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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.
| 301. |
Which article of the Constitution lays down that state shall take steps to organise village Panchayats? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 73 |
| C. | Article 24 |
| D. | Article 40 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 302. |
Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the `Right to Constitutional Remedies'? |
| A. | Article 19 |
| B. | Article 14 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 32 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 303. |
Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat? (1) Article 243 |
| A. | Article 243(2) |
| B. | Article 243(3) |
| C. | Article 243(4) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 304. |
Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs? (1) |
| A. | 42nd Amendment Act |
| B. | (2) 52nd Amendment Act |
| C. | 62nd Amendment Act |
| D. | 32nd Amendment Act |
| Answer» C. 62nd Amendment Act | |
| 305. |
The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it - |
| A. | uses value loaded words |
| B. | contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers |
| C. | is a source of power and limitation |
| D. | gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution |
| Answer» C. is a source of power and limitation | |
| 306. |
In which year, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1972) was assented by the President? |
| A. | 1990 |
| B. | 1991 |
| C. | 1993 |
| D. | 1994 |
| Answer» D. 1994 | |
| 307. |
Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha? |
| A. | The Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| B. | The Attorney General of India |
| C. | The Solicitor General |
| D. | The Secretary to President of India. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 308. |
From which Constitution of the World, the Indian Constitution has adopted the concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy"? |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | U.S.A. |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Australiads, tanks and wells |
| Answer» B. U.S.A. | |
| 309. |
Indian federal structure is inspired by which model of the countries given below? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Switzerland | |
| 310. |
In the Constitution of India, the term 'federal' appears in - |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | Part III of the Constitution |
| C. | Article 368 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 311. |
India is a federal state because its Constitution provides for - |
| A. | dual citizenship. |
| B. | division of powers between the Union and the States. |
| C. | a written constitution. |
| D. | election of members of Parliament by the people. |
| Answer» C. a written constitution. | |
| 312. |
In the Constitution of India the term 'federal' |
| A. | Figures in the preamble |
| B. | Figures in the part-III |
| C. | Figures in the Article 368 |
| D. | Does not figure anywhere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 313. |
Which of the following articles of the Constitution vests the executive power of the Union in the President? |
| A. | Article 51 |
| B. | Article 52 |
| C. | Article 53 |
| D. | Article 54 |
| Answer» D. Article 54 | |
| 314. |
The idea of the Directive Principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of - |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» B. Canada | |
| 315. |
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in Indian Constitution is adopted from that of - |
| A. | Irish |
| B. | US |
| C. | USSR and China |
| D. | Japan and Korea |
| Answer» B. US | |
| 316. |
The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish? |
| A. | Political Democracy |
| B. | Social Democracy |
| C. | Canadian Democracy |
| D. | Social and Economic Democracy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 317. |
How many schedules does the Constitution of India contain? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 318. |
The factors which are most important in determining the impact of anthropogenic activities on environment are - |
| A. | Population, affluence per person, land available per person |
| B. | Population, affluence per person and the technology used for exploiting resources |
| C. | Atmospheric conditions, population and forest cover |
| D. | Population, forest cover and land available per person |
| Answer» C. Atmospheric conditions, population and forest cover | |
| 319. |
In which year did the first amendment of Indian Constitution take place? (1) |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | (2) 1950 |
| C. | 1948 |
| D. | 1949 |
| Answer» B. (2) 1950 | |
| 320. |
The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was - |
| A. | Balram Jakhar |
| B. | G.V. Mavalankar |
| C. | Hukum Singh |
| D. | K.S. Hegde |
| Answer» C. Hukum Singh | |
| 321. |
Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha? |
| A. | G.M.C. Balayogi |
| B. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| C. | Balram Jakhar |
| D. | Qaliram Bhagat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 322. |
The 'Speaker's vote' in the Lok Sabha is called |
| A. | casting vote |
| B. | sound vote |
| C. | direct vote |
| D. | indirect vote |
| Answer» B. sound vote | |
| 323. |
The Panchayati Raj system under Part- IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of |
| A. | Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland |
| B. | Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura |
| C. | Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram |
| D. | Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya |
| Answer» D. Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya | |
| 324. |
Which among the following legislation gives constitutional status to three-tier Panchayati Raj system? |
| A. | 72nd constitutional amendment, 1992 |
| B. | 73rd constitutional amendment, 1993 |
| C. | 74th constitutional amendment, 1993 |
| D. | 75th constitutional amendment, 1994 |
| Answer» C. 74th constitutional amendment, 1993 | |
| 325. |
Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution? |
| A. | 72nd Amendment Act |
| B. | 71st Amendment Act |
| C. | 73rd Amendment Act |
| D. | 78th Amendment Act |
| Answer» D. 78th Amendment Act | |
| 326. |
The session of the parliament is summoned by - |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister | |
| 327. |
All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with - |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» B. Council of Ministers | |
| 328. |
The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by - |
| A. | Simple majority of the Parliament |
| B. | Two-third majority of the Parliament |
| C. | Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 329. |
According to Preamble, the ulti-male power lies in the hands of : |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Constitution |
| C. | President |
| D. | People |
| Answer» E. | |
| 330. |
Under which article of Indian Constitution, President of India enjoys powers to withhold his asset on any Bill? (1) |
| A. | Article 63 |
| B. | (2) Article 108(3) |
| C. | Article 109 |
| D. | (4) Article 111 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 331. |
The appointment of a Governor in a state is made as per the provision in the Constitution under article. |
| A. | 153 |
| B. | 154 |
| C. | 155 |
| D. | 156 |
| Answer» D. 156 | |
| 332. |
Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government? |
| A. | Flexibility of the Constitution |
| B. | Fusion of Executive and Legislature |
| C. | Judicial Supremacy |
| D. | Parliamentary Sovereignty |
| Answer» C. Judicial Supremacy | |
| 333. |
Which of the following is rota Panchayati Raj Institution? |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | Gram Panchayat |
| C. | Gram Cooperative Society |
| D. | Nyaya Panchayat |
| Answer» D. Nyaya Panchayat | |
| 334. |
Which one of the following is not an element of the State? |
| A. | Population |
| B. | Land |
| C. | Army |
| D. | Government |
| Answer» D. Government | |
| 335. |
Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 |
| A. | of the Constitution of India |
| B. | The enforcement of Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended |
| C. | Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part III of the Constitution of India |
| D. | The Fundamental Rights can he abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order |
| Answer» D. The Fundamental Rights can he abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order | |
| 336. |
are essential for liberty. |
| A. | Restrictions |
| B. | Rights |
| C. | Privileges |
| D. | Laws |
| Answer» C. Privileges | |
| 337. |
The Panchayati Raj institution at the block level is known as: |
| A. | Gram Panchayat |
| B. | Panchayat Samiti |
| C. | Zila Parishad |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Zila Parishad | |
| 338. |
Which one of the following is not a Panchayati Raj institution? |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | Gram Panchayat |
| C. | Nyaya Panchayat |
| D. | Gram Co-operative Society |
| Answer» E. | |
| 339. |
In which Part of the Constitution of India we find the provisions relating to citizenship? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part VII |
| D. | Part IX |
| Answer» C. Part VII | |
| 340. |
The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with - |
| A. | Panchayati Raj |
| B. | Compulsory primary education |
| C. | Nagar Palikas |
| D. | Minimum age of marriage |
| Answer» B. Compulsory primary education | |
| 341. |
Indian Citizenship is granted by - |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Ministry of Home Affairs |
| D. | The Ministry of External Affairs |
| Answer» D. The Ministry of External Affairs | |
| 342. |
Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of - |
| A. | decentralisation |
| B. | deconcentration |
| C. | decmocratic centralization |
| D. | democratic decentralization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 343. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizen in Public employment? |
| A. | Article-22 |
| B. | Article-16 |
| C. | Article-20 |
| D. | Article-25 |
| Answer» C. Article-20 | |
| 344. |
If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha - |
| A. | He/she has to get elected to the Lok Sabha within 6 months |
| B. | He/she can declare the government's policies only in the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of no confidence is under consideration |
| D. | He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberation in the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberation in the Lok Sabha | |
| 345. |
Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by of the house. |
| A. | Adjournment since die |
| B. | Prorogation |
| C. | Dissolution |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 346. |
Which of the following is not a feature of a democratic form of government? |
| A. | Majority rule |
| B. | Rights of minorities |
| C. | Universal adult franchise |
| D. | Majoritarianism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 347. |
Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by - |
| A. | Election Commission of India |
| B. | Joint Committee of Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court of India |
| D. | Central Election Tribunal |
| Answer» D. Central Election Tribunal | |
| 348. |
Who among the following has not been the acting Governor of Madhya Pradesh? |
| A. | Justice N.D. Ojha |
| B. | Justice P.V. Dixit |
| C. | Justice G.D.Dixit |
| D. | Justice G.P.Singh |
| Answer» D. Justice G.P.Singh | |
| 349. |
Which one of the following is the time limit for the ratification of an emergency period by parliament? |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | 1 month |
| C. | 3 months |
| D. | 6 months |
| Answer» C. 3 months | |
| 350. |
What is the middle unit in the three tier Panchayati Raj System? |
| A. | Gram Panchayat |
| B. | Panchayat Samiti |
| C. | Zila Parishad |
| D. | Union Board |
| Answer» C. Zila Parishad | |