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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.
| 151. |
Which of the following is true about C. Rajgopalachari? |
| A. | He was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha after independence |
| B. | He was the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Body of India |
| C. | He was the first and last Indian Governor General of India after independence |
| D. | He was the Governor of Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. He was the Governor of Tamil Nadu | |
| 152. |
Besides its permanent seat at Delhi, the Supreme Court can also meet at : |
| A. | any other metropolitan city |
| B. | any other major city |
| C. | any other place as decided by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President |
| D. | any other Union Territory |
| Answer» D. any other Union Territory | |
| 153. |
The Chairman of the Finance Commission must be: |
| A. | qualified to be a High Court Judge |
| B. | a person having special knowledge of economics |
| C. | a person having experience in public affairs |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 154. |
The President can issue proclamation of emergency: |
| A. | on the advice of Prime Minister |
| B. | on the advice of Council of Ministers |
| C. | in his own decision |
| D. | when the decision of Union Cabinet for the issuance of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 155. |
The Parliament of Japan is called the |
| A. | Congress |
| B. | Presidium |
| C. | Majlis |
| D. | Diet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 156. |
A Constitution can be developed through |
| A. | amendments |
| B. | customs and usages |
| C. | Judicial interpretations |
| D. | All the three |
| Answer» E. | |
| 157. |
The President of India is the _____ of the State. |
| A. | Real Head |
| B. | Titular Head |
| C. | Constitutional Head |
| D. | Civilian Head |
| Answer» D. Civilian Head | |
| 158. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only. 2. The power to declare emergency in a State in India lies with the President only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 159. |
Which of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non-citizens? [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | Right to constitutional remedies |
| B. | Freedom to speech |
| C. | Freedom to move and settle in any part of the country |
| D. | Freedom to acquire property |
| Answer» C. Freedom to move and settle in any part of the country | |
| 160. |
The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction ofthe total membership of the House? [CBI 1993] |
| A. | 1/3 |
| B. | 1/4 |
| C. | 1/6 |
| D. | 1/10 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 161. |
The pledge for the independence of the country wastaken all over India for the first time on |
| A. | January 26, 1927 |
| B. | January 26, 1930 |
| C. | November 26, 1920 |
| D. | August 15, 1930 |
| Answer» C. November 26, 1920 | |
| 162. |
If the Speaker of the Lower House of a State wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the: |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Deputy Speaker |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | President |
| Answer» C. Governor | |
| 163. |
An aggrieved public servant of the Union can challenge the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal: |
| A. | before the Supreme Court |
| B. | before the High Court |
| C. | before both (a) and (b) |
| D. | before no court of law |
| Answer» B. before the High Court | |
| 164. |
When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II only |
| D. | III only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 165. |
What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President ofIndia? |
| A. | Vice-Chancellorship of Universities |
| B. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | To assist the President in times of Emergency |
| D. | None of the above is correct |
| Answer» C. To assist the President in times of Emergency | |
| 166. |
A joint sitting of both the Houses or Parliament is summoned by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | Law Minister |
| Answer» B. Vice-President | |
| 167. |
After the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has ceased to hold office he will not be eligible for further office under the Government of |
| A. | any State |
| B. | India or Government of any State |
| C. | India |
| D. | any Union Territory |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 168. |
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the: [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Preamble to the Constitution |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Ninth Schedule |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 169. |
In which year was the Supreme Court of Indiaestablished? |
| A. | 1949 |
| B. | 1950 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» C. 1951 | |
| 170. |
The letter of resignation of the President should be addressedto the |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 171. |
A Constitution Amendment BW after being passed by the Rajya Sabha is pending before a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile the Parliament is dissolved. What happens to the bill? |
| A. | The bill lapses on the dissolution of Parliament |
| B. | The bill goes before a new Select Committee constituted by the new Lok Sabha |
| C. | The bill is referred to the Attorney General by the new Lok Sabha |
| D. | The bill keeps alive despite dissolution of Parliament and takes its normal course |
| Answer» B. The bill goes before a new Select Committee constituted by the new Lok Sabha | |
| 172. |
'Judicial Review' function of the Supreme Court means the power to: [RRB 1994] |
| A. | review its own judgement |
| B. | review the functioning of judiciary in the country |
| C. | examine the constitutional validity of the laws |
| D. | undertake periodic review of the Constitution |
| Answer» D. undertake periodic review of the Constitution | |
| 173. |
A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed: |
| A. | by Parliament |
| B. | by each House of Parliament |
| C. | by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting |
| D. | by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting |
| Answer» C. by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting | |
| 174. |
The only Union Territory which has a High Court of its own: |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Chandigarh |
| D. | Daman and Diu |
| Answer» B. Lakshadweep | |
| 175. |
The value of a vote of a Member of Parliament for the election of the President is determined by dividing the: |
| A. | nation's population as per the latest census by the number of Lok Sabha members |
| B. | nation's population as per the latest census by the total strength of the two Houses of Paliament |
| C. | the total value of votes of members of all the State Legislative Assemblies by the elected Members of the two Houses of Parliament |
| D. | particular State's population as per the latest census by the number of Members of Parliament elected from that State |
| Answer» D. particular State's population as per the latest census by the number of Members of Parliament elected from that State | |
| 176. |
The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article 72 is exercised by the President of India: |
