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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.
| 101. |
Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganization act which created the states Punjab and Haryana? |
| A. | Dhar commission |
| B. | Dass commission |
| C. | Shah Commission |
| D. | Mahajan Commission |
| Answer» D. Mahajan Commission | |
| 102. |
If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected? |
| A. | Within Two months |
| B. | Within One year |
| C. | Within Six months |
| D. | Within One Month |
| Answer» D. Within One Month | |
| 103. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the president of India right from beginning? |
| A. | C. Rajagopalachari, |
| B. | C. Rajagopalchari, Rajendra Prasad, V.V.Giri, Zakir Hussain |
| C. | Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan , Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri, |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V.Giri, |
| Answer» D. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V.Giri, | |
| 104. |
The President of India can be removed from his office by the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of India | |
| 105. |
The following are enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India:1. Equality of status and opportunity.2. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.3. Justice-social, economic and political.4. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual.5. Unity and integrity of the NationWhich one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the preamble? |
| A. | 5 1 2 4 3. |
| B. | 3 2 1 4 5. |
| C. | 3 1 2 5 4. |
| D. | 1 2 4 3 5. |
| Answer» C. 3 1 2 5 4. | |
| 106. |
The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by |
| A. | The Lt. Governor |
| B. | The majority party in the legislature |
| C. | The President |
| D. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. The majority party in the legislature | |
| 107. |
Who of the following became Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister? |
| A. | Chaudhary C haran Singh |
| B. | H.D. Deve Gowda |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | I.K. Gujral |
| Answer» C. Morarji Desai | |
| 108. |
Comptroller and auditor General of India is appointed by: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chairman of the planning commission |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 109. |
The Council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
In which year the Jammu and Kashmir Resettlement Act was passed |
| A. | 1978 |
| B. | 1980 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 1984 |
| Answer» D. 1984 | |
| 111. |
Who among the following was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | Charan Singh |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | Indira Gandhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the |
| A. | Union Government |
| B. | State Government |
| C. | Union and state Governments |
| D. | Neither union nor state Governments |
| Answer» D. Neither union nor state Governments | |
| 113. |
What is period of appointment of the comptroller and auditor -general of India? |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | upto 65 years of age |
| C. | 6 years or 65 years of age |
| D. | upto 64 years of age |
| Answer» D. upto 64 years of age | |
| 114. |
In which year were the first general election held in India? |
| A. | 1950-51 |
| B. | 1948-49 |
| C. | 1951-52 |
| D. | 1947-48 |
| Answer» D. 1947-48 | |
| 115. |
Tamil Nadu Reservation Act providing 69% reservation has been placed in which Schedule of the Constitutions? |
| A. | Sixth. |
| B. | Seventh. |
| C. | Eighth. |
| D. | Ninth. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
If a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following Scheduled of the Constitution must be amended? |
| A. | First. |
| B. | Second. |
| C. | Thi |
| D. | Fifth. |
| Answer» B. Second. | |
| 117. |
Which of the following rights is NOT granted by the constitution of India at present as a fundamental right? |
| A. | Right to equality |
| B. | Right to freedom |
| C. | Right to property |
| D. | Right against exploitation |
| Answer» D. Right against exploitation | |
| 118. |
How Many seats are reserved in all Panchayats at all levels for women? |
| A. | One-fourth. |
| B. | One-third. |
| C. | One-half. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. One-half. | |
| 119. |
The Election commission holds election for |
| A. | The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President |
| B. | The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» B. The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council | |
| 120. |
When was the mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit recording the particulars of the spouse and the dependents, enforced at a General Election for the first time? |
| A. | Assembly elections held in Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh in Dec. 2003 |
| B. | Assembly election held in Mizoram in Nov. 2003 |
| C. | Assembly elections held in Himachal Pradesh in 2003 |
| D. | Assembly elections held in Rajasthan /Delhi in Dec. 2003 |
| Answer» D. Assembly elections held in Rajasthan /Delhi in Dec. 2003 | |
| 121. |
The election Commission does not conduct the elections to the |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | President's election |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Local Bodies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the |
| A. | Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill) |
| B. | Dowry Prohibition Bill |
| C. | Hindu Code Bill |
| D. | PEPSU Appropriation Bill |
| Answer» B. Dowry Prohibition Bill | |
| 123. |
To be eligible for election as President of India a person must have completed the age of |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 30 years |
| C. | 35 years |
| D. | 40 years |
| Answer» D. 40 years | |
| 124. |
How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the constitution? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 125. |
Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet? |
| A. | All members of Council of Ministers |
| B. | Cabinet Ministers |
| C. | Ministers of State |
| D. | Deputy Ministers |
| Answer» C. Ministers of State | |
| 126. |
Who enjoys the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens? |
| A. | The Supreme Court. |
| B. | The Parliament. |
| C. | The President. |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. The President. | |
| 127. |
In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the - |
| A. | Support of armed forces |
| B. | Confidence of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Confidence of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Support of the people |
| Answer» D. Support of the people | |
| 128. |
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of: |
| A. | USA. |
| B. | Canada. |
| C. | USSR. |
| D. | UK. |
| Answer» C. USSR. | |
| 129. |
How many languages have recognized by the Constitution |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» D. 24 | |
| 130. |
The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from the Constitution of: |
| A. | France. |
| B. | USA. |
| C. | United Kingdom. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. United Kingdom. | |
| 131. |
Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States? |
| A. | Vice- President |
| B. | Leader of the opposition |
| C. | President |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» B. Leader of the opposition | |
| 132. |
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian federation from the constitution of: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | Ireland |
| Answer» B. Canada | |
| 133. |
The Federal System with strong centre has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | UK |
| D. | France |
| Answer» C. UK | |
| 134. |
How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Three |
| C. | One |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» C. One | |
| 135. |
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1975? |
| A. | V.V. Giri |
| B. | Giani Zail Singh |
| C. | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad |
| D. | Shakar Dayal Sharma |
| Answer» D. Shakar Dayal Sharma | |
| 136. |
The Constitution of India describes India as: |
| A. | A federation. |
| B. | Quasi-federal. |
| C. | A Union of States. |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» D. None of these. | |
| 137. |
The original Constitution classified Fundamental Rights into seven categories, but now |
| A. | there are six. |
| B. | there are five. |
| C. | there are eight. |
| D. | they have been regrouped in three categories social, economic and political. |
| Answer» B. there are five. | |
| 138. |
From the following languages listed in the English schedule of the constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state |
| A. | Kashmiri |
| B. | Urdu |
| C. | Sindhi |
| D. | Nepali |
| Answer» C. Sindhi | |
| 139. |
The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with |
| A. | Anti-defection Legislation |
| B. | Panchayati Raj |
| C. | Land Reforms |
| D. | Distribution of powers between the Union and States |
| Answer» B. Panchayati Raj | |
| 140. |
In which schedule of the constitution will the new State of Telangana be mentioned as the 29th State of the India? |
| A. | First Schedule |
| B. | Second Schedule |
| C. | Fourth Schedule |
| D. | Tenth Schedule |
| Answer» B. Second Schedule | |
| 141. |
When a State Governor dies or resigns, the Constitution provides that ________ will exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed? |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | Advocate General of the State |
| C. | Chief Minister of the State |
| D. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. Advocate General of the State | |
| 142. |
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a special feature of Fundamental Rights in India? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights are subject to reasonable restrictions. |
| B. | Fundamental Rights are more sacrosanct than rights granted by ordinary laws. |
| C. | Fundamental Rights are justiciable and can be enforced through Supreme Court. |
| D. | Fundamental Rights can be waived by a person. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 143. |
Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the India Constitution? |
| A. | British Constitution |
| B. | US Constitution |
| C. | Irish Constitution |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 144. |
Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution? Indian Constitution rigidity and too much flexibility? |
| A. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | M.V. Pylee |
| C. | Alexanderowicz |
| D. | K.C. Wheare |
| Answer» D. K.C. Wheare | |
| 145. |
Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of Government? |
| A. | China |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Cuba |
| D. | Belgium |
| Answer» C. Cuba | |
| 146. |
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President? |
| A. | Governor of State |
| B. | Election Commissioner of India |
| C. | Chief Minister of State |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» B. Election Commissioner of India | |
| 147. |
Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the framing of the Directive Principles of State Policy? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 148. |
Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India? |
| A. | Vice-President |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Governor of a State |
| D. | Chairman of UPSC |
| Answer» D. Chairman of UPSC | |
| 149. |
The right to equality before the law contained in Article 14 of the Constitution of India is available to: |
| A. | Natural persons only. |
| B. | Legal persons only. |
| C. | Citizens of India. |
| D. | All persons whether natural or legal. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 150. |
The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following? |
| A. | Parliamentary commissioner of UK |
| B. | Ombudsman in Scandinavia |
| C. | Procurator General of Russia |
| D. | Council of state in France |
| Answer» C. Procurator General of Russia | |