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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.
| 51. |
Anti-defection Iaw was passed in which Constitutional Amendment Act? |
| A. | 41st Constitutional Amendment Act |
| B. | 46th Constitutional Amendment Act |
| C. | 48th Constitutional Amendment Act |
| D. | 52th Constitutional Amendment Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
Gram Sabha is:(a) The primary body of the Panchayati Raj System(b) An Assembly of the villagers(c) indirect participation of the people in local activities(d) A statutory body |
| A. | (b) and (c) only |
| B. | (c) and (d) only |
| C. | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
| D. | (a), (b) and (d) only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 53. |
Consider the following statements related to constitution amendments:(i) Article 368 mentions two methods of constitution-amendment.(ii) Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha.(iii) In the event of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament on the Constitution-Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of the two Houses may be called.(iv) The President cannot exercise prohibition on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | only (i) and (iii) |
| B. | only (I) and (iv) |
| C. | only (ii) and (iv) |
| D. | only (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» C. only (ii) and (iv) | |
| 54. |
Every Village Panchayat is divided into many _________. |
| A. | Panchs |
| B. | Grams |
| C. | Sabhas |
| D. | Wards |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
How many members of the upper house (Rajya Sabha) can be nominated by President of India? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 56. |
For how many times President Rule was promulgated in Rajasthan ? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 57. |
How many committees were set up by the Constituent Assembly for framing the Constitution? |
| A. | 22 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 9 | |
| 58. |
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'? |
| A. | The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards. |
| B. | The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA. |
| C. | The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) |
| D. | The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG |
| Answer» B. The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA. | |
| 59. |
In which of the following states is the Inner Line Permit NOT operational in India ? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 60. |
In case a President of India dies while in office, the Vice President can act as President for a period of :- |
| A. | 6 months |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 1 year |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» B. 3 months | |
| 61. |
How many parts are there in Indian constitution? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 62. |
In which year was the first amendment to the Constitution of India made? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1953 |
| Answer» B. 1952 | |
| 63. |
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is: |
| A. | to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance |
| B. | to let opposition members collect information from the ministers |
| C. | to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant |
| D. | to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members |
| Answer» B. to let opposition members collect information from the ministers | |
| 64. |
According to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019, what is the proposed minimum compensation for hit and run case wherein, the victim dies? |
| A. | 1,00,000 |
| B. | 2,00,000 |
| C. | 1,50,000 |
| D. | 50,000 |
| Answer» C. 1,50,000 | |
| 65. |
Consider the following statements about Constitutional Government:1. It is a form of limited government.2. One where Constitution is the basis of public authority.3. One where Monarch is the formal Head of the State.4. One where there is always universal adult franchise.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 only | |
| 66. |
In which of the following places is the bench of Allahabad High Court established? |
| A. | Gorakhpur |
| B. | Lucknow |
| C. | Agra |
| D. | Noida |
| Answer» C. Agra | |
| 67. |
In how many phases, General Election to Lok Sabha-2019 was conducted in India? |
| A. | Five |
| B. | Seven |
| C. | Nine |
| D. | Three |
| Answer» C. Nine | |
| 68. |
National Development Council was set up in which year? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» D. 1954 | |
| 69. |
Bhenkal Tal and Brahm Tal are located in : |
| A. | Uttarkashi district |
| B. | Pithoragarh district |
| C. | Bageshwar district |
| D. | Chamoli district |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
Committees on Panchayat Raj were formed in:1. Balwant Rai Mehta: 19572. V.T.Krishnammachari: 19603. Takhatmal Jain Study Group: 19664. Ashok Mehta Committee: 1977Match the correct answer; |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 71. |
In the Indian Order of Precedence, who amongst the following comes first? |
| A. | The Chairman of UPSC |
| B. | The Chief Election Commissioner |
| C. | The Comptroller and Auditor General |
| D. | The Chief Justice of High Court |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 72. |
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as a |
| A. | Confederation |
| B. | Federation |
| C. | Union of States |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 73. |
National Dairy Research Institute is established at |
| A. | Karnal |
| B. | Hisar |
| C. | Anand |
| D. | Jaipur |
| Answer» B. Hisar | |
| 74. |
A Joint Sitting of the Parliament is resorted to, for resolving the deadlock between two Houses of the Parliament for passing which of the following Bills?1. Money Bill2. Constitutional Amendment Bill3. Ordinary BillSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 75. |
According to section 2 Clause ____ of Right to Information Act, 2005, 'third party' means person other than the citizen making a request for information and includes a public authority. |
| A. | Clause n |
| B. | Clause k |
| C. | Clause m |
| D. | Clause 1 |
| Answer» B. Clause k | |
| 76. |
In how many districts of Andhra Pradesh is the PESA Act implemented ? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 8 | |
| 77. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of profit'.2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.3. The term 'Office of profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 78. |
