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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. |
Who among the following has assumed the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjeev Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| A. | 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 2. |
Under which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, increasing their number to 22? |
| A. | Constitution (90th Amendment) Act |
| B. | Constitution (91st Amendment) Act |
| C. | Constitution (92nd Amendment) Act |
| D. | Constitution (93rd Amendment) Act |
| Answer» D. Constitution (93rd Amendment) Act | |
| 3. |
Who is the chairman of the National Water Resources Council in India? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Minister of Water Resources |
| C. | Minister of Environment and Forests |
| D. | Minister of Science and Technology |
| Answer» B. Minister of Water Resources | |
| 4. |
How many High Courts of India have jurisdiction over more than one State (not including Union Territories)? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 5. |
Who among the following will cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Prime Minister of India |
| D. | Federal Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 6. |
What is the purpose of bringing an adjournment motion in the Indian Parliament? |
| A. | to debate a definite urgent issue of public importance |
| B. | To receive information from the ministers of opposition members |
| C. | to reduce the demand for a grant by a certain amount |
| D. | To adjourn proceedings to prevent violent or unfair treatment of certain members |
| Answer» B. To receive information from the ministers of opposition members | |
| 7. |
Which one of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | to vote in public elections |
| B. | develop scientific temper |
| C. | protect public property |
| D. | To be loyal to the constitution and respect its ideals |
| Answer» B. develop scientific temper | |
| 8. |
If the annual federal budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, then |
| A. | It is introduced again by amending the budget |
| B. | The budget is sent to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions. |
| C. | The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign |
| D. | The Prime Minister submits his resignation letter to the Council of Ministers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
To withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India, whose approval is necessary? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | Prime Minister of India |
| D. | Allied Finance Minister |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister of India | |
| 10. |
All revenue received by the federal government from taxes and other receipts for the discharge of official business |
| A. | Contingency Fund of India |
| B. | in public account |
| C. | in the Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. | in deposits and advance funds |
| Answer» D. in deposits and advance funds | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha are not members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of both the Houses of Parliament have no right to vote in the election of the President, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 12. |
Where was the first Anti-Terrorism Conference 2015 organized by India Foundation in collaboration with Sardar Patel University on Police Security and Criminal Justice? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Jodhpur |
| C. | Udaipur |
| D. | rawatbhata |
| Answer» B. Jodhpur | |
| 13. |
Who has won the Indian Wells Open tennis men's singles title 2015? |
| A. | Roger Federer |
| B. | s warinka |
| C. | Novak Djokovik |
| D. | Rafael Nadal |
| Answer» D. Rafael Nadal | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Council of Ministers at the Center will be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister will inform the President about the proposal for legislation. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 15. |
Lee Kuan Yew has passed away recently, was he a? |
| A. | first prime minister of malaysia |
| B. | first prime minister of vietnam |
| C. | first prime minister of thailand |
| D. | first prime minister of singapore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which of the following come under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more states. 2. Disputes on elections held in either House of Parliament or State Legislature. 3. Dispute between the Government of India and any Union territory. 4. A dispute between two or more states. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 17. |
Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution affect education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3,4 and 5 |
| C. | 1,2 and 5 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 18. |
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a state? 1 Sending report to the President of India for imposition of President's rule. 2. To appoint ministers. 3. To reserve certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President of India. 4. To make rules for the conduct of the business of the State Government. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 19. |
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are institutionally enshrined in the parliamentary system of governance? 1. The members of the cabinet are the members of the parliament. 2. As long as the ministers have the confidence of the Parliament, they remain in their office. 3. The head of the state is the head of the cabinet. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. only 3 | |
| 20. |
Who has been nominated for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014? |
| A. | Shashi Kapoor |
| B. | Dharmendra |
| C. | Dilip Kumar |
| D. | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Answer» B. Dharmendra | |
| 21. |
Which is not in the list of three companies which have been barred by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from raising funds from the public? |
| A. | Everlight Realcon Infrastructure Limited |
| B. | Trustee Securities Limited |
| C. | Subhash Projects u0026 Marketing Limited (SPML) |
| D. | Real Vision International Limited |
| Answer» D. Real Vision International Limited | |
| 22. |
Consider the following statements 1. Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha. 2. If such an amendment demands a change in the federal character of the Constitution, then it is also necessary to ratify the amendment by the legislatures of all the states of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Which of the following constitutes the National Development Council? 1. Prime Minister 2. Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Federal Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1,3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 24. |
The government enacted the Panchayat Extension in Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in the year 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? |
| A. | provide self-government |
| B. | recognition of traditional rights |
| C. | Creating Autonomous Areas in Tribal Areas |
| D. | freeing tribal people from exploitation |
| Answer» D. freeing tribal people from exploitation | |
| 25. |
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following is fundamental to the governance of the country? |
| A. | fundamental right |
| B. | fundamental duty |
| C. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties |
| Answer» D. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties | |
| 26. |
Which of the following has provided for 'economic justice' as one of the objectives of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Preamble and Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy | |
| 27. |
Consider the following statements: The Attorney General of India can 1. Participate in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha. 2. Can be a member of any committee of Lok Sabha. 3. Can speak of Lok Sabha. 4. Can vote in Lok Sabha. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
If the Rajya Sabha makes a substantial amendment to a cubic bill, what will happen after that? |
| A. | Lok Sabha can accept or reject the recommendations of Rajya Sabha. Further action can be taken on this bill. |
| B. | Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill any further |
| C. | Lok Sabha can return the bill to Rajya Sabha for reconsideration |
| D. | The President can summon a joint sitting to pass the bill. |
| Answer» B. Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill any further | |
| 29. |
Which of the following body/s is not mentioned in the constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Regional Councils |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Consider the following statements: Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts 1. The Lok Sabha consists of a maximum of 25 members. 2. Examines the appropriation and finance accounts of the government. 3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. only 3 | |
| 31. |
Consider the following statements: A constitutional government is one that imposes effective restrictions on the liberty of an individual in the interest of the authority of the state. 2. Which imposes effective restrictions on the power of the state in the interest of the freedom of the individual. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 32. |
Parliament can make any law to give effect to international treaties in any part or whole of India. |
| A. | with the consent of all the states |
| B. | with the consent of the majority of the states |
| C. | with the consent of the respective states |
| D. | without the consent of any state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to adjudicate disputes between the Center and the States comes under? |
| A. | under advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | under appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | under original jurisdiction |
| D. | Under writ jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. Under writ jurisdiction | |
| 34. |
Sales tax, which you pay while buying a toothpaste, is which of the following type of tax? |
| A. | tax levied by the central government |
| B. | Tax levied by the Central Government but collected by the State Government |
| C. | Tax levied by the Central Government but collected by the Central Government |
| D. | Tax levied and collected by the Central Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is/are the functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for cabinet meetings. 2. Secretarial support for cabinet committees. 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 36. |
Which one of the following is the largest parliamentary committee? |
| A. | public accounts committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Government Undertakings Committee |
| D. | Committee on Petitions |
| Answer» C. Government Undertakings Committee | |
| 37. |
The recent one-people uprising series, called 'Arab Spring', originally started from which country? |
| A. | Egypt (Egypt) |
| B. | lebanon |
| C. | Syria |
| D. | Tunisia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Where is the promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | in the preamble of the constitution |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | in core duties |
| D. | in the ninth schedule |
| Answer» C. in core duties | |
| 39. |
Consider the following statements 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient conduct of the business of the Government of India and for the allocation of the said work among the Ministers. 2. All the executive actions of the Government of India will be said to be done in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 40. |
Consider the following statements regarding no-confidence motion in India 1. There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the Constitution of India. 2. No-confidence motion can be re-instated only in Lok Sabha. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 41. |
With reference to the Union Budget, which of the following comes/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure? 1. Defense Expenditure 2. Interest Payment 3. Salary and Pension 4. Gratuity |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | all these |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 42. |
Who has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | law commission |
| Answer» C. Chief Justice of India | |
| 43. |
Why was the Radcliffe Committee appointed? |
| A. | To solve the problem of minorities in India |
| B. | To put into action the Independence Bill |
| C. | To determine the boundaries between India and Pakistan |
| D. | To investigate the East Bengal riots |
| Answer» D. To investigate the East Bengal riots | |
| 44. |
Improper handling and storage of cereals and oilseeds results in the production of toxins, known as aflatoxins, which are not normally destroyed by the normal cooking method. Aflatoxins are produced by? |
| A. | bacteria |
| B. | protozoa |
| C. | mildew |
| D. | Virus |
| Answer» D. Virus | |
| 45. |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with reference to 'stem cells' which are often in the news? 1. Stem cells can only be obtained from mammals. 2. Can stem cells be used to test new drugs? 3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapy. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. only 3 | |
| 46. |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Viruses do not have the necessary enzymes for energy production. 2. Viruses can be grown in any synthetic medium. 3. Transmission of viruses from one organism to another occurs only through biological carriers. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 47. |
A married couple adopted a child. After a few years, they had twin sons. One of the couple has blood group AB positive and the other O negative. One of the three sons has blood group A positive, the second B positive and the third O positive. What is the blood group of the adopted son? |
| A. | O positive |
| B. | A positive |
| C. | B positive |
| D. | Cannot be said on the basis of available information |
| Answer» B. A positive | |
| 48. |
With reference to the function of human kidney, consider the following statements: 1. After excretion (reduction) in the kidney, clean blood flows back from the renal artery. 2. The fluid discharged from Bowman's capsule passes through small tubules where most of the glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 49. |
With reference to the human body, consider the following statements: 1. Exercise increases the production of somatotropin by a person. 2. The ovaries of men produce progesterone. 3. The adrenal glands of women secrete testosterone. 4. Due to the stress, a much smaller amount of cortisol is released from the adrenal glands than normal. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1,2,3, and 4 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
With reference to blood in a normal person, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Compared to arteries, veins are less in number and carry the body's blood volume at all times. |
| B. | About 70% of the total volume of blood is in the form of blood cells |
| C. | White blood cells (WBCs) are made up of lymph nodes only |
| D. | Blood has more platelets than WBC |
| Answer» E. | |