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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.
| 951. |
Funds belonging to the. Government of India are kept in : |
| A. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | Public Accounts Fund of India |
| C. | Contingency Fund of India |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Public Accounts Fund of India | |
| 952. |
Among modern Constitutions two are flexible. Theyare those of |
| A. | United Kingdom and Switzerland |
| B. | USA and Japan |
| C. | United Kingdom and New Zealand |
| D. | India and United Kingdom |
| Answer» D. India and United Kingdom | |
| 953. |
The Special Officer for Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes is appointed by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Law Minister |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» C. Law Minister | |
| 954. |
Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of aState without the authority of the legislature? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor-General of India |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Finance Commission | |
| 955. |
The Planning Commission is a/an |
| A. | autonomous corporation |
| B. | department of the Government of India |
| C. | advisory body |
| D. | executive body |
| Answer» D. executive body | |
| 956. |
The French Settlement of Pondicherry (now, Puducherry) was ceded to India by the French Government in |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1954 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» C. 1952 | |
| 957. |
The Constituent Assembly of India was converted intothe Provisional Parliament of India on |
| A. | 1.1.1950 |
| B. | 15.8.1947 |
| C. | 26.1.1950 |
| D. | 2.10.1950 |
| Answer» D. 2.10.1950 | |
| 958. |
Goa4. Mizoram |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | II, I, IV, III |
| C. | I, II, IV, III |
| D. | I, IV, II, III |
| Answer» D. I, IV, II, III | |
| 959. |
Which among the following States returns the maximumnumber or representatives to the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 960. |
The position of the Vice-President of India resembles, to a great extent, the position ofthe Vice-President of: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | New Zealand |
| Answer» B. Russia | |
| 961. |
The Gram Panchayats are elected by Gram Sabhas consisting of: |
| A. | every citizen living in a village |
| B. | entire male and female population of the village |
| C. | every adult male living in a village |
| D. | every farmer of the village |
| Answer» B. entire male and female population of the village | |
| 962. |
Before assuming office as the President of the Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad was the |
| A. | President of the Constituent Assembly of India |
| B. | Vice-President of India |
| C. | Interim Prime Minister |
| D. | Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly |
| Answer» B. Vice-President of India | |
| 963. |
Which among the following subjects is contained inthe Concurrent List? |
| A. | Education |
| B. | Fisheries |
| C. | Agriculture |
| D. | Police |
| Answer» B. Fisheries | |
| 964. |
To whom among the following groups is the Rightagainst Exploitation guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Children |
| B. | Dalits |
| C. | Tribals |
| D. | Women |
| Answer» B. Dalits | |
| 965. |
Which of the following are correct regarding the Parliament's power of amendment? 1. It can amend the Fundamental Rights. 2. It can amend the basic structure of the Constitution. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 966. |
The Returning Officers for the State AssemblyElections are appointed by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | Chief Electoral Officer |
| Answer» D. Chief Electoral Officer | |
| 967. |
The tenure of Gram Panchayat and Nagarpalika shall be for: |
| A. | three years |
| B. | four years |
| C. | five years, unless dissolved earlier |
| D. | co-extensive with the term of Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» D. co-extensive with the term of Legislative Assembly | |
| 968. |
With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law |
| B. | No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act |
| C. | Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation |
| D. | No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President |
| Answer» D. No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President | |
| 969. |
Who among the following can preside over a jointsitting of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 970. |
Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time? |
| A. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» B. Government of India Act, 1919 | |
| 971. |
Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of: |
| A. | one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| B. | two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| C. | six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» C. six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament | |
| 972. |
A Governor is liable to be transferred from one state toanother |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | True, during a National Emergency |
| D. | True, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 973. |
The protector of the Fundamental Rights guaranteedunder the Constitution is the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 974. |
The monthly salary of the President of India is now |
| A. | Rs 500000 |
| B. | Rs 180000 |
| C. | Rs 150000 |
| D. | Rs 200000 |
| Answer» D. Rs 200000 | |
| 975. |
Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligibleto vote in elections in India? 1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise. 2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote 3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form 6-A with electoral registration office. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UP PCS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 976. |
Which of the following is not included in the State List in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Police |
| B. | Prison |
| C. | Law and Order |
| D. | Criminal Procedure Code |
| Answer» E. | |
| 977. |
Which political party, among the following, had approached the electorate with the slogan: 'Vote for the Government that works' in the 1980 general elections? |
