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This section includes 2472 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2401. |
Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education: |
| A. | 14 years |
| B. | 15 years |
| C. | +16 years |
| D. | 18 years |
| Answer» B. 15 years | |
| 2402. |
Separation of the judiciary from the executive as been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution: |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | The Fundamental right |
| C. | The Directive Principles of State policy |
| D. | The Seventh Schedule |
| Answer» D. The Seventh Schedule | |
| 2403. |
Who was not a member of Cabinet Mission? |
| A. | Pathic Lawrence |
| B. | Stafford Cripps |
| C. | A.V. Alexander |
| D. | John Simon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2404. |
In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1948 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1952 |
| Answer» D. 1952 | |
| 2405. |
Which of the following Acts was described by Jawaharlal Lal Nehru as “Charter of Slavery”? |
| A. | Regulating Act, 1773 |
| B. | Pitt’s India Act, 1784 |
| C. | The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2406. |
The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by: |
| A. | The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by: |
| B. | indian Council Act, 1909 |
| C. | The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» D. The Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 2407. |
In the Federation under the Act of 1935 residuary powers were given to the: |
| A. | Federal Legislature |
| B. | Provincial Legislature |
| C. | Governor General |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2408. |
Diarchy was first introduced under: |
| A. | Morley-Minto Reforms |
| B. | Montague-Chelmsford Reforms |
| C. | Simon Commission Plan |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» C. Simon Commission Plan | |
| 2409. |
Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with supreme control over the Government of India? |
| A. | Pitt’s India Act, 1784 |
| B. | The Government of India Act, 1858 |
| C. | Indian Council Act, 1861 |
| D. | Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 |
| Answer» C. Indian Council Act, 1861 | |
| 2410. |
Through which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end? |
| A. | The Charter Act, 1793 |
| B. | The Charter Act, 1813 |
| C. | The Charter Act, 1833 |
| D. | The Charter Act, 1853 |
| Answer» D. The Charter Act, 1853 | |
| 2411. |
The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of: |
| A. | The Indian Constitutional Act, 1909 |
| B. | The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | The Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» C. The Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 2412. |
The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by: |
| A. | The Regulating Act, 1773 |
| B. | Pitt’s India Act, 1784 |
| C. | The Charter Act, 1813 |
| D. | The Charter Act, 1833 |
| Answer» B. Pitt’s India Act, 1784 | |
| 2413. |
Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by: |
| A. | The Simla Conference |
| B. | The Cripps Proposal |
| C. | The Cabinet Mission Plan |
| D. | The Indian Independence Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2414. |
With reference to the colonial period of India, the trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended by: |
| A. | The Regulating Act, 1773 |
| B. | Pitt’s India Act, 1784 |
| C. | The Charter Act, 1813 |
| D. | The Charter Act, 1833 |
| Answer» D. The Charter Act, 1833 | |
| 2415. |
The monopoly of Indian trade of the East India Company was abolished by the |
| A. | Regulating Act, 1773 |
| B. | Charter Act, 1813 |
| C. | Charter Act, 1833 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1858 |
| Answer» C. Charter Act, 1833 | |
| 2416. |
The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on: |
| A. | The principle of federation and parliamentary system |
| B. | The principle of succession of British Indian provinces |
| C. | Acceptance of the idea of Constituent Assembly |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. The principle of succession of British Indian provinces | |
| 2417. |
The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of Indian Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Emergency Provisions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2418. |
By virtue of which Act, Dyarchy was introduced in India? |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1909 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 2419. |
Which of the following acts introduced communal electorate in India? |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1861 |
| B. | Indian Council Act, 1892 |
| C. | Indian Council Act, 1909 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| Answer» D. Government of India Act, 1919 | |
| 2420. |
The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through: |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1861 |
| B. | Indian Council Act, 1892 |
| C. | Indian Council Act, 1909 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| Answer» B. Indian Council Act, 1892 | |
| 2421. |
Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | British Constitution |
| B. | US Constitution |
| C. | Irish Constitution |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2422. |
The preamble to our constitution provided that India is |
| A. | a sovereign, socialist and democratic republic |
| B. | a sovereign republic with a socialist pattern of society |
| C. | a socialist, secular and democratic republic |
| D. | a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic |
| Answer» [{"answer":"4"}]. a sovereign, socialist and democratic republic | |
| 2423. |
The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with |
| A. | the speaker |
| B. | the prime minister |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. the speaker | |
| 2424. |
The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947 and was presented to the nation at the midnight session of the Assembly on 14th August 1947 on behalf of |
| A. | the minorities of India |
| B. | the women of India |
| C. | the National Integration Council |
| D. | the people of India |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. the minorities of India | |
| 2425. |
The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list |
| A. | if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the national interest |
| B. | if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the national interest | |
| 2426. |
The members of the committees of Parliament are |
| A. | appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members |
| B. | nominated by the prime minister |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members | |
| 2427. |
The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counter-part in Britain because |
| A. | his office enjoys constitutional basis |
| B. | India has a written constitution |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. his office enjoys constitutional basis | |
| 2428. |
The nature of the anti-Imperialist struggle was |
| A. | always peaceful and constitutional |
| B. | initially constitutional and by large non-violent |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. always peaceful and constitutional | |
| 2429. |
The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in |
| A. | English only |
| B. | English, Hindi or mother tongue |
| C. | Hindi only |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. English only | |
| 2430. |
The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the |
| A. | president |
| B. | chief justice of hard court |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. president | |
| 2431. |
The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list A. |
| A. | if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of national importance |
| B. | if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject with regard to those states |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"}]. if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of national importance | |
| 2432. |
The members of Lok Sabha are |
| A. | directly elected by the people |
| B. | indirectly elected |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. directly elected by the people | |
| 2433. |
The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | original jurisdiction |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. advisory jurisdiction | |
| 2434. |
The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by |
| A. | the chief minister |
| B. | the governor |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. the chief minister | |
| 2435. |
The position of the president which was undermined by the 42nd amendment was sub-sequently somewhat retrieved by the |
| A. | 45th amendment |
| B. | 26th amendment |
| C. | 44th amendment |
| Answer» [{"answer":"3"}]. 45th amendment | |
| 2436. |
The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means |
| A. | a single assembly |
| B. | a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber |
| C. | parliamentary system of government |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. a single assembly | |
| 2437. |
The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with |
| A. | the president |
| B. | the president |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"}]. the president | |
| 2438. |
The Parliament enjoys legislative power over subjects in |
| A. | both union and concurrent list |
| B. | the union list only |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. both union and concurrent list | |
| 2439. |
The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses |
| B. | one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"}]. one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses | |
| 2440. |
Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals inspired by the |
| A. | Irish Revolution |
| B. | French Revolution |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. Irish Revolution | |
| 2441. |
The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to |
| A. | the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of intelligence |
| B. | the members of the armed forces |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"}]. the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of intelligence | |
| 2442. |
The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by |
| A. | any one member of the Electoral College |
| B. | any ten members of the Electoral College |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. any one member of the Electoral College | |
| 2443. |
The members of the parliamentary committee |
| A. | are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister |
| B. | are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength |
| C. | are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister | |
| 2444. |
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category |
| A. | Judiciary |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. Judiciary | |
| 2445. |
The office of the prime minister of India |
| A. | has a statutory basis |
| B. | has a constitutional basis |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. has a statutory basis | |
| 2446. |
The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by |
| A. | Sri John Simon |
| B. | Lord Chelmsford |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. Sri John Simon | |
| 2447. |
The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers |
| A. | on his own |
| B. | on the recommendation of the prime ministers |
| C. | only under emergency conditions |
| D. | |
| Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. on his own | |
| 2448. |
The office of the president can fall vacant due to |
| A. | resignation |
| B. | death |
| C. | removal |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"},{"answer":"3"}]. resignation | |
| 2449. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term |
| A. | determined by the state legislative assembly of a state |
| B. | of four years |
| C. | of six years |
| Answer» [{"answer":"3"}]. determined by the state legislative assembly of a state | |
| 2450. |
The position of a chief minister is |
| A. | similar to that of the prime minister |
| B. | identical to that of the president |
| Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. similar to that of the prime minister | |