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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.
| 701. |
According to the Indian constitution, how many languages have been given the status of official language?A. 15B. 18C. 22D. 25 |
| A. | D |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | A |
| Answer» D. A | |
| 702. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State policy:1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.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 | |
| 703. |
In which year was the United Nations formed? |
| A. | 1945 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1954 |
| D. | 1919 |
| Answer» B. 1947 | |
| 704. |
President's Ordinance can be issued __________. |
| A. | As a Parliamentary Act on the provisions with same limits |
| B. | On the specially mentioned provisions of the President |
| C. | On any provision of the Constitution |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. On the specially mentioned provisions of the President | |
| 705. |
A change in constitution made the supreme legislative body in a country is known as _________. |
| A. | New Consitution |
| B. | Constituent Assembly |
| C. | Constitutional Amendment |
| D. | Altered Constitution |
| Answer» D. Altered Constitution | |
| 706. |
National Food Security Act was passed in |
| A. | 2005 |
| B. | 2009 |
| C. | 2016 |
| D. | 2013 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 707. |
In India, who appoints the Governors of the State? |
| A. | The Supreme Court of India |
| B. | The Chief Minister of State |
| C. | The President of India |
| D. | The Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» D. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 708. |
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth comes under which category of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Right to Freedom |
| B. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| C. | Right to Equality |
| D. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| Answer» D. Right to Freedom of Religion | |
| 709. |
Into how many parts is the state legislature in India divided? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Five |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» E. | |
| 710. |
In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 179, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code, the Human Rights Commission is to be deemed |
| A. | Criminal Court |
| B. | Civil Court |
| C. | Revenue Court |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Revenue Court | |
| 711. |
In which of the following years was the First Amendment Act of the Constitution of India enacted? |
| A. | 1958 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» C. 1952 | |
| 712. |
How many members were there in the drafting committee of Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» D. 3 | |
| 713. |
______ is the principal executive office of the government of Haryana. |
| A. | Haryana Police |
| B. | Chief Secretary Office |
| C. | Chief Minister's Office |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» C. Chief Minister's Office | |
| 714. |
In the context of Elections in India, the term VVPAT stands for: |
| A. | Voter Visit Poll Account Trail |
| B. | Voter Vivid Press Audit Trail |
| C. | Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail |
| D. | Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail |
| Answer» D. Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail | |
| 715. |
After the Constitution of India came into force in 1950 the Constituent Assembly ceased to exist, transforming itself into the ______ till 1952. |
| A. | Supreme Court of India |
| B. | Finance Commission of India |
| C. | Provisional Parliament of India |
| D. | Election Commission of India |
| Answer» D. Election Commission of India | |
| 716. |
India has a _______ system. |
| A. | two-party |
| B. | multi-party |
| C. | single party |
| D. | no party |
| Answer» C. single party | |
| 717. |
National Emergency can be imposed on the grounds of 1. External Aggression2. War3. Internal Disturbances |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 718. |
Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.1. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in the Constitution of India is substantially modeled upon that of the Auditor-General of India Act, 1935.2. The Comptroller and Auditor General may be removed only on an address from both Houses of Parliament on the grounds of 'proved misbehavior' or 'incapacity'.3. The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General shall be five years from the date on which he assumes office.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 719. |
How long is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ? |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | Tenure not fixed |
| Answer» B. 5 years | |
| 720. |
In which of the following schedules the allocation of seats to the states and union territories in the Rajya Sabha is mentioned? |
| A. | Third |
| B. | Fourth |
| C. | Second |
| D. | Seventh |
| Answer» C. Second | |
| 721. |
In which city is the headquarter of Asian Development Bank located? |
| A. | Manila |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Bangkok |
| D. | Jakarta |
| Answer» B. Singapore | |
| 722. |
How many countries were members of International Finance Corporation (IFC) till April 2019? |
| A. | 196 |
| B. | 180 |
| C. | 190 |
| D. | 185 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 723. |
According to Indian Constitution, there are three organs of government. Which among the following is/are NOT an organ/organs of it?I. The legislatureII. The MediaIII. The Judiciary |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | Only I and III |
| Answer» C. Only III | |
| 724. |
European Union has its headquarters in |
| A. | Berlin |
| B. | London |
| C. | Paris |
| D. | Brussels |
| Answer» E. | |
| 725. |
A member who is elected to the Rajya Sabha for a full term serves for a period of _____. |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 2 years |
| C. | 7 years |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 726. |
According to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution, the State shall endeavour toa. promote international peace and securityb. maintain just and honourable relations between nationsC. encouragement of internal disputes by arbitrationd. respecting international lawe. helping other countries to solve its internal problems |
| A. | b, c. e are true |
| B. | a, b, c, e are true |
| C. | a, b, d are true |
| D. | a, b, e are true |
| Answer» D. a, b, e are true | |
| 727. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) :Assertion (A) : The executive powers of the state are exercised to ensure the compliance of the law of the parliament and the laws applied in the state.Reason (R) : The government of India can give necessary direction to the states by using its executive powers.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true and 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. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 728. |
From the following, identify the item on which only the Supreme Court has the original jurisdiction ? |
| A. | Protection of Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Inter State Disputes |
| C. | Civil and Criminal Appeals |
| D. | Public Interest Litigation |
| Answer» C. Civil and Criminal Appeals | |
| 729. |
Apply the following Acts in chronological order from first passed to the last.(A) Protection of Human Rights Act(B) Right to Information Act(C) Dowry Prohibition Act(D) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act |
| A. | CADB |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | CABD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» D. ACDB | |
| 730. |
How many mandals were formed in Andhra Pradesh (United State before Reorganization in 2014) after abolition of the Panchayat Samithis ? |
| A. | 1014 |
| B. | 1104 |
| C. | 1401 |
| D. | 1140 |
| Answer» C. 1401 | |
| 731. |
Consider the following statements:I. Through 44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978, all the Directive Principles of State Policy have been given preference over Fundamental Rights mentioned in Articles 14 and 19.II. Supreme Court has laid down in its verdict in Minerva Mills case, 1980 that the preference given only to Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned in Article Rights mentioned in Articles 14 and 19 is Constitutional. |
| A. | Only I is correct. |
| B. | Only II is correct. |
| C. | Both I and II are correct. |
| D. | Neither I nor II is correct. |
| Answer» B. Only II is correct. | |
| 732. |
Examine the following pairs:A. 1989: The first coalition government in India to complete it's full-term B. 1909: The post of District Collector was created in India.C. Article 32: Regarded as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution by Dr B.R.Ambedkar.Choose the correct pair(s): |
| A. | A and B only |
| B. | A and C only |
| C. | A, B and C |
| D. | C only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 733. |
In which city is Reserve Bank of India - College of Agricultural Banking located? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Kolata |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Bangalore |
| Answer» D. Bangalore | |
| 734. |
Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution deal with ________. |
| A. | Right against Exploitation |
| B. | Right to Freedom |
| C. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| D. | Right to Education |
| Answer» B. Right to Freedom | |
| 735. |
In which of the following options, Electronic Voting Machines were used for the first time during general elections all over India? |
| A. | 2014 |
| B. | 1999 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2009 |
| Answer» D. 2009 | |
| 736. |
Our Constitution grants National Language status to |
| A. | English |
| B. | Hindi |
| C. | 22 languages |
| D. | None of the languages |
| Answer» E. | |
| 737. |
As per Section 46 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014, the apportionment between both the States of the award of the 13th Finance Commission has to be done |
| A. | In the population ratio and other parameters |
| B. | As per the budgetary outlay |
| C. | As determined by Sheela Bhide Committee |
| D. | As determined by the 14th Finance Commission |
| Answer» B. As per the budgetary outlay | |
| 738. |
Assertion (A): No expenditure can be incurred without the approval of the Parliament.Reason (R): Our democratic government, like that of Britain, is based on the concept of Sovereignty of the Parliament. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (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» D. (A) is false but (R) is true. | |
| 739. |
How many tiers are there in the Panchayat Raj System of India ? |
| A. | Three tier |
| B. | Four tier |
| C. | Two tier |
| D. | One tier |
| Answer» B. Four tier | |
| 740. |
In the Indian Constitution, the idea of Residual Powers has been borrowed from the ________ Constitution. |
| A. | French |
| B. | Canadian |
| C. | Russian |
| D. | British |
| Answer» C. Russian | |
| 741. |
Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with scheduled & tribal areas. |
| A. | XVI |
| B. | X |
| C. | XIV |
| D. | XII |
| Answer» C. XIV | |
| 742. |
According to the constitution of India ______. |
| A. | Hindi written in Devnagri script is the official language of all the states of India |
| B. | Hindi is the national language of India |
| C. | English is the national language of India |
| D. | Hindi written in Devnagri script is the official language of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 743. |
How many members are nominated in the present State Assembly of Rajasthan? |
| A. | One |
| B. | None |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Three |
| Answer» C. Two | |
| 744. |
India is a Union of States. Executive power of the Union is vested in the ________. |
| A. | President |
| B. | Home Minister |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» B. Home Minister | |
| 745. |
Rajasthan is the first state to implement which one of the following Act to redress public grievances? |
| A. | Transparency in Public Procurement Act |
| B. | Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act |
| C. | Good Governance Act |
| D. | Right to Hearing Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 746. |
According to which fundamental right ‘All persons are equal before law’? |
| A. | Right to freedom |
| B. | Cultural and Educational Rights |
| C. | Right to Equality |
| D. | Right against Exploitation |
| Answer» D. Right against Exploitation | |
| 747. |
After Independence, ________ became India’s first Deputy Prime Minister. |
| A. | Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
| B. | Charan Singh |
| C. | Jagjivan Ram |
| D. | Morarji Desai |
| Answer» B. Charan Singh | |
| 748. |
Match the following:List - IList – IIA. 7th Schedule1. Land reforms and reservationsB. 8th Schedule2. Anti-defection lawC. 9th Schedule3. Division of powersD. 10th Schedule4. Panchayati raj system 5. Official languages |
| A. | A-3, B-5, C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-5, B-3, C-4, D-2 |
| D. | A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 749. |
On which date Telangana Praja Samithi decided to change the scope of its organisation from non-political to political body? |
| A. | July 1970 |
| B. | May 1970 |
| C. | April 1970 |
| D. | June 1970 |
| Answer» B. May 1970 | |
| 750. |
Consider the following words: A. SocialistB. DemocraticC. SovereignD. SecularChoose the response that gives the correct order in which these words occur in the Preamble of the Constitution of India. |
| A. | C, A, D, B |
| B. | C, D, A, B |
| C. | C, D, B, A |
| D. | D, A, C, B |
| Answer» B. C, D, A, B | |