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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.
| 301. |
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Minorities Commission |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 302. |
The annual report of the UPSC is submitted to: |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Supreme Court |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| D. | The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» B. The Supreme Court | |
| 303. |
Who according to the Constitution of India is authorised to appoint the Chairman of the UPSC? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 304. |
The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was: |
| A. | Seven |
| B. | Nine |
| C. | Eleven |
| D. | Thirteen |
| Answer» B. Nine | |
| 305. |
Legal equality under the Constitution of India implies that |
| A. | there should be equality amongst equals and inequality among inequals. |
| B. | everybody is equal before law. |
| C. | the State cannot enact different laws for different groups of people. |
| D. | there should be no special law for any category of people. |
| Answer» B. everybody is equal before law. | |
| 306. |
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on |
| A. | 26th January, 1950 |
| B. | 26th January, 1949 |
| C. | 26th November, 1949 |
| D. | 15th August, 1947 |
| Answer» D. 15th August, 1947 | |
| 307. |
Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC? |
| A. | Vice- President |
| B. | President |
| C. | Home Ministry |
| D. | Cabinet Secretary |
| Answer» C. Home Ministry | |
| 308. |
In the Indian Constitution, the Right to equality mentioned from |
| A. | Article 16 to Article 20 |
| B. | Article 15 to Article 19 |
| C. | Article 14 to Article 18 |
| D. | Article 14 to Article 17 |
| Answer» D. Article 14 to Article 17 | |
| 309. |
The Constitutional (74th) Amendment act, 1993 mentions of the: |
| A. | Composition of the National Development Council |
| B. | Functions of the state Finance Commission |
| C. | Functions of the Kaveri Water Authority |
| D. | The Municipalities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 310. |
Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms? |
| A. | Installation of electronic voting machines |
| B. | Appoinment of election Commissioner |
| C. | Registration of Political parties |
| D. | Disqualifying the offenders |
| Answer» B. Appoinment of election Commissioner | |
| 311. |
Five year plan in India is finally approved by _ |
| A. | Union Cabinet |
| B. | President on the advice of Prime Minister |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | National Development Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 312. |
The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in : |
| A. | Article 348 |
| B. | Article 358 |
| C. | Article 368 |
| D. | Article 378 |
| Answer» D. Article 378 | |
| 313. |
Which of the constitutional provision lays down that taxes can neither be levied nor collected without authority of law? |
| A. | Article 265 |
| B. | Article 266 |
| C. | Article 300 |
| D. | Article 368 |
| Answer» B. Article 266 | |
| 314. |
Who considered the right to constitutional remedies as very heart and soul of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | M.K.Gandhi |
| B. | J.L. Nehru |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 315. |
At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of |
| A. | 3 year |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 2 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» B. 5 years | |
| 316. |
Who has the authority to appoint the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Citizens of India |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
| 317. |
Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the soul of the Constitution? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of state policy |
| C. | The Preamble |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 318. |
In India, within how much period, should the proclamation of emergency be approved by both houses of the Parliament? |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | 1 month |
| C. | 3 months |
| D. | 6 months |
| Answer» C. 3 months | |
| 319. |
Who was the first women to become the Prime Minister of a Country? |
| A. | Golda Meir |
| B. | Margaret Thatcher |
| C. | Indira Gandhi |
| D. | Sirivano Bhandharnaike |
| Answer» D. Sirivano Bhandharnaike | |
| 320. |
The 73rd Amendment provides a __ tier system of Panchayats: |
| A. | Three. |
| B. | Four. |
| C. | Two. |
| D. | One. |
| Answer» B. Four. | |
| 321. |
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the: |
| A. | Generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under-employed men and women in rural area. |
| B. | Generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season. |
| C. | Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country. |
| D. | Guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination. |
| Answer» D. Guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination. | |
| 322. |
In whose time period, the Panchayats were given the constitutional status? |
| A. | Rajiv Gandhi. |
| B. | Chandrashekhar. |
| C. | V.P. Singh. |
| D. | P.V. Narsimha Rao. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 323. |
The tenure of all Panchayats at all levels is: |
| A. | One year. |
| B. | Two years. |
| C. | Four years. |
| D. | Five years. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 324. |
The President is elected for a period of five years and his term of office is calculated from the |
| A. | Last day of the month he assumes charge |
| B. | Date of his election result |
| C. | Day he assumes charge |
| D. | First day of the month he assumes charge |
| Answer» D. First day of the month he assumes charge | |
| 325. |
The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is |
| A. | 30 years |
| B. | 35 years |
| C. | 40 years |
| D. | 25 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 326. |
Indian Constitution permits discrimination on the basis of: |
| A. | Sex only. |
| B. | Caste and sex only. |
| C. | Caste, sex and place of birth. |
