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351.

Article _____ of the Constitution of India deals with provisions related to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.

A. 222(1)
B. 244(1)
C. 244(2)
D. 222(2)
Answer» C. 244(2)
352.

How has India been described in the Constitution of India?

A. A Federation
B. A Quasi Federal
C. Unitary
D. Union of States
Answer» E.
353.

Holding of elections to Panchayat is decided by:

A. Election Commission of India
B. District Collector
C. State Government
D. Governor of the state
Answer» D. Governor of the state
354.

Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018, Which aims to curb the practice of evading criminal prosecution by economic offenders fleeing from the country, will replace the ordinance promulgated by the president in ______.

A. February 2016
B. April 2018
C. June 2018
D. December 2017
Answer» C. June 2018
355.

According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is/are described as a part of the Parliament of India?1. The House of the People2. The Council of States3. The President of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
356.

How many times Panchayat General Election has taken place after the formation of the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission?

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer» D. Six
357.

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha onlyWhich 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
358.

________ are the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court for specific requirements and procedures that police has to follow for arrest, detention and interrogation of any person.

A. K.C. Roberto Guidelines
B. Maneka Guidelines
C. Vishaka Guidelines
D. D.K. Basu Guidelines
Answer» E.
359.

In _____, 71-year-old Ram Nath Kovind has been elected as the 14th President.

A. June 2017
B. August 2017
C. July 2017
D. March 2017
Answer» D. March 2017
360.

On which among following matters is the State Public Service Commission not consulted?

A. Method of recruitment of Civil Services in the State
B. On the principles to be followed in making appoinments to civil services in the state.
C. On the principles to be followed in making promotions and transfers from one service to another.
D. Making transfers of Civil Servants.
Answer» E.
361.

Consider the following statements:a. The decision of the President to issue an Ordinance can be questioned in a court for being malafide.b. An Ordinance like any other legislation can be retrospective.c. An Ordinance cannot be issued to amend the Constitution.Which of the above statements are correct?

A. a and b
B. b and c
C. c and d
D. a, b and c
Answer» E.
362.

How many types of committees are there in the Parliament?

A. Only one type
B. Two types
C. Three types
D. None of the option is correct.
Answer» C. Three types
363.

In which year was Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education established?

A. 1952
B. 1957
C. 1960
D. 1961
Answer» C. 1960
364.

______ was the Chairman of the first Finance Commission of India.

A. YB Chavan
B. AK Chanda
C. KC Neogy
D. PV Rajamannar
Answer» D. PV Rajamannar
365.

______ is a political association occupying a definite territory, which has an organized government and power to make domestic and foreign policies.

A. Territory
B. Province
C. Tehsil
D. State
Answer» E.
366.

Given below is a sequence of districts of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir arranged in the North South direction. ldentify the CORRECT option.

A. Gandarbal-Anantnag-Ramban-Jammu
B. Jammu-Anantnag-Ramban-Gandarbal
C. Anantnag-Ramban-Jammu-Gandarbal
D. Gandarbal-Anantnag-Jammu-Ramban
Answer» B. Jammu-Anantnag-Ramban-Gandarbal
367.

Every member of the Commission, State Commission and every officer appointed or authorized by the Commission or State Commission to exercise functions under the Protection of Human Rights Act is to be deemed

A. Public Officer
B. Public Servant
C. Officer of Commission
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Officer of Commission
368.

At what level does the state government appoint a nodal officer under the 'Human Trafficking (Prevention, Protection, and Rehabilitation) Bill'?

A. District level
B. National level
C. State level
D. Central level
Answer» D. Central level
369.

Primary education in the mother tongue has been safeguarded in Article:

A. 29
B. 350
C. 220
D. 351
Answer» C. 220
370.

For what duration can the President's seat can be left vacant?

A. 6 Months
B. 3 Months
C. 9 Months
D. 12 Months
Answer» B. 3 Months
371.

Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Who among the following occupies elected office in a Gram Panchayat?A. SarpanchB. Ward MembersC. SecretaryD. Gram Sabha MemberChoose the correct option:

A. A and B
B. A and C
C. A, B and C
D. B, C and D
Answer» B. A and C
372.

In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India laid down the test of 'tribunal'?

A. Food Corporation of India v. State of Punjab 2001
B. Express newspaper v. Union of India 1959
C. Federation of Railway Officers Association v. Union of India 2003
D. Associated Cement Company Ltd v. State of M.P. 2005
Answer» B. Express newspaper v. Union of India 1959
373.

Executive power of the state is bestowed on the Governor by which article of the Indian Constitution?

A. Article 156
B. ​Article 155
C. ​Article 154
D. ​Article 153
Answer» D. ​Article 153
374.

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :Assertion (A): State Finance Commission is a constitutional body.Reason (R): Union Finance Commission cannot recommend financial assistance to panchayats.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
375.