President’s rule is mentioned in Article ________ of the Indian Constitution. |
| A. | 356 |
| B. | 345 |
| C. | 376 |
| D. | 252 |
| Answer» B. 345 | |
| 79. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List IList IIA. Curtailment of the power of judicial review1. 61st AmendmentB. Abolition of Right to property as a fundamental right2. 42nd AmendmentC. Lowering the voting age from 21 to 183. 38th AmendmentD. Addition of the word secular in the preamble4. 44th Amendment |
| A. | (A) - (1), (B) - (2), (C) - (4), (D) - (3) |
| B. | (A) - (2), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (3) |
| C. | (A) - (3), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (2) |
| D. | (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) | |
| 80. |
Municipal Councils are categorized into ______ categories. |
| A. | A |
| B. | A and B |
| C. | A, B and C |
| D. | A, B, C and D |
| Answer» D. A, B, C and D | |
| 81. |
In India, The President’s Rule continues for six months, but it can be extended for a maximum period of ______ with the approval of the Parliament, every six months. |
| A. | one year |
| B. | two years |
| C. | three years |
| D. | four years |
| Answer» D. four years | |
| 82. |
ldentify the Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jammu and Kashmir region dominated by Bamboo Plantation. |
| A. | Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary |
| B. | Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary |
| C. | Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary |
| D. | Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Answer» C. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 83. |
Bharatmala Pariyojana project isA. A centrally funded road and highway project.B. It connects Rajasthan and Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.C. It connects Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala.D. It subsumes all existing national highway projects.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | A, C and D only |
| B. | A, B and C only |
| C. | B, C and D only |
| D. | A, B and D only |
| Answer» B. A, B and C only | |
| 84. |
Devendra Fadnavis is the _____ Chief Minister of independent Maharashtra? |
| A. | 15th |
| B. | 16th |
| C. | 17th |
| D. | 18th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
Jharkhand Single Window Clearance Act was enacted in which year? |
| A. | 2016 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2013 |
| D. | 2015 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
Ashok Mehta Committee in 1977 recommended for the establishment of |
| A. | Panchayat Samiti |
| B. | Mandal Panchayat |
| C. | Maha Panchayat |
| D. | Nagar Panchayat |
| Answer» C. Maha Panchayat | |
| 87. |
_______ is a malpractice by which a party or a candidate gets indulged to increase its votes. |
| A. | Turnout |
| B. | Rigging |
| C. | Deceit |
| D. | Incumbency |
| Answer» C. Deceit | |
| 88. |
How many times President's rule has been imposed in the State of Rajasthan till 30th June, 2016? |
| A. | 5 times |
| B. | 3 times |
| C. | 6 times |
| D. | 4 times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? |
| A. | To respect the National Flag. |
| B. | To defend the country |
| C. | To provide education to one’s child |
| D. | To promote village and cottage industries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
As of May 2018, what is the portfolio held by the current Union Minister Smriti Irani? |
| A. | Information and Broadcasting |
| B. | Science and Technology |
| C. | Health and Family Welfare |
| D. | Women and Child Development |
| Answer» B. Science and Technology | |
| 91. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:(a) He/she can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a majority of the members present and voting.(b) He/she is placed at fifth rank, along with the Deputy Prime Minister.(c) The motion of removal can be considered and discussed only when it has the support of at least one-tenth of the total strength of the HouseWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only (a) |
| B. | Only (a) and (b) |
| C. | Only(c) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 92. |
In which part of the Constitution does the concept of welfare state find elaboration? |
| A. | Preamble |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 93. |
On which principle is the local self government based? |
| A. | Decentralization of power |
| B. | Centralization of power |
| C. | Economic growth |
| D. | Maintenance of law and order |
| Answer» B. Centralization of power | |
| 94. |
Panchayati Raj Subject falls under which List of the Constitution ? |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 95. |
In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from ? |
| A. | France |
| B. | USA |
| C. | England |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 96. |
In which year did the first Amendment of the Constitution take place? |
| A. | 1960 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1953 |
| Answer» D. 1953 | |
| 97. |
Match the following political organisations with the names of the founders:List - IList - II(a) Nava Telangana Partyi. Indra Reddy(b) Telangana Sadhana Samithiii. Nagam Janardhan Reddy(c) Jai Telangana Partyiii. T. Devendar Goud(d) Telangana Nagara Samithiiv. Ale NarendraThe correct match is: |
| A. | a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii |
| B. | a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i |
| C. | a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii |
| D. | a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 98. |
Choose the correct order based on the increasing level of governance.I. Panchayat SamitiII. Zila ParishadIII. Gram Sabha |
| A. | I < II < III |
| B. | III < I < II |
| C. | I < III < II |
| D. | II < I < III |
| Answer» C. I < III < II | |
| 99. |
Article 371A of the Indian Constitution is about which of the following? |
| A. | Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland |
| B. | Power of the President to adapt laws |
| C. | Power of Parliament to amend constitution and process for it |
| D. | Temporary provision with respect to the state of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» B. Power of the President to adapt laws | |
| 100. |
In India, the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha is usually _____. |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Vice President of India |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» E. | |