| A. | on the advice of the Prime Minister |
| B. | on his own as Head of the Union |
| C. | on the advice of Council of Ministers |
| D. | in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet |
| Answer» D. in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet | |
| 177. |
A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 should be laid before each House of Parliament within _____ month(s) for formal approval. |
| A. | one |
| B. | two |
| C. | three |
| D. | six |
| Answer» B. two | |
| 178. |
Part V of the Constitution deals with:I. Union Executive II. Parliament III. Supreme Court and High Courts IV. Comptroller and Auditor-General |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I only |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 179. |
The Vice-President's letter of resignation is to be addressed to the: |
| A. | Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | President |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» D. Speaker | |
| 180. |
Which Articles of Indian Constitution discuss the financial relations between the Centreand the States? |
| A. | Articles 268 to 281 |
| B. | Articles 278 to 291 |
| C. | Articles 289 to 295 |
| D. | Articles 168 to 171 |
| Answer» B. Articles 278 to 291 | |
| 181. |
The Central Government's exclusive powers are enumerated in the: |
| A. | Concurrent List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Union List |
| D. | Federal List |
| Answer» D. Federal List | |
| 182. |
Which among the following is/are the feature (s) of a Federal State? [NDA 2008] 1. The powers of the Central and the State (Constituent Unit) Governments are clearly laid down 2. It has an unwritten Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 183. |
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India? [IAS 1995] |
| A. | The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission |
| B. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States |
| C. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned |
| D. | Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission |
| Answer» B. The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States | |
| 184. |
Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by : |
| A. | Preamble |
| B. | Directive Principle |
| C. | Seventh Schedule |
| D. | Judicial Decision |
| Answer» C. Seventh Schedule | |
| 185. |
If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared electedloses his deposit, it means that: [IAS 1995] |
| A. | the polling was very poor |
| B. | the election was for a multi- member constituency |
| C. | the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal |
| D. | a very large number of candidates contested the election |
| Answer» E. | |
| 186. |
Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are: |
| A. | enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties or punishments for the noncompliance |
| B. | like Directive Principles that : are mandates to people |
| C. | like Fundamental Rights that are enforceable |
| D. | no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of education value |
| Answer» E. | |
| 187. |
Which of the following, regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ? 1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. 2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction. 3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government. 4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. [IAS 1994] |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 188. |
The State Election Commission can be removed from office: |
| A. | only by the Governor |
| B. | in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court |
| C. | only by the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of the concerned State |
| D. | in the same manner as the Vice-President of India |
| Answer» C. only by the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of the concerned State | |
| 189. |
The Rajasthan High Court is located at |
| A. | Pilani |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» D. Udaipur | |
| 190. |
The Rajya Sabha is dissolved |
| A. | during an Emergency |
| B. | every five years |
| C. | never |
| D. | At the discretion of the President |
| Answer» D. At the discretion of the President | |
| 191. |
Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha? [COS 2011] |
| A. | Conduct of the proceedings of: the House in the absence of the Speaker |
| B. | To check if the election certificates of the members of the House are in order |
| C. | Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected |
| D. | Give his assent to the bills passed by the House |
| Answer» D. Give his assent to the bills passed by the House | |
| 192. |
Who among the following held office as President of India,for two consecutive terms? |
| A. | Dr S Radhakrishanan |
| B. | Dr Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | VV Giri |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» C. VV Giri | |
| 193. |
Ms Sujatha Vaaant Manohar was the _____ womanjudge of the Supreme Court of India. |
| A. | first |
| B. | second |
| C. | third |
| D. | fourth |
| Answer» C. third | |
| 194. |
The source of maximum income to Panchayati Raj institution is: [CDS 1993] |
| A. | local taxes |
| B. | regional funds |
| C. | government grants |
| D. | share in Union Govt. revenue |
| Answer» D. share in Union Govt. revenue | |
| 195. |
The Constitution of India describes India as a Unionof States which means that the |
| A. | States have no right to secede from the federation |
| B. | States have a right to secede from the federation |
| C. | States have been given more powers |
| D. | Centre cannot alter the independent existence of the States |
| Answer» B. States have a right to secede from the federation | |
| 196. |
Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and' therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India |
| B. | This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015 |
| C. | This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world |
| D. | This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197. |
State which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General controls all disbursements and audits the accounts of both the Union and the State Governments |
| B. | He annually submits a report to the President relating to the accounts of Union |
| C. | The annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is considered by Public Accounts Committee of Parliament |
| D. | No money by the Union and State Governments can be spent without prior approval of the Comptroller and Auditor General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198. |
Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it ? |
| A. | Solicitor-General of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Attorney General of India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» D. Chief Election Commissioner | |
| 199. |
A merger will not invite action under the Anti-Defection Act if ____ members of a political party decide to join another political party. |
| A. | one-third |
| B. | two-thirds |
| C. | half |
| D. | one-fourth |
| Answer» C. half | |
| 200. |
Parliament is empowered to get all the following removed except: |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| B. | Supreme Court Judges |
| C. | Chairman of UPSC |
| D. | High Court Judges |
| Answer» D. High Court Judges | |