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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.
| 1351. |
Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in : I. Puducherry II. Mizoram III. Goa |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | II only |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1352. |
The First Indian to become the Comptroller andAuditor General of India was |
| A. | CD Deshmukh |
| B. | A Bakshi |
| C. | CV Narahari Rao |
| D. | Dr John Matthai |
| Answer» D. Dr John Matthai | |
| 1353. |
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India ?[SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» D. Union Cabinet | |
| 1354. |
The National Integration Council is chaired by the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Vice-President of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1355. |
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits his report relating to the accounts of the Union to the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Finance Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 1356. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States fail under its |
| A. | Original Jurisdiction |
| B. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| C. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| D. | Constitutional Jurisdiction |
| Answer» B. Advisory Jurisdiction | |
| 1357. |
Universal Adult Franchise means the right to vote granted to all |
| A. | University graduates |
| B. | Adult citizen |
| C. | Men in the village |
| D. | Tax-paying citizen |
| Answer» C. Men in the village | |
| 1358. |
The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as the: |
| A. | British Monarch |
| B. | President of USA |
| C. | President of Egypt |
| D. | President of Russia |
| Answer» B. President of USA | |
| 1359. |
Which of the following is not a salient feature of theIndian Constitution? |
| A. | A Parliamentary form of Government |
| B. | A Sovereign Democratic Republic |
| C. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | A federal polity akin to the American model |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1360. |
The main purpose behind the inclusion of the DirectivePrinciples of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to |
| A. | establish a welfare state |
| B. | establish a secular state |
| C. | check the arbitrary actions of the Government |
| D. | provide the best opportunities for development of the citizen |
| Answer» B. establish a secular state | |
| 1361. |
Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Guntur |
| B. | Kurnool |
| C. | Nellore |
| D. | Warangal |
| Answer» C. Nellore | |
| 1362. |
The authority empowered to make laws in respect of matters not enumerated in any ofthree lists is/are: |
| A. | State Legislatures |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Union Parliament and State Legislatures |
| D. | The Advocate General of the States |
| Answer» C. Union Parliament and State Legislatures | |
| 1363. |
State Legislatures have _____ role in the election of the Vice- President of India. |
| A. | a specific |
| B. | no |
| C. | an indirect |
| D. | a conclusive |
| Answer» C. an indirect | |
| 1364. |
When can Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List? 1. If Lok Sabha passes a 'resolution by two-thirds majority that it is in national interest to do so. 2. When the legislatures of two or more States request Parliament to legislate on a State subject. 3. Under a proclamation of Emergency. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» C. I, II and III | |
| 1365. |
Which of the following is not a source of revenue to the Village Panchayats ? [RRB1991] |
| A. | Property-Tax |
| B. | House Tax |
| C. | Land Tax |
| D. | Vehicles Tax |
| Answer» B. House Tax | |
| 1366. |
Consider the following: 1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts. 2. a citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses, whenever his Fundamental Rights are violated. 3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India. |
| A. | 1 alone |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 1367. |
The 'Union of India' consists of: I. States II. Union Territories III. Acquired Territories |
| A. | l only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» B. II only | |
| 1368. |
What is the correct sequence of the given stages that a Bill passes through before becoming an Act? 1. Getting published in the official gazette. 2. Admitting amendments. 3. Reference to a joint committee. 4. Presidential assent. |
| A. | II, III, IV, I |
| B. | I, III, II, IV |
| C. | I, II, III, IV |
| D. | IV, III, II, I |
| Answer» C. I, II, III, IV | |
| 1369. |
Who among the following' are appointed by the President of India? [IAS 1994] I. Chairman, Finance Commission II. Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. Chief Minister of a Union Territory |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» C. I and III | |
| 1370. |
Which is .true regarding the President of India? 1. He is the Chief Executive. 2. He is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. 3. He is the titular head of the State. 4. He is part of the Union Legislature. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1371. |
On what grounds can a person be disqualified as a voter? 1. Unsoundness of mind 2. Corrupt or illegal practice 3. Crime 4. Non-residence |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1372. |
An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgement of a High Court if the High Court : |
| A. | has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death |
| B. | certifies that the case is a fit one for appeal to the Supreme Court |
| C. | has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any subordinate court and has convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death |
| D. | In all the above cases |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1373. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can |
| A. | adjourn the House |
| B. | dissolve the House |
| C. | summon the House |
| D. | prorogue the House |
| Answer» B. dissolve the House | |
| 1374. |
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the: [IAS2004] |
| A. | Lok Sabha alone |
| B. | either House of Parliament |
| C. | Joint Sitting of Parliament |
| D. | Rajya Sabha alone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1375. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof. 2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly. 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 | |
| 1376. |
How many States are required to ratify certain Amendments to the Constitution? |
| A. | Not less than half the number |
| B. | Three-fourths of the number |