| A. | BJP |
| B. | Congress |
| C. | Janta Party |
| D. | Lok Dal |
| Answer» C. Janta Party | |
| 978. |
The territorial jurisdiction of the Guwahati High Court extends over the States of |
| A. | Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram |
| B. | Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal |
| C. | Pradesh and Mizoram |
| D. | Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Pradesh and Mizoram | |
| 979. |
No taxes can be levied on expenditure incurred without the approval of the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Union Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. Union Council of Ministers | |
| 980. |
The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because: |
| A. | this day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 |
| B. | it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution |
| C. | the British did not want to leave India earlier than this date |
| D. | it was an auspicious day |
| Answer» B. it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution | |
| 981. |
Which one of the following is not a function of UPSC? |
| A. | It conducts examinations for the appointment to the services of the Union |
| B. | It shall be consulted on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and posts |
| C. | It shall be consulted on-all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving the Government of India |
| D. | It shall be consulted as regards the reservation of posts for backward classes, scheduled castes and tribes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 982. |
How many Schedules did the original Constitution ofIndia contain? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 9 | |
| 983. |
The President of India had referred the Ayodhya issue to the Supreme Court of India under Article ______ of the Constitution. |
| A. | 131 |
| B. | 136 |
| C. | 138 |
| D. | 143 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 984. |
Can the president be removed from office otherwisethan by impeachment? |
| A. | Yes, by a resolution of Parliament |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, by a resolution of the Union Cabinet |
| D. | Yes, by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority and endorsed by the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Yes, by a resolution of the Union Cabinet | |
| 985. |
The highest position in the country an IAS officer canaspire for is |
| A. | Governor RBI |
| B. | Cabinet Secretary |
| C. | Home Secretary |
| D. | Foreign Secretary |
| Answer» C. Home Secretary | |
| 986. |
When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions until anew Governor is appointed? [Asstt Grade 1992] |
| A. | Secretary General of the Governor |
| B. | A person designated by State Cabinet |
| C. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| D. | Advocate General of the State |
| Answer» D. Advocate General of the State | |
| 987. |
A person is entitled to Indian Citizenship, if he is/if hefulfills |
| A. | domiciled in India |
| B. | born in India |
| C. | a refugee who has migrated to India from Pakistan |
| D. | All the above conditions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 988. |
The UPSC conducts examinations for: 1. Central Services. 2. All India Services. 3. State Services. 4. State Services for two or more States jointly. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | I only |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 989. |
A Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament |
| A. | does not need the assent of the President |
| B. | does need the assent of the President |
| C. | does not need the assent of the President if passed by ratification of States |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. does not need the assent of the President if passed by ratification of States | |
| 990. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee. 2. The Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. 3. To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 991. |
Rajya Sabha is considered to be a permanent Housebecause |
| A. | its members never retire |
| B. | the House is never dissolved |
| C. | one-third of its members retire after every 2 years |
| D. | one-fourth of its members retire after every 3 years |
| Answer» C. one-third of its members retire after every 2 years | |
| 992. |
The song 'Jana-Gana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912under the title of [CPO SI 2010] |
| A. | Jay He |
| B. | Rashtra Jagriti |
| C. | Bharat Vidhata |
| D. | Matribhoomi |
| Answer» D. Matribhoomi | |
| 993. |
The age of retirement of the Judges of the High Court is : |
| A. | 62 years |
| B. | 65 years |
| C. | 58 years |
| D. | 60 years |
| Answer» B. 65 years | |
| 994. |
The USA is a federation of States. |
| A. | 48 |
| B. | 49 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 51 |
| Answer» D. 51 | |
| 995. |
Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor? I. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly. II. Dismissing a ministry at any time. III. Reserving a Bill for the President. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | III only |
| D. | I,II and III |
| Answer» B. I and II | |
| 996. |
What is the maximum strength prescribed for the StateLegislative Assembly? |
| A. | 350 |
| B. | 600 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» D. 750 | |
| 997. |
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? [CDS2009] |
| A. | The Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | The Estimates Committee |
| C. | The Committee on Public Undertakings |
| D. | The Committee on Petitions |
| Answer» C. The Committee on Public Undertakings | |
| 998. |
Representatives of union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by: |
| A. | direct elections |
| B. | indirect elections |
| C. | nomination |
| D. | All the above means |
| Answer» B. indirect elections | |
| 999. |
A person, who is not a Member of Parliament, if appointed aminister, shall become a Member of either House of Parliament within |
| A. | 6 months |
| B. | 2 months |
| C. | 9 months |
| D. | 1 year |
| Answer» B. 2 months | |
| 1000. |
The Speaker Protem of the Lok Sabha is appointed bythe |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Outgoing Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |