Explore topic-wise MCQs in GK.

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1.

In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976, which word was added to the Preamble?
A. Democratic
B. Equality
C. Secular
D. Socialist
Answer» D. Socialist
Discussion
2.

In Indian constitution, the method of election of President has been taken from which country?
A. Britain
B. USA
C. Ireland
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
Discussion
3.

Franchising is

A. not having to pay any fee
B. a form of licensing
C. Operating a business without a license
D. Operating with less control
Answer» C. Operating a business without a license
Discussion
4.

How many seats are reserved for representatives of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha?
A. 39
B. 85
C. 109
D. 131
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

In the National Flag, what does saffron colour represent?
A. Spirit of Human nature
B. Spirit of colours
C. Spirit of Renunciation
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
6.

Which of the following article describes India also as Bharat?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 4
Answer» B. Article 2
Discussion
7.

For how much time the presidents Rule can be extended in India with the approval of Parliament in every six months ?
A. 6 months
B. 1 years
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is-

A. 220
B. 200
C. 250
D. 240
Answer» D. 240
Discussion
9.

If the President of India wants to resign, he has to address the letter of resignation to the-

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Prime Minister
C. Vice-President
D. Speaker
Answer» D. Speaker
Discussion
10.

Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The President submits his resignation to the Prime Minister.
B. The President submits his resignation to the Vice-President
C. The President submits his resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
D. The President submits his resignation to the Chief Justice of India.
Answer» C. The President submits his resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Discussion
11.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enacted by Parliament vide Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 on 8th September 2016.
A. 101st
B. 105th
C. 103rd
D. 107th
Answer» B. 105th
Discussion
12.

How many state/union territory in India have Unicameral Legislature System?
A. 26
B. 2
C. 24
D. 28
Answer» D. 28
Discussion
13.

Who is/are the highest law officer in India?
A. Solicitor General of India
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Attorney General of India
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Which of the following is true?
(A) India Constitution provide three type of Municipalities.
(B) The CAG of India is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
(C) Schedule 11 of the India Constitution deals with Languages.
(D) The president of India is elected for a term of 5 years.
Select the correct option
A. All of these
B. Only (A) and (D)
C. Only (C)
D. A, B and (D)
Answer» C. Only (C)
Discussion
15.

Who was the first president of the constituent assembly formed to make the Indian constitution?
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Sachidanand Sinha
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Discussion
16.

According to the Constitution, India is best described as a________.

A. Union of States
B. Unitary State
C. Sovereign state
D. Federation
Answer» B. Unitary State
Discussion
17.

Money bill can only be introduced in the

A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Joint Session of both house
D. None of these
Answer» B. Rajya Sabha
Discussion
18.

In which of following locations did the 1920 Indian National congress take place?
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Mumbai
C. Tripura
D. Nagpur
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

Which article of the constitution provides the parliament the power to amend constitution?
A. 370
B. 370
C. 390
D. 376
Answer» C. 390
Discussion
20.

In which Article of the Indian Constitution the definition "Gram Sabha"?
A. Article - 243C
B. Article - 243
C. Article - 243A
D. Article - 243
Answer» D. Article - 243
Discussion
21.

Under which article each citizen of India has been given the right to health?
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21-A
D. Article 21
Answer» E.
Discussion
22.

The list of constitution in which 'Agriculture and Irrigation' has been included is
A. Union list
B. State list
C. Concurrent list
D. Residual list
Answer» C. Concurrent list
Discussion
23.

What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A. Five years
B. Three years
C. Six years
D. Two years
Answer» D. Two years
Discussion
24.

The Objective Resolution to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Kiran Desai
C. K Natwar Singh
D. K.M. Munshi
Answer» B. Kiran Desai
Discussion
25.

Rajya Sabha member has tenure of ______ years.
A. 8
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» C. 4
Discussion
26.

The power to grant pardon or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted person is vested in the-
A. President
B. Vice President
C. Supreme Court Judge
D. Defense Minister
Answer» B. Vice President
Discussion
27.

Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India

A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. Local Court
D. Panchayat
Answer» B. High Court
Discussion
28.

