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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.
| 401. |
The High Court enjoys the power: I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction. III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 402. |
Fundamental Duties are |
| A. | proclaimed during an emergency by the President |
| B. | enshrined in the Constitution 42nd Amendment (1976) |
| C. | not provided for in the Indian Constitution |
| D. | provided for by an Act of Parliament |
| Answer» C. not provided for in the Indian Constitution | |
| 403. |
The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission isappointed by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Home Minister |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
| 404. |
Some of the members of the Union Cabinet are members of the Council of States. Their collective responsibility is to the |
| A. | Council of States |
| B. | House of the People |
| C. | Both the Houses |
| D. | Neither |
| Answer» C. Both the Houses | |
| 405. |
Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | TT Krishnamachari |
| B. | Dr BR Ambedkar |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | KM Munshi |
| Answer» D. KM Munshi | |
| 406. |
In which one of the following does the subject of Co-operative Societies fall ?[CDS 2005] |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | Residuary Powers Government |
| Answer» D. Residuary Powers Government | |
| 407. |
Which one of the following is not one of the qualifications for appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court of India? |
| A. | The person must be a citizen of India |
| B. | The person should have attained the age of 45 years |
| C. | The person must be a distinguished jurist or must have been a High Court Judge for at least five years or an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years |
| D. | The person should not have attained the age of 65 years |
| Answer» C. The person must be a distinguished jurist or must have been a High Court Judge for at least five years or an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years | |
| 408. |
1. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 409. |
The Fundamental Right to ____ has been deleted by the ___ Amendment Act. |
| A. | form associations; 44th |
| B. | property; 44th |
| C. | against exploitation; 42nd |
| D. | private property; 42nd |
| Answer» C. against exploitation; 42nd | |
| 410. |
The minimum age prescribed for appointment as aJudge of the Supreme Court is |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 55 |
| C. | 45 |
| D. | No minimum age |
| Answer» E. | |
| 411. |
Which General Election in India was spread over aperiod of 100 days? |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | Third |
| Answer» B. Second | |
| 412. |
The First Amendment introduced in 1951 added a newSchedule to the Constitution. It is the __ Schedule. |
| A. | Seventh |
| B. | Eighth |
| C. | Ninth |
| D. | Tenth |
| Answer» D. Tenth | |
| 413. |
In a Presidential type of Government the ministers areanswerable only to the |
| A. | Legislature |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | President |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» D. Vice-President | |
| 414. |
The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A. B. C. and D in the year 1950. In this context which of the following statements is correct? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Governor was the executive head of categories C and D states. |
| B. | The Pajpramukh was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories Band C states. The Governor was the executive head of the category D states. |
| C. | The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories C and D states. |
| D. | The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category B states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of categories C and D states. |
| Answer» D. The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category B states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of categories C and D states. | |
| 415. |
The First National Emergency declared in October1962 lasted till |
| A. | 1965 |
| B. | 1966 |
| C. | 1967 |
| D. | 1968 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 416. |
Which of the .following amendments curtailed the power of Judicial review of theSupreme Court and the High Courts? |
| A. | 24th |
| B. | 26th |
| C. | 42th |
| D. | 44th |
| Answer» D. 44th | |
| 417. |
The National Commission for Women was created by [CDS 2012] |
| A. | an amendment in the Constitution of India |
| B. | a decision of the Union Cabinet |
| C. | an Act passed by the Parliament |
| D. | an order of the President of India |
| Answer» D. an order of the President of India | |
| 418. |
A Governor is liable to be transferred from one Stateto another |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | True, during a National Emergency |
| D. | True, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 419. |
The Attorney General for India holds office during the pleasure of the |
| A. | Union Law Minister |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 420. |
The Preamble of our Constitution: |
| A. | is a part of the Constitution |
| B. | contains the spirit of the Constitution |
| C. | is a limitation upon the granted power |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. is a limitation upon the granted power | |
| 421. |
The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at thedisposal of the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| D. | Home Ministry |
| Answer» C. Comptroller and Auditor General | |
| 422. |
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution enumeratesthe |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Official Languages of India |
| C. | Laws placed beyond the jurisdiction of courts |
| D. | Fundamental Duties |
| Answer» C. Laws placed beyond the jurisdiction of courts | |
| 423. |
Which of the following is not true about the electoral functions of the Parliament? [SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | It helps the Prime Minister in forming the Central Cabinet |
| B. | It participates in the election of the President |
| C. | The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are elected by the Members of the Parliament |
| D. | Members of the Parliament vote for the election of the Vice-President |
| Answer» B. It participates in the election of the President | |
| 424. |
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister ofIndia ? |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | Charan Singh |
| Answer» C. Morarji Desai | |
| 425. |
The right to initiate amendments of the Constitutionrests with the |
| A. | State Legislatures |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| D. | Committee of Constitutional experts known as the "National Convention" |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) above | |
| 426. |
The Central Government can issue directions to the States with regard to the: 1. Union List 2. State List 3. Concurrent List |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 427. |
In which one of the following countries the Supreme Court cannot declare a law passed by the Federal Legislature as unconstitutional, even if it violates the country's Constitution? |
| A. | Cananda |
| B. | USA |
| C. | India |
| D. | Nigeria |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 428. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [CDS 2004] |
| A. | The Election Commissioner scan not be removed from their office except on recommendations by the Chief Election Commissioner |
| B. | In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other 'Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission |
| C. | The Chief Election Commissioner and' other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers |
| D. | The term of office of an Election Commissioner is six years from the date he assumes office or till the day he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier |
| Answer» C. The Chief Election Commissioner and' other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers | |
| 429. |
According to the Table of Precedence published by the Union Government the Attorney-General for India occupies the _____ place. |
| A. | tenth |
| B. | eleventh |
| C. | sixth |
| D. | ninth |
| Answer» C. sixth | |
| 430. |
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is : [Asstt Grade 1992] |
| A. | elected by the members of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | nominated by the President |
| C. | elected by members of both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly |
| Answer» D. elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly | |
| 431. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President. 2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 432. |
The most literate State in India is |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 433. |
A new State can be created by a/an |
| A. | Act of Parliament |
| B. | Amendment to the Constitution of India under Article 368 |
| C. | Resolution passed by both the Houses of Union Parliament |
| D. | Ordinance issued by the President of India |
| Answer» B. Amendment to the Constitution of India under Article 368 | |
| 434. |
In the Republic of India |
| A. | the President is supreme as he is the Head of the State, the Supreme Commnader of the Armed Forces and all the Executive Power is vested in him |
| B. | Parliament is supreme as it can even amend the Constitution |
| C. | the Supreme Court is supreme as it has the ultimate say in interpreting what the Constitution is |
| D. | the Constitution is supreme as it controls all the three wings, viz. the executive, the legislature and the judiciary |
| Answer» E. | |
| 435. |
The theory of Fundamental Rights implies: [NDA 1992] |
| A. | sovereignty of the people |
| B. | equality of opportunity for all |
| C. | limited government |
| D. | equality of all before law |
| Answer» D. equality of all before law | |
| 436. |
With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India deal? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | Details of Indian Union and its territory |
| B. | Citizenship |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Union Executive |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 437. |
Besides Punjab which other State has been under President's rule nine times after its formation? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |
| 438. |
The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chairman, UPSC |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 439. |
To be a member of a State Council of Ministers, a person : |
| A. | must belong to the Legislative Assembly |
| B. | must acquire membership of the State legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already |
| C. | cannot be less than 35 years old |
| D. | will have to be an expert in some field if he is not a member of the legislature |
| Answer» C. cannot be less than 35 years old | |
| 440. |
In the Minerva Mills batch of cases the Supreme Court has further reaffirmed its decision in : |
| A. | Golakh Nath Case |
| B. | Keshavanand Bharati case |
| C. | Sajjan Singh Case |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Sajjan Singh Case | |
| 441. |
The President of India is the |
| A. | Head of State |
| B. | Head of the Government |
| C. | Head of State as well as Government |
| D. | Uncrowned Monarch of the Republic |
| Answer» B. Head of the Government | |
| 442. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for |
| A. | four years |
| B. | six years |
| C. | five years |
| D. | three years |
| Answer» C. five years | |
| 443. |
In case of breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State of Jammu and Kashmir rule will be imposed in the State. |
| A. | President's |
| B. | Governor's |
| C. | Army |
| D. | Sadar-i-Riyasat's |
| Answer» C. Army | |
| 444. |
The Indian Constitution vests in _____ the power toimpeach the President. |
| A. | Supreme Court of India |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Union Cabinet |
| D. | Attorney General for India |
| Answer» C. Union Cabinet | |
| 445. |
Which of the following statements regarding 74th Amendment of the Constitution are correct? 1. It provides for the insertion of a new schedule to the Constitution. 2. It restructures the working of the municipalities. 3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and scheduled castes in the municipalities. |
| A. | A only |
| B. | A and C |
| C. | A and B |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 446. |
The President of India is: |
| A. | Commander-in-Chief of Defence Forces |
| B. | Supreme Commander of Armed Forces |
| C. | Head of the Government |
| D. | Supreme Commander of Defence Forces of the Union and Executive Head of the Union |
| Answer» E. | |
| 447. |
Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | The President |
| Answer» C. Public Accounts Committee | |
| 448. |
The States in India can borrow from the market: |
| A. | at their discretion |
| B. | only through the Centre |
| C. | only with the consent of the Centre |
| D. | under no circumstance |
| Answer» D. under no circumstance | |
| 449. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries/Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister. 2. The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 450. |
The Idea of Incorporation of the 'Concurrent List' inthe Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | Britain |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |