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This section includes 1347 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 601. |
In which article of the Indian Constitution is the procedure for the impeachment of the President given? |
| A. | Article 61 |
| B. | Article 69 |
| C. | Article 52 |
| D. | Article 56 |
| Answer» B. Article 69 | |
| 602. |
In which year did Telangana become the 29th state of India ? |
| A. | 2002 |
| B. | 2011 |
| C. | 2014 |
| D. | 2004 |
| Answer» D. 2004 | |
| 603. |
By which constitutional amendment the term ‘Internal disturbance’ was replaced by ‘armed rebellion’ under article 352? |
| A. | 42nd Amendment |
| B. | 44th Amendment |
| C. | 48th Amendment |
| D. | 52nd Amendment |
| Answer» C. 48th Amendment | |
| 604. |
After the 73rd Amendment Panchayat Elections were held for the first time in Madhya Pradesh in ________. |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 1994 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» D. 1989 | |
| 605. |
_______ Amendment increased the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545. |
| A. | 31st |
| B. | 32nd |
| C. | 25th |
| D. | 43rd |
| Answer» B. 32nd | |
| 606. |
In regard to Question Hour in Parliament, what is the meaning of starred question? |
| A. | Important question |
| B. | Requires written reply |
| C. | Requires oral reply |
| D. | There are no sub-questions |
| Answer» D. There are no sub-questions | |
| 607. |
A political party is recognized as a regional party, if |
| A. | It gets 4% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election. |
| B. | It gets 6% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election. |
| C. | It gets 8% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. It gets 8% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election. | |
| 608. |
In India Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by |
| A. | Central Government |
| B. | State Government |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 609. |
In the definition of armed forces under the. Protection of Human. Rights Act, which of the following is not included? |
| A. | Navy |
| B. | Armed Forces of the State |
| C. | Military |
| D. | Air Force |
| Answer» C. Military | |
| 610. |
Fundamental Rights are enumerated in which part of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» D. Part IV | |
| 611. |
An urban center of more than 11,000 and less than 25,000 inhabitants is classified as? |
| A. | Village Panchayat |
| B. | Municipality |
| C. | Nagar Panchayat |
| D. | Metropolitan municipality |
| Answer» D. Metropolitan municipality | |
| 612. |
Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): Dr Ambedkar had described Article 32 of the Constitution as the very soul of it.Reason (R): Article 32 provides an effective remedy against the violation of Fundamental Rights.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | (A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | (A) and (R) both are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. (A) and (R) both are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
| 613. |
A citizen of India will lose his or her citizenship if he or she1. renounces Indian citizenship2. voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country3. marries a citizen of another country4. criticizes the GovernmentSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 | |
| 614. |
Before giving decision on questions as to disqualifications of Members of Parliament under Article 103 of the Consitution of India, the President obtains the opinion of: |
| A. | the supreme Court |
| B. | the Attorney-General |
| C. | the Election Commission |
| D. | the Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. the Prime Minister | |
| 615. |
How many Assembly Constituencies are there in Andhra Pradesh ? |
| A. | 175 |
| B. | 150 |
| C. | 275 |
| D. | 195 |
| Answer» B. 150 | |
| 616. |
If a Gram Panchayat is dissolved or disintegrated, then within what period of time the next elections are done? |
| A. | Two and half years |
| B. | One year |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 3 months |
| Answer» D. 3 months | |
| 617. |
Consider the following statements :a. Article 2 of the Indian Constitution relates to admission or establishment of new States which are not part of the Union of India.b. Article 3 of the Indian Constitution provides for the formation of or changes in the existing States including Union territories.c. A Bill under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution shall be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.Which of the above statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | All of the above |
| B. | a and b |
| C. | b and c |
| D. | Only c |
| Answer» C. b and c | |
| 618. |
All the members of a municipality are ________ by the people of municipal area. |
| A. | Elected directly |
| B. | Elected indirectly |
| C. | Nominated proportionally |
| D. | Nominated indirectly |
| Answer» B. Elected indirectly | |
| 619. |
Parliament enacts laws. In this regard, examine the following statements:(a) All bills including finance bills can be introduced in either house of the parliament.(b) All members of the parliament have the right to introduce bills in their respective houses.(c) A bill may be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.(d) If a bill has been published in the official gazette before its introduction, no motion for leave to introduce the bill is necessary. |
| A. | (a), (b) and (c) only |
| B. | (b), (c) and (d) only |
| C. | (a), (b) and (d) only |
| D. | (a), (c) and (d) only |
| Answer» C. (a), (b) and (d) only | |
| 620. |
Examine the following statements about the NITI Aayog of India:(a) It was established to provide critical, directional, and strategical inputs to the development process of Indian economy.(b) It helps to evolve, promote and strengthen cooperative federalism.(c) It formulates five year plans for India.(d) It will create a knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support through collaborations.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | (a),(b) and (c) only |
| B. | (a), (b) and (d) only |
| C. | (b), (c) and (d) only |
| D. | (a) and (c) only |
| Answer» C. (b), (c) and (d) only | |
| 621. |
ICAR - Indian Institute of Soil Science is located at _______. |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Kucknow |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Bhopal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 622. |
Consider the following countries:1. Australia2. Canada3. China4. India5. Japan6. USAWhich of the above are among the free-trade partners' of ASEAN? |
| A. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 3 , 4, 5 and 6 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 and 6 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 and 6 | |
| 623. |
