Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic GK.

This section includes 82 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Basic GK knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

Constitution of India came into force?

A. 26 January 1950
B. 26 January 1952
C. 15 August 1948
D. 26 November 1949
Answer» B. 26 January 1952
52.

Welfare state is ordered in the constitution?

A. Fundamental Rights
B. in the preface
C. Directive Principles of Policy
D. in the amendment
Answer» D. in the amendment
53.

When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Indian Constitution?

A. 1972
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1979
Answer» C. 1977
54.

The list of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was added as part of which of the following?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
55.

In which of the following year the Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Constitution?

A. 1975
B. 1978
C. 1976
D. 1980
Answer» D. 1980
56.

In which of the following year were Fundamental Duties inserted in the Constitution?

A. 1975
B. 1978
C. 1976
D. 1980
Answer» D. 1980
57.

Who is competent to dissolve the Parliament?

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice President
D. Governor
Answer» C. Vice President
58.

Which of the following is not an exclusive part of Parliament?

A. Vice President
B. President
C. Lok Sabha
D. Rajya Sabha
Answer» B. President
59.

Who prorogues both the houses of the Parliament?

A. Prime Minister
B. Vice President
C. President
D. Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Lok Sabha
60.

When was the Parliament of India inaugurated?

A. 1919
B. 1921
C. 1923
D. 1927
Answer» E.
61.

When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?

A. December 9, 1946
B. 26 January 1950
C. 20 July 1950
D. 26 January 1950
Answer» B. 26 January 1950
62.

As a result of the reorganization, what was the number of members of the Constituent Assembly in the year 1947?

A. 450
B. 572
C. 299
D. 272
Answer» D. 272
63.

Which act structure is accepted in the Indian constitution?

A. Government of India Act 1905
B. East India Commission 1905
C. Government of India Act 1942
D. Government of India Act 1935
Answer» E.
64.

When was President's rule first implemented?

A. July 20, 1951
B. 2 July, 1964
C. March 18, 1955
D. 20 July 1959
Answer» B. 2 July, 1964
65.

India is considered a republic mainly because -

A. The head of the state is elected
B. He got independence on 15 August 1947
C. It has its own written constitution
D. His government is according to the parliamentary system
Answer» B. He got independence on 15 August 1947
66.

The word 'secular' used in the Preamble of the Constitution means -

A. Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens
B. Monotheism
C. Polytheism
D. Rejection of all religions
Answer» B. Monotheism
67.

How many articles and schedules are there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly?

A. 378 Articles, 7 Schedules
B. 390 Articles, 7 Schedules
C. 395 Articles, 8 Schedules
D. 398 Articles, 8 Schedules
Answer» D. 398 Articles, 8 Schedules
68.

In which article of the Constitution it is mentioned that India means 'India will be a Union of States'?

A. Article - 1
B. Article 3
C. Article 2
D. Article 4
Answer» B. Article 3
69.

What is India called for in Article 1 of the Constitution?

A. Confederation
B. Federation
C. Confederacy with strong unitary basis
D. Union of States
Answer» E.
70.

Who was the permanent Speaker of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Bhimrao Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» E.
71.

India is a republic, it means -

A. The public has final authority in all matters
B. India has parliamentary governance
C. India does not have a hereditary ruler
D. India is a union of states
Answer» D. India is a union of states
72.

Which of the following words is not in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

A. Socialist
B. secular
C. Domination
D. Public welfare
Answer» E.
73.

The objective of the welfare state is to:

A. Ensuring maximum welfare of the maximum number
B. Managing the welfare of weaker sections
C. Providing health facilities to all citizens
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Providing health facilities to all citizens
74.

Currently, how many parts and schedules are there in the Indian Constitution in terms of calculation?

A. 22 parts, 5 schedules
B. 22 parts, 12 schedules
C. 395 Parts, 12 Schedules
D. 14 parts, 12 schedules
Answer» C. 395 Parts, 12 Schedules
75.

At present, the total number of sections in the Indian Constitution is

A. 356
B. 395
C. 404
D. 448
Answer» E.
76.

In the year 1938, who demanded the formation of the Constituent Assembly on the basis of adult suffrage?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Answer» C. Rajendra Prasad
77.

Under which scheme in the year 1942 it was accepted that an elected Constituent Assembly would be formed in India, which would form a post-war constitution?

A. Round Table Conference
B. Cripps Scheme
C. Constituent Assembly
D. None of these
Answer» C. Constituent Assembly
78.

Who was the first film actress nominated for Rajya Sabha?

A. Madhubala
B. Rekha
C. Nargis Dutt
D. Hema Malini
Answer» D. Hema Malini
79.

Under what circumstances can the President declare a National Emergency under Article 352 all over the country or in any part of it:

A. external attack
B. Armed Rebellion
C. internal disturbance
D. Both 1 and 2
Answer» E.
80.

Which election is not related to Election Commission elections of India:

A. President
B. Vice President
C. Panchayats and municipalities of states
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
Answer» D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
81.

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution is an important fundamental right as it provides protection in relation to convictions for offenses. What protection is not provided to the persons accused of the offense under Article 20:

A. X-Post Fact Flame
B. double threat
C. Prohibition against self-blame
D. Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
Answer» E.
82.

Non-granting minority institutions are excluded from the purview of the RTI Act due to the following fundamental rights granted by the Indian Constitution:

A. Article 16
B. Article 19 (1) (c)
C. Article 29
D. Article 30 (1)
Answer» E.