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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 196401. |
Consider the following:1. Right to education.2. Right to equal access to public service.3. Right to food.Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Right under Universal Declaration of Human Rights? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 196402. |
Which of the following Movie has won Oscar for best foreign language film |
| A. | Boyhood |
| B. | Long Road |
| C. | Leviathan |
| D. | Ida |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196403. |
Which of the following country has developed world's first 3-D printed Jet engine |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 196404. |
The Constitution ( Seventy -Third Amendment )Act,1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following ?1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196405. |
According to Union Budget 2015-16 , in which state center of film production,animation and gaming will be set up |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 196406. |
Consider the following statements:In India,a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in die metropolitan area.Which of the statements given above is /are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196407. |
What was the purpose with which Sir william Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893 ? |
| A. | To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons |
| B. | To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary |
| C. | To facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British Parliament |
| D. | To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament |
| Answer» B. To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary | |
| 196408. |
World's largest and tallest Indian Flag has been unfurled at which place in India |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Faridabad |
| D. | Bhopal |
| Answer» D. Bhopal | |
| 196409. |
Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a state as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ? |
| A. | District Planning committees |
| B. | State finance Commission |
| C. | Finance Ministry of that states |
| D. | Panchayati Raj Ministry of that state |
| Answer» C. Finance Ministry of that states | |
| 196410. |
K S Lavkumar Kachar has passed away, he was a famous |
| A. | Ornithologist |
| B. | Cinematographer |
| C. | Women's right activist |
| D. | Photographer |
| Answer» B. Cinematographer | |
| 196411. |
In the context of governance, consider the following:1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows 2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions 3. Down -sizing of bureaucracy 4. Selling /offloading the shares of Public sector Undertaking Which of the above can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196412. |
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament ? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The Union Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. The Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 196413. |
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament ? |
| A. | Department of Revenue |
| B. | Department of Economic Affairs |
| C. | Department of Financial Services |
| D. | Department of Expenditure |
| Answer» C. Department of Financial Services | |
| 196414. |
The Instrument of Instructionscontained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive principles of State Policy |
| C. | Extent of executive power of state |
| D. | Conduct of business of the Government of India |
| Answer» C. Extent of executive power of state | |
| 196415. |
With refernce to the constitution of India, consider the following:1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of State Policy Which of the above provisions of the constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 196416. |
With reference to Union Government consider the following statements:1. The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.2. The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196417. |
With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ? |
| A. | Lok Adalats have the Jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court. |
| B. | Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature. |
| C. | Every Lok Adalats consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person . |
| D. | None of the statements given above is correct. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196418. |
Consider the following statements:The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact1. On its own intiative (on any matter of larger public interest).2. If he seeks such an advice.3. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 196419. |
In the 'Individual Satyagraha', Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second ? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | C. Rajagopalachari |
| D. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Answer» C. C. Rajagopalachari | |
| 196420. |
In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following ? |
| A. | Calcutta |
| B. | Madras |
| C. | Bombay |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» C. Bombay | |
| 196421. |
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India provides that all cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs .Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196422. |
Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Minister shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of menbers of the House of the people ? |
| A. | 90th |
| B. | 91st |
| C. | 92nd |
| D. | 93 rd |
| Answer» C. 92nd | |
| 196423. |
With reference to Lok Adalats,Consider the following statements :1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil Court and no appeal lies against there to before any court.2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196424. |
Consider the following statements :1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lai Bahadur Shastri 2. The Members of CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196425. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Advocate General of a state in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state .2. As provided in Civil Procedure code, High courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196426. |
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:1. The Ministries Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary .2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196427. |
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ? |
| A. | Prime Minister's Office |
| B. | Cabinet Secretariat |
| C. | Ministry of power |
| D. | Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Answer» B. Cabinet Secretariat | |
| 196428. |
In India, who is the Chairman of the National water Resources Council ? |
| 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 | |
| 196429. |
World’s youngest billionaire, Evan Spiegel is the founder of: |
| A. | |
| B. | Monster Energy Drinks |
| C. | Snapchat |
| D. | |
| Answer» D. Instagram | |
| 196430. |
Which Schedule of the constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in serveral states ? |
| A. | Third |
| B. | Fifth |
| C. | Seventh |
| D. | Ninth |
| Answer» C. Seventh | |
| 196431. |
TaxiforSure has been acquired by: |
| A. | Uber India |
| B. | Ola Cabs |
| C. | Meru Cabs |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Meru Cabs | |
| 196432. |
Who has most recently been appointed the Chairman of National Book Trust: |
| A. | Anand Sharma |
| B. | Baldev Sharma |
| C. | Neeti Nayak |
| D. | A. Sethumadhavan |
| Answer» C. Neeti Nayak | |
| 196433. |
As per the Forbes 2015 Billionaire list, India has more number of billionaires than which of the following countries: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | China |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196434. |
Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to healthSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196435. |
Consider the following statements: The constitution of India provides that1. The Legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State. 2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196436. |
Consider the following statements:1. Justice V R Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India .2. Justice V R Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL)in the Indian judicial system Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196437. |
Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency ? |
| A. | Kangra |
| B. | Ladakh |
| C. | Kachchh |
| D. | Bhilwara |
| Answer» C. Kachchh | |
| 196438. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I(Person) List-II(Position) A. Nagender singh 1. Chief Election Commissioner of India B. A N Ray 2. President International Court of Justice C. R K Trivedi 3. Chief Justice of India D. Ashok Desai 4. Attorney General of India |
| A. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(40,C-(1),D-(3) |
| Answer» C. A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) | |
| 196439. |
Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Act, four languages were added to the languages under the English Schedule of the constitution of India, there by raising their number to 22 ? |
| A. | Constitution ( Ninetienth Amendment ) Act |
| B. | Constitution ( Ninety-firstAmendment) Act |
| C. | Constitution ( Ninety -second Amendment) Act |
| D. | Constitution ( Ninety-thirdAmendment )Act |
| Answer» D. Constitution ( Ninety-thirdAmendment )Act | |
| 196440. |
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India ?1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Ready 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 196441. |
Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953 ? |
| A. | Guntur |
| B. | Kurnool |
| C. | Nellore |
| D. | Warangal |
| Answer» C. Nellore | |
| 196442. |
What is the number of spokes in the Dharmachakra in the National Flag of India ? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196443. |
Which of the following constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a state must not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that state respectively? |
| A. | 91st |
| B. | 93rd |
| C. | 95th |
| D. | 97th |
| Answer» B. 93rd | |
| 196444. |
Consider the following statements :1. The nation wide schme of the National Child Labour Projects(NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196445. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha .2. The committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196446. |
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not included )? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 196447. |
Consider the following statements :1. Jawaharlal Nehru was in his fourth term as the Prime Minister of India at the time of his death.2 Jawaharlal Nehru represented Rae Bareilly constituency as a Member of Parliament.3. The first non-Congress Prime Minister of India assumed the Office in the Year 1977.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196448. |
Who was the Speaker of the First Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | Hukam singh |
| B. | G V Mavalankar |
| C. | K M Munshi |
| D. | U N Dhebar |
| Answer» C. K M Munshi | |
| 196449. |
Who among the following have been the Union Finance Ministers of India ?1. V P Singh 2. Venkataraman 3. Y B Chavan 4. Pranab MukherjeeSelect the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1,3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196450. |
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following as full states of the Indian Union ? |
| A. | Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland-Haryana |
| B. | Nagaland-Haryana -Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim-Haryana -Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim-Haryana |
| Answer» C. Sikkim-Haryana -Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh | |