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| 301. |
Madhya Pradesh Padat Bhumi Ka Krishikaran Adhiniyam Act was enacted in : |
| A. | 1996 |
| B. | 1987 |
| C. | 1965 |
| D. | 1946 |
| Answer» B. 1987 | |
| 302. |
Consider the following statements regarding Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie:(a) It is a research and training institute of public policy and public administration set up in 1961.(b) Its main purpose is to train civil service officers - IAS, IPS, IFS and also for Group 'A' central services such as Indian Foreign Service.(c) The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainees officers will be awarded an M.A. degree in Public Management from Indira Gandhi Open University, Delhi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | (a) Only |
| B. | (b) Only |
| C. | (a), (b) |
| D. | (a), (b), and (c) |
| Answer» C. (a), (b) | |
| 303. |
Match the List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.List - I(Name of the Panchayat SamitiesList - II(Names of the related provinces of India)A. Janpad Panchayat1. West BengalB. Kshetra Panchayat2. GujaratC. Taluka Parishad3. Madhya PradeshD. Anchalik Parishad4. Uttar Pradesh |
| A. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2 |
| C. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3 |
| Answer» D. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3 | |
| 304. |
On 26 July 2017, the Parliament passed the Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill aims at amending the ______. |
| A. | Collection of statistics Act, 2008 |
| B. | Collection of statistics Act, 2015 |
| C. | Collection of statistics Act, 2010 |
| D. | Collection of statistics Act, 2012 |
| Answer» B. Collection of statistics Act, 2015 | |
| 305. |
A member of ______ is elected for a period of ______. |
| A. | the Rajya Sabha; 5 years |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha; 6 years |
| C. | the Lok Sabha; 3 years |
| D. | the Lok Sabha; 4 years |
| Answer» C. the Lok Sabha; 3 years | |
| 306. |
For Strengthening the rural and urban Governments, firstly which two bills were brought before the parliament? |
| A. | 64th and 65th Amendment Bills |
| B. | 66th and 67th Amendment Bills |
| C. | 68th and 69th Amendment Bills |
| D. | 73th and 74th Amendment Bills |
| Answer» B. 66th and 67th Amendment Bills | |
| 307. |
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India has exclusive jurisdiction regarding the Constitutional validity of Central laws.Reason (R): The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Indian Constitution. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) 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» E. | |
| 308. |
According to which fundamental right ‘human trafficking’ is prohibited? |
| A. | Right to Equality |
| B. | Right against Exploitation |
| C. | Right to Constitution remedies |
| D. | Cultural and Educational Rights |
| Answer» C. Right to Constitution remedies | |
| 309. |
‘Oligarchy’ is a form of government where power is exercised by |
| A. | A group of women |
| B. | The king |
| C. | A group of men |
| D. | The priests |
| Answer» D. The priests | |
| 310. |
India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up a business.3. Ramps in public buildings.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 311. |
A ________ government is a better government, because it is a more accountable form of government. |
| A. | Democratic |
| B. | Monarchic |
| C. | Aristocratic |
| D. | Autocratic |
| Answer» B. Monarchic | |
| 312. |
Directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution have been taken from which country's constitution? |
| A. | Irish constitution |
| B. | US constitution |
| C. | British constitution |
| D. | Australian constitution |
| Answer» B. US constitution | |
| 313. |
Consider the following statements relating to short notice questions asked in the Legislature:1. These relate to matters of urgent public importance and can be asked for oral answer at a notice less than 10 days2. Short notice questions can be admissible if the Minister concerned agrees to answer to it3. Short notice questions are asked during question hour Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 314. |
Directive principles of state policy is enumerated in which part of Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 315. |
A Member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House if the Member: |
| A. | voluntarily gives up his / her membership of the political party from which he/she was elected |
| B. | is expelled by the political party from which he/she had been elected to the House |
| C. | joins a political party after being elected as an independent candidate |
| D. | abstains from voting contrary to the direction by his / her political party |
| Answer» C. joins a political party after being elected as an independent candidate | |
| 316. |
According to Section-2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, what is the meaning of dowry? |
| A. | Giving property or valuable security for marriage |
| B. | Giving presents |
| C. | Spend in marriage |
| D. | Give a party for the wedding |
| Answer» B. Giving presents | |
| 317. |
Name the first Indian Institute of Technology which was formally inaugurated in the year 1951. |
| A. | IIT Kanpur |
| B. | IIT Madras |
| C. | IIT Delhi |
| D. | IIT Kharagpur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 318. |
How many Parliamentary Constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Castes? |
| A. | 48 |
| B. | 84 |
| C. | 47 |
| D. | 74 |
| Answer» C. 47 | |
| 319. |
Name the committee appointed in 1986 by Rajiv Gandhi on “Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institution for Democracy & development”.A) Ashok Mehta Committee.B) L.M. Singhvi Committee.C) G.V.K Rao Committee.D) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee. |
| A. | A |
| B. | C |
| C. | B |
| D. | D |
| Answer» D. D | |
| 320. |
On any issue pertaining to the disqualification of any member of Lok Sabha under 10th Schedule of Indian constitution, the final decision is taken by ______. |
| A. | Election Commission of India |
| B. | Speaker, Lok Sabha |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Vice-President of India |
| Answer» C. President of India | |
| 321. |
Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India.1. Article 41 - Right to work, to education, and to public assistance in certain cases.2. Article 128 - Official language or languages of a state.3. Article 361 - Protection of President and Government and Rajpramukhs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 322. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament :a. The provision for the Calling Attention Notices was first made in the year 1954.b. Notices of Calling Attention have to be given by members in writing by 10.00 am.c. A member can give not more than one Calling Attention Notice for any one sitting.Which of the above statements is not correct? |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 323. |
Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away in August 2020, served as the ______ President of India. |
| A. | 14th |
| B. | 13th |
| C. | 11th |
| D. | 12th |
| Answer» C. 11th | |
| 324. |
_____ was appointed as chairman of the State Reorganisation Commission in 1953. |
| A. | Justice Fazl Ali |
| B. | Justice S..K. Dar |
| C. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Sitaramayya |
| Answer» B. Justice S..K. Dar | |
| 325. |
Money Bill can be presented - |
| A. | Only in the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Only in the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | In both the Houses |
| D. | In a joint meeting of both the Houses |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only in the Rajya Sabha | |
| 326. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.According to Appellate System, a person dissatisfied with the verdict given by the Court of the District Judge could appeal to which of the following courts? |
| A. | Session Court |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | High Court |
| D. | Trial Court |
| Answer» D. Trial Court | |
| 327. |
In which form of government, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value? |
| A. | Aristocratic |
| B. | Monarchic |
| C. | Democratic |
| D. | Autocratic |
| Answer» D. Autocratic | |
| 328. |
Mark the correct date and year in which the Indian Constitution came into being |
| A. | 15th August, 1947 |
| B. | 24th July, 1948 |
| C. | 20th January, 1951 |
| D. | 26th January, 1950 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 329. |
In which of the following three states were held the Vidhan Sabha Elections along with Lok Sabha Elections, 2014? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Nagaland |
| B. | Chhattisgarh, Sikkim and Odisha |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim |
| D. | Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim |
| Answer» D. Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim | |
| 330. |
Indian Constitution provides for promotion of International peace and security. Which of the following deals with this provision? |
| A. | Article 51 of the Directive Principles of the state Policy |
| B. | It is implied by the Preamble of the Indian Constitution |
| C. | The 12th Schedule of the Indian Constitution |
| D. | Article 392 empowers the President in this regard |
| Answer» B. It is implied by the Preamble of the Indian Constitution | |
| 331. |
India recognizes the Right to _______ as being part of Right to Life (Article 21). |
| A. | Medication |
| B. | Acceptance |
| C. | Fitness |
| D. | Water |
| Answer» E. | |
| 332. |
Part XV of the Constitution of India deals with: |
| A. | official languages |
| B. | amendment of the constitution |
| C. | emergency provisions |
| D. | elections |
| Answer» E. | |
| 333. |
Find out the incorrect statement about Legislative Council : |
| A. | The Legislative Assembly may pass a resolution for the abolition of the Legislative Council. |
| B. | In the case of a money bill, the Legislative Council cannot reject it but may propose any amendment to it. |
| C. | In case of the other bill than money bill Legislative Council has power to delay it and later deadlock is resolved by joint sitting of the houses. |
| D. | Legislative Council has been conferred a much lesser degree of power as compared to Rajya Sabha. |
| Answer» D. Legislative Council has been conferred a much lesser degree of power as compared to Rajya Sabha. | |
| 334. |
A judge of the Supreme Court of the India holds office until he/she attains the age of |
| A. | 60 years |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 65 years |
| D. | 58 years |
| Answer» D. 58 years | |
| 335. |
Coup is _____ . |
| A. | sudden overthrow of a government illegally |
| B. | a system of rules that take effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice |
| C. | territory under the immediate political control of another state |
| D. | All options are correct. |
| Answer» B. a system of rules that take effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice | |
| 336. |
After the assent of which President of India, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) state came into existence ? |
| A. | R. Venkataraman |
| B. | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| C. | K. R. Narayanan |
| D. | Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Answer» D. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | |
| 337. |
In which of the following Vidhan Sabha, the Rajasthan Assembly's seat count was raised to the current level (as of January 2020)? |
| A. | Fifth |
| B. | Fourth |
| C. | Sixth |
| D. | Seventh |
| Answer» D. Seventh | |
| 338. |
Fundamental Duties are adopted from the Constitution of which country? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | United Kingdom |
| C. | USA |
| D. | USSR |
| Answer» E. | |
| 339. |
According to which of the following Articles shall the Supreme Court of India have power to review any judgement pronounced or order made by the Parliament? |
| A. | Article 135 |
| B. | Article 143 |
| C. | Article 137 |
| D. | Article 235 |
| Answer» D. Article 235 | |
| 340. |
___________ is a type of question asked during Question Hour. It does not ask for a linear answer in the House and no supplementary questions can be asked thereafter. |
| A. | Unstarred question |
| B. | Starred question |
| C. | Non-official member related questions |
| D. | Short notice question |
| Answer» B. Starred question | |
| 341. |
Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from the office by _________. |
| A. | Both houses of Parliament |
| B. | Union council of Ministers |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Both 1 and 3 combined. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 342. |
"Forests" is listed in the _________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. |
| A. | Union |
| B. | State |
| C. | Global |
| D. | Concurrent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 343. |
In 2006 NIDM was established. Which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | False |
| B. | True |
| C. | By the Ministry of Human Resource |
| D. | By the External Affairs Ministry |
| Answer» B. True | |
| 344. |
. In Indian constitution, which article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex (or) place of birth? |
| A. | Article 5 |
| B. | Article 1 |
| C. | Article 15 |
| D. | Article 20 |
| Answer» D. Article 20 | |
| 345. |
No confidence motion should be supported by a minimum of how many members in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 50 members |
| B. | 100 members |
| C. | 40 members |
| D. | 15% of the total elected members of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» B. 100 members | |
| 346. |
Name the Madhya Pradesh Governor who was also the Union Agriculture Minister in 1991 Congress government. |
| A. | Bhai Mahavir |
| B. | Balram Jakhar |
| C. | B.D. Sharma |
| D. | P.V. Dixit |
| Answer» C. B.D. Sharma | |
| 347. |
Fundamental rights in the Indian constitution have been taken from the |
| A. | Russian constitution |
| B. | U.S. constitution |
| C. | British constitution |
| D. | Act of 1935 |
| Answer» C. British constitution | |
| 348. |
Inspired by the constitution of which of the given nations has India added the feature of ‘Directive Principles’ in its constitution? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Ireland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» D. Russia | |
| 349. |
Number of members in the election commission of India is |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 350. |
In which year did Afghanistan join SAARC? |
| A. | 2005 |
| B. | 2006 |
| C. | 2008 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» E. | |