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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.
| 1001. |
National emergency can be declared by the President only I. on grounds of war II. on grounds of external aggression III. on grounds of internal disturbance IV. on the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, II and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1002. |
Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India? [IAS 1992] 1. Public Accounts Committee. 2. Estimates Committee. 3. Committee on Public Undertakings. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and 11 |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1003. |
When can a State law on a subject in the Concurrent List get precedence over a Central law on the same subject : |
| A. | in no circumstance |
| B. | if it was made before the Central law |
| C. | if it had got the President's assent before the enactment of the Central law |
| D. | if it had got the President's consent before being introduced as a Bill in the State Legislature |
| Answer» D. if it had got the President's consent before being introduced as a Bill in the State Legislature | |
| 1004. |
The Ninth Schedule was added by the ______ Amendment. |
| A. | First |
| B. | Ninth |
| C. | Thirty-fifth |
| D. | Thirty-sixth |
| Answer» B. Ninth | |
| 1005. |
Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976in accordance with the recommendations of: |
| A. | Santhanam Committee |
| B. | Sarkaria Committee |
| C. | Swaran Singh Committee |
| D. | Indira Gandhi Committee |
| Answer» D. Indira Gandhi Committee | |
| 1006. |
The Headquarters of the International Court ofJustice is |
| A. | Rome |
| B. | Venice |
| C. | The Hague |
| D. | Washington |
| Answer» D. Washington | |
| 1007. |
Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal Fundamental Rights because they are: |
| A. | enshrined in Part III of the Constitution |
| B. | human rights |
| C. | transcendental rights |
| D. | part of bask structure of essential framework of the Constitution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1008. |
The UN Secretary-General is elected every |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» D. 5 years | |
| 1009. |
As per reports, some state governments in India have put a ban on the sale of Ammonium Nitrate or its other combinations in the open market as the same is being used by some people as an explosive. The ban on open sale of such chemicals can be put under which of the following Acts? |
| A. | Explosive Substance Act |
| B. | Narcotics Act |
| C. | Trade & Merchandise Act |
| D. | Dangerous Drugs Act |
| Answer» B. Narcotics Act | |
| 1010. |
Parliament can legislate on matters in the State List |
| A. | by written orders of the President |
| B. | by consulting the State Legislatures concerned |
| C. | by the Rajya Sabha passing a two-thirds majority resolution |
| D. | under any circumstances |
| Answer» D. under any circumstances | |
| 1011. |
As per the new policy, the number of judges in theSupreme Court would now be |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 26 |
| D. | 31 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1012. |
Until the year _____ a no-confidence motion was nevermoved in the Lok Sabha. |
| A. | 1962 |
| B. | 1964 |
| C. | 1965 |
| D. | 1963 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1013. |
The Rajya Sabha has a life of: [Railways 1991] |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 7 years |
| D. | Permanency |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1014. |
Which of the two words among the following were added to the Preamble to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Forty- Second Amendment) Act, 1976? |
| A. | Sovereign and Socialist |
| B. | Socialist and Democratic |
| C. | Socialist and Secular |
| D. | Secular and Democratic |
| Answer» D. Secular and Democratic | |
| 1015. |
If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of thefollowing Fundamental Rights is denied to him? [Asstt Grade 1994] |
| A. | Right to Freedom |
| B. | Right to Equality |
| C. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| D. | Right against Exploitation |
| Answer» C. Right to Freedom of Religion | |
| 1016. |
The Union Territories get representation in: [Asstt Grade 1991] |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1017. |
Which among the following has not been Included in the list of languages under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Sindhi |
| C. | Urdu |
| D. | English |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1018. |
According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1019. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946 |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru; M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India |
| C. | The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947 |
| D. | The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950 |
| Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru; M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India | |
| 1020. |
The House of the People shall consist of not more thanmembers to represent Union Territories. |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» B. 25 | |
| 1021. |
The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has: |
| A. | a separate Defence Force |
| B. | a separate Constitution |
| C. | a separature Judiciary |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. a separature Judiciary | |
| 1022. |
______ constituted the largest single professional group among the members of the Constituent Assembly of India. |
| A. | Professors |
| B. | Politicians |
| C. | Lawyers |
| D. | Doctors |
| Answer» D. Doctors | |
| 1023. |
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State(Union Territories not included)? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 1024. |
In practice the policy of the Government is shaped by: |
| A. | all the ministers |
| B. | the Prime Minister |
| C. | the Cabinet |
| D. | special committees |
| Answer» D. special committees | |
| 1025. |
In which year was the first no-confidence motionmoved in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 1960 |
| B. | 1962 |
| C. | 1963 |
| D. | 1973 |
| Answer» D. 1973 | |
| 1026. |
Put in chronological order the following names of Presidents of India. 1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 2. V.V.Giri 3. Dr. Zakir Hussain 4. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | I, III, II, IV |
| C. | II, I, III, IV |
| D. | I, III, IV, II |
| Answer» C. II, I, III, IV | |
| 1027. |
What is the extent of claim that can be entertained by a Lok Adalat? |
| A. | Upto Rs. 5 lakhs |
| B. | Upto Rs. 10 lakhs |
| C. | Upto Rs. 20 lakhs |
| D. | Upto Rs. 50 lakhs |
| Answer» C. Upto Rs. 20 lakhs | |
| 1028. |
When a financial emergency is proclaimed: [I. Tax 1994] |
| A. | repayment of government debts will stop |
| B. | payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed |
| C. | salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced |
| D. | Union Budget will not be presented |
| Answer» C. salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced | |
| 1029. |
Which of the following statements with regard to the Federal System' is/are correct? 1. In a federation, two sets of governments co-exist and there is distribution of power. 2. There is a written constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [NDA 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1030. |
Who among the following can attend meetings of theUnion Cabinet? |
| A. | Cabinet Ministers |
| B. | Ministers of State |
| C. | Deputy Ministers |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Ministers of State | |
| 1031. |
The Representation of the Peoples Act was passed byParliament in |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1953 |
| D. | 1951 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1032. |
The first Governor General of free India was |
| A. | C Rajagopalachari |
| B. | Lord Mountbatten |
| C. | Lord Wavell |
| D. | Lord Linlithgow |
| Answer» C. Lord Wavell | |
| 1033. |
In the case or a dispute in the Presidential election, the issueis referred to the |
| A. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 1034. |
A government is federal or unitary on the basis of relations between the: |
| A. | three organs of government |
| B. | Centre and States |
| C. | Legislature and the Executive |
| D. | Constitution and the States |
| Answer» C. Legislature and the Executive | |
| 1035. |
The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the: |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of that High Court |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | President |
| Answer» D. President | |
| 1036. |
The Governor of a State enjoys |
| A. | no discretionary powers at all |
| B. | extensive discretionary powers |
| C. | discretionary powers in certain matters |
| D. | discretionary powers in legal matters |
| Answer» D. discretionary powers in legal matters | |
| 1037. |
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an:[Stenographers' Exam 1992] |
| A. | decree |
| B. | ordinance |
| C. | notification |
| D. | writ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1038. |
The Rajya Sabha was first constituted on |
| A. | 3.4.1952 |
| B. | 13.5.1952 |
| C. | 1.1.1953 |
| D. | 2.4.1954 |
| Answer» B. 13.5.1952 | |
| 1039. |
Which of the following is/are correctly matched? I. India's National Song-Vande Mataram II. India s National Flower-Rose III. India's National Animal-Tiger IV. India's National Bird-Eagle |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1040. |
Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in theLegislature? |
| A. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| B. | Indian Councils Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1041. |
Election of Rajya Sabha is held after: [RRB 1991] |
| A. | 1 year |
| B. | 2 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» C. 6 years | |
| 1042. |
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act 1935 with all amendments were repealed by Article _____ of the Constitution. |
| A. | 393 |
| B. | 394 |
| C. | 395 |
| D. | 390 |
| Answer» D. 390 | |
| 1043. |
The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution: |
| A. | passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present |
| B. | passed by a simple majority of its total members present |
| C. | moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha | |
| 1044. |
The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court of India hold office until they attain the age of |
| A. | 58 years |
| B. | 60 years |
| C. | 65 years |
| D. | 70 years |
| Answer» D. 70 years | |
| 1045. |
An ordinance issued by the President has the sameforce and effect as an Act of Parliament |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | True, only during a National Emergency |
| D. | True, only during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1046. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? [CDS 2005]The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by: |
| A. | a majority of all the then members of Lok Sabha |
| B. | a majority of the then members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| C. | two-thirds majority of the total members of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | two-thirds majority of the Lok Sabha members present and voting |
| Answer» B. a majority of the then members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha | |
| 1047. |
Extradiction means: |
| A. | forcing a foreign national to leave the country |
| B. | forcing a citizen of the country to leave the country |
| C. | delivering a foreign national for the trial of offences |
| D. | blocking the trade of other countries with a particular country |
| Answer» D. blocking the trade of other countries with a particular country | |
| 1048. |
The first Chairman of the Planning Commission was |
| A. | TT Krishnamachari |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dr VKRV Rao |
| D. | Dr John Matthai |
| Answer» C. Dr VKRV Rao | |
| 1049. |
The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Lt. Governor |
| D. | Majority party in Legislature |
| Answer» D. Majority party in Legislature | |
| 1050. |
A Judge of the Supreme Court |
| A. | can be removed .by the President |
| B. | cannot be removed by the President |
| C. | can be removed by the President only upon a joint address by both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | can be removed by the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» D. can be removed by the Chief Justice of India | |