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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.
| 901. |
In 2006, the form of government of Nepal changed from Monarchy to _______. |
| A. | Autocracy |
| B. | Tyranny |
| C. | Democracy |
| D. | Oligarchy |
| Answer» D. Oligarchy | |
| 902. |
According to which Article enshrined in the Constitution of India shall the council of ministers be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Article 29 |
| B. | Article 75 |
| C. | Article 302 |
| D. | Article 35 |
| Answer» C. Article 302 | |
| 903. |
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by the executive order of the Government.2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 904. |
By which Constitutional Amendment Act was Arunachal Pradesh made a full-fledged state? |
| A. | 54th |
| B. | 55th |
| C. | 57th |
| D. | 59th |
| Answer» C. 57th | |
| 905. |
How many members represented Chhattisgarh in Lok Sabha as of October 2020? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 23 |
| C. | 17 |
| D. | 11 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 906. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.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. | |
| 907. |
How many judges are there in the supreme court till 18 September, 2019? |
| A. | 34 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» B. 13 | |
| 908. |
In the context of Sri Lankan Civil War, what does the first ‘T’ in LTTE stand for? |
| A. | Tamil |
| B. | Tarantulas |
| C. | Tigers |
| D. | Triumph |
| Answer» D. Triumph | |
| 909. |
As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with? |
| A. | Codex Alimentarius Commission |
| B. | International Federation of Standard Users |
| C. | International Organisation for Standardization |
| D. | World Standards cooperation |
| Answer» B. International Federation of Standard Users | |
| 910. |
Consider the following statements:(a) To ensure the independence of the State Election Commission, it is laid down that State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the High Court.(b) As under Article 329, High Courts have the jurisdiction to examine the validity of a law, relating to the delimitation of the constituency or the allotments of seats, made under Article 243 K. |
| A. | Statement (a) is correct. |
| B. | Statement (b) is correct. |
| C. | Both the statements are correct. |
| D. | Both the statements are false. |
| Answer» B. Statement (b) is correct. | |
| 911. |
Consider the following statements:1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 912. |
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days? |
| A. | 22nd March (or 21st March) |
| B. | 15th May (or 16th May) |
| C. | 31st March (or 30th March) |
| D. | 21st April (or 20th April) |
| Answer» B. 15th May (or 16th May) | |
| 913. |
A minister in state is individually responsible to which of the following? |
| A. | Legislature |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Chief Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» C. Chief Minister | |
| 914. |
Match the pairs regarding types of veto:a.Absolute vetoINeither ratifies nor rejects nor returns the billb.Qualified vetoIICan be overridden by the legislature with an ordinary majorityc.Suspensive vetoIIICan be overridden by the legislature with a higher majorityd.Pocket vetoIVWithholding of assent to the bill |
| A. | a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV |
| B. | a - IV, b - III, c - II, d - I |
| C. | a - IV, b - III, c - I, d - II |
| D. | a - III, b - IV, c - II, d - I |
| Answer» C. a - IV, b - III, c - I, d - II | |
| 915. |
Part - V of the Indian Constitution includes:(a) The executive - The President and the Governor(b) Parliament(c) The Union Judiciary(d) Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| A. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| B. | (a) and (b) |
| C. | (b), (c), and (d) |
| D. | Only (a) |
| Answer» D. Only (a) | |
| 916. |
Legislative Assembly of Haryana passes laws on the subject includes in the ______ Schedule of the Constitution. |
| A. | 7th |
| B. | 8th |
| C. | 9th |
| D. | 10th |
| Answer» B. 8th | |
| 917. |
One of the important suggestions of Sampat Kumaran Committee with regard to electoral reforms was: |
| A. | Chief Election Commissioner should be Anglo - Indian. |
| B. | State Governor should be Chief Election Commissioner. |
| C. | Chief Election Commissioner should be appointed from industrialist Class. |
| D. | State Election Commissioner should be appointed from Chief Secretary rank officer of State Government. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 918. |
One term of President of India is for how many years? |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 7 years |
| Answer» C. 4 years | |
| 919. |
Parliament has passed the State Banks (Repeal and Ammendment) Bill, 2017 to merge _______ subsidiary banks with the State Bank of India. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 920. |
In which of the following years the United Nations officially came into existence? |
| A. | 1942 |
| B. | 1944 |
| C. | 1945 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» D. 1947 | |
| 921. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – II (Case)List – II (Subject)(A) A.K. Gopalan Vs State of Madras(i) Equality in admission to educational institutions.(B) Romesh Thapar Vs State of Madras(ii) Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution.(C) Sankari Prasad Vs Union of India(iii) Procedure for preventive detention.(D) Champakam Dorairajan Vs State of Madras(iv) Restrictions on free speech |
| A. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii) |
| B. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii) |
| C. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) |
| D. | (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv) | |
| 922. |
Name the president who was first to use the President’s power to return a bill to parliament. |
| A. | Giani Zail Singh |
| B. | A P J Abdul Kalam |
| C. | Sarvappalli Radhakrishnan |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» C. Sarvappalli Radhakrishnan | |
| 923. |
According to Article 25 of the constitution, the right to freedom of religion is not subject to whom? |
| A. | Public order |
| B. | Health |
| C. | Virtue |
| D. | Humanism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 924. |
In which year was it made legally binding to use Hindi in all official works in Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1968 |
| D. | 1977 |
| Answer» C. 1968 | |
| 925. |
