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This section includes 1737 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 851. |
When was National Emergency declared for the first time inIndia? |
| A. | October 1962 |
| B. | February 1962 |
| C. | December 1962 |
| D. | January 1963 |
| Answer» B. February 1962 | |
| 852. |
The Attorney General of India has the right to audience in : |
| A. | any High Court |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | any Sessions Court |
| D. | any Court of law within the territory of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 853. |
Who among the following moved the Objectives Resolution which formed tile basis of the Preamble of the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on Dec 13, 1946? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 854. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review. 2. The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 855. |
Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ? |
| A. | If citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential. |
| B. | If citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation the person concerned must have resided in India for 5 years. |
| C. | If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian. |
| D. | Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Answer» D. Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 856. |
State Legislatures have _____ role in the election of theVice- President of India. |
| A. | a specific |
| B. | no |
| C. | an indirect |
| D. | A conclusive |
| Answer» C. an indirect | |
| 857. |
Panchayati Raj was introduced in the country in |
| A. | 1957 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1959 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 858. |
The Prime Minister of India who did not face the UnionParliament was |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Charan Singh |
| D. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Rajiv Gandhi | |
| 859. |
Who is the executive head of a Municipal Corporation? |
| A. | Mayor |
| B. | Secretary |
| C. | Commissioner |
| D. | Deputy Mayor |
| Answer» C. Commissioner | |
| 860. |
Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. 2. Abolition of untouchability. 3. Protection of the interests of the minorities. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 861. |
Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/her? I. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid. II. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even through it is found valid. III. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009] |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I only |
| Answer» B. I, II and III | |
| 862. |
Who retains the power of declaring war or peace? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Chief of Army Staff |
| D. | Defence Minister |
| Answer» C. Chief of Army Staff | |
| 863. |
With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the followingstatements is not correct? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | A money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill |
| C. | The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement |
| D. | The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants |
| Answer» D. The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants | |
| 864. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha canbe extended for a period [CDS 2012] |
| A. | not exceeding three months |
| B. | not exceeding nine months |
| C. | of one year at a time |
| D. | of two years at time |
| Answer» D. of two years at time | |
| 865. |
Which of the following Directive Principles is based on Gandhian ideology? |
| A. | Equal pay for equal work for both men and women |
| B. | Uniform civil code for all citizens |
| C. | Separation of Judiciary from Executive |
| D. | Promotion of cottage industries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 866. |
The President may appoint all the following except: |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | High Court judges |
| D. | Rajya Sabha Chairman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 867. |
Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court? [UDC 1993] |
| A. | must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years |
| B. | must have attained the age of 55 years |
| C. | must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years |
| D. | must be in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist |
| Answer» C. must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years | |
| 868. |
Which of the following features of the Constitution of India does not resemble theAmerican Constitution? |
| A. | Written Constitution |
| B. | Federal form of government |
| C. | Fundamental Rights |
| D. | Parliamentary form of government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 869. |
According to the Supreme Court, the goal of Indian Socialism is a 'blend of _____ and _____ leaning heavily towards Gandhian Socialism. |
| A. | Marxism and Leninsism |
| B. | Leninism and Gandhism |
| C. | Marxism and Gandhism |
| D. | Nehruism and Gandhism |
| Answer» D. Nehruism and Gandhism | |
| 870. |
Consider the following statements: 2. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. 3. The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence. Which of these statements is/are correct? [CDS 2004] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 871. |
Disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President are settled: |
| A. | in the Supreme Court |
| B. | by the Election Commission |
| C. | by a Parliamentary Committee |
| D. | in the Supreme Court of High Courts |
| Answer» B. by the Election Commission | |
| 872. |
When the Vice-President officiates as President, he draws the salary of: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Member of Parliament |
| C. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» B. Member of Parliament | |
| 873. |
The absolute minimum number of times thatParliament must meet every year is |
| A. | 4 times |
| B. | twice |
| C. | once |
| D. | 3 times |
| Answer» C. once | |
| 874. |
If the President dies or resigns or is otherwise incapacitated and as a result, the Presidential office becomes vacant, the Vice- President will act as President only for a maximum period of |
| A. | three months |
| B. | six months |
| C. | nine months |
| D. | one year |
| Answer» C. nine months | |
| 875. |
The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner, but he cannot be removed from office except by a special procedure laid down in the Constitution. This procedure is the same as the one prescribed for the removal of the |
| A. | Vice-President |
| B. | Judges of the Supreme Court |
| C. | Members of the State Public Service Commissions |
| D. | Members and Chairman of the UPSC |
| Answer» C. Members of the State Public Service Commissions | |
| 876. |
The duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency is : |
| A. | at the first instance one month |
