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This section includes 783 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.
| 201. |
How many assembly segments are there as per Vidhan Sabha Elections 2013 in Delhi? |
| A. | 70 |
| B. | 72 |
| C. | 66 |
| D. | 68 |
| Answer» B. 72 | |
| 202. |
Which one of the following states does not have Vidhan Parishad? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 203. |
In which year, Ashok Mehta Committee was appointed to review the working of Panchayati Raj institution? |
| A. | 1977 |
| B. | 1978 |
| C. | 1979 |
| D. | 1980 |
| Answer» B. 1978 | |
| 204. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayti Raj? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 39 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 48 |
| Answer» D. Article 48 | |
| 205. |
Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayti Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of - |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 206. |
Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India? |
| A. | Three-tier model |
| B. | Mandal Panchayat model |
| C. | Two-tier model |
| D. | Gram Panchayat model |
| Answer» D. Gram Panchayat model | |
| 207. |
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees Indian citizens |
| A. | Equal protection of laws |
| B. | Equality before law |
| C. | Equal distribution of economic resources |
| D. | Equality before law and equal protection of the laws |
| Answer» E. | |
| 208. |
On which of the following grounds can a judge of the Supreme Court be impeached? |
| A. | Violation of constitution |
| B. | Proved misbehaviors |
| C. | Incapacity to act as a judge |
| D. | (2) & (3) both |
| Answer» E. | |
| 209. |
A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - |
| A. | the Governor |
| B. | the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State |
| C. | the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India |
| D. | the President |
| Answer» C. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India | |
| 210. |
When were the Fundamental Duties included in the Constitution? |
| A. | At the time of framing of Constitution |
| B. | On 26th January, 1950 |
| C. | In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment |
| D. | In the 41st Constitutional Amendment |
| Answer» D. In the 41st Constitutional Amendment | |
| 211. |
To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least: |
| A. | 20 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 10 years |
| D. | 15 years |
| Answer» D. 15 years | |
| 212. |
The term of office of members of the National Human Rights Commission from the date on which he/she enters upon his /her office is - |
| A. | five years or till the age of 65 years |
| B. | five years or till the age of 70 years |
| C. | six years or till the age of 65 years |
| D. | six years or till the age of 70 years |
| Answer» C. six years or till the age of 65 years | |
| 213. |
Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission? |
| A. | He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India |
| B. | He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge |
| C. | He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court |
| D. | He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist |
| Answer» B. He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge | |
| 214. |
The idea of preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | France |
| D. | U. S. A. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 215. |
The idea of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from - |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | U.S.S.R. |
| Answer» D. U.S.S.R. | |
| 216. |
The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from |
| A. | United States of America |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | France |
| Answer» B. Canada | |
| 217. |
From which of the following country Indian Constitution borrowed the feature The written Constitution'? |
| A. | USSR |
| B. | UK |
| C. | U.S. |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| 218. |
India has been described under Article- 1 of the Constitution as a |
| A. | Federation |
| B. | Federation, with a strong unitary bias |
| C. | Confederation |
| D. | Union of States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 219. |
If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that? |
| A. | The polling was very poor |
| B. | The election was for a multi-member constituency. |
| C. | The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal. |
| D. | A very large number of candidates contested the election. |
| Answer» B. The election was for a multi-member constituency. | |
| 220. |
Who was the Speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand? |
| A. | Prakash Pant |
| B. | Harbansh Kapur |
| C. | Govind Singh Kunjwal |
| D. | Yashpal Arya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 221. |
How many nominated members are there in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand (2016)? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 222. |
As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State? |
| A. | 350 members |
| B. | 400 members |
| C. | 450 members |
| D. | 500 members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 223. |
Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Councl of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States? |
| A. | 91st Amendment |
| B. | 87th Amendment |
| C. | 97th Amendment |
| D. | 90th Amendment |
| Answer» B. 87th Amendment | |
| 224. |
If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain - |
| A. | Valid |
| B. | Invalid |
| C. | Valid Subject to the judicial review |
| D. | Valid Subject to the approval of the parliament |
| Answer» B. Invalid | |
| 225. |
Thes President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers |
| A. | with the consent of the Speaker |
| B. | only under emergency conditions |
| C. | on the recommendation of the Prime Minister |
| D. | on his own |
| Answer» D. on his own | |
| 226. |
The salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of the State Government are paid from the : |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | Treasury of the State Government |
| C. | Contingency Fund of the State |
| D. | Consolidated Fund of the State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 227. |
In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India? |
| A. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority |
| Answer» B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 228. |
If the position of President and Vice- President are vacant, who officiates as the President of India? |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 229. |
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently raised the emoluments of President, the Vice-President and the Governors. The emolument payable to the President, has been raised to |
| A. | Rs. 1.00 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month |
| B. | Rs. 1.50 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month |
| C. | Rs. 1.75 lakh from Rs. 75,000 per month |
| D. | Rs. 2.00 lakh from Rs. 1.00 lakh per month |
| Answer» C. Rs. 1.75 lakh from Rs. 75,000 per month | |
| 230. |
If the posts of the President and Vice- president fall vacant, who will act as the President of India? |
| A. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Union Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Union Council of Ministers | |
| 231. |
Which of the following states are the first states in India where Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) will be launched? |
| A. | Punjab and Haryana |
| B. | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgargh |
| D. | Bihar and Jharkhand |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgargh | |
| 232. |
Which Article empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency? (1) |
| A. | Article 356 |
| B. | (2) Article 364 |
| C. | Article 352 |
| D. | Article 360 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 233. |
Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to issue ordinances during recess of the state legislature? |
| A. | Article 210 |
| B. | Article 211 |
| C. | Article 213 |
| D. | Article 214 |
| Answer» D. Article 214 | |
| 234. |
Who is authorized to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | A collegium of judges of the Supreme Court. |
| D. | The Law Minister |
| Answer» B. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 235. |
Money bill has been defined in - (1) |
| A. | Article 110(2) |
| B. | Article 111 |
| C. | Article 112 |
| D. | Artcle 113 |
| Answer» B. Article 111 | |
| 236. |
The members of the Lok Sabha from the Union Territories of India are : |
| A. | Nominated by the President |
| B. | Elected by the members of local bodies of the Union Territories. |
| C. | Chosen by direct election |
| D. | Chosen by direct election in Puducherry whereas nominated by the president in other territories. |
| Answer» D. Chosen by direct election in Puducherry whereas nominated by the president in other territories. | |
| 237. |
When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a - |
| A. | simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting |
| B. | two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses |
| C. | simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses |
| D. | two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting |
| Answer» B. two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses | |
| 238. |
Under which Article of Indian Constitution, President of India enjoys power to withhold his assent on any Bill? |
| A. | Article 63 |
| B. | Article 108 |
| C. | Article 109 |
| D. | Article 111 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 239. |
A Bill referred to a 'Joint Sitting' of the two Houses of the Parliament is required to be passed by |
| A. | a simple majority of the members present |
| B. | absolute majority of the total membership |
| C. | rd majority of the members present |
| D. | (4) th majority of the members present |
| Answer» B. absolute majority of the total membership | |
| 240. |
In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill : |
| A. | the bill will lapse |
| B. | the President may sign it into a law |
| C. | the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it. |
| D. | the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it. |
| Answer» D. the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it. | |
| 241. |
Who certifies a Bill to be a Money Bill in India |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 242. |
Which one of the following Committes Report recommended the establishment of the Institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta? |
| A. | First Administrative Reforms Committee |
| B. | Gorwala Report |
| C. | Ashok Mehta Commitee |
| D. | The Appleby Reports |
| Answer» B. Gorwala Report | |
| 243. |
The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of - |
| A. | Six years |
| B. | Five years |
| C. | Four years |
| D. | Seven years |
| Answer» B. Five years | |
| 244. |
The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet |
| C. | Election Commission of India |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» D. Parliament | |
| 245. |
If the Union Parliament is to assume legislative power over and subject included in the State List, the resolution to the effect has to be passed by which of the following? |
| A. | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and legislatures of the concerned States |
| B. | Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Lok Sabha | |
| 246. |
The expression tratna Sabha' correctly refers to |
| A. | Elder citizens of a village |
| B. | Whole population of a village |
| C. | Electorate for the Panchayat |
| D. | Elected members of the Panchayat |
| Answer» D. Elected members of the Panchayat | |
| 247. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its . |
| A. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| C. | Constitutional Jurisdiction |
| D. | Original Jurisdiction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 248. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its : |
| A. | Advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | Original jurisdiction |
| D. | Constitutional jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. Constitutional jurisdiction | |
| 249. |
The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct? |
| A. | PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas |
| B. | PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas |
| C. | PESA protects the interests of the tribals |
| D. | PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals |
| Answer» C. PESA protects the interests of the tribals | |
| 250. |
The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was |
| A. | R. Venkatraman |
| B. | K. R. Narayanan |
| C. | Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| D. | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Answer» C. Shankar Dayal Sharma | |