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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. |
Assertion (A): Per Capita Income of India does not give a complete picture of the economic growth of the country. Reason:(R) : Per Capita Income of a country is not independent of the size of its population. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correctexplanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is nota correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 2. |
A firm sells new shares worth Rs.1000 direct to individuals. This transaction will cause: |
| A. | Gross National Product to rise by Rs.1000 |
| B. | Gross Domestic Product to rise by Rs.1000 |
| C. | National Income to rise by Rs.1000 |
| D. | No impact on Gross National Product |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The purpose of the Inclusion of Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish. |
| A. | Political democracy |
| B. | Social Democracy |
| C. | Gandhian democracy |
| D. | Social and economic democracy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Equal pay for equal work has been ensued in the Indian Constitution as one of the - |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Economic Rights |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is NOT included in the Directive Principles of State Policy ? |
| A. | Prohibition of liquor |
| B. | Right to work |
| C. | Equal wage for equal work |
| D. | Right to information |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank's convenience Who told it ? |
| A. | B.R.Ambedkar |
| B. | K.M. Munshi |
| C. | Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | K.T.Seth |
| Answer» B. K.M. Munshi | |
| 7. |
Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy ? |
| A. | The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment. |
| B. | The State shall not deny to any person equality before law |
| C. | The state shall not discriminate againstany person on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. |
| D. | Untouchability enforcement |
| Answer» B. The State shall not deny to any person equality before law | |
| 8. |
Panchayati Raj System in India is laid down under- |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Fundamental Duties |
| C. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | Election Commission ACt |
| Answer» D. Election Commission ACt | |
| 9. |
By which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the fundamental Right wherever they come into conflict ? |
| A. | 40th |
| B. | 42nd |
| C. | 44th |
| D. | 46th |
| Answer» C. 44th | |
| 10. |
The Articles of the Constitution of India which deal with Directive Principles of State Policy are : |
| A. | 26 to 41 |
| B. | 30 to 45 |
| C. | 36 to 51 |
| D. | 40 to 55 |
| Answer» D. 40 to 55 | |
| 11. |
Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Constitution of India ? The State shall endeavor to - 1. Promote international peace and security 2. maintain just and honorable relation between nations. 3. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
In which one of the following is promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Preamble to the Constitution |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | The Ninth Schedule |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 13. |
Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution: |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | The Fundamental Rights |
| C. | The Directive Principles of state Policy |
| D. | The Seventh Schedule |
| Answer» D. The Seventh Schedule | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statements- Right to information is necessary in India because it - 1. Increases people's participation in administration 2. Makes administration more accountable to people. 3. Makes administration more innovative. 4. Makes people aware of administrative decision making: Of the statements- |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 are correcy |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 15. |
Which Directive Principle bears the direct impact of Gandhi's moral philosophy ? |
| A. | Equal pay for Equal work |
| B. | Provision of free legal aid and advice |
| C. | Prohibition of the slaughter of cows |
| D. | Protection of the moments of historical importance |
| Answer» C. Prohibition of the slaughter of cows | |
| 16. |
Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, upto what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education ? |
| A. | 14 years |
| B. | 15 years |
| C. | 16 years |
| D. | 18 years |
| Answer» B. 15 years | |
| 17. |
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy ? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part III |
| C. | Part IV |
| D. | Part V |
| Answer» D. Part V | |
| 18. |
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights ? |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | Both Supreme Court and High Court |
| D. | District Court |
| Answer» D. District Court | |
| 19. |
ight to Equalityfinds a place in the Constitution under 1. Article 13 2. Article 14 3. Article 15 4. Article 16 Select the correct answer from the codes given below : |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 20. |
Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of Government ? |
| A. | China |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Cuba |
| D. | Belgium |
| Answer» C. Cuba | |
| 21. |
Under the provisions of Right to Freedom of religion are included: I. Right to propagate religion II. Right to the Sikhs to wear and carry Kripan III. Right of the state to legislate for social reforms IV. Right of religious bodies to secure conversion of people to their own faith: Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | I,IIand III |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. II, III and IV | |
| 22. |
The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are - |
| A. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review. |
| B. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity and parliamentary system of government |
| C. | Judicial review and the federal system |
| D. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system , judicial review and parliamentary system of Government. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages ? |
| A. | Greater adaptability |
| B. | Strong State |
| C. | Greater participation by the people |
| D. | Lesser chances of authoritarianism |
| Answer» C. Greater participation by the people | |
| 24. |
The Constitution of India was adopted on- |
| A. | 26th January, 1950 |
| B. | 26th January, 1949 |
| C. | 26th November 1949 |
| D. | 15th August, 1947 |
| Answer» D. 15th August, 1947 | |
| 25. |
What is the mazimum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India ? |
| A. | 58 year |
| B. | 60 yers |
| C. | 62 years |
| D. | There is no maximum age limit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which of the following countries have an Unwritten Constitution ? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | India |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 27. |
Who was the Chairman of the Union Power Committee of Constituent Assembly of India ? |
| A. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| B. | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar |
| C. | Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar |
| D. | Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» C. Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar | |
| 28. |
Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly ? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Sachchidananda Sinha |
| C. | B.R.Ambedkar |
| D. | H.V.Kamath |
| Answer» C. B.R.Ambedkar | |
| 29. |
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter ? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Secretary of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 30. |
What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India ? |
| A. | The resolution of Indian National Congress |
| B. | The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 |
| C. | The Indian Independence Act 1947 |
| D. | The resolution of the Provincial/State legislature of the Dominion of India |
| Answer» C. The Indian Independence Act 1947 | |
| 31. |
The Presidential Government operates on the principle of - |
| A. | Division of powers between centre and states |
| B. | Centralization of Powers |
| C. | Balance of Powers |
| D. | Separation of Powers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
How many times the President of India can seek reelection to his post ? |
| A. | one |
| B. | two times |
| C. | three times |
| D. | any number of times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following is notcorrectly matched ? |
| A. | Bolivia -------------Tin |
| B. | Brazil----------Iron ore |
| C. | Mexico------------------Silver |
| D. | Peru---------------------Nitrate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The President of India enjoys emergency powers of - |
| A. | Two types |
| B. | three types |
| C. | Four types |
| D. | Five types |
| Answer» C. Four types | |
| 35. |
Where is Raisina Hill ? |
| A. | Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated. |
| B. | The Hill feature in Sri Nagar, otherwise known as Shankaracharya Hill. |
| C. | The Place where the Dogra rulers of Jammu and Kashmir built their fort in Jammu |
| D. | The Rock feature at Kanyakumari where Swami Vivekanand's statue was erected |
| Answer» B. The Hill feature in Sri Nagar, otherwise known as Shankaracharya Hill. | |
| 36. |
The country at the top in terms of percentage of total coffee production in the world is: |
| A. | Colombia |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | India |
| D. | Ethiopia |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 37. |
The place where china has started construction of a dam on River Brahmaputra in Nov. 2010 is: |
| A. | Chingdu |
| B. | Zangmau |
| C. | Zhuang |
| D. | Gyangze |
| Answer» C. Zhuang | |
| 38. |
Match List-I with List -II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: LIST-I (Coal Fields): A. Donetz B. Kuzantsk C. Lancashire D. Saar LIST-II(Country):: 1. Germany 2. U.K. 3. Russia 4. Ukraine |
| A. | A1B2C3D4 |
| B. | A4B3C2D1 |
| C. | A3B4C1D2 |
| D. | A1B3C2D4 |
| Answer» C. A3B4C1D2 | |
| 39. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: LIST-I: A. Ukai B. Patratu C. Pench D. Dabhol List- II : 1. Jharkhand 2. Gujrat 3. Maharashtra 4. Madhya Pradesh |
| A. | A4B2C3D1 |
| B. | A2B1C4D3 |
| C. | A3B2C1D4 |
| D. | A1B3C4D2 |
| Answer» C. A3B2C1D4 | |
| 40. |
The Adam's Bridge begins from: |
| A. | Dhanuskodi |
| B. | Mandapam |
| C. | Pamban |
| D. | Rameshwaram |
| Answer» B. Mandapam | |
| 41. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Industry ) A. Aluminium B. Copper C. Zinc D. Jute List-II (Centre) : 1. Malanjkhand 2. Tundoo 3. Jaykaynagar 4. Bhatpara |
| A. | A3B1C4D2 |
| B. | A3B1C2D4 |
| C. | A1B4C2D3 |
| D. | A1B2C3D4 |
| Answer» C. A1B4C2D3 | |
| 42. |
Which country has the highest percentage of its geographical area under forests ? |
| A. | China |
| B. | India |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Which of the following wet lands are designated as Ramsar sites ?1.Chilka Lake 2.Loktak 3. Keoladeo 4. Wuller Lake Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | All |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Assertion (A) : Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R): They are rich in humus Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. | |
| 45. |
Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists; LIST- I ( Industry_ A. Paper B. Cement C. Iron u0026 Steel D. Mineral Oil Refinery LIST-II (Place) 1. Ambalaamukul 2. Bhilai 3. Titagarh 4. Lakeri |
| A. | A2B4C3D1 |
| B. | A3B4C2D1 |
| C. | A4B2C1D3 |
| D. | A2B3C1D4 |
| Answer» C. A4B2C1D3 | |
| 46. |
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act ) was finally implemented in the year. |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 197 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» D. 2007 | |
| 47. |
Arrange in descending order the following States in terms of their population as per the provisional data Census 2011 : 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Bihar 3. Maharashtra 4. Uttar Pradesh Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 2, 4, 1, 3 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| D. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, 1, 4 | |
| 48. |
The North-South and East-West corridors of the National Highway Development Project meet at: |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Jhansi |
| C. | Lucknow |
| D. | Varanasi |
| Answer» C. Lucknow | |
| 49. |
The National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped in situated at : |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. New Delhi | |
| 50. |
Which of the following longitudes is known asStandard Meridianin India ? |
| A. | Nathu La ----------Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Lipulekh--------------Uttarakhand |
| C. | Rohtang----------------Himanchal Pradesh |
| D. | Palghat-----------------Kerala |
| Answer» B. Lipulekh--------------Uttarakhand | |