| B. | at the first instance two months |
| C. | at the first instance six months |
| D. | at the first instance one year |
| Answer» C. at the first instance six months | |
| 877. |
Which of the following items comes under the Concurrent List? |
| A. | Inter-State rivers |
| B. | Trade Unions |
| C. | Citizenship |
| D. | Local Government |
| Answer» C. Citizenship | |
| 878. |
Which one among the following" is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential system of government? [Asstt Commt 2010] |
| A. | Power of Judicial review |
| B. | Method of election of President/Head of the State |
| C. | Legislative supremacy in law making |
| D. | Relation between the legislature and the executive |
| Answer» C. Legislative supremacy in law making | |
| 879. |
In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, theVice-President shall forthwith communicate the fact to the |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chief of the Army Staff |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. Chief of the Army Staff | |
| 880. |
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 | |
| 881. |
Who can cast their votes by postal ballot? 1. Members of the Armed Forces. 2. Officials on election duty. 3. Foreign Service personal when posted abroad. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | III only |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 882. |
The Governor of a State receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State for resettlement of citizens in that State affecting the general laws of citizenship of India. Which of the following courses would be the most appropriate for the Governor to take? |
| A. | give assent to the bill |
| B. | refer the bill to the President |
| C. | keep the bill pending |
| D. | exercise his veto power over the bill |
| Answer» C. keep the bill pending | |
| 883. |
The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by : |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Constitutional amendment |
| C. | President |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 884. |
The elections to Panchayats are to be held: |
| A. | every four years |
| B. | every five years |
| C. | when the State Government decides to do so |
| D. | at the Centres directive |
| Answer» C. when the State Government decides to do so | |
| 885. |
Which of the following are true? [IFS 1990] I. Only some States in India have Legislative Councils. II. Some members of Legislative Councils are nominated. III. Some members of Legislative Councils are directly elected by the people. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 886. |
The founders of the Indian National Congress were |
| A. | AO Hume, Gokhale, Gandhiji |
| B. | AO Hume, Wedderburn, Dadabhai Naoroji |
| C. | AO Hume, Ansari, C Rajagopalachari |
| D. | Tilak, AO Hume, WC Banerjee |
| Answer» C. AO Hume, Ansari, C Rajagopalachari | |
| 887. |
The first sitting of Union Parliament after the FirstGeneral Election held in 1951-52 was on |
| A. | 13.5.1952 |
| B. | 26.1.1952 |
| C. | 1.1.1992 |
| D. | 1.7.1952 |
| Answer» B. 26.1.1952 | |
| 888. |
Administrators of Union Territories are responsible tothe |
| A. | Union Home Minister |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | Union Parliament |
| Answer» D. Union Parliament | |
| 889. |
Who among the following is elected by an electoral college comprising the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States? |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Vice-President of India |
| D. | Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Vice-President of India | |
| 890. |
Which of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? [IAS 1995] |
| A. | According to the Indian Constitution local government is not an independent tier in the federal system |
| B. | 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women |
| C. | Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission |
| D. | Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission |
| Answer» B. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women | |
| 891. |
After approval by' both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued bythe President shall be valid: |
| A. | for period of six months |
| B. | for an indefinite period unless revoked by the subsequent proclamation |
| C. | for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months |
| D. | for further period of two months only |
| Answer» D. for further period of two months only | |
| 892. |
Parliament's expenditure is controlled by : |
| A. | President |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | National Development Council |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 893. |
Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Governmentduring 1946-1947 ? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty |
| B. | John Mathai |
| C. | Liaquat Ali Khan |
| D. | Chintamanrao Deshmukh |
| Answer» B. John Mathai | |
| 894. |
What was the decision of the Supreme Court in Keshavanand Bharati case? |
| A. | Parliament is supreme in the matters of legislation |
| B. | In matters relating to compulsory acquisition of private property the court had the ultimate powers of determining what is public purpose under Article 31 |
| C. | The power under Article 368 to amend the Constitution cannot be so exercised as to alter the basic structure or the essential features of the Constitution |
| D. | The Supreme Court has full authority to pronounce on the Constitutional Validity of any State law |
| Answer» D. The Supreme Court has full authority to pronounce on the Constitutional Validity of any State law | |
| 895. |
Which of the following did India acquire from France? |
| A. | Yanam |
| B. | Mahe |
| C. | Karaikal |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 896. |
Emergency can be proclaimed: |
| A. | in whole of the country |
| B. | only in that part of country where actual aggression has taken place |
| C. | in any part of the country |
| D. | in the entire country or any part of territory of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 897. |
Article _____ is an in-built instrument in theConstitution for its amendment. |
| A. | 365 |
| B. | 366 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 368 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 898. |
Burma (now Myanmar) was separated from India in |
| A. | 1919 |
| B. | 1929 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» D. 1947 | |
| 899. |
The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed: |
| A. | by the President |
| B. | by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India |
| C. | by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and out of the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court as he may deem necessary for the purpose |
| D. | by the President in consultation with Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. by the President in consultation with Prime Minister | |
| 900. |
Panchayati Raj was first introduced in India inOctober, 1959 in |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |