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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.
| 901. |
Who among the following has the right to address both the Houses of Parliament? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| C. | Attorney General for India |
| D. | Governor of the Reserve Bank of India |
| Answer» D. Governor of the Reserve Bank of India | |
| 902. |
The composition of the UPSC is: |
| A. | laid down in the Constitution |
| B. | determined by Parliament |
| C. | determined by the President |
| D. | determined by the Chairman of the UPSC |
| Answer» D. determined by the Chairman of the UPSC | |
| 903. |
Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India? |
| A. | Birth |
| B. | Acquiring property |
| C. | Descent |
| D. | Naturalisation |
| Answer» C. Descent | |
| 904. |
The Government of India Act, 1935 vested the residuary power in the: |
| A. | British Parliament |
| B. | Federal Legislature |
| C. | State Legislature |
| D. | Governor-General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 905. |
Which of the following features does the Indian Constitution borrow from the WeimarConstitution of Germany? |
| A. | The idea of a federation with a strong centre |
| B. | The method of presidential elections |
| C. | The Emergency powers |
| D. | Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental rights during National Emergency |
| Answer» E. | |
| 906. |
Members of the Lok Sabha are elected for a term of five years, but the term can be extended by year(s) by Parliament in a National Emergency. |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» B. Two | |
| 907. |
Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister? [NDA 2011] |
| A. | Federalism |
| B. | Representative Legislature |
| C. | Universal Adult Franchise |
| D. | Parliamentary Democracy |
| Answer» C. Universal Adult Franchise | |
| 908. |
The Chief Minister of a State: I. is elected by the Legislative Assembly. II. appoints the members of the Council of Ministers. Ill. determines the strength of the Council of Ministers. IV. determines the salaries of Council of Ministers. |
| A. | II, III and IV |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | III only |
| D. | l and II |
| Answer» D. l and II | |
| 909. |
The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through: I. Direct elections II. indirect elections III. Nomination |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» D. I and III | |
| 910. |
A person can be a member of both Houses ofParliament |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, during a National Emergency |
| D. | Yes, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» C. Yes, during a National Emergency | |
| 911. |
Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India? |
| A. | Bhajan Lal |
| B. | Hiteshwar Saikia |
| C. | Chimanbhai Patel |
| D. | Jyoti Basu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 912. |
The High Court having the jurisdiction in Judicial matters relating to' the largest number of States/Union Territories is: |
| A. | Kolkata High Court |
| B. | Kerala High Court |
| C. | Mumbai High Court |
| D. | Guwahati High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 913. |
The President of India possesses the sameConstitutional authority as the |
| A. | British Monarch |
| B. | President of the USA |
| C. | President of Bangladesh |
| D. | President of Pakistan |
| Answer» B. President of the USA | |
| 914. |
The largest contribution to the total combined annual tax revenue of the Centre States and Union Territories in India is made by : [SBI PO 1990] |
| A. | Sales tax |
| B. | Income and Corporation Tax |
| C. | Custom duties |
| D. | Union Excise duties |
| Answer» E. | |
| 915. |
The first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was |
| A. | Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah |
| B. | Maharaja Sir Hari Singh |
| C. | Yuvaraj Karan Singh |
| D. | Dr Farooq Abdullah |
| Answer» B. Maharaja Sir Hari Singh | |
| 916. |
The Indian Parliament is a creature of the |
| A. | Constitution |
| B. | British Parliament |
| C. | President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. British Parliament | |
| 917. |
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related tothe: [IAS 1993] |
| A. | Hindu Code Bill |
| B. | PEPSU Appropriation Bill |
| C. | Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill) |
| D. | Dowry Prohibition Bill |
| Answer» D. Dowry Prohibition Bill | |
| 918. |
Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 919. |
A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is held |
| A. | When a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other |
| B. | When there is some disagreement over any provision of or amendment to a bill |
| C. | When a period of six months elapses from the date of receipt of a bill passed by one House without it is being passed by the other |
| D. | Under all the three circumstances stated above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 920. |
The Union Food Minister who had earned thesobriquet "Famine Minister" was |
| A. | KM Munshi |
| B. | Rafi Abmed Kidwai |
| C. | NG Ayyangar |
| D. | Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur |
| Answer» B. Rafi Abmed Kidwai | |
| 921. |
The President can be removed by the way of impeachment which can be made only: |
| A. | by the Supreme Court |
| B. | by the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | by the Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha through impeachment |
| D. | cannot be impeached |
| Answer» D. cannot be impeached | |
| 922. |
The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from office: |
| A. | in the same way as the President can be removed |
| B. | in the same manner as that prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge |
| C. | by the President on a report by the Supreme Court |
| D. | in none of the above ways |
| Answer» C. by the President on a report by the Supreme Court | |
| 923. |
The Special officer for Linguistic Minorities (Art 350B) is appointed by the |
| A. | Home Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Law Minister |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 924. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant' of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 925. |
"This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India". This short title is contained in Article of the Constitution. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 393 |
| D. | 394 |
| Answer» D. 394 | |
| 926. |
The sole interpreter of the Constitution in a State is the |
| A. | Advocate General |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | Governor of the State |
| D. | Subordinate Courts |
| Answer» C. Governor of the State | |
| 927. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India: 1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the both Houses of Parliament. 2. The Constitution is silent about a person who is to discharge the duties of the VicePresident during the period of vacancy. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 928. |
The number of members nominated by the Presidentto the Rajya Sabha is constitutionally limited to |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 15 | |
| 929. |
The Cabinet is jointly responsible to the lower chamber of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The name of the lower chamber is |
| A. | House of Representatives |
| B. | House of Commons |
| C. | National Assembly |
| D. | The Senate |
| Answer» C. National Assembly | |
| 930. |
Every proclamation issued under Article 352 shall be : |
| A. | laid before each House of the Parliament |
| B. | laid before the Lok Sabha |
| C. | decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 931. |
The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on the scheme provided in : |
| A. | Minto-Morley Reforms, 1909 |
| B. | Montague-Chelmsford Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» D. Indian Independence Act, 1947 | |
| 932. |
International legal problems in the United Nations are settled by the |
| A. | General Assembly |
| B. | Security Council |
| C. | International Court of Justice |
| D. | Trusteeship Council |
| Answer» D. Trusteeship Council | |
| 933. |
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Contingency Fund of India |
| B. | Public Account |
| C. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. | Deposits and Advances Fund |
| Answer» D. Deposits and Advances Fund | |
| 934. |
With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. 2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. 3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 935. |
Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? 1. A motion signed by atleast 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman. 2. The motion is investigated by a Committee of three Jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman. 3. The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three Jurists recommends. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 936. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of theIndian Constitution? |
| A. | Federal Court of India |
| B. | Parliamentary government |
| C. | Federal System |
| D. | Independence of the judiciary |
| Answer» B. Parliamentary government | |
| 937. |
Which of the following features restrict the authority of Parliament in India? 1. A written Constitution clearly prescribes its scope of operation. 2. The Supreme Court can strike down a law passed by Parliament if it contravenes any of the Constitutional provisions. 3. Parliament is limited by the incorportation of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II only |
| D. | None as Parliament is sovereign in India |
| Answer» B. I and III | |
| 938. |
The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to : |
| A. | Consolidated Fund of the State |
| B. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| C. | Contingency Fund of India |
| D. | 'a' and 'b' in equal proportion |
| Answer» B. Consolidated Fund of India | |
| 939. |
Who is to conduct the elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities? |
| A. | State Government |
| B. | Central Government |
| C. | State Election Commission |
| D. | Central Election Commission |
| Answer» D. Central Election Commission | |
| 940. |
Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces. II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President. III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces. IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I and IV | |
| 941. |
During the. period of 15th August 1947 to the 26thJanuary 1950, the political status of India was that of a |
| A. | Sovereign Republic |
| B. | Dominion in the British Commonwealth of Nations |
| C. | Sovereign Republic and a member of the Commonwealth |
| D. | Sovereign State |
| Answer» C. Sovereign Republic and a member of the Commonwealth | |
| 942. |
The highest court of appeal in India is the |
| A. | Union Parliament |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | President |
| D. | Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 943. |
On which among the following subjects is the Union Parliament not competent to make laws for Jammu and Kashmir? |
| A. | Defence |
| B. | Finance |
| C. | Foreign Affairs |
| D. | Communications |
| Answer» C. Foreign Affairs | |
| 944. |
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of: [NDA 1992] |
| A. | 200 |
| B. | 210 |
| C. | 250 |
| D. | 260 |
| Answer» D. 260 | |
| 945. |
Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission? |
| A. | To conduct the election of PM of India |
| B. | To conduct the election of President of India |
| C. | To give recognition to the political parties |
| D. | To assign election symbols to the political parties |
| Answer» B. To conduct the election of President of India | |
| 946. |
Which of the following statements is/are True? I. Disputes related to election of a President are decided by the Supreme Court. II. Disputes related to vacancy in the electoral college are settled by the Election Commission. III. In case the election of a President is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by a President before the data of such decision of the court get invalidated. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | I only |
| D. | III only |
| Answer» D. III only | |
| 947. |
The salary and perquisites of the President of Indiaare determined by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | Central Cabinet |
| D. | Union Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 948. |
A political party will be treated as recognised in a State only if it has been engaged in Political activity Cora continuous period of ____ years. |
| A. | three |
| B. | four |
| C. | five |
| D. | six |
| Answer» D. six | |
| 949. |
What is common to Sanskrit, Kashmiri and Sindhi? |
| A. | Though listed in the Eighth Schedule these three languages are unique in that they are not the official languages of any state |
| B. | These three are the oldest languages of the world |
| C. | Special provision has been made in the Constitution for the development of these languages |
| D. | They did not find a place in the Eighth Schedule of the original constitution but were subsequently included |
| Answer» B. These three are the oldest languages of the world | |
| 950. |
In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct bearing on the Centre-State relations? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | Keshavananda Bharati case |
| B. | Vishakha case |
| C. | S. R. Bommai case |
| D. | Indira Sawhney case |
| Answer» D. Indira Sawhney case | |