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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.
| 351. |
A joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is held |
| A. | when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other |
| B. | when there is some disagreement over any provision of or amendment to a bill |
| C. | when a period of six months elapses from the date of receipt of a bill passed by one House without it is being passed by the other |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 352. |
The rank of the different Ministers in the UnionCouncil of Ministers is determined by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Cabinet Secretary |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Cabinet Secretary | |
| 353. |
When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new: |
| A. | Lok Sabha is formed |
| B. | Speaker is appointed by the President |
| C. | Speaker is elected when the new House meets |
| D. | Government is formed |
| Answer» D. Government is formed | |
| 354. |
Who among the following dignitaries cannot be impeached? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | Judges of the Supreme Court |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| Answer» C. Judges of the Supreme Court | |
| 355. |
In the election of the President, each Member of the electoral college has: |
| A. | one vote |
| B. | as many votes as there are candidates |
| C. | one vote with value attached to it |
| D. | one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates |
| Answer» E. | |
| 356. |
Under the Presidential system of government the advice of the cabinet is |
| A. | never sought |
| B. | binding on the head of the State |
| C. | not binding on the head of the State |
| D. | binding, if the advice is tendered unanimously in the form of a Cabinet resolution |
| Answer» D. binding, if the advice is tendered unanimously in the form of a Cabinet resolution | |
| 357. |
Which one of the following is a human right as well as a fundamental right under theConstitution of India? [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | Right to Information |
| B. | Right to Work |
| C. | Right to Education |
| D. | Right to Housing |
| Answer» D. Right to Housing | |
| 358. |
Every Village Panchayat is headed by a Sarpancha who is elected by: |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | members of Village Panchayat from among citizens of the village |
| C. | members of Village Panchayat from among themselves |
| D. | not elected but nominated by Collector |
| Answer» D. not elected but nominated by Collector | |
| 359. |
Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that: 1. the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State. 2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1and 2 | |
| 360. |
The States Reorganisation Act created ______ States and _______ Union Territories. |
| A. | 14;7 |
| B. | 14;6 |
| C. | 15;7 |
| D. | 15;6 |
| Answer» C. 15;7 | |
| 361. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | States Reorganisation Act : Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Treaty of Yandabu: Asom |
| C. | State of Bilaspur :Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Year 1966: Gujarat becomes a State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 362. |
The President before entering upon his office shall make and subscribe in the presence of the an oath or affirmation spelt out in Article 60. |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Vice-President of India |
| D. | Service Chiefs |
| Answer» C. Vice-President of India | |
| 363. |
The real executive powers under Parliamentary Governmentrests with the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Head of the State |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 364. |
A foreigner residing in India does not have the right to |
| A. | seek justice in a court of law |
| B. | approach the police for protection or security |
| C. | vote at the time of elections to the Lok Sabha |
| D. | express an opinion critical of Government policy |
| Answer» D. express an opinion critical of Government policy | |
| 365. |
Which one of the following has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution? |
| A. | Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms |
| B. | Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property |
| C. | Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country |
| D. | Freedom to carry on any profession, occupation; trade or business |
| Answer» C. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country | |
| 366. |
The Constitution of India provides that the three constituents of the Indian Parliament are the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | President |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers | |
| 367. |
Which one of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India deals with theissue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 86th |
| Answer» D. 86th | |
| 368. |
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India mustcome from [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Parliament of India |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The Union Finance Minister |
| Answer» C. The Prime Minister of India | |
| 369. |
The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by: |
| A. | the President |
| B. | the Prime Minister |
| C. | collective decision of the Council of Ministers |
| D. | individual choice |
| Answer» C. collective decision of the Council of Ministers | |
| 370. |
How many Union Territories come under thejurisdiction of different State High Courts? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 371. |
Which of the following is/are correctly matched? 1. Stamp duties and duties on medical and toilet preparations-levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States. 2. Duties on succession to property other " than agricultural land-levied and' collected by the Union but assignedto the States. 3. Taxes on income other than corporation tax and tax on agricultural income-levied. collected and appropriated by the Union. 4. Receipts from Broadcasting-non- tax revenue of the Union. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 372. |
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India: 1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers. 2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation. 3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament. 4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration fo the Union must be communicated to the President. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 373. |
The President has the right to address |
| A. | the two Houses of Parliament assembled at the first session convened after every general election |
| B. | the two Houses at the commencement of the first session every year |
| C. | the Lok Sabha only every year |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 374. |
Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. 2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. 3. They are applicable only to citizens of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 375. |
Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct? 1. Unlike in the United States, India has not provided for a double system of courts. 2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the Union as well as the states. 3. The organisation of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 376. |
Which one among the following pairs of level of government and legislative power is not correctly matched? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | Central government : Union List |
| B. | Local governments : Residuary powers |
| C. | State governments : State List |
| D. | Central and State governments : Concurrent List |
| Answer» C. State governments : State List | |
| 377. |
Which of the following political parties came into being before independence? 1. Communist Party of India (Marxist) 2. Communist Party of India 3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4. Bharatiya Janata Party |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II only |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» C. I, II and III | |
| 378. |
In the name Mizoram, the land of the Mizos, the term 'Mizo' means a |
| A. | highlander |
| B. | rebel |
| C. | patriot |
| D. | skilled archer |
| Answer» B. rebel | |
| 379. |
The present membership of the Rajya Sabha is of these_____ represent the States and Union Territories. |
| A. | 275, 225 |
| B. | 250, 235 |
| C. | 245, 233 |
| D. | 240, 225 |
| Answer» D. 240, 225 | |
| 380. |
Article 32 makes/gives the Supreme Court of India |
| A. | the protector and guarantor of Fundamental Rights |
| B. | an advisory role in respect of Constitutional matters |
| C. | original jurisdiction in respect of disputes between the Union and the State |
| D. | appellate jurisdiction |
| Answer» B. an advisory role in respect of Constitutional matters | |
| 381. |
In the matter of State legislation the President may: |
| A. | exercise only suspensive veto power |
| B. | may withhold assent to any bill reserved for his consideration except money bills |
| C. | withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration |
| D. | directly disallow any bill which he considers anti national |
| Answer» D. directly disallow any bill which he considers anti national | |
| 382. |
The five year term of the President is calculated from the: |
| A. | first day of the month he assumes charge |
| B. | first day of the month following the month he assumes charge |
| C. | day he assumes charge |
| D. | date of his election result |
| Answer» D. date of his election result | |
| 383. |
What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the opposition party in the legislature? |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 10% |
| D. | No such limit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 384. |
Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President. 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court. 3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 385. |
Which of the following qualifications is not essential forelection as President of India? |
| A. | A citizen of India |
| B. | Not less than 35 years of age |
| C. | Qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | A member of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 386. |
Which of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Presidential Government |
| B. | Parliamentary Government |
| C. | Federal Government |
| D. | Independence of Judiciary |
| Answer» B. Parliamentary Government | |
| 387. |
In which of the following States, no tribe has been declared as 'Scheduled' bythe President? [IFS 1993] |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» D. Bihar | |
| 388. |
If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in Its original form, then the President: |
| A. | can once again return the Bill for further reconsideration |
| B. | can ask for a referendum on the Bill |
| C. | has to give assent to the Bill |
| D. | can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill |
| Answer» D. can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill | |
| 389. |
All proceedings of the Supreme Court shall be in the |
| A. | Hindi Language |
| B. | Urdu Language |
| C. | English Language |
| D. | Regional Language of the State concerned |
| Answer» D. Regional Language of the State concerned | |
| 390. |
Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched? [Asstt Commdt 2011] |
| A. | Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state |
| B. | Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state |
| C. | Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens |
| D. | Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed to only Indian citizens |
| Answer» C. Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens | |
| 391. |
The Constitution names our country as : |
| A. | Bharat |
| B. | India, that is Bharat |
| C. | Hindustan |
| D. | Aryavarta |
| Answer» C. Hindustan | |
| 392. |
The Vice-President is elected by an electoral collegeconsisting of the members of |
| A. | the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | the Lok Sabha |
| C. | the State Legislative Assemblies |
| D. | both Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 393. |
The Constitution of India does not mention the post of: |
| A. | the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | the Deputy Prime Minister |
| C. | the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» C. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 394. |
A hopeless tribal woman of Assam sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the police have confined her to unlawful custody. Which of the following writs shall be issuable by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her? |
| A. | Certiorari |
| B. | Habeas Corpus |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» C. Quo Warranto | |
| 395. |
The maximum membership of the Rajya Sabha islimited to |
| A. | 240 |
| B. | 245 |
| C. | 250 |
| D. | 260 |
| Answer» D. 260 | |
| 396. |
Mark the most correct response: |
| A. | No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or to perform or not to perform any duty |
| B. | The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office |
| C. | Both above statements are correct |
| D. | statement (a) is correct while (b) is not |
| Answer» E. | |
| 397. |
Father of local self-government in India is : |
| A. | Lord Mayo |
| B. | Acharya Vinoba Bhave |
| C. | Lord Ripon |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 398. |
A maximum interval of _____ can elapse between twosessions of a State Legislative Assembly. |
| A. | one year |
| B. | six months |
| C. | three months |
| D. | nine months |
| Answer» C. three months | |
| 399. |
Which of the following is not a power of the High Court? |
| A. | Supervision over all courts under its jurisdiction |
| B. | Jurisdiction over revenue matters |
| C. | Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to the armed forces |
| D. | Issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights or for any other purpose |
| Answer» D. Issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights or for any other purpose | |
| 400. |
Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to : |
| A. | all persons living within the territory of India |
| B. | all Indian citizens living in India |
| C. | all persons domiciled in India |
| D. | all persons natural as well as artificial |
| Answer» B. all Indian citizens living in India | |