| C. | At least 10 States |
| D. | All States in some cases |
| Answer» B. Three-fourths of the number | |
| 1377. |
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in: [IAS 1997] |
| A. | the United Kingdom |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | the United States |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 1378. |
No taxes can be levied on expenditure incurredwithout the approval of the |
| A. | Union Parliament |
| B. | Union Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. Union Council of Ministers | |
| 1379. |
The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General ofIndia is |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 7 years |
| Answer» D. 7 years | |
| 1380. |
The _____ decided in May 1949 that India shouldbecome a Republic. |
| A. | House of Commons |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Constituent Assembly of India |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister of India | |
| 1381. |
Railways is a subject on the: [Teachers' Exam 1994] |
| A. | Concurrent List |
| B. | Union List |
| C. | State List |
| D. | Residual List |
| Answer» C. State List | |
| 1382. |
Which among the following statements about StateGovernors is true? |
| A. | They are elected by members of Parliament |
| B. | They are elected by members of the State Legislatures |
| C. | They are nominated by the Chief Ministers of States |
| D. | They are instruments of control of the Centre over the States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1383. |
The letter of resignation of a Judge of the High Courtshould be addressed to the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Governor of the State |
| D. | Union Law Minister |
| Answer» C. Governor of the State | |
| 1384. |
A joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is presided over by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 1385. |
The two former Governors of the Reserve Bank ofIndia who later became Union Finance Ministers were |
| A. | YB Chavan and TT Krishnamachari |
| B. | CD Deshmukh and Manmohan Singh |
| C. | RK Shanmukham Chetty and LK Jha |
| D. | John Matthai and PC Bhattacharyya |
| Answer» C. RK Shanmukham Chetty and LK Jha | |
| 1386. |
Which of the following is not true about the Village Panchayats ? |
| A. | It consists of members elected by the Gram Sabha from amongst themselves |
| B. | If a member of the Scheduled Caste and a woman member are not elected to it, the Government itself nominates them |
| C. | For election to the Village Panchayat, a candidate need not be a resident of the same village but his name should be. In the voter's list |
| D. | For election to the Village Panchayat, a candidate must be 25 years of age |
| Answer» D. For election to the Village Panchayat, a candidate must be 25 years of age | |
| 1387. |
The declaration which outlines the future programme and policy of a political party issued on the eve of a general election is called: |
| A. | white paper |
| B. | manifesto |
| C. | yellow paper |
| D. | mandate |
| Answer» C. yellow paper | |
| 1388. |
The President takes an oath before assuming office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is not available, he takes the oath in the presence of: |
| A. | the Vice-President |
| B. | the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court |
| C. | the Attorney-General |
| D. | Election Commissioner |
| Answer» C. the Attorney-General | |
| 1389. |
When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced? |
| A. | If Parliament decrees it by two-thirds majority |
| B. | During a Financial Emergency |
| C. | If the State Legislature passes a law to the effect |
| D. | At no time |
| Answer» C. If the State Legislature passes a law to the effect | |
| 1390. |
The growing power of the bureaucracy does not pose any serious challenge to the democratic polity in India because the final authority still rests with the |
| A. | Judiciary |
| B. | Head of the State |
| C. | Head of the Government |
| D. | Union Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1391. |
India, according to the Preamble to the Constitution,is a |
| A. | Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic |
| B. | Sovereign, Democratic Republic |
| C. | Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic |
| D. | Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy |
| Answer» D. Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy | |
| 1392. |
State which of the following statements is incorrect : |
| A. | A Money Bill deals .with imposition, remission, alteration or regulation of tax |
| B. | A Money Bill deals with regulation borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the Government |
| C. | A Money Bill deals with the money of the Consolidated Fund |
| D. | A Money Bill is one which provides for the imposition of fines or fees |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1393. |
The Attorney General for India does not have the right to |
| A. | attend Parliament sessions |
| B. | attend Parliamentary Committees |
| C. | take part in the proceedings of Parliamentary Committees by expressing his views |
| D. | vote in Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1394. |
The Constituent Assembly of the State of Jammu andKashmir came into existence on |
| A. | October 31, 1951 |
| B. | November 1, 1951 |
| C. | January 1, 1952 |
| D. | January 26, 1950 |
| Answer» B. November 1, 1951 | |
| 1395. |
When Mrs. Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1965she was a member of |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Neither |
| D. | Both |
| Answer» C. Neither | |
| 1396. |
Consider the following statements in respect of protection of copyright in India I. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and produces of cinematograph films and sound recordings. II. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 1397. |
Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the: |
| A. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| B. | Minto-Morley Reforms |
| C. | Independence Act, 1947 |
| D. | Constitution of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1398. |
A State Governor enjoys |
| A. | No discretionary powers |
| B. | extensive discretionary powers |
| C. | discretionary powers in certain matters |
| D. | discretionary powers during an Emergency |
| Answer» D. discretionary powers during an Emergency | |
| 1399. |
The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was: |
| A. | Nargis Dutt |
| B. | Vyjayanthimala |
| C. | Hema Malini |
| D. | Jayalalitha |
| Answer» B. Vyjayanthimala | |
| 1400. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India 2. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |