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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.
| 101. |
If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory,he exercises his functions: |
| A. | on advice of his Council of Ministers |
| B. | independently of his Council of Ministers |
| C. | according to Parliament's directions |
| D. | according to the directions of the State legislature |
| Answer» C. according to Parliament's directions | |
| 102. |
In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from [SSC Grad 2011] |
| A. | England |
| B. | U.S.A. |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | France |
| Answer» B. U.S.A. | |
| 103. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right 1. to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. 2. to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. 3. to own and acquire movable and immovable property. [CDS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 104. |
Who among the following articulated his demand in 1938, for a Constituent Assembly on the basis of adult franchise? |
| A. | C Rajagopalachari |
| B. | Purushottam Das Tandon |
| C. | cl Jawaharlal Nahru |
| D. | JB Kripalani |
| Answer» D. JB Kripalani | |
| 105. |
The Third Schedule of the Constitution details |
| A. | Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The list of languages |
| C. | Forms of oaths or affirmations |
| D. | The States and the Union Territories of India |
| Answer» D. The States and the Union Territories of India | |
| 106. |
Can there be a common High Court for two or morestates? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, during a financial emergency |
| D. | Yes, during a national emergency |
| Answer» B. No | |
| 107. |
The Fundamental Right which was subjected toseveral amendments is the right |
| A. | to freedom |
| B. | to equality |
| C. | to property |
| D. | against exploitation |
| Answer» D. against exploitation | |
| 108. |
Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as 'The Heart andSoul of the Constitution' ? |
| A. | Right of Freedom of Religion |
| B. | Right to Property |
| C. | Right to Equality |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
During the period of emergency the six freedomsguaranteed by Article _____ are automatically suspended. |
| A. | 19 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» B. 18 | |
| 110. |
Which, among the following countries, has the oldestwritten Constitution? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | India |
| C. | USA |
| D. | UK |
| Answer» D. UK | |
| 111. |
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a qualification for the election of the President of India? |
| A. | Must be a citizen of India |
| B. | Must have completed 35 years of age |
| C. | Must be qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or of a State |
| Answer» D. Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or of a State | |
| 112. |
How many languages have so far been included in theEighth Schedule of our Constitution? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 18 | |
| 113. |
Who among the following cannot be removed from office except in the mannerprescribed in the Constitution of India? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission |
| B. | The Governor of a State |
| C. | The Chief Election Commissioner |
| D. | The Chairman, Finance Commission |
| Answer» D. The Chairman, Finance Commission | |
| 114. |
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting thePanchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 115. |
The Union Government has brought the land reformlaws in the ____ Schedule of the Constitution. |
| A. | 7th |
| B. | 8th |
| C. | 9th |
| D. | 10th |
| Answer» D. 10th | |
| 116. |
National Capital Territory of Delhi has been constituted by: |
| A. | 71st Amendment |
| B. | 69th Amendment |
| C. | ordinance promulgated by the President |
| D. | ordinance promulgated by the Lieutenant Governor |
| Answer» C. ordinance promulgated by the President | |
| 117. |
Under the unitary system of government the ultimateauthority rests with |
| A. | the administrative units |
| B. | the Constitution |
| C. | the Central Government |
| D. | both the Central Government and the administrative units |
| Answer» D. both the Central Government and the administrative units | |
| 118. |
Under which of the following circumstances an elected member of Parliamentmay be disqualified on the ground of defection? [IAS 1992] 1. If he voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party. 2. If he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party without prior permission of the political party. 3. If he speaks against the political party. 4. If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got elected. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I, III and IV | |
| 119. |
A major portion of the Constitution: |
| A. | can be amended by simple majority |
| B. | can be amended by two-thirds majority |
| C. | can be amended only with State ratification |
| D. | cannot be amended |
| Answer» C. can be amended only with State ratification | |
| 120. |
Acts of State done in the name of the President of India are required to becountersigned by way of authentication by: |
| A. | a Minister |
| B. | the Prime Minister |
| C. | the Speaker |
| D. | a Secretary to the Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 121. |
Who among the following has the final right tosanction the expenditure of public money in India? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Union Parliament |
| D. | Union Finance Minister |
| Answer» D. Union Finance Minister | |
| 122. |
Which of the following is true? [CDS 1992] |
| A. | The Chairman and Deputy Chairman, both are not members of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | In the election of President, nominated members of State Legislative Assembly. do not take part while in the election of Vice-President they take part |
| C. | In the 1992 election of President of India, the members of Union Territories participated for the first time |
| D. | India follows the British convention that the Finance Minister should be a member of Lower House |
| Answer» D. India follows the British convention that the Finance Minister should be a member of Lower House | |
| 123. |
In which year was the first Constitution Amendment Actpassed? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1953 |
| D. | 1950 |
| Answer» B. 1952 | |
| 124. |
The Indian Constitution has vested the authority to extend the jurisdiction of High Courts with the |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Union Parliament |
| D. | State Legislature |
| Answer» D. State Legislature | |
| 125. |
Civil servants are not permitted to become: [Delhi Police 1994] |
