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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.
| 251. |
While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Election Commission of India |
| C. | Attorney General of India |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Attorney General of India | |
| 252. |
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. | constitutional Jurisdiction |
| D. | Original Jurisdiction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 253. |
A bill is a 'Money Bill' or not will be decided by |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 254. |
Which one of the following pairs of the Schedule in the Constitution of India and its Content is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Eighth Schedule : Languages |
| B. | Second Schedule : The forms of oaths and affirmations |
| C. | Fourth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Council of States |
| D. | Tenth Schedule : Provisions as to disquialification on the ground of defection |
| Answer» C. Fourth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Council of States | |
| 255. |
The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state |
| A. | on the recommendation of the State Legislature |
| B. | on the recommendation of the President |
| C. | on the recommendation of the Chief Minister |
| D. | if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 256. |
Which of the following is not correctly matched under the Constitution of India? |
| A. | The panchayats Part IX |
| B. | The Municipalities Part IX A |
| C. | The Cooperative Societies Part IX 13 |
| D. | Tribunals Part X |
| Answer» E. | |
| 257. |
A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by - |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | The Prime minister |
| C. | The President after an address by the Parliament |
| D. | The speaker |
| Answer» D. The speaker | |
| 258. |
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble? |
| A. | 28th |
| B. | 40th |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 52nd |
| Answer» D. 52nd | |
| 259. |
Which writ is issued by the High court to the lower courts to stop legal action? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Prohibition |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Quo Warranto | |
| 260. |
In which year was the "House of the People" named as "Lok Sabha"? |
| A. | 1954 |
| B. | 1964 |
| C. | 1974 |
| D. | 1984 |
| Answer» B. 1964 | |
| 261. |
In which one of the following years was Sarkaria Commission, which was empowered to recommend 0 changes in Centre-State relations, submitted its report? |
| A. | 1983 |
| B. | 1984 |
| C. | 1985 |
| D. | 1987 |
| Answer» B. 1984 | |
| 262. |
The State Commission submits its annual report to the - |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | State Government |
| C. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. State Government | |
| 263. |
The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 census. Up to which year does this remain intact? |
| A. | 2031 |
| B. | 2026 |
| C. | 2021 |
| D. | 2011 |
| Answer» C. 2021 | |
| 264. |
The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census? |
| A. | 1971 |
| B. | 1981 |
| C. | 1991 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» B. 1981 | |
| 265. |
Resources transferred from the Government of India to States are termed `statutory' if they are made |
| A. | in the form of loans |
| B. | on the recommendations of the Planning Commission |
| C. | on the recommendations of the Finance Commission |
| D. | in the form of grants |
| Answer» D. in the form of grants | |
| 266. |
In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats - |
| A. | in accordance with their population |
| B. | equally |
| C. | on the basis of population and economic position |
| D. | on the basis of present economic status |
| Answer» D. on the basis of present economic status | |
| 267. |
In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power - |
| A. | he/she cannot be regulated by law |
| B. | he/she shall be regulated by law |
| C. | during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces |
| D. | during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens |
| Answer» C. during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces | |
| 268. |
In the definition of armed forces under the Protection of Human Rights Act, which of the following is not included? |
| A. | Navy |
| B. | Armed Forces of the State |
| C. | Military |
| D. | Air Force |
| Answer» C. Military | |
| 269. |
Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"? |
| A. | Plato |
| B. | Rousseau |
| C. | Aristotle |
| D. | Laski |
| Answer» D. Laski | |
| 270. |
The prsident of India can nominate how many members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Five |
| C. | Ten |
| D. | Twelve |
| Answer» B. Five | |
| 271. |
How many members of the Anglo- Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Any number |
| D. | Only one |
| Answer» C. Any number | |
| 272. |
Who held the office of the Vice- President of India for two full terms? |
| A. | S. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | V.V. Giri |
| C. | B.D. Jatti |
| D. | M. Hidayatullah |
| Answer» B. V.V. Giri | |
| 273. |
Which one of the following Vice- President resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President? |
| A. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| B. | V.V. Giri |
| C. | R. Venkataraman |
| D. | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| Answer» C. R. Venkataraman | |
| 274. |
Which of the following is an extra- constitutional agency? |
| A. | Union Public Service Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | NITI Ayog |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
Article 371 B of the Constitution of India makes special provision for which of the following states? |
| A. | Maharashtra and Gujarat |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» C. Nagaland | |
| 276. |
With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Planning commission is accountable to parliament. |
| B. | President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. |
| C. | The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years. |
| D. | NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states. |
| Answer» C. The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years. | |
| 277. |
Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States are made? |
| A. | Article 168 |
| B. | Article 169 |
| C. | Article 170 |
| D. | Article 171 |
| Answer» C. Article 170 | |
| 278. |
Which of the follwoing is an extra- constitutional and non-statutory body? |
| A. | Finance Commission |
| B. | Planning Commission |
| C. | Union Public Service Commission |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» C. Union Public Service Commission | |
| 279. |
When was RTI Act enacted in India? |
| A. | 15th June, 2005 |
| B. | 15th August, 2005 |
| C. | 15th March, 2005 |
| D. | 15th July, 2005 |
| Answer» B. 15th August, 2005 | |
| 280. |
In which year was the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) enacted? (1) |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | (2) 2001 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2003 |
| Answer» D. 2003 | |
| 281. |
Which one among the following statements is not correct? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India read with - |
| A. | Article 39 (d), would enable the court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws |
| B. | Article 14, would enable the court to strike down a-statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent |
| C. | Article 25, would enable the court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article |
| D. | Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status |
| Answer» E. | |
| 282. |
Which of the following statements best reflects the `socialist' feature of the Preamble to the Constitution of India? |
| A. | There are no unreasonable restrictions on how the citizens express their thoughts |
| B. | The traditional social inequalities have to be abolished |
| C. | Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities |
| D. | No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior |
| Answer» D. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior | |
| 283. |
Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in - |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Citizenship |
| D. | Provision of Election Commission |
| Answer» C. Citizenship | |
| 284. |
According to which Article of Constitution of India, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of A State? |
| A. | Article 163 |
| B. | Article 164 |
| C. | Article 165 |
| D. | Article 166 |
| Answer» C. Article 165 | |
| 285. |
Article 40 of the Constitution of India advises the State to work for - |
| A. | Uniform Civil Code |
| B. | Organisation of Village Panchayats |
| C. | Constitution of Municipalities |
| D. | Living wages for workers |
| Answer» C. Constitution of Municipalities | |
| 286. |
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then - |
| A. | the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved. |
| B. | the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament. |
| C. | Article 19 is suspended in that State. |
| D. | the President can make laws relating to that State. |
| Answer» C. Article 19 is suspended in that State. | |
| 287. |
The term Fraternity in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of - |
| A. | friendliness |
| B. | statehood |
| C. | love and affection |
| D. | brotherhood |
| Answer» E. | |
| 288. |
Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India? |
| A. | Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration |
| B. | Returning back a money bill for reconsideration |
| C. | Dissolution of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Returning back a money bill for reconsideration | |
| 289. |
The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is issued in the event of |
| A. | Los of property |
| B. | Refund of excess taxes |
| C. | Wrongful police detention |
| D. | Violation of the freedom of speech |
| Answer» D. Violation of the freedom of speech | |
| 290. |
The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November 1949 by the - |
| A. | Constituent Assembly |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | British Parliament |
| Answer» D. British Parliament | |
| 291. |
Which among the following functions as a coordinate between the Planning Commission and State Governments? |
| A. | National Integration Council |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | National Development Council |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 292. |
Who is the only second Vice President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan? |
| A. | K.R. Narayanan |
| B. | B S. Shekhawat |
| C. | M.H. Ansari |
| D. | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| Answer» D. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma | |
| 293. |
The Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion to all its citizens. Which among the following is not true for this Rights? |
| A. | It gives freedom of conscience and freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion |
| B. | It gives freedom to establish and maintain institution for religious and charitable purposes |
| C. | The Right is subject to public order, morality and health |
| D. | The State cannot make any law which abrogates this Right for citizens |
| Answer» E. | |
| 294. |
Panchayati Raj in India is laid down under: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Election Commission Act Policy |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 295. |
Which article of the Constitution laid down that state shall take steps to organize village panchayats? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 73 |
| C. | Article 24 |
| D. | Article 40 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 296. |
For which peroid the Finance Commission is formed? |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | Every year |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | According to the wishes of President |
| Answer» D. According to the wishes of President | |
| 297. |
Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding antidefection Act? |
| A. | Second Schedule |
| B. | Fifth Schedule |
| C. | Eighth Schedule |
| D. | Tenth Schedule |
| Answer» E. | |
| 298. |
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Tribal areas. Which of the following States is not covered under this Schedule - |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» C. Meghalaya | |
| 299. |
The mention of the word justice in the Preamble to the Constitution of India expresses - |
| A. | social, political and religious justice |
| B. | social, economic and cultural justice |
| C. | social, economic and political justice |
| D. | economic and political justice |
| Answer» D. economic and political justice | |
| 300. |
Which of the Constitution provisions lays down that taxes can neither be carried nor collected without the authority of law? |
| A. | Article 265 |
| B. | Article 266 |
| C. | Article 300 |
| D. | Article 368 |
| Answer» B. Article 266 | |