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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.
| 351. |
Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister? |
| A. | Choudhary Charan Singh |
| B. | Mrs. Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Lai Bahadur Shastri |
| D. | P.V. Narasimha Rao |
| Answer» C. Lai Bahadur Shastri | |
| 352. |
Delimitation of the Lok Sabha constituencies was last done in the year (1) |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | (2) 1973 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1977 |
| Answer» C. 1976 | |
| 353. |
The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when |
| A. | The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns |
| B. | The Governor of the State dies |
| C. | The elections are announced |
| D. | There is a Constitutional breakdown |
| Answer» E. | |
| 354. |
An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within - |
| A. | 8 weeks |
| B. | 10 weeks |
| C. | 12 weeks |
| D. | 6 weeks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 355. |
The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature . |
| A. | One year |
| B. | Three months |
| C. | Six months |
| D. | No time limit |
| Answer» D. No time limit | |
| 356. |
In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? |
| A. | The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the leader of the political party possessing a majority in the Lok Sabha. |
| B. | An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. |
| C. | In case of a difference between the two Houses of Parliament, the final decision is taken in a joint session of the two Houses. |
| D. | The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive. |
| Answer» C. In case of a difference between the two Houses of Parliament, the final decision is taken in a joint session of the two Houses. | |
| 357. |
Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Rules, 1995 has Material for Annual Report been provided? |
| A. | Section 18 |
| B. | Section 20 |
| C. | Section 22 |
| D. | Section 24 |
| Answer» B. Section 20 | |
| 358. |
Under which section of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes [Prevention of Atrocities] Act, 1989 is economic boycott defined? |
| A. | Section 2[b] |
| B. | Section 2[b c] |
| C. | Section 2 [b f] |
| D. | Section [b g] |
| Answer» C. Section 2 [b f] | |
| 359. |
The core of political democracy lies in the basic axiom of electoral democracy which is based on - |
| A. | Right to education |
| B. | Freedom of speech |
| C. | Right to equality |
| D. | Universal adult franchise |
| Answer» E. | |
| 360. |
Delimitation of constituencies and determination of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are done by - |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Delimitation Commission |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Election Commission with the assistance of Delimitation Commission |
| Answer» C. Planning Commission | |
| 361. |
Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament in India? |
| A. | The person elected by both the Houses |
| B. | The Chairman of the Council |
| C. | The Speaker, Lok Sabha |
| D. | The Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. The Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha | |
| 362. |
The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is - |
| A. | One- twelveth of the total number of members of the House |
| B. | One-sixth of the total numbers of members of the House |
| C. | One-tenth of the total number of members of the House |
| D. | Two-third of the total number of members of the House |
| Answer» D. Two-third of the total number of members of the House | |
| 363. |
In which year were the States recognized on a linguustic basis? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 364. |
The Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir came into force on : |
| A. | January 26, 1950 |
| B. | January 26, 1952 |
| C. | January 26, 1955 |
| D. | January 26, 1957 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 365. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period - |
| A. | not exceeding three months |
| B. | not exceedng nine-months |
| C. | of one year at a time |
| D. | of two years at a time |
| Answer» D. of two years at a time | |
| 366. |
The first proclamation of Emergency under article 352 was made by the President in - |
| A. | 1975 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1965 |
| D. | 1962 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 367. |
A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article 19, during proclamation of emergency - |
| A. | caused by war or external aggression |
| B. | caused by internal armed rebellion |
| C. | caused by constitutional breakdown |
| D. | caused by financial crisis |
| Answer» B. caused by internal armed rebellion | |
| 368. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect about Legislative Council? |
| A. | 1/3rd of its members are elected by local bodies |
| B. | President has the final power to decide about its composition |
| C. | It is not subject to dissolution |
| D. | Minimum strength of Legislative Council cannot be less than 40 |
| Answer» C. It is not subject to dissolution | |
| 369. |
In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the - |
| A. | Support of armed forces |
| B. | Confidence of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Confidence of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Support of the people |
| Answer» D. Support of the people | |
| 370. |
Which one among the following statements is correct? The press in democracy must - |
| A. | be free and impartial |
| B. | be committed to the policies of the government |
| C. | highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies |
| D. | criticize the policies of the government |
| Answer» B. be committed to the policies of the government | |
| 371. |
The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 372. |
Which one among the following statements is correct? The press in democracy must |
| A. | be free and impartial |
| B. | be committed to the policies of the government |
| C. | highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies |
| D. | Criticize the policies of the government |
| Answer» B. be committed to the policies of the government | |
| 373. |
Which Committee/Commission examined the Centre and State relationship? |
| A. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| B. | Indrajit Gupta Committee |
| C. | Sarkaria Commission |
| D. | N.N. Vohra Committee |
| Answer» D. N.N. Vohra Committee | |
| 374. |
Which of the following is the most appropriate tool to raise the issue of Naxalism activities in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Calling attention motion |
| B. | Discussion under Rule 377 |
| C. | Censure motion |
| D. | Short duration discussion |
| Answer» B. Discussion under Rule 377 | |
| 375. |
The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list - |
| A. | by the wish of the President |
| B. | if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution |
| C. | under any circumstances |
| D. | by asking the legislature of the concerned state |
| Answer» C. under any circumstances | |
| 376. |
Which of the following article of IPC is related to unnatural sex? |
| A. | 370 |
| B. | 374 |
| C. | 376 |
| D. | 377 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 377. |
The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - |
| A. | Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. |
| B. | Parliament alone |
| C. | Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. |
| D. | Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. |
| Answer» D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. | |
| 378. |
Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India? |
| A. | Sunanda Bhandare |
| B. | Fathima Beevi |
| C. | Leila Seth |
| D. | Anna Chandy |
| Answer» D. Anna Chandy | |
| 379. |
Who amongst the following has become the Chief Minister of a State in India third time consecutively? |
| A. | Tarun Gogoi |
| B. | Nitish Kumar |
| C. | J. Jayalalithaa |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Nitish Kumar | |
| 380. |
Which committee was established on Criminal - Politician and Bureaucratic nexus? |
| A. | Vohra Committee |
| B. | Indrajit Gupta Committee |
| C. | Tarkunde Committee |
| D. | Santhanam Committee |
| Answer» B. Indrajit Gupta Committee | |
| 381. |
Who was the first woman Ambassador from India? |
| A. | Sarojini Naidu |
| B. | Aruna Asaf Ali |
| C. | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
| D. | C.B. Muthamma |
| Answer» D. C.B. Muthamma | |
| 382. |
Section of IPC, which deals with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community is : (1) |
| A. | 377 |
| B. | (2) 376 |
| C. | 370 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. (2) 376 | |
| 383. |
The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Adhoc judges in: |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | District and Session Court |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. High Court | |
| 384. |
'Dual citizenship' is a feature of |
| A. | Unitary government |
| B. | Federal government |
| C. | Parliamentary government |
| D. | Presidential government |
| Answer» C. Parliamentary government | |
| 385. |
Which one of the following Chief Justices of India had the opportunity to act as President of India? |
| A. | Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan |
| B. | Justice P.B. Gajendra-gadkar |
| C. | Justice M. Hidayatulla |
| D. | Justice P. N. Bhagawati |
| Answer» D. Justice P. N. Bhagawati | |
| 386. |
Governance through trade union organisations is known as : |
| A. | Guild Socialism |
| B. | Fabian Socialism |
| C. | Syndicalism |
| D. | Liberalism |
| Answer» D. Liberalism | |
| 387. |
The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that - |
| A. | It is the Union Legislature in India |
| B. | It also comprises of the President |
| C. | It is bicameral in nature |
| D. | The Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved |
| Answer» D. The Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved | |
| 388. |
Dual citizenship is an important feature in which form of government? |
| A. | Parliamentary |
| B. | Federal |
| C. | Unitary |
| D. | Authoritarian |
| Answer» C. Unitary | |
| 389. |
'Shadow Cabinet' is the feature of Administrative system of : |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | USA |
| C. | France |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 390. |
State Governor is appointed by - |
| A. | Central cabinet |
| B. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 391. |
Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that "bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive"? |
| A. | It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people |
| B. | It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom |
| C. | It adversely affects production |
| D. | It is not part of a right to protest |
| Answer» C. It adversely affects production | |
| 392. |
Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties? |
| A. | Advocate General |
| B. | Attorney General |
| C. | Additional Advocate General |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Additional Advocate General | |
| 393. |
'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | United States |
| C. | India |
| D. | Britain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 394. |
The minimum number of workers who can form a Trade Union and get it registered under Trade Union Act? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» B. 25 | |
| 395. |
The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by - |
| A. | the Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | the Governor of the State |
| C. | the President of India |
| D. | the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. the President of India | |
| 396. |
According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in- |
| A. | English only |
| B. | Hindi only |
| C. | English and Hindi both |
| D. | All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution |
| Answer» D. All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution | |
| 397. |
Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Island? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Calcutta (Kolkata) |
| C. | Madras (Chennai) |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Madras (Chennai) | |
| 398. |
The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by - |
| A. | The Supreme Court of India |
| B. | The High Court |
| C. | The High Court and the Supreme Court both |
| D. | The President of India |
| Answer» B. The High Court | |
| 399. |
Elections in the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India are conducted by - |
| A. | State Election Commissioner |
| B. | Election Commission of India |
| C. | State Government |
| D. | Central Government |
| Answer» B. Election Commission of India | |
| 400. |
Which authority recommends the principles gov erring the grantsin-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Union Ministry of Finance |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | Inter-State Council |
| Answer» D. Inter-State Council | |