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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.
| 196451. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Judges (Inquiry) Bill 2006 contemplates to establish a Judicial Council which will receive complaints against Judges of the Supreme Court including the Chief Justices of India, High Court Chief Justices and Judges 2. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,2005, a women can file a petition before a 1 st Class Judicial Magistrate.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 | |
| 196452. |
Consider the following statements :1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the supreme Court.2. After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.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 | |
| 196453. |
Which portfolio was held by Dr.Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946 ? |
| A. | Defence |
| B. | External Affairs and Commonwealth |
| C. | Food and Agriculture |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 196454. |
Who was the chief Justice of India when public interest litigation(PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System ? |
| A. | M. Hidayatullah |
| B. | A.M. Ahmadi |
| C. | A.S. Anand |
| D. | P.N. Bhagwati |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196455. |
Consider the following statements :1. A Person who has held office as a permanent Judges of High Court Cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court.2. A Person is not qualified for appointment as a Judges of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India.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. | |
| 196456. |
Which one among the following Commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | University Grants Commission |
| B. | National Human Rights Commission |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | Central Vigilance Commission |
| Answer» D. Central Vigilance Commission | |
| 196457. |
Consider the following statements :1. Free and compulsory eduaction to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Rights by the 76th Amendment to the consitution of India.2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.3. Education was included in the concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 196458. |
The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to:` |
| A. | Empowering the Centre to levy and appropriate service tax |
| B. | The Constitution of the National Judicial commission |
| C. | Readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the Population Census 2001 |
| D. | The demarcation of new boundaries between states |
| Answer» C. Readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the Population Census 2001 | |
| 196459. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.2. Resolutions approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196460. |
Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields |
| B. | Agriculture |
| C. | Fisheries |
| D. | Public health |
| Answer» B. Agriculture | |
| 196461. |
Consider the following statements:1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women .2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.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 | |
| 196462. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Constitution of India has 20 parts.2. There are 390 Articles in the constitution of India in all.3. Ninth,Tenth,Eleventhu0026 Twelfth Schedules were added to the constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendment)Acts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 196463. |
Consider the following :1. Disputes with mobile cellular companies 2. Motor accident cases. 3. Pension Cases For which of the above are Lok Adalats held ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 196464. |
Consider the following statements :1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment )Act,1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of municipalities-a Muncipal Council and a Municipal corporation for every state.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 | |
| 196465. |
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constitution Assembly ? |
| A. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | J.B. Kripalani |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Alladi Krishnawami Ayyar |
| Answer» D. Alladi Krishnawami Ayyar | |
| 196466. |
Consuder the following statements:1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam,Manipur,Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim,Mizoram,Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.2. Contitutions of India and the United States of America can envisage a dual policy(The Union and the States) but a single citizenship.3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship.Who of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 196467. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its Jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution. 2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.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 | |
| 196468. |
Consider the following statements:1. Article 301 pertains to the Rights to Property.2. Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right.3. Article 300 a was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Centre by the 44th Constitutional Amendment .Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 196469. |
Consider the following statements :1. There are 25 High Courts in India.2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court.3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 196470. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence ? |
| A. | Attorney General of India-Judges of the Supreme Court-Members of Parliament -Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabah |
| B. | Judges of the Supreme Court-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabah-Attorney General of India-Members of Parliament |
| C. | Attorney General of India -Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabah-Judges of the Supreme Court-Members of Parliament |
| D. | Judges of the Supreme Court-Attorney General of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabah-Members of Parliament |
| Answer» C. Attorney General of India -Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabah-Judges of the Supreme Court-Members of Parliament | |
| 196471. |
With reference to Indian Public Finance,consider the following statements:1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State.3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of Parliamentary control as other appropriationsand disbursementsWhich of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 196472. |
Consider the following events:1. Fourth general elections in India2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka State 4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above ? |
| A. | 2-1-4-3 |
| B. | 4-3-2-1 |
| C. | 2-3-4-1 |
| D. | 4-1-2-3 |
| Answer» B. 4-3-2-1 | |
| 196473. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India says,.'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment ? |
| A. | Article 24 |
| B. | Article 45 |
| C. | Article 330 |
| D. | Article 368 |
| Answer» B. Article 45 | |
| 196474. |
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act,1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman ? |
| A. | Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Any Serving Judge of the High Court |
| C. | Only a retired Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court |
