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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.
| 196551. |
Consider the following statements:No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since 1. it will be violative of the Right to freedom of speech and expression.2. it will be violative of the Right to freedom of conscience and practise and propagation of religion.3. there is no legal provision obliging any one to sing the National Anthem |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | none is correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196552. |
Which one of the following statements is correct ? The Prime Minister of India |
| A. | is free to choose his minister only from among those who are members of either House of Parliament |
| B. | can choose his cabinet colleagues after due counselling by the President of India in this regard |
| C. | has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet |
| D. | has only limited powers in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested with the President of India |
| Answer» D. has only limited powers in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested with the President of India | |
| 196553. |
Which one of the following is part of the electoral college for the election of the President of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment ? |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | State Legislative councils |
| D. | State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196554. |
What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up ? |
| A. | Single tier structure of local self government at the village level |
| B. | Two tier system of local self government at the village and block levels |
| C. | Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels |
| D. | Four tier system of local self government at the village block, district and state levels |
| Answer» D. Four tier system of local self government at the village block, district and state levels | |
| 196555. |
According to the constitution of India, the term 'district judge' shall not include |
| A. | chief presidency magistrate |
| B. | sessions judge |
| C. | tribunal judge |
| D. | chief justice of a small cause court |
| Answer» D. chief justice of a small cause court | |
| 196556. |
The Power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its: |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | appellatejurisdiction |
| C. | originaljurisdiction |
| D. | constitutionaljurisdiction |
| Answer» D. constitutionaljurisdiction | |
| 196557. |
If the number of Seats allocated to a state in the Lok Sabha is 42, then the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes in that states will be |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196558. |
Consider the table given below providing some details of the results of the election to the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly held in December, 1994:Political Party Percentage of popular Number of seats secure votes obtained Janta Dal 36 116Congress 31 35BJP 20.4 40 In the terms of electoral analysis |
| A. | Hare system |
| B. | Cumulative vote system |
| C. | First - past - the post system |
| D. | Plural vote system |
| Answer» D. Plural vote system | |
| 196559. |
If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit,it means that |
| A. | the polling was very poor |
| B. | the election was for a multi -member constituency |
| C. | the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal |
| D. | a very large number of candidates contested the election |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196560. |
When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to |
| A. | the writjurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court |
| B. | special control exercised by the chief Justice of India |
| C. | discretionary powers of the Governor of the State |
| D. | special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard |
| Answer» D. special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard | |
| 196561. |
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India ? |
| A. | According to the Indian Constitution,local government is not an independent tier in the federal system |
| B. | 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women |
| C. | Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission |
| D. | Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission |
| Answer» C. Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission | |
| 196562. |
Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention ? |
| A. | The Finance Minister is to be a Member of the Lower House |
| B. | The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses majority in the Lower House |
| C. | All the parts of India are to be represented in the Council of Ministers |
| D. | In the event of both the President and the Vice-President demitting office simultaneously before the end of their tenure the Speaker of the lower House of the Parliament will officiate as thePresident |
| Answer» C. All the parts of India are to be represented in the Council of Ministers | |
| 196563. |
Article 156 of the constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on Which he enters upon his office.Which of the following can be deduced from this:1. No Governor can be removed from his office till completion of his term.2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196564. |
Prohibition of discrimination on groups of religion etc(Article 15 of the Constitution of India ) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under |
| A. | the Right to Freedom of Religion |
| B. | the Right against Exploitation |
| C. | the Cultural and Educational Rights |
| D. | the Right to Equality |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196565. |
Which of the following are the States in which the Lok Ayukta Act includes the Chief Minister in its ambit |
| A. | West Bengal and Kerala |
| B. | Gujarat and Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh and Orissa |
| D. | Rajasthan and Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh and Orissa | |
| 196566. |
In the interim government formed in 1946, the Vice-President of the Executive Council was |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| C. | C. Rajagopalachari |
| D. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan | |
| 196567. |
Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states ?1. Election of the President 2. Representation of the states in Parliament 3. Any of the Lists in the 7th schedule 4. Abolition of the Legislative council of a state |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1,2 and 4 | |
| 196568. |
Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extra legal device (s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the states in India ?1. The National Developments Council2. The Governer's conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. The Inter-state Council |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 196569. |
Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even through the Constitution (Seventh Amendment ) Act,1956 provides for it ? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196570. |
Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | Elected membersof the Lower House of the Parliament |
| B. | Elected membersof the Upper House of the Parliament |
| C. | Elected membersof theUpper House of the State Legislature |
| D. | Elected membersof the Lower House of the state Legislature |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196571. |
What could be the main reason/ reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 196572. |
The Jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 196573. |
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino ?1. La Nina is Characterised by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean where as EI Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.2. EI Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.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 | |
| 196574. |
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct Characteristics of which one of the following regions ? |
| A. | Mediterranean |
| B. | Eastern China |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | Atlantic coast of North America |
| Answer» B. Eastern China | |
| 196575. |
Consider the following which can be found in the ambient atmosphere:1. Soot2. Sulphur hexafluoride 3. Water vapour Which of the above contribute to the wanning up of the atmosphere ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196576. |
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. why ?1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere 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 | |
| 196577. |
Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following ?1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2. Opening a new canal across the kra isthmus between the Gulf of Slam and Andaman Sea. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 196578. |
What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern hemisphere ? |
| A. | Temperature |
| B. | Magnetic field |
| C. | Rotation of the earth |
| D. | Pressure |
| Answer» D. Pressure | |
| 196579. |
Consider the following statements:1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserva a few specific species of flora and fauna.3. In a wildlife Sanctuary limited biotic interference is permitted.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 196580. |
Consider the following statements:1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found.2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers.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 | |
| 196581. |
As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades ? |
| A. | Asia |
| B. | Europe |
| C. | Latin America and Caribbean |
| D. | North America |
| Answer» B. Europe | |
| 196582. |
Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three ? |
| A. | Sand desert |
| B. | Paddy crop land |
| C. | Land covered with fresh snow |
| D. | Prairie land |
| Answer» D. Prairie land | |
| 196583. |
In the latest budget, the service tax rate has been increased to: |
| A. | 11% |
| B. | 12% |
| C. | 13% |
| D. | 14% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196584. |
Which University recently honored Ratan Tata with Doctorate of Automotive Engineering? |
| A. | Stanford University |
| B. | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| C. | Cambridge University |
| D. | Clemson University |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196585. |
28th February has been marked as National Science Day to recognise: |
| A. | Birth Anniversary of CV Raman |
| B. | Death Anniversary of CV Raman |
| C. | Discovery of Raman Effect by CV Raman on this date |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 196586. |
IRCTC has collaborated with which e-commerce major to sell its products on the IRCTC website: |
| A. | Snapdeal |
| B. | Amazon |
| C. | Flipkart |
| D. | Myntra |
| Answer» C. Flipkart | |
| 196587. |
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context consider the following statements :1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas where as tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.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 | |
| 196588. |
A new type of EI Nino called EI Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context,consider the following statements:1. Normal EI Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean where as EI Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. Normal EI Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but EI Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency 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 | |
| 196589. |
Mr Spock, a very famous character in the Star Trek Series of films was played by an actor who passed away recently. Identify the actor from the list below: |
| A. | Leonard Nimoy |
| B. | Jud Taylor |
| C. | Leo Penn |
| D. | John Meredyth Lucas |
| Answer» B. Jud Taylor | |
| 196590. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? City River |
| A. | Berlin:Rhine |
| B. | London:Thames |
| C. | New York:Hudson |
| D. | Vienna:Danube |
| Answer» B. London:Thames | |
| 196591. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II(Geographic feature) (Country) A. Great Victoria 1. Australia B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada C. Lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand D. Southern Alps 4. USA |
| A. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(4),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) |
| Answer» C. A-(3),B-(2),C-(4),D-(1) | |
| 196592. |
Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium ? |
| A. | Russian Federation |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» D. USA | |
| 196593. |
Consider the following statements:1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.2. In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.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 | |
| 196594. |
For India,China, the UK and the USA, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the median age of their populations? |
| A. | Chinau003cIndiau003cUKu003cUSA |
| B. | Indiau003cChinau003cUSAu003cUK |
| C. | Chinau003cIndia u003cUSAu003cUK |
| D. | Indiau003cChinau003cUKu003cUSA |
| Answer» C. Chinau003cIndia u003cUSAu003cUK | |
| 196595. |
Consider the following countries:1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196596. |
Elephant pass,which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | India |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196597. |
Which one of the following is the country's administrative capital/ new federal administrative centre of Malaysia ? |
| A. | Kota Bharu |
| B. | Kuala Terengganu |
| C. | Putrajaya |
| D. | Taiping |
| Answer» B. Kuala Terengganu | |
| 196598. |
Consider the following pairs: Famous place Country 1. Cannes : France 2. Davos : Denmark 3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 196599. |
Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world ? |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | China |
| C. | India |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» B. China | |
| 196600. |
In which one of the following is Malta located ? |
| A. | Baltic Sea |
| B. | Mediterranean Sea |
| C. | Black Sea |
| D. | North Sea |
| Answer» C. Black Sea | |