| D. | Not on any ground. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 327. |
When can a President use his discretion for appointing the Prime Minister? |
| A. | When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha. |
| B. | Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved. |
| C. | Under all circumstances |
| D. | President has no discretion |
| Answer» B. Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved. | |
| 328. |
Of the following words in the Preamble of the Constitution of India which was not inserted through the Constitution (Forty Second) Amendment act, 1976? |
| A. | Socialist |
| B. | Secular |
| C. | Dignity |
| D. | Integrity |
| Answer» D. Integrity | |
| 329. |
Which of the following vice-presidents are NOT appointed as President of the country? |
| A. | Dr. S.Radhakrishnan |
| B. | R. Venkatraman |
| C. | Krishna Kant |
| D. | Dr.Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» D. Dr.Zakir Hussain | |
| 330. |
A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 356 must be approved by the resolutions of the two houses of Parliament within |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 2 months |
| C. | 1 Month |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 1 Month | |
| 331. |
How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 395 |
| B. | 396 |
| C. | 398 |
| D. | 399 |
| Answer» B. 396 | |
| 332. |
Among the following provisions, which one come into force soon after adoption of the Constitution on 26th November, 1949? |
| A. | Provisions relating to citizenship. |
| B. | Elections. |
| C. | Provisional Parliament |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 333. |
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendments of the Constitution are mentioned in |
| A. | Tenth Schedule |
| B. | Eleventh Schedule |
| C. | Twelfth Schedule |
| D. | Thirteenth Schedule |
| Answer» C. Twelfth Schedule | |
| 334. |
The proclamation of emergency in a state under Article 356 of the constitution, when approved by the both houses of the parliament can be continued for a maximum period of |
| A. | Two years |
| B. | One year |
| C. | Six months |
| D. | Three years |
| Answer» D. Three years | |
| 335. |
If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President |
| A. | Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill |
| B. | Gives assent to the bill |
| C. | Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration |
| D. | Can ask for a referendum on the bill |
| Answer» C. Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration | |
| 336. |
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of impeachment of the President of India? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Both the houses of the parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 337. |
There is no provision in the constitution for the impeachment of the: |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of a High court |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 338. |
The minimum age required for a person to contest the election for President is |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 35 years |
| D. | 45 years |
| Answer» D. 45 years | |
| 339. |
Which one of the following feature was not borrowed by the Indian Constitution from the British Constitution? |
| A. | Parliamentary system of Government. |
| B. | Rule of Law. |
| C. | Election provisions. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» D. None of the above. | |
| 340. |
The Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution contains the: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights. |
| B. | Directive Principles. |
| C. | A list of languages recognized by the Constitution. |
| D. | Number of States and Union Territories. |
| Answer» D. Number of States and Union Territories. | |
| 341. |
With what subject do the articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India deal? |
| A. | Indian Union and its territory |
| B. | Citizenship |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Union Executive |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 342. |
On whose advice does the President of India declare Emergency under Article 352? |
| A. | Chief Ministers of all states |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Written communication of Cabinet decision |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers | |
| 343. |
Through which of the following provisions, does the Constitution of India explicitly prohibit racial discrimination in India: |
| A. | Article 14 and 17. |
| B. | Article 17 and 23. |
| C. | Article 15 and 16. |
| D. | Article 17 only. |
| Answer» D. Article 17 only. | |
| 344. |
The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of ------- |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The Chief justice of the Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister | |
| 345. |
Where can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India be initiated? |
| A. | Either House of Parliament |
| B. | Any Vidhan Sabha |
| C. | Only Lok Sabha |
| D. | Rajya Sabha only |
| Answer» B. Any Vidhan Sabha | |
| 346. |
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an |
| A. | Notification |
| B. | Writ |
| C. | Decree |
| D. | Ordinance |
| Answer» B. Writ | |
| 347. |
A law, which abridges Fundamental Rights, is not a nullity but remains inoperative till the shadow of Fundamental Rights falls over such rights. This is known as the doctrine of: |
| A. | Pleasure. |
| B. | Pith and substance. |
| C. | Eclipse. |
| D. | Severability. |
| Answer» D. Severability. | |
| 348. |
How many times a person of India can seek re-election for the post of President of India? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | 3 times |
| C. | 2 times |
| D. | Any number of times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 349. |
The President can proclaim national emergency on the written advice of the |
| A. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 350. |
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment . This statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India? |
| A. | Article 21 |
| B. | Article 48 A |
| C. | Article 51 A |
| D. | Article 56 |
| Answer» D. Article 56 | |