Which Article is related to "Abolition of Untouchability ?
A. Article 20
B. Article 19
C. Article 18
D. Article 17
Answer» E.
Discussion
29.

Which one of the following was inserted as per Bihar Reorganisation Act (2000)?
A. Uttrakhand
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Chhattisgarh
Discussion
30.

Under which of the following jurisdiction any individual whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?
A. Original Jurisdiction
B. Writ Jurisdiction
C. Appellate Jurisdiction
D. Advisory Jurisdiction
Answer» C. Appellate Jurisdiction
Discussion
31.

Which Article is for "Protection of interests of Minorities ?

A. Article 26
B. Article 27
C. Article 29
D. Article 30
Answer» D. Article 30
Discussion
32.

How many subjects are in union list?
A. 52
B. 100
C. 66
D. 99
Answer» C. 66
Discussion
33.

Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that the Lok Sabha must have a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker?
A. Article 93
B. Article 97
C. Article 85
D. Article 100
Answer» B. Article 97
Discussion
34.

Where is economic planning included in the Constitution of India?
A. State List
B. Union List
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary List
Answer» D. Residuary List
Discussion
35.

What is the minimum age required for election to RajyaSabha?
A. 18 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer» D. 35 years
Discussion
36.

What is the meaning of the writ "Habeas Corpus" in the constitution?
A. You may have the body
B. Stay order
C. We command
D. Be certified
Answer» B. Stay order
Discussion
37.

Who is the Ex-Office Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A. Vice President of India
B. Prime Minister
C. Opposition Leader in Rajya Sabha
D. Speaker
Answer» B. Prime Minister
Discussion
38.

The oath of the President is administered by __________ of India.
A. Vice-President
B. Chief Justice
C. Solicitor General of India
D. Any of the above
Answer» C. Solicitor General of India
Discussion
39.

In a Parliamentary form of Government-

A. The Legislature is responsible to the Executive
B. The Judiciary is responsible to the Legislature
C. The Legislature is responsible to the Judiciary
D. The Executive is responsible to the Legislature
Answer» E.
Discussion
40.

The Constituent assembly that met on 9th Dec 1946 was chaired by:
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Discussion
41.

The upper house of Indian Parliament is known as

A. The Rajya Sabha
B. The Lok Sabha
C. The Vidhan Sabha
D. The Vidhan Parishad
Answer» B. The Lok Sabha
Discussion
42.

Which is the house where the Chairperson is not the member of that house

A. Lok Sabha
B. Vidhan Parishad
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Vidhan Sabha
Answer» D. Vidhan Sabha
Discussion
43.

The first mid-term elections for Lok Sabha were held in

A. 1971
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. 1985
Answer» B. 1975
Discussion
44.

Finance bill of Indian Government is presented in

A. Upper House
B. Middle House
C. Lower House
D. Raw House
Answer» D. Raw House
Discussion
45.

Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India is not correct?
A. It acts as the guardian of the liberties of the people of India.
B. It acts as the guardian of the Constitution.
C. It acts as the protector of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
D. It has final power to investigate disputes regarding election of the President and the Vice-President.
Answer» D. It has final power to investigate disputes regarding election of the President and the Vice-President.
Discussion
46.

In which year the last fundamental duty has been added to the constitution?

A. 2001
B. 1999
C. 2000
D. 2002
Answer» E.
Discussion
47.

Choose the wrong pair (State - Number of assembly members) from the following options-

A. Assam - 126
B. Bihar - 243
C. Gujarat - 182
D. Punjab - 150
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

Which of the following qualifications are laid down by the constitution for a person to be appointed as the Governor of a state?
A. 1 only
B. 1 & 2 only
C. 1, 2 & 3
D. None of the above
Answer» C. 1, 2 & 3
Discussion
49.

Which among the following article states that there should be no discrimination on grounds of caste, religion, race, sex, place of birth?
A. Article 15
B. Article 21
C. Article 25
D. Article 30
Answer» B. Article 21
Discussion
50.

Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to alter Scheduled Area?
A. Supreme Court of India
B. High Court of State
C. Prime Minister of India
D. President of India
Answer» E.
Discussion