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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.
| 1251. |
Which of the following rights are available to Indian citizens as well as foreigners residing in Indian territory ? I. Cultural and Educational Rights. II. Right to Freedom of religion. III. Right against discrimination by the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. IV. Right to personal liberty. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | III and IV |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 1252. |
Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution? [Asstt Grade 1991] |
| A. | He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights |
| B. | He is authorised to direct any State to exercise its Executive power in a particular manner |
| C. | He is authorised, during the recess of Lok Sabha, to allow expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament |
| D. | He is authorised to dissolve the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1253. |
A Municipal Corporation is set up in a city with a population of not less than: |
| A. | 1 lakh |
| B. | 12 lakh |
| C. | 10 lakh |
| D. | 5 lakh |
| Answer» D. 5 lakh | |
| 1254. |
The total number of High Courts in India at present is: |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 21 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1255. |
Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as theofficial language of the Union? |
| A. | 341 |
| B. | 342 |
| C. | 343 |
| D. | 346 |
| Answer» D. 346 | |
| 1256. |
An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, has to be held: |
| A. | within six months of the occurence of the vacancy |
| B. | within a year of the occurrence of the vacancy |
| C. | as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy |
| D. | after the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months |
| Answer» D. after the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months | |
| 1257. |
The Union Territory having five official languages is |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Puducherry |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» D. Lakshadweep | |
| 1258. |
The salary and perquisites enjoyed by the President ofIndia are determined by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 1259. |
Which of the following features and their source is wrongly matched? |
| A. | Judicial review – British practice |
| B. | Concurrent List – Australian Constitution |
| C. | Directive Principles – Irish Constitution |
| D. | Fundamental Rights – US Constitution |
| Answer» B. Concurrent List – Australian Constitution | |
| 1260. |
The Portuguese enclaves of Dadra and Nagar Haveli were integrated with India after the Judgement (in India's Cavour) of the |
| A. | Supreme Court of India |
| B. | Privy Council |
| C. | International Court of Justice |
| D. | Bombay High Court |
| Answer» D. Bombay High Court | |
| 1261. |
The Prime Minister is : |
| A. | elected by Lok Sabha |
| B. | elected by the Parliament |
| C. | appointed by the President |
| D. | nominated by the party enjoying majority in Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. nominated by the party enjoying majority in Lok Sabha | |
| 1262. |
The casting vote on any issue is given to the Speakeronly |
| A. | to throw his weight with the ruling party |
| B. | to solve a deadlock arising in the House |
| C. | during a national emergency |
| D. | during a financial emergency |
| Answer» C. during a national emergency | |
| 1263. |
The post of Registrar of a State High Court can beruled up only by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | State Public Service Commission |
| C. | State Governor |
| D. | Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. State Public Service Commission | |
| 1264. |
When both the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are vacant, the duties of the Speaker shall be performed by a member of the Lok Sabha appointed by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 1265. |
A former judge of the High Court |
| A. | cannot practise within the jurisdiction of the High Court |
| B. | can practise in the Supreme Court and other High Courts |
| C. | cannot practise in any court |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1266. |
The Mandal Commission Report pertains toreservation of jobs for |
| A. | anglo-Indians |
| B. | backward classes |
| C. | scheduled castes |
| D. | scheduled tribes |
| Answer» C. scheduled castes | |
| 1267. |
Public interest litigation applies to any case of public injury arising from |
| A. | the breach of any public duty |
| B. | the violation of a constitutional provision |
| C. | the violation of the law |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1268. |
Right to Education became a Fundamental Right on |
| A. | March 15, 2010 |
| B. | April 1, 2010 |
| C. | July 17, 2010 |
| D. | October 10, 2010 |
| Answer» C. July 17, 2010 | |
| 1269. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will address his letter ofresignation to the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Deputy Speaker |
| D. | Minister for Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» D. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 1270. |
The first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence wasin the year : |
| A. | 1954 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1963 |
| D. | 1975 |
| Answer» D. 1975 | |
| 1271. |
The expression 'Creamy layer' used in the judgement of the Supreme Court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to: [RRB 1994] |
| A. | those sections of the society which pay income tax |
| B. | those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are developed |
| C. | those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to the Karpuri Thakur formula |
| D. | all sections of the upper castes of the society |
| Answer» C. those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to the Karpuri Thakur formula | |
| 1272. |
Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government ofIndia? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Department of Atomic Energy |
| B. | Department of Bio-Technology |
| C. | Department of space |
| D. | Planning Commission |
| Answer» B. Department of Bio-Technology | |
| 1273. |
Which is at the apex of the three tier system of Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | Gram Panchayat |
| C. | Zila Parishad |
| D. | Panchayat Samiti |
| Answer» D. Panchayat Samiti | |
| 1274. |
The authority to dissolve a State Legislative Assemblyis vested in the |
| A. | Chief Minister of the State |
| B. | Speaker of the State Assembly |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Governor of the State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1275. |
After the report of the Comptroller and AuditorGeneral is laid before Parliament it is examined by the |
| A. | Estimates Committee |
| B. | Public Accounts Committee |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 1276. |
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | Leader of Opposition |
| Answer» C. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 1277. |
The President of India can be removed from office by impeachment for |
| A. | violation of the Constitution of India |
| B. | failure to follow the advice given by the Supreme Court |
| C. | failure to pay income-tax |
| D. | contempt of court |
| Answer» B. failure to follow the advice given by the Supreme Court | |
| 1278. |
Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» C. Speaker | |
| 1279. |
In the case of a conflict between the Centre and a State in respect of a subject includedin the Concurrent List: |
| A. | the State Law prevails |
| B. | the Union Law prevails |
| C. | the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court |
| D. | the law which had been passed first would prevail |
| Answer» C. the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court | |
| 1280. |
There is _____ party system in the USA. |
| A. | one |
| B. | two |
| C. | three |
| D. | multi |
| Answer» C. three | |
| 1281. |
Each member of Parliament who participates in the Presidential election is entitled to cast as many votes as are obtained by dividing the total number of votes of the Legislative Assemblies of all the States by the total number of elected members of the two Houses of Parliament. This ensures: |
| A. | parity between the voting strengths of the States and the Parliament |
| B. | parity among the States |
| C. | uniformity of representation of the different States |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» B. parity among the States | |
| 1282. |
The legislative powers of the President include all the following but: |
| A. | the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament |
| B. | the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock |
| C. | the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha |
| D. | the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose |
| Answer» D. the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose | |
| 1283. |
Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem ofGovernment of India? |
| A. | Four lions |
| B. | Chariot wheel |
| C. | Horse |
| D. | Words 'Satyameva Jayate’ |
| Answer» B. Chariot wheel | |
| 1284. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the StateGovernment: |
| A. | cannot legislate |
| B. | can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List |
| C. | can legislate on the subject in the State List |
| D. | is suspended |
| Answer» B. can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List | |
| 1285. |
The idea of incorporation of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of: |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | Britain |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 1286. |
Which among the following countries does not possessa Constitution in the formal sense of the term? |
| A. | United Kingdom |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 1287. |
The budget in normal circumstances, is presented to the Parliament on : |
| A. | The last day of February |
| B. | 15th March |
| C. | The last day of March |
| D. | 1st April |
| Answer» B. 15th March | |
| 1288. |
The Appellate Jurisdiction of a State High Court is |
| A. | Civil |
| B. | Criminal |
| C. | Both civil and criminal |
| D. | Neither |
| Answer» D. Neither | |
| 1289. |
Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India? |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1909 |
| B. | Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919 |
| C. | Charter Act, 1831 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1290. |
One for which an oral answer is required to be given by a minister on the floor of the HouseA B C |
| A. | 1 2 3 |
| B. | 2 1 3 |
| C. | 3 1 2 |
| D. | 3 2 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1291. |
By convention the Governor of a State generallybelongs to |
| A. | the same State |
| B. | some other State |
| C. | the IAS Cadre |
| D. | the same zone |
| Answer» C. the IAS Cadre | |
| 1292. |
A Constitution is said to be flexible if |
| A. | it can be amended by ordinary law and procedure |
| B. | it can be amended by a difficult process |
| C. | it can be amended by a court of law |
| D. | there is no amendment procedure |
| Answer» B. it can be amended by a difficult process | |
| 1293. |
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentationof Union Budget to the Parliament? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | Department of Revenue |
| B. | Department of Economic Affairs |
| C. | Department of Financial Services |
| D. | Department of Expenditure |
| Answer» C. Department of Financial Services | |
| 1294. |
The Prime Minister of India now receives a monthlysalary of |
| A. | Rs 100000 |
| B. | Rs 90000 |
| C. | Rs 120000 |
| D. | a Member of Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1295. |
The Sarkaria Commission has: I. Favoured the implementation of the three-language formula. II. Turned down the/demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor. III. Favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of the country's integrity. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» D. I, II and III | |
| 1296. |
An Advocate General of a State is entitled to appearbefore |
| A. | any court of law within the country |
| B. | any court of law within the State |
| C. | the Supreme Court of India |
| D. | District and Sessions Courts |
| Answer» C. the Supreme Court of India | |
| 1297. |
Of the two Houses of the Union Parliament |
| A. | Lok Sabha is more powerful |
| B. | Rajya Sabha is more powerful |
| C. | Both are equally powerful |
| D. | Cannot be said |
| Answer» B. Rajya Sabha is more powerful | |
| 1298. |
Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries |
| B. | To protect monuments of national importance |
| C. | To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so |
| D. | To know more and more about the history of India |
| Answer» D. To know more and more about the history of India | |
| 1299. |
Which High Court has jurisdiction over the State of Arunachal Pradesh ?[Railways 1994] |
| A. | Guwahati |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» B. Mumbai | |
| 1300. |
Who among the following was elected as the Presidentof India unopposed? |
| A. | Dr S Radhakrishnan |
| B. | VV Giri |
| C. | Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi |
| D. | Giani Zail Singh |
| Answer» D. Giani Zail Singh | |