| A. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| B. | Vice-Chancellors of Universities |
| C. | Heads of Commissions of Enquiry |
| D. | Members of Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court is located in |
| A. | Jammu |
| B. | Srinagar |
| C. | Udhampur |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
The mandatory provision of dissolution of the Lok Sabha (i.e. five years from the date of its first meeting) may be extended by ____ during an emergency. |
| A. | Six months |
| B. | One year |
| C. | Eighteen months |
| D. | Two years |
| Answer» C. Eighteen months | |
| 128. |
In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion? [AssttGrade 1994] |
| A. | In appointing the Prime Minister |
| B. | In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration |
| C. | Both of the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both of the above | |
| 129. |
Which among the following is a feature of the IndianConstitution? |
| A. | protection of minorities and backward classes |
| B. | Double Citizenship |
| C. | Unitary State |
| D. | Presidential form of government |
| Answer» B. Double Citizenship | |
| 130. |
The inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution waswelcomed by |
| A. | the Union Cabinet only |
| B. | the ruling party only |
| C. | the opposition parties only |
| D. | both the Houses of Parliament unanimously |
| Answer» E. | |
| 131. |
The theory of 'basic structure' of the Constitution waspropounded by the Supreme Court in |
| A. | Golaknath Case |
| B. | Kesavananda Bharati Case |
| C. | Gopalan vs State of Madras |
| D. | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Case |
| Answer» C. Gopalan vs State of Madras | |
| 132. |
According to Article 24, no child below the age of _____ years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines. |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 15 | |
| 133. |
The Constitution makes provisions to ensure the independence of judges. Which one of the provisions given below is wrong in this context? |
| A. | Though appointed by the President their removal is by a difficult process |
| B. | Their salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (or the State) |
| C. | A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government |
| D. | The conduct of a judge cannot be discussed in Parliament except upon a motion regarding his removal |
| Answer» D. The conduct of a judge cannot be discussed in Parliament except upon a motion regarding his removal | |
| 134. |
When charge against the President is preferred by either' House of Parliament and is being investigated by other House: |
| A. | the President has a right to appear and to be represented at such investigation |
| B. | the President has no right to appear and to be represented at such investigation |
| C. | the President has a right of representation but he does not have a right of personal hearing |
| D. | the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner |
| Answer» E. | |
| 135. |
The President of India has the power to take over the administration of a State if its Government cannot be carried on, according to the provisions of |
| A. | Article 320 |
| B. | Article 350 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| D. | Article 365 |
| Answer» D. Article 365 | |
| 136. |
The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from theexecutive, in terms of Article |
| A. | 48 |
| B. | 49 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 51 |
| Answer» D. 51 | |
| 137. |
Supreme court judges hold office until they completethe age of |
| A. | 60 |
| B. | 62 |
| C. | 58 |
| D. | 65 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 138. |
The first linguistic State, born in 1953, was |
| A. | Andhra |
| B. | Saurashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. Saurashtra | |
| 139. |
The President of India presides over all the meetings ofthe Union Council of Ministers. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | During a National Emergency |
| D. | During a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» C. During a National Emergency | |
| 140. |
The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India was: [UDC 1993] |
| A. | added by the first Amendment |
| B. | added by the 24th Amendment |
| C. | added by the 42nd Amendment |
| D. | a part of the original Constitution |
| Answer» B. added by the 24th Amendment | |
| 141. |
Which of the following is true? 1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution ofLok Sabha. 2. If the President has notified about his intention to summon a joint sitting on a Bill, the Bill does not lapse even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the notification. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 142. |
The right to vote in an election in India is |
| A. | Constitutional |
| B. | Natural |
| C. | Statutory |
| D. | Moral |
| Answer» D. Moral | |
| 143. |
If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then: [CDS 2004] |
| A. | Lok Sabha will reconsider it |
| B. | Money Bill will be rejected |
| C. | President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it |
| D. | The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 144. |
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? [IAS 2008] 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 145. |
The Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system of: [I.Tax1989] |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Switzerland | |
| 146. |
Which is the oldest of all the federal Constitutions inthe world? |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» D. Australia | |
| 147. |
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from theConstitution of: [IAS 1992] |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Ireland |
| D. | UK |
| Answer» C. Ireland | |
| 148. |
After the House is dissolved, the Speaker: |
| A. | is removed from the office immediately |
| B. | remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution |
| C. | has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours |
| D. | can continue as Speaker for the period of 30 days only |
| Answer» C. has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours | |
| 149. |
Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is/are not correct? 1. He has the pardoning power in respect of sentence by court martial. 2. He can grant reprieve and respite in case of punishment for an offence against any law of the land, Union or State. 3. He alone can pardon a sentence of death. 4. His exercise of the power of pardon is open to judicial review. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» C. I and IV | |
| 150. |
The salaries and allowances of members of Parliamentwill be determined by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |