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This section includes 377 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Consent of the people means consent of: |
| A. | A few people |
| B. | All people |
| C. | Majority of the people |
| D. | Leader of the people |
| Answer» D. Leader of the people | |
| 52. |
In case of President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Secretary of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 53. |
The write-_______ literally means we command |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Prohibition |
| C. | Quo-wauanto |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
If the President wants to resign, he will submit his resignation to: |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister | |
| 55. |
Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President? |
| A. | They are paid out of Consolidated Fund of India. |
| B. | They are shown separately in the budget. |
| C. | They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India. |
| D. | They do not require any parliament sanction. |
| Answer» D. They do not require any parliament sanction. | |
| 56. |
Match List-1with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists List I List II(Forms of Government) (Principles)A. Presidential system 1. Seperation of powersB. Parliamentary system 2.Close relationship between executive and legislatureC. Federal System 3. ConcentrationD. Unitary System 4. Division of powerCode: A B C D |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 2 1 3 4 |
| C. | 2 1 4 3 |
| D. | 1 2 4 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 1 3 4 | |
| 57. |
Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Bureaucracy |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 58. |
Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed? |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | Belgium |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» B. Belgium | |
| 59. |
If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government, then the monarch will be called |
| A. | Head of the State |
| B. | Head of the Cabinet |
| C. | Head of the Government |
| D. | Both Head of the government and State |
| Answer» B. Head of the Cabinet | |
| 60. |
Match List I and List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:List-I List-II(Features of the Indian Constitution) (Borrowed from)I. Fundamental Rights. A. UK.II. Parliamentary System of Government. B. USA.III. Emergency provisions. C. Ireland.IV. Directive Principles of State Policy. D. German Reich.E. Canada. |
| A. | I-B, II-D, III-E, IV-A. |
| B. | I-E, II-A, III-D, IV-C. |
| C. | I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C. |
| D. | I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C. |
| Answer» D. I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C. | |
| 61. |
The Unitary system of Government possesses which of the following advantages? |
| A. | Greater adaptability |
| B. | Strong State |
| C. | Greater participation by the people |
| D. | Lesser chances of authoritarianism |
| Answer» C. Greater participation by the people | |
| 62. |
Which one of the following is the mandatory minimum requirement for a functional federation? |
| A. | States should be represented in the Upper House of the National Legislature. |
| B. | Judicial Review. |
| C. | Distribution of legislative and administrative powers between the two sets of Governments, National and State, so as to ensure the Independence of the Governments within their respective spheres. |
| D. | Distribution of legislative and administrative power between the two sets of Governments, National and State, to ensure independent but coordinated exercise of powers of the Government. |
| Answer» D. Distribution of legislative and administrative power between the two sets of Governments, National and State, to ensure independent but coordinated exercise of powers of the Government. | |
| 63. |
The Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the |
| A. | Judiciary |
| B. | Legislature |
| C. | Election commission |
| D. | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» C. Election commission | |
| 64. |
The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people, for the people s was made by: |
| A. | Abraham Lincoln |
| B. | George Washington |
| C. | Theodre Roosevelt |
| D. | Winston Churchill |
| Answer» B. George Washington | |
| 65. |
Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India:1. The Morley- Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional number of the Central Legislature2. It introduced the principle of communal representation in the Legislature3. It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolutions on itWhich of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 66. |
Consider the following statements The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was:1. To give power to the local government2. To establish diarchy in the provinces3. The extension of provincial governmentWhich of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 67. |
The Indian Constitution isI. an unwritten ConstitutionII. a written Constitution.III. largely based on the Government of India Act, 1935.IV. a gift of British Parliament.Of these statements: |
| A. | II and IV are correct. |
| B. | II and III are correct. |
| C. | I and IV are correct. |
| D. | I and III are correct. |
| Answer» C. I and IV are correct. | |
| 68. |
With reference to the constitution of India,consider the following statements:1. The council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament2. The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime MinisterWhich 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 | |
| 69. |
Consider the following Acts:1. The Regulating Act, 17732. Pitt s India Act, 17843. The Charter Act, 17934. Indian Council Act,1861What is the correct chronological sequence of these Acts? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3, 4 | |
| 70. |
The Instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 ha been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of the State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Emergency Provisions |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 71. |
The Government of India has decided to declare which of the following rivers a National River? |
| A. | Brahmaputra |
| B. | Yamuna |
| C. | Ganga |
| D. | Kaveri |
| Answer» D. Kaveri | |
| 72. |
Under which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India, is the Annual Financial Statement of the economy to be laid by the Government on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 31 |
| C. | Article 112 |
| D. | Article 124 |
| Answer» D. Article 124 | |
| 73. |
In India, the Controller General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government accounts to the Finance ministry every |
| A. | Year |
| B. | Six months |
| C. | Three months |
| D. | Month |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government? |
| A. | Attorney General |
| B. | Cabinet Secretary |
| C. | Home secretary |
| D. | Principal Secretary to the P.M. |
| Answer» B. Cabinet Secretary | |
| 75. |
The concept of Judicial Review in our Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of: |
| A. | England |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» C. Canada | |
| 76. |
Which agency acts as co-ordinator between union government, Planning commission and state Governments? |
| A. | National integration council |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | National Development Council |
| D. | Inter State Council |
| Answer» D. Inter State Council | |
| 77. |
Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available? |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 78. |
The Vice President of India is elected for a period of ------ to hold office? |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | Till he attains the age of 65 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» B. Till he attains the age of 65 years | |
| 79. |
Who held the office of the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms? |
| A. | Dr. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Mr. R. Venkatraman |
| C. | Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma |
| D. | Mr. V.V. Giri |
| Answer» B. Mr. R. Venkatraman | |
| 80. |
The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is |
| A. | 1 year |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 4 months |
| D. | 9 months |
| Answer» C. 4 months | |
| 81. |
Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India officiating as President is correct? |
| A. | He shall continue to be chairman of the council of states |
| B. | He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council Of States |
| C. | He shall nominate the next-senior most member of the house to be the chairman of the council of states |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. He shall nominate the next-senior most member of the house to be the chairman of the council of states | |
| 82. |
Fundamental Rights secured to the citizen/individuals is protected against: |
| A. | State action. |
| B. | State as well as private action. |
| C. | Against individual. |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» B. State as well as private action. | |
| 83. |
By which of the following can the President of India be impeached? |
| A. | By the Lok Sabha |
| B. | By the parliament |
| C. | By the Chief Justice of India |
| D. | By the Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. By the Chief Justice of India | |
| 84. |
Under which article of the constitution of India can the President of India be impeached? |
| A. | Article 61 |
| B. | Article 75 |
| C. | Article 76 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» B. Article 75 | |
| 85. |
Which of the following are covered under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?I) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labourII) Prohibition of employment of children in factoriesIII) Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | I and II only |
| B. | I and III only |
| C. | II and III only |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest measures to improve their condition? |
| A. | Art. 342 |
| B. | Art. 344 |
| C. | Art. 340 |
| D. | Art. 339 |
| Answer» D. Art. 339 | |
| 87. |
Under which of the following circumstances can the national emergency under Article 352 of the Indian constitution be proclaimed? |
| A. | Failure of constitutional machinery |
| B. | Breakdown of law and order |
| C. | Internal disturbance |
| D. | War, external aggression or armed rebellion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
Which of the following sections of citizens should be excluded from the benefits of reservations according to the principle of Creamy Layer as propounded by the Supreme Court in the Mandal Commission judgement?1. Advanced sections among the Other Backward Classes.2. Advanced sections among the Scheduled Castes.3. Advanced sections among the Scheduled Tribes.4. Advanced sections among the economically backward classes. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only. |
| B. | 1 and 2. |
| C. | 1 and 4. |
| D. | 2 and 3. |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2. | |
| 89. |
Statement:I. The constitution of India is a liberal constitution. Statement:II. It provides fundamental rights to individuals Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but statement II is true. |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. | |
| 90. |
In which case, the Supreme Court ruled that the senior most judge of supreme court should alone be appointed to the office of the Chief justice of India ? |
| A. | First judges case |
| B. | Second judges case |
| C. | Third judges case |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Third judges case | |
| 91. |
Provisions regarding Municpalities and Panchayats was made in the Indian Constitution in which year? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» C. 1995 | |
| 92. |
Article 163 deals with _________. |
| A. | Appointment and tenure of the ministers |
| B. | Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor |
| C. | Oath or affirmation by the Governor |
| D. | Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» C. Oath or affirmation by the Governor | |
| 93. |
Article 78 of the Constitution deals with |
| A. | President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers. |
| B. | Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies. |
| C. | Emergency powers of the President |
| D. | President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
The expression Creamy Layer used in the judgement of the supreme court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to : |
| A. | those sections of society which pay income tax |
| B. | Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced |
| C. | Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to Karpuri Thakur formula |
| D. | All sections of upper castes of the society |
| Answer» C. Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to Karpuri Thakur formula | |
| 95. |
The Constitutional Amendment by which the age for voting has been revised from 21 years to 18 years is: |
| A. | 51st |
| B. | 56th |
| C. | 61st |
| D. | 64th |
| Answer» D. 64th | |
| 96. |
Which of the following writs/orders of the High court/supreme court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Certiorari |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Habeas Corpus |
| Answer» D. Habeas Corpus | |
| 97. |
Which article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with constitutional cases? |
| A. | Article 131 |
| B. | Article 132 |
| C. | Article 132 read with Article 134 A |
| D. | Article 133 read with Article 134 A |
| Answer» D. Article 133 read with Article 134 A | |
| 98. |
For which one of the following judgments of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark? |
| A. | The religion cannot be mobilized for political ends |
| B. | Abolishing untouchability from the country |
| C. | Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance |
| D. | The basic structure of the constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 99. |
Dealing with the Chapter of Citizenship under the Constitution, the Supreme Court has held that Sonia Gandhi, the President of Congress (I) is not an Italian citizen, but is an Indian citizen because she is governed by: |
| A. | Article 10. |
| B. | Article 11. |
| C. | The Citizenship Act, 1955. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» D. None of the above. | |
| 100. |
The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures. |
| C. | Process of Impeachment |
| D. | A vote of no- confidence vote |
| Answer» D. A vote of no- confidence vote | |