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India pronounce the verdict that the basic structure of the constitution cannot be amended by the parliament? |
| A. | Shankari Prasad vs Union of India |
| B. | Golaknath vs State of Punjab |
| C. | Kesavananda Bharti vs State of Kerala |
| D. | Minerva Mills Ltd. vs Union of India |
| Answer» D. Minerva Mills Ltd. vs Union of India | |
| 926. |
Evidence, under the Indian Evidence Act, means and includes |
| A. | Oral Evidence |
| B. | Documentary Evidence |
| C. | Both (A) and (B) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 927. |
How many languages are there in Indian constitution? |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 26 |
| D. | 22 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 928. |
In which article of the constitution 'Equal Protection of Law' provided? |
| A. | Article 12 |
| B. | Article 13 |
| C. | Article 14 |
| D. | Article 15 |
| Answer» D. Article 15 | |
| 929. |
How many members can be nominated by the Governor of the State in TTAADC? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Four |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Three | |
| 930. |
"Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. |
| A. | Union |
| B. | State |
| C. | Global |
| D. | Concurrent |
| Answer» B. State | |
| 931. |
If a political party is treated as a recognised political party in ______ or more States, it shall be known as a 'National Party' throughout the whole of India |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 932. |
Define Democratic Governance______. |
| A. | Participation of public in construction of the country |
| B. | Participation of public in power |
| C. | Participation of public and officials in decision making |
| D. | Decision making in the hands of public |
| Answer» C. Participation of public and officials in decision making | |
| 933. |
How many All India Services are there in India? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 934. |
Haryana is the ______ most populous State in India. |
| A. | 16th |
| B. | 17th |
| C. | 15th |
| D. | 14th |
| Answer» C. 15th | |
| 935. |
India joined the United Nations after ratifying the UN Charter in ______. |
| A. | February 1946 |
| B. | December 1945 |
| C. | October 1945 |
| D. | May 1946 |
| Answer» D. May 1946 | |
| 936. |
________ is a sudden overthrow of a government illegally. |
| A. | Strike |
| B. | Veto |
| C. | Coup |
| D. | Trade union |
| Answer» D. Trade union | |
| 937. |
India is a member of which among the following?1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation2. Association of South-East Asian Nations3. East Asia SummitSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | India is a member of none of them |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 938. |
1/6 of the total number of members of the Legislative Council of a State is: |
| A. | elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly |
| B. | nominated by the Chairman of the Legislative Council |
| C. | nominated by the Governor |
| D. | elected by the advocates of the State |
| Answer» D. elected by the advocates of the State | |
| 939. |
Article 59 of the Indian Constitution deals with the: |
| A. | term of office of the President |
| B. | conditions of the President's office |
| C. | procedure for the impeachment of the President |
| D. | election of President |
| Answer» C. procedure for the impeachment of the President | |
| 940. |
Public interest litigation filed against disinvestment of government stake in Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO) is considered a landmark public interest litigation case, because in its result _______ |
| A. | All future disinvestments are being conducted as a process laid down by the courts |
| B. | Changes in Government Disinvestment Policy |
| C. | Government allowed PSUs to be sold to multinational companies |
| D. | The court said that it is not within the court's jurisdiction to challenge the government's economic decisions. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 941. |
From whom does the President seek judicial and legal opinion? |
| A. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Attorney General |
| C. | Solicitor General |
| D. | Law Minister |
| Answer» B. Attorney General | |
| 942. |
Consider the following statements:With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon1. legislative function.2. executive function.Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 943. |
Finance Commission is appointed after every__________ years. |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 944. |
Human trafficking and forced labour are punishable offences by law under which article of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 19 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 23 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 945. |
Credit Rating Agencies in India is regulated by which of the following entities? |
| A. | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| B. | Ministry of Finance |
| C. | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| D. | Reserve Bank of India |
| Answer» D. Reserve Bank of India | |
| 946. |
How many representatives are there in the Rajya Sabha from Uttarakhand ? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Four |
| D. | Five |
| Answer» C. Four | |
| 947. |
In the midget a debate on Decriminalization of Politics running across political party, one of the earlier measures to stop unethical political affairs the Anti-Defection Law was brought through |
| A. | 90th Constitutional Amendment |
| B. | 91st Constitutional Amendment |
| C. | 51st Constitutional Amendment |
| D. | 52nd Constitutional Amendment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 948. |
In which year RTI Act came into force? |
| A. | 2003 |
| B. | 2004 |
| C. | 2005 |
| D. | 2008 |
| Answer» D. 2008 | |
| 949. |
In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament does not play any role?1. Judges of the High Court2. Judges of the Supreme Court3. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission4. Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaChoose the correct answer from the codes given below. |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 3 and 4 |
| C. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 950. |
India borrowed the idea of Directive Principle of State Policy from the Constitution of: |
| A. | The Weimar Republic of Germany |
| B. | The Republic of Ireland |
| C. | The South Africa |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The South Africa | |