In which year did the first state Finance Commission in Madhya Pradesh submit its report?

A. 1994
B. 1993
C. 1996
D. 1990
Answer» D. 1990
376.

For whom are the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

A. Government employees
B. For all citizens
C. For all the senior citizens
D. No option is correct
Answer» C. For all the senior citizens
377.

Before being removed from the Fundamental Rights, the Right to Property was a part of which Article?

A. 18
B. 19
C. 22
D. 21
Answer» C. 22
378.

Frequently used term Inner Line Permit is associated with_______.

A. Permit required for construction near border areas
B. Restriction on NRIs from selected countries
C. Immigration in selected North East States
D. Special state fund allocation
Answer» D. Special state fund allocation
379.

After establishment of Bhartiya Janta Party, who became its first president?

A. L. K. Advani
B. A. B.Vajpayee
C. M. M. Joshi
D. Pramod Mahajan
Answer» C. M. M. Joshi
380.

If the appeal and the measures for the second appeal of a citizen under the Right to Information Act are abolished, he can approach the Supreme Court under Article _____ of the Constitution.

A. Article 224
B. Article 32
C. Article 74
D. Article 236
Answer» C. Article 74
381.

Haryana State shares its boundary with ______ number of States.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» B. 6
382.

As per the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

A. Right to Education
B. Right against Exploitation
C. Right to Freedom of Religion
D. Right to Property
Answer» E.
383.

A writ issued to secure the release of a person found to be detained illegally is ________.

A. Mandamus
B. Habeas corpus
C. Certiorari
D. Prohibition
Answer» C. Certiorari
384.

How many members are nominated by the President to Rajya Sabha?

A. 15
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer» D. 14
385.

In India, all international treaties and agreements are made in the name of ______.

A. The Prime Minister of India
B. The President of India
C. The Chief Justice of India
D. The Foreign Minister of India
Answer» C. The Chief Justice of India
386.

Fundamental duties were added to the constitution by

A. 24th Amendment
B. 39th Amendment
C. 42th Amendment
D. 44th Amendment
Answer» D. 44th Amendment
387.

Matters, which are not points of order, can be raised by way of Special Mentions under Rule ________ of Lok Sabha.

A. 302
B. 377
C. 223
D. 214
Answer» C. 223
388.

How many Lok Sabha seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 2019 general elections?

A. 52
B. 72
C. 91
D. 64
Answer» B. 72
389.

In which year was the Office of the Parliamentary Secretary created first time in Independent India?

A. 1951
B. 1952
C. 1957
D. 1962
Answer» B. 1952
390.

Consider the following statements and select your answer from the codes given below:1. The Governor does not have the power to appoint the judge of a State High court.2. He is not a part of the Legislature.3. He has the power to nominate some members in the Legislative Council.4. He has no judicial powers.

A. 1 and 2 are correct.
B. 1 and 3 are correct.
C. 2 and 4 are correct.
D. All are correct.
Answer» C. 2 and 4 are correct.
391.

In which year was the Uttar Pradesh Highway Land Control Act passed?

A. 1952
B. 1956
C. 1945
D. 1947
Answer» D. 1947
392.

Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India in ________.

A. Part I
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V
Answer» C. Part IV
393.

A money bill can be introduced only in:

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
394.

In the world economy, G20 nations account for which of the following?A. \(\frac{2}{3}^{rd}\) of the World’s populationB. 75% of the global tradeC. 85% of the World’s GDP Which of the above statements is/are correct?Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A only
B. B and C only
C. A and C only
D. A, B and C
Answer» E.
395.

As per the Table of Precedence, who among the following enjoys the highest ceremonial protocol?

A. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Holders of Bharat Ratna
C. Judges of the Supreme Court of India
D. Cabinet ministers of the Union
Answer» E.
396.

__________ of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire on the expiration of every second year.

A. 1/4
B. 1/5
C. 1/3
D. 1/6
Answer» D. 1/6
397.

On which date former Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away?

A. 14 August 2018
B. 15 August 2018
C. 16 August 2018
D. 17 August 2018
Answer» D. 17 August 2018
398.

"Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries" is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A. Union
B. State
C. Global
D. Concurrent
Answer» C. Global
399.

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became states under ______.

A. North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
B. North Eastern Republic of India Act, 1972
C. North Eastern Retention (Reconstruction) Act, 1971
D. North Eastern Region New State Act, 1972
Answer» B. North Eastern Republic of India Act, 1972
400.

Acquisition of Land is mentioned in which Section of Haryana Panchayati 1994?

A. Section 255
B. Section 254
C. Section 253
D. Section 256
Answer» C. Section 253