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This section includes 571 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.
| 551. |
Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of I. defamation II. contempt of court III. protecting a scheduled tribe IV. friendly relations with foreign states |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 552. |
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995] |
| A. | the Right to Freedom of Religion |
| B. | the Right against Exploitation |
| C. | the Cultural and Educational Rights |
| D. | the Right to Equality |
| Answer» E. | |
| 553. |
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 554. |
Under which of the following circumstances an elected member of Parliament may be disqualified on the ground of defection? [IAS 1992] 1. If he voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party. 2. If he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party without prior permission of the political party. 3. If he speaks against the political party. 4. If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got elected. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I, III and IV | |
| 555. |
Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor-General of India |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Finance Commission | |
| 556. |
Who among the following may belong to the Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? [CDS 1993] |
| A. | Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha who may be experts in different fields of knowledge |
| C. | The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha who may be experts in different fields of knowledge | |
| 557. |
The authority empowered to make laws in respect of matters not enumerated in any of three lists is/are: |
| A. | State Legislatures |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Union Parliament and State Legislatures |
| D. | The Advocate General of the States |
| Answer» C. Union Parliament and State Legislatures | |
| 558. |
According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985asamended in 2003, a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if 1. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. 2. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. 3. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. 4. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009] |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 559. |
Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these? I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha. II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament. III. He summons both Houses of Parliament. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over. |
| A. | I, II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I and II | |
| 560. |
Equal pay for equal work for both men and women has been laid down In the Indian Constitution as one of the |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Guidelines in the Preamble |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 561. |
The President selects as Prime Minister:1. the leader of the party in majority in Lok Sabha.2. anyone he wishes to.3. the person who is in a position to win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha.4. the leader of the party having a majority of seats in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | III or IV |
| C. | I or III |
| D. | I, III or IV |
| Answer» D. I, III or IV | |
| 562. |
A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within: |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | 21 days |
| C. | 1 month |
| D. | 3 months |
| Answer» B. 21 days | |
| 563. |
Which of the following statements is/are not violative of the principle of federalism? [NDA 2010] 1. The President of India takes over administration of provinces under the emergency 2. The Parliament of India has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent list of State list. 3. The distribution of powers between the Union and provinces is done through three different lists enumerated in the Constitution of India. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 564. |
Which of the following are true about Legislative Council of a State?1. Its total number of members does not exceed two-thirds of total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State but is not less than 40.2. One-third of its members are elected by the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by university graduates and one-sixth nominated by the Governor.3. It cannot be dissolved.4. One-third of its members retire every year. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. II, III and IV | |
| 565. |
Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament? 1. The Bill must be recommended by the President. 2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it. 3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» B. II and III | |
| 566. |
According to Article 300A, no person shall be deprived of his _____ save by authority of law. |
| A. | property |
| B. | life |
| C. | living |
| D. | citizenship |
| Answer» B. life | |
| 567. |
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation.3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration fo the Union must be communicated to the President. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 568. |
Consider the following statements:1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 569. |
Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.2. If any proclamation of financial emergency Is in operation. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 570. |
Consider the following statements:1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.2. In the Warrant' of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 571. |
Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004]1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House.2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President.3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |