it shall be endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mothertongue at the primary stage of education- |
| A. | Article 349 |
| B. | Article 350 |
| C. | Article 350 A |
| D. | Article 351 |
| Answer» D. Article 351 | |
| 42. |
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article....... of the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | 275 |
| B. | 280 |
| C. | 282 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 282 | |
| 43. |
The executive power of the State are vested in the Governore under Article ......of the Constitution- |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 154 (1) |
| C. | 155 |
| D. | 356 |
| Answer» C. 155 | |
| 44. |
Which Article of Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizen ? |
| A. | Article 50 A |
| B. | Article 50 B |
| C. | Article 51 A |
| D. | Article 51 B |
| Answer» D. Article 51 B | |
| 45. |
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment. This statement refers to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Article 21 |
| B. | Article 48 A |
| C. | Article 51 A |
| D. | Article 56 |
| Answer» D. Article 56 | |
| 46. |
By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution ? |
| A. | India and Bharat |
| B. | India and Hindustan |
| C. | Bharat only |
| D. | India, Bharat and Hindustan |
| Answer» B. India and Hindustan | |
| 47. |
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the Residuary powers ? |
| A. | Artocle 248 |
| B. | Article 249 |
| C. | Article 250 |
| D. | Article 251 |
| Answer» B. Article 249 | |
| 48. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached ? |
| A. | Article 61 |
| B. | Article 75 |
| C. | Article 76 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» B. Article 75 | |
| 49. |
An Ashokan edict is located in Uttranchal at- |
| A. | Dev Prayag |
| B. | Kalsi |
| C. | Kedarnath |
| D. | Rishikesh |
| Answer» C. Kedarnath | |
| 50. |
The Constitutional States has been given to Panchayats under Article- |
| A. | 219 |
| B. | 226 |
| C. | 239 |
| D. | 243 |
| Answer» E. | |