Choose the correct statements given below:(a) G.V.K. Rao Committee was appointed by the rural development ministry of the Government of India.(b) G.VK. Rao Committee was constituted in 1985.(c) This Committee criticized the then existing Panchayati Raj Institutes as 'grass without roots'.(d) This Committee assigned a leading role to the Panchayati Raj in local planning and development. |
| A. | (a) and (b) |
| B. | (c) and (d) |
| C. | (b), (c) and (d) |
| D. | (a), (b) and (d) |
| Answer» D. (a), (b) and (d) | |
| 624. |
Out of 245 members of Rajya Sabha how many member are elected? |
| A. | 220 |
| B. | 233 |
| C. | 230 |
| D. | 215 |
| Answer» C. 230 | |
| 625. |
Kalka constituency comes under the district of |
| A. | Ambala |
| B. | Panchkula |
| C. | Rohtak |
| D. | Karnal |
| Answer» C. Rohtak | |
| 626. |
Article ________ empowers the President to declare financial emergency. |
| A. | 360 |
| B. | 368 |
| C. | 365 |
| D. | 356 |
| Answer» B. 368 | |
| 627. |
Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India:1) A Member of Parliament enjoys the freedom of speech in the Parliament as a Parliamentary Privilege protected by the Constitution of India.2) The Constitution has vested the power to amend the constitution in Parliament.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 628. |
Match List I with List II:List IList II A. GovernorI. Article 167B. Council of MinistersII. Article 169C. Duties of Chief MinisterIII. Article 155D. Legislative CouncilIV. Article 163 Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| B. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
| C. | A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I |
| D. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 629. |
As of August 2020, which of the following states has a two-house system? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 630. |
How many items are there in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 22 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 29 |
| D. | 32 |
| Answer» D. 32 | |
| 631. |
In the absence of the President of India, if Vice-President is not available, who of the following can act as the President? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Attorney General of India |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 632. |
In the context of democracy in India, which of the following statements is false? |
| A. | In India people participate indirectly in the working of the government. |
| B. | The first general election after independence was held in 1950. |
| C. | A small section of Indian population could vote even before independence of India. |
| D. | India adopted representative democracy after independence. |
| Answer» C. A small section of Indian population could vote even before independence of India. | |
| 633. |
How many members, the President of India can nominate to Lok Sabha & Rajya sabha, respectively? |
| A. | 12, 2 |
| B. | 2, 12 |
| C. | 2, 10 |
| D. | 10, 2 |
| Answer» C. 2, 10 | |
| 634. |
From which country is the ‘Fundamental Duties’ of the Indian Constitution borrowed? |
| A. | UK |
| B. | USA |
| C. | USSR |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» D. Australia | |
| 635. |
As far as the Rajya Sabha is concerned, which of the following is not true? |
| A. | It is a permanent body |
| B. | Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution |
| C. | Upper house of Parliament |
| D. | Term of MPs are 6 years |
| Answer» C. Upper house of Parliament | |
| 636. |
According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, how many conditions related to dowry have been stated? |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» D. Four | |
| 637. |
How many Rajya Sabha members can be nominated directly by the President of India? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 638. |
Consider the following statements?1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by and introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 639. |
Examine the following in relation to the position of the Prime Minister of India?A. Leader of the CabinetB. Chief spokesperson in foreign relationsC. Head of the stateD. Leader of the House of Parliament he/she belongs toChoose the correct answer: |
| A. | A and C only |
| B. | C and D only |
| C. | A, B and C only |
| D. | A, B and D only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 640. |
Establishment and Constitution of Authority are mentioned in which Section of Haryana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 ? |
| A. | Section 221 |
| B. | Section 219 |
| C. | Section 218 |
| D. | Section 220 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 641. |
No person shall be a citizen of India if he has |
| A. | lived in a foreign country for more than five years |
| B. | been convicted by a foreign court of law |
| C. | voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country |
| D. | accepted employment in another country |
| Answer» D. accepted employment in another country | |
| 642. |
Administrative Tribunal is not bound by _______. |
| A. | Precedent |
| B. | Principle of res - judicata |
| C. | Estoppel |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 643. |
Constituent Assembly of India was founded in the year ________. |
| A. | 1940 |
| B. | 1946 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1950 |
| Answer» C. 1947 | |
| 644. |
As per provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | Only Parliament has the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent List |
| B. | Both Parliament and State Legislative have the power to legislate over a subject under the Concurrent List |
| C. | A legislation made under the Concurrent List by Parliament should be ratified by half of the State Legislatures so as to become a law of the country |
| D. | Only State Legislatures are empowered to make laws under Concurrent List |
| Answer» C. A legislation made under the Concurrent List by Parliament should be ratified by half of the State Legislatures so as to become a law of the country | |
| 645. |
Number of legislative assembly seats in M.P. is |
| A. | 230 |
| B. | 232 |
| C. | 225 |
| D. | 216 |
| Answer» B. 232 | |
| 646. |
Among, the democratic countries of the world, which country’s constitution is the longest written constitution and most detailed? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | UK |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 647. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 648. |
In which state will the 'Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre' be set up? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 649. |
In which year, United Nations adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection? |
| A. | 1995 |
| B. | 1985 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» C. 2000 | |
| 650. |
Creation of a new state requires a majority for Constitutional Amendment. |
| A. | Simple |
| B. | Two-third |
| C. | Three-fourth |
| D. | Two-third plus ratification by half of all states |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. Two-third | |