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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. |
Finance Commission consists of |
| A. | four whole time members |
| B. | five members |
| C. | a Chairman and three other members |
| D. | Chairman and four members |
| Answer» D. Chairman and four members | |
| 2. |
In context with the Pagoda style of monuments, which among the following statements is / are correct?1. Pagoda style originated India and Nepal from the Stupas in Buddhist Architecture2. The Pagodas in the South East Asia have distinctly different architecture from those in East Asia3. There are no Pagoda style monuments in India Choose the correct option from the codes given below: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 u0026 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 u0026 3 are correct |
| D. | Only 1 u0026 2 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The Meetei Mayek script is used to write which among the following Indian languages? |
| A. | Assamese |
| B. | Mizo |
| C. | Khasi |
| D. | Manipuri |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Apart from Quran, Sunnah and Hadith are two important sources of the Islamic Shariah. How Sunnah is different from Hadith? |
| A. | While Sunnah refers to the laws whichone should follow, Hadith refers to whatProphet Mohammad himself followed |
| B. | While Sunnah denotes the way ProphetMuhammad lived his life, Hadith refers towhat has been approved or disapproved bythe Prophet |
| C. | While Sunnah is a binding law on everyMuslim, Hadith is a guideline which everyMuslim is expected to follow |
| D. | None of the explanations given in optionA, B and C is correct |
| Answer» C. While Sunnah is a binding law on everyMuslim, Hadith is a guideline which everyMuslim is expected to follow | |
| 5. |
In which year was the decision of separating accounting function from audit function taken by the central Government for its financial administration ? |
| A. | 1965 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1950 |
| Answer» D. 1950 | |
| 6. |
Which of these Nobel Prize winners was NOT born in India? |
| A. | Ronald Ross |
| B. | Mother Teresa |
| C. | Rudyard Kipling |
| D. | Hargobind Khorana |
| Answer» C. Rudyard Kipling | |
| 7. |
The traditional Asian Indian dress is called? |
| A. | The Burqa |
| B. | Kimono |
| C. | Long silk dress |
| D. | Sari |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
India is the birthplace of which world religion (s)? |
| A. | Hinduism |
| B. | Islam |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Buddhism |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 9. |
The civil service was defined asprofessional body of officials, permanent, paid and skilledby— |
| A. | Herman Finer |
| B. | E. N. Gladden |
| C. | Felix Nigro |
| D. | O. G. Stahl |
| Answer» B. E. N. Gladden | |
| 10. |
A Governor can issue an ordinance— |
| A. | Whenever Chief Minister advises him |
| B. | Whenever he likes |
| C. | Whenever the State Legislature is not in session |
| D. | Whenever the State Legislature is not in session |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
The famous novel, The Jungle Book, was set in British India. The non-human antagonist in the novel is? |
| A. | Akela (wolf) |
| B. | Hathi (elephant) |
| C. | Baloo (bear) |
| D. | Shere Khan (tiger) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which of these ancient Indian structures is widely accepted as one of the architectural wonders of the world? |
| A. | Fatehpur Sikri |
| B. | Umaid Bhawan Palace |
| C. | Taj Mahal |
| D. | Qutb Minar |
| Answer» D. Qutb Minar | |
| 13. |
Which of these famous Indian figures is the most internationally known? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| D. | Viswanathan Anand |
| Answer» B. Indira Gandhi | |
| 14. |
The grants made in advance by the Lok Sabha in respect of estimated expenditure is called— |
| A. | Exceptional grant |
| B. | Vote on account |
| C. | Token grant |
| D. | Vote on credit |
| Answer» C. Token grant | |
| 15. |
The features of Indian Federal System are— 1 . Division of powers2 . Separation of powers3 . Independent judiciary4 . Leadership of the Prime Minister5 . A written constitutionNow choose the right option— |
| A. | 1, 3, 5 |
| B. | 1, 2, 5 |
| C. | 2, 3, 5 |
| D. | 1, 4, 5 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 5 | |
| 16. |
Planning Commission was setup— |
| A. | By a Cabinet resolution |
| B. | As per the provisions of the Constitution of India |
| C. | Under the Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | As per the recommendations of the National Development Council |
| Answer» B. As per the provisions of the Constitution of India | |
| 17. |
Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity? |
| A. | Swaminarayan |
| B. | Shiva |
| C. | Krishna |
| D. | Ganesh |
| Answer» B. Shiva | |
| 18. |
Sangai Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India? |
| A. | assam |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Thumri Singer Girija Devi belongs to which among the following Gharanas? |
| A. | Agra Gharana |
| B. | Banaras Gharana |
| C. | Lucknow Gharana |
| D. | Kirana Gharana |
| Answer» C. Lucknow Gharana | |
| 20. |
Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in ? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 21. |
The District treasury comes under the control of the— |
| A. | Chief Secretary |
| B. | District Treasury Officer |
| C. | District Collector |
| D. | State Government |
| Answer» D. State Government | |
| 22. |
Constitutional Safeguards to civil servants in India are ensured by— |
| A. | Article 312 |
| B. | Article 315 |
| C. | Article 310 |
| D. | Article 311 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The Union Public Service Commission of India has been established under the— |
| A. | Article 325 |
| B. | Article 320 |
| C. | Article 315 |
| D. | Article 335 |
| Answer» D. Article 335 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following reports deals with the relations between the specialists and generalists ? |
| A. | Sarkaria Commission Report |
| B. | Kothari Committee Report |
| C. | Haldane Committee Report |
| D. | Fulton Committee Repor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Reservation for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the services has been provided in the Indian Constitution under— |
| A. | Article 365 |
| B. | Article 375 |
| C. | Article 335 |
| D. | Article 315 |
| Answer» C. Article 335 | |
| 26. |
Elephanta Caves are predominantly attributed to which Hindu God? |
| A. | Lord Hanuman |
| B. | Lord Shiva |
| C. | Lord Brahma |
| D. | Lord Indra |
| Answer» C. Lord Brahma | |
| 27. |
The existence of the Second Chamber (Legislative Council) in the state largely depends on the wishes of the— |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Legislative Assembly |
| C. | People |
| D. | High Court |
| Answer» C. People | |
| 28. |
Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization ? |
| A. | Shimla |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Dehradun |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 29. |
Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ? |
| A. | Narasimhavarman II |
| B. | Rashtrakuta king Krishna I |
| C. | None of the Above |
| D. | Rashtrakuta king Krishna II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Famous sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya settled in Delhi during the times of? |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Shahjahan |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Aurangjeb |
| Answer» D. Aurangjeb | |
| 31. |
Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ? |
| A. | Sultanpur |
| B. | Shakargarh |
| C. | Shahkot |
| D. | Nankana Sahib |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Who among the following is known as 'the father of local self government' in India ? |
| A. | Lord Canning |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Lord Wellesley |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
In which year was the Committee on Public Undertakings constituted by the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | 1953 |
| B. | 1963 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» D. 1956 | |
| 34. |
Who among the following poet and dramatist pioneered the Bengali drama ? |
| A. | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee |
| B. | Rajnarayan Dutt |
| C. | Aurobindo Ghosh |
| D. | Michael Madhusudan Dutta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Who among the following founded the Indian Society of Oriental Art to revive the the ancient art traditions of India? |
| A. | Ravindranath Tagore |
| B. | Abanindranath Tagore |
| C. | Mukul Dey |
| D. | Surendranath Ganguly |
| Answer» C. Mukul Dey | |
| 36. |
Audit of State Government is— |
| A. | In the concurrent lis |
| B. | A state subject |
| C. | A union subject |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 37. |
With reference to Tamil Nadu, what is Puthandu? |
| A. | Tamil New Year |
| B. | A Tamil Dress Code |
| C. | A part of Pongal festivities |
| D. | A Tamil Cuisine |
| Answer» B. A Tamil Dress Code | |
| 38. |
Which among the following is the folk dance popular during the harvest season in Punjab? |
| A. | Bhangra |
| B. | Odissi |
| C. | Kathak |
| D. | Garba |
| Answer» B. Odissi | |
| 39. |
The festival Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is commemorates which among the following important event of Sikh History? |
| A. | Establishment of Khalasa Panth |
| B. | Establishment of Akal Takht |
| C. | Establishment of Guru Granth Sahib aspermanent guru of Sikhs |
| D. | Foundation of Harmandir Sahib (GoldenTemple) in Amritsar |
| Answer» B. Establishment of Akal Takht | |
| 40. |
Indian classical dance has been popularised abroad by ? |
| A. | Gopi Krishna |
| B. | Hema Malini |
| C. | Yamini Krishnamurthy |
| D. | Uday Shankar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
The oldest form of composition of the Hindustani vocal music is? |
| A. | Ghazal |
| B. | Thumri |
| C. | Dhrupad |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 42. |
Binda Din Maharaj is a maestro of which of the following classical dance forms? |
| A. | Manipuri |
| B. | Mohiniattam |
| C. | Kathak |
| D. | Kathakali |
| Answer» D. Kathakali | |
| 43. |
Kathak is the principal classical dance of ? |
| A. | South India |
| B. | Northern India |
| C. | Eastern India |
| D. | Western India |
| Answer» D. Western India | |
| 44. |
A famous musician (instrumentalist) associated with Tabla is? |
| A. | Ahmad Jan Thirkuwa |
| B. | Ali Akbar Khan |
| C. | Bismillah Khan |
| D. | Vilayat Khan |
| Answer» B. Ali Akbar Khan | |
| 45. |
The fountain head of all inspiration in regard to Kathakali is ? |
| A. | V. Chinna Satyam |
| B. | Swathi Tirunal |
| C. | Raja Ravi Verma |
| D. | Poet Vallatho |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Who amongst the following has directed the film ‘Little Buddha’? |
| A. | Richard Attenburrough |
| B. | Mani Kaul |
| C. | Durosowa |
| D. | Bernardo Bertolucci |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Who compared the Dandi March to Napoleon's March to Paris on his return from Elba? |
| A. | B.G. Tilak |
| B. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| C. | Lala Lajpat Rai |
| D. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| Answer» C. Lala Lajpat Rai | |
| 48. |
Which of the following dancers was the first Indian woman to learn Chhad dance? |
| A. | Samyukta Panigrahi |
| B. | Indrani Rahman |
| C. | Sonal Mansingh |
| D. | Swapnasundari |
| Answer» B. Indrani Rahman | |
| 49. |
Who among the following is a famous santoor player? |
| A. | Hari Prasad Chaurasia |
| B. | Zakir Hussain |
| C. | Shiv Kumar Sharma |
| D. | Ravi Shankar |
| Answer» D. Ravi Shankar | |
| 50. |
In which dance form are the themes called from the Ramayana and Mahabharata? |
| A. | Odissi |
| B. | Kathak |
| C. | Bharatanatyam |
| D. | Kuchipudi |
| Answer» E. | |