| Answer» D. Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court | |
| 196475. |
Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha speaker ? |
| A. | K.V.K.Sundaram |
| B. | G.S. Dhillon |
| C. | Baliram Bhagat |
| D. | Hukam Singh |
| Answer» B. G.S. Dhillon | |
| 196476. |
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercied as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union? |
| A. | Article 257 |
| B. | Article 258 |
| C. | Article 355 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» B. Article 258 | |
| 196477. |
With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct ? |
| A. | The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliamentbefore it can be enacted into law |
| B. | No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India exceptunder the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act |
| C. | Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation |
| D. | No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President |
| Answer» D. No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President | |
| 196478. |
Consider the following statements:1. The highest criminal court of the district is the court of District and Sessions Judge.2. The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in Consultation with the High Courts.3. A Person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the state.4. When the sessions Judge awands death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196479. |
Consider the following tasks:1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President.3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes.Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 196480. |
With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? |
| A. | Forests:Concurrent List |
| B. | Stock Exchanges:Concurrent List |
| C. | Post Office savings Bank:Union List |
| D. | Public Health:State List |
| Answer» C. Post Office savings Bank:Union List | |
| 196481. |
Consider the following statements :1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the Planning Commission of India.2. The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of National Development Council.3. The Constitution includes economic and social planning in the Concurrent List In the seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 196482. |
Consider the following statementsThe function (S) of the Finance Commission is/are 1. To allow the withdrawal of the money out of the consolidated Fund of India .2. To allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of texes.3. To consider applications for grants -in-aid from States.4. To supervise and report on whether the Union and state governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 196483. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Item in the Indian Constitution ) (Country from which it was derived)A. Directive Principles of State Policy 1. Australia B. Fundamental Rights 2. CanadaC. Concurrent List-In Union-State Relations 3. Ireland D. India as a Union of States with greater 4. United kingdom powers to the Union 5. United States of America |
| A. | A-(5),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(5),C-(2),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(5),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(5),C-(1),D-(2) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196484. |
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territories ? |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| Answer» B. Second | |
| 196485. |
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority ? |
| A. | Ordinary Bill |
| B. | Money Bill |
| C. | Finance Bill |
| D. | Constitution Amendment Bill |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196486. |
What is the increase in fund allocation to the defence sector in India in percentage terms over last year as per Budget 2015? |
| A. | 7.87% |
| B. | 8.87% |
| C. | 9.87% |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 196487. |
Which of the following institutes is going to be upgraded to an IIT as per the budget 2015? |
| A. | Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad |
| B. | IISc Bangalore |
| C. | IIIT Allahabad |
| D. | IIIT Hyderabad |
| Answer» B. IISc Bangalore | |
| 196488. |
In the budget 2015, the government has proposed to reduce the rate of Corporate tax to: |
| A. | 15% |
| B. | 20% |
| C. | 25% |
| D. | 30% |
| Answer» D. 30% | |
| 196489. |
In the budget 2015, name the mission that has been proposed to draw on expertise of entrepreneurs, and researchers to foster scientific innovations in the infrastructure sector: |
| A. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Innovation Mission |
| B. | Atal Innovation Mission |
| C. | Malviya Innovation Mission |
| D. | CV Raman Innovation Mission |
| Answer» C. Malviya Innovation Mission | |
| 196490. |
Consider the following statements:In India,stamp duties on financial transactions are 1. Levied and collected by the state Government.2. Appropriated by the Union Government.Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196491. |
The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The Union Ministry of Law,Justice and Company Affairs |
| Answer» D. The Union Ministry of Law,Justice and Company Affairs | |
| 196492. |
Consider the following statements:1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertaking, member of Committees on Estimates are drawn entirely from Lok Sabha.2. The Ministry of Praliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.3. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Board and Commissions etc. Set up by the Government of India in the various ministries.Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196493. |
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance' ? |
| A. | Article 215 |
| B. | Article 275 |
| C. | Article 325 |
| D. | Article 355 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196494. |
Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Calcutta |
| C. | Madras |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» C. Madras | |
| 196495. |
As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence ? |
| A. | Deputy Prime Minister |
| B. | Former President |
| C. | Governor of a State within his State |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 196496. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court's opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission's decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections(in the year 2002) ? |
| A. | Article 142 |
| B. | Article 143 |
| C. | Article 144 |
| D. | Article 145 |
| Answer» C. Article 144 | |
| 196497. |
Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946 |
| A. | Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Rajagopalachari |
| Answer» C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
| 196498. |
Consider the following statements:1. The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the constitution.2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961.3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal)Bill.Which of these statements is correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196499. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002 )? |
| A. | Article 121 |
| B. | Article 122 |
| C. | Article 123 |
| D. | Article 124 |
| Answer» D. Article 124 | |
| 196500. |
Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants -in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India ? |
| A. | Finance Commission |
| B. | Inter-state Council |
| C. | Union Ministry of Finance |
| D. | Public Accounts Committee |
| Answer» B. Inter-state Council | |