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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.
| 251. |
Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government? |
| A. | Rigid Constitution |
| B. | Single Executive |
| C. | Supremacy of the Legislature |
| D. | Residual Powers of the states |
| Answer» C. Supremacy of the Legislature | |
| 252. |
The salient features of the Indian Constitution provide forI. single citizenship for the whole of India.II. strictly federal form of Government.III. unique blend of rigidity and flexibility.Of the above statements: |
| A. | I, II and III are correct. |
| B. | I and II are correct. |
| C. | II and III are correct. |
| D. | I and III are correct. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 253. |
Part IV of constitution of India deals with: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Citizenship |
| C. | Directive Principles of State policy |
| D. | Union Executive |
| Answer» D. Union Executive | |
| 254. |
Although union list, state list and concurrent list cover the entire legislative business yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item? |
| A. | Parliamentary only |
| B. | State legislature only |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | Neither a nor b |
| Answer» B. State legislature only | |
| 255. |
The Maximum number of members that the legislative assembly of a state in India can have is: |
| A. | 400 |
| B. | 450 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 600 |
| Answer» D. 600 | |
| 256. |
The adjournment power of state legislature lies with ________. |
| A. | Presiding officer of the house |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | President |
| D. | Vice-Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Governor | |
| 257. |
Among the following states, which one has a bicameral system of state legislature? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 258. |
Article 16 provides equally of opportunity in matters of public employment for: |
| A. | All citizens. |
| B. | All persons. |
| C. | All persons except aliens. |
| D. | Citizen as well as non-citizens. |
| Answer» B. All persons. | |
| 259. |
Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India? |
| A. | Ninth |
| B. | Tenth |
| C. | Eleventh |
| D. | Twelfth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 260. |
Under Article 16(4) State is empowered to make provisions for reservations of appointments and posts for: |
| A. | Backward class of citizens. |
| B. | SCs/STs. |
| C. | Economically backward classes. |
| D. | Socially and educationally backward class of |
| Answer» E. | |
| 261. |
Increased salary of Governor from 2008 is _________. |
| A. | 36,000 |
| B. | 1.10 lakh |
| C. | 1,50,000 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 1,50,000 | |
| 262. |
The basic parameters of India Foreign policy means laid down by: |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Dr. Radhakrishnan |
| C. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| D. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» D. Dr. Zakir Hussain | |
| 263. |
In Indian constitution, article 370 is related with which? |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Reservation of Scheduled castes and Scheduled |
| C. | Punjab and Haryana States |
| D. | Karnataka and Tamil Nadu States |
| Answer» B. Reservation of Scheduled castes and Scheduled | |
| 264. |
Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Right to freedom to speech |
| B. | Right to equality before law |
| C. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| D. | Right to equal wages for equal work |
| Answer» E. | |
| 265. |
Which article of the Indian constitution for the institution of Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 39 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 48 |
| Answer» D. Article 48 | |
| 266. |
Which part of the constitution deals with composition and powers of State Legislature? |
| A. | Part III |
| B. | Part IV |
| C. | Part VI |
| D. | Part XII |
| Answer» C. Part VI | |
| 267. |
Who among the following recommendation to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in state? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Governor of the concerned state |
| C. | The legislative council of the concerned state |
| D. | The legislative assembly of the concerned state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 268. |
Which is the upper chamber of state legislature in India? |
| A. | Legislative Council |
| B. | Legislative Council |
| C. | Governor s Office |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Governor s Office | |
| 269. |
Which part of the Constitution of India talks about the Municipalities? |
| A. | Part IX. |
| B. | Part IX (A). |
| C. | Part X. |
| D. | Part X (A). |
| Answer» C. Part X. | |
| 270. |
The President of India has the same Constitutional authority as the: |
| A. | British Monarch |
| B. | President of U.S.A. |
| C. | President of Egypt. |
| D. | President of Russia. |
| Answer» B. President of U.S.A. | |
| 271. |
Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State? |
| A. | He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State. |
| B. | No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission. |
| C. | He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 272. |
Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the VicePresident? |
| A. | He must be an Indian. |
| B. | He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha. |
| C. | He must not be less than 35 years. |
| D. | He must be a graduate. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 273. |
The Chief justice of a high court is appointed by: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | President and the chief Justice of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 274. |
The term socialist used in the Preamble means a State whose basic policy is to |
| A. | prohibit concentration of wealth. |
| B. | distribute equitably the natural resources. |
| C. | prohibit concentration of wealth and uplift the living standards of people. |
| D. | prohibit concentration of wealth and distribute equitably the natural resources. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
In which year, Sikkim was associated in the Indian Union? |
| A. | 1947. |
| B. | 1975. |
| C. | 1985. |
| D. | 1871. |
| Answer» C. 1985. | |
| 276. |
Who is exception to equality before law (Article 14)? |
| A. | President. |
| B. | Governors. |
| C. | Both. |
| D. | None. |
| Answer» D. None. | |
| 277. |
Which of the following service is not part of the All India Services? |
| A. | IAS (Indian Administrative Services) |
| B. | IFS (Indian Forest Services) |
| C. | IPS (Indian Police Services) |
| D. | IMS (Indian Military Services) |
| Answer» B. IFS (Indian Forest Services) | |
| 278. |
What is the minimum age for appointment of a person as a Governor of a State? |
| A. | 35 years |
| B. | 40 years |
| C. | 25 years |
| D. | 30 years |
| Answer» B. 40 years | |
| 279. |
At the time of Emergency, the Indian State become from |
| A. | Federal, Unitary. |
| B. | Unitary, Federal. |
| C. | Unitary, Unitary. |
| D. | Unitary, Quasi-federal. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 280. |
Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor? |
| A. | He must not be a member of either House of Parliament. |
| B. | He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed. |
| C. | He should be a citizen of India. |
| D. | He must have completed the age of 35 years |
| Answer» C. He should be a citizen of India. | |
| 281. |
Which of the following appointment is NOT made by the President of India? |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Chief of Air Staff |
| D. | Chief of Army |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of India | |
| 282. |
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is a slogan associated with |
| A. | American war of Independence. |
| B. | Chinese Revolution. |
| C. | French Revolution. |
| D. | Russian Revolution. |
| Answer» D. Russian Revolution. | |
| 283. |
The term Social Justice used in the Preamble to the Constitution of India means: |
| A. | Removal of economic inequality. |
| B. | Provision for decent standard of living and removal of social inequality. |
| C. | Removal of inequality, raising standard of living and protection of interests of weaker sections. |
| D. | Protection of interests of weaker sections and removal of economic inequality. |
| Answer» C. Removal of inequality, raising standard of living and protection of interests of weaker sections. | |
| 284. |
Under which of the following the Untouchability has been declared abolished in India? |
| A. | Protection of Civil Rights Act. |
| B. | Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. |
| C. | Constitution of India. |
| D. | By all the above three |
| Answer» D. By all the above three | |
| 285. |
When a financial emergency is proclaimed |
| A. | Union budget will not be presented |
| B. | Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced |
| C. | Repayment of government debts will stop |
| D. | Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed |
| Answer» C. Repayment of government debts will stop | |
| 286. |
Which Amendment Act facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states? |
| A. | 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 |
| B. | 8th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1960 |
| C. | 10th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1961 |
| D. | 15th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1963 |
| Answer» B. 8th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1960 | |
| 287. |
The Preamble to the Constitution of India secures Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity to |
| A. | all persons. |
| B. | those who reside within the territory of India. |
| C. | all citizens. |
| D. | those citizens who reside within the territory of India. |
| Answer» D. those citizens who reside within the territory of India. | |
| 288. |
The members of the Constituent Assembly were |
| A. | directly elected by the people. |
| B. | nominated by the Indian National Congress. |
| C. | nominated by the rulers of the Indian States. |
| D. | elected by the Provincial Assemblies. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 289. |
Who of the following was the Permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Dr. |
| B. | R. Ambedkar b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad. |
| C. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. |
| D. | Sardal Patel |
| Answer» C. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. | |
| 290. |
On which date Constitution of India was adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | August 15, 1947. |
| B. | January 26, 1950. |
| C. | November 26, 1949. |
| D. | January 30, 1948. |
| Answer» D. January 30, 1948. | |
| 291. |
Preamble to the Constitution of India |
| A. | is not a part of the Constitution. |
| B. | indicates the objectives to be achieved. |
| C. | indicates the source from which the Constitution derives its authority. |
| D. | is a source of authority of the Constitution of India. |
| Answer» D. is a source of authority of the Constitution of India. | |
| 292. |
The text of the preamble of the Constitution of India aims to secure |
| A. | fundamental rights to all individuals. |
| B. | fundamental duties of citizens of India. |
| C. | dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation. |
| D. | security of service to government servants. |
| Answer» D. security of service to government servants. | |
| 293. |
How many times has the Preamble of the Constitution of India been amended so far? |
| A. | Twice. |
| B. | Thrice. |
| C. | Once. |
| D. | Never. |
| Answer» D. Never. | |
| 294. |
Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly had been chaired by: |
| A. | Jawahar Lal Nehru. |
| B. | Sardar Patel. |
| C. | Bishwanath Das. |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. Bishwanath Das. | |
| 295. |
What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | The resolution of Indian National Congress |
| B. | The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 |
| C. | The Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| D. | The resolution of the Provincial / State legislature of the Dominion of India |
| Answer» C. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 | |
| 296. |
The Constituent Assembly of India held its first meeting on: |
| A. | 9th December, 1946 |
| B. | 1st January, 1947 |
| C. | 26th January, 1947 |
| D. | 15th August, 1947 |
| Answer» B. 1st January, 1947 | |
| 297. |
Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Sachchidananda Sinha |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| Answer» C. B.R. Ambedkar | |
| 298. |
Who among the following was the advisor to the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | B. Shiva Rao |
| B. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Sachchidananda Sinha |
| D. | B.N. Rau |
| Answer» E. | |
| 299. |
Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two year s time? |
| A. | B.J.P. |
| B. | Janata Party |
| C. | Janata Dal |
| D. | Samajwad of Janata Party |
| Answer» C. Janata Dal | |
| 300. |
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of noconfidence in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Chandra Sekhar |
| B. | Morarji Desai |
| C. | Chaudhary Charan Singh |
| D. | V.P. Singh |
| Answer» D. V.P. Singh | |