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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.
| 1001. |
How many parts does the Indian Constitution currently have? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» D. 30 | |
| 1002. |
In the Constitution of India, the Residuary powers are entrusted to _________. |
| A. | State |
| B. | Centre |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 1003. |
At present the total number of members in the Rajya Sabha is __________. |
| A. | 250 |
| B. | 248 |
| C. | 245 |
| D. | 242 |
| Answer» D. 242 | |
| 1004. |
In which year did the first Elected Parliament with two houses come into being in India? |
| A. | 1953 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1955 |
| D. | 1957 |
| Answer» C. 1955 | |
| 1005. |
Protection of life and personal liberty is given in which article of Indian constitution? |
| A. | Article 29 |
| B. | Article 56 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 69 |
| Answer» D. Article 69 | |
| 1006. |
In which year did the 'Child and Adolescent Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act' come into force? |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1987 |
| C. | 1988 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» B. 1987 | |
| 1007. |
Indu Malhotra recently became the _________ woman lawyer to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court as a judge. |
| A. | Sixth |
| B. | First |
| C. | Tenth |
| D. | Second |
| Answer» C. Tenth | |
| 1008. |
Article 19 of the Indian Constitution “Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc” deals with? |
| A. | The Union Government |
| B. | The State Government |
| C. | The directive principles of state policy |
| D. | The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1009. |
In view of a recent Supreme Court order, consider the following features of coastal regulation zones in India as per the CRZ Notification :1. CRZ-1: Exploration and extraction of natural gas is permitted selectively.2. CRZ-2: Unauthorized structures are allowed to be constructed in this zone.3. CRZ-4: Fishing is permitted in this zone.Choose the correct matches : |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 2 |
| Answer» D. Only 2 | |
| 1010. |
Article 14-18 deals with the ________. |
| A. | Right against Exploitation |
| B. | Right to Property |
| C. | Right to Equality |
| D. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| Answer» D. Right to Freedom of Religion | |
| 1011. |
As of December 2019, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? |
| A. | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| B. | Vasundhara Raje Scindia |
| C. | Amritlal Meena |
| D. | Jyoti Khandelwal |
| Answer» B. Vasundhara Raje Scindia | |
| 1012. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the formation of new States and alteration of boundaries of existing' States :1. Parliament may increase the area of any State.2. Parliament may diminish the area of any State.3. Parliament cannot alter the boundary of any State.4. Parliament cannot alter the name of any State.Which of the statements given above is are not correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 1013. |
In which year did the first SAARC summit take place? |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1992 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1985 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1014. |
Provision for 'Organisation of village Panchayats' is contained under ________ in the Constitution of India. |
| A. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Appendices |
| D. | Sixth Schedule |
| Answer» B. Fundamental Rights | |
| 1015. |
Nagaland became a part of the Union of India in the year 1963 by the _________ Amendment to the Constitution of India. |
| A. | 17th |
| B. | 13th |
| C. | 16th |
| D. | 14th |
| Answer» C. 16th | |
| 1016. |
Consider the following Chairpersons of the National Women Commission :1. Jayanti Patnaik2. Mamta Sharma3. Dr Girija Vyas4. Dr Poornima AdvaniSelect the correct chronological order to their appointment from the codes given below. |
| A. | 2, 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1, and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 4, 3 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1017. |
Freedom of speech and expression is restricted in the Constitution on grounds ofA. DefamationB. Contempt of CourtC. Protecting a Scheduled TribeD. Friendly relations with foreign statesWhich of the above statements are correct?Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A, B and C only |
| B. | B, C and D only |
| C. | A and D only |
| D. | A, B and D only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1018. |
India's first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) is located in which city? |
| A. | Bhavnagar |
| B. | Jamnagar |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Puducherry |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 1019. |
Consider the following statements:1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 1020. |
Historically, India has been hospitable to numerous groups of immigrants from different parts of Asia and Europe. people of all religions have been living in India for many centuries. What does this portray? |
| A. | India is theocratic |
| B. | India is a monarchy |
| C. | India is secular |
| D. | India is biased |
| Answer» D. India is biased | |
| 1021. |
Rajya Sabha is considered to be a Permanent House because |
| A. | its members never retire |
| B. | the House is never dissolved |
| C. | one-fourth of its members retire after every 3 years |
| D. | it holds the supreme power |
| Answer» C. one-fourth of its members retire after every 3 years | |
| 1022. |
In India, Gene Bank of wheat is located at |
| A. | IARI, New Delhi |
| B. | Ludhiana |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Karnal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1023. |
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President to present which of the following on the desk of the parliament - 1. Recommendations of Union Finance Commission.2. Report of the Public Accounts Committee.3. Report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General.4. Report of the National Scheduled Caste Commission.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1024. |
Expand BARC |
| A. | Bhuton American Regional Centre |
| B. | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| C. | Bombay Atomic Research Centre |
| D. | Bharath Atomic Regional Centre |
| Answer» C. Bombay Atomic Research Centre | |
| 1025. |
________ is the first in South India and the eighth court in the country, in which e-court payment facility has been introduced. |
| A. | Karnataka High Court |
| B. | Madras High Court |
| C. | Kerala High Court |
| D. | Mumbai High Court |
| Answer» C. Kerala High Court | |
| 1026. |
Abdul Kalam served as the President of India during- |
| A. | 2007–2012 |
| B. | 1997–2002 |
| C. | 2002–2007 |
| D. | 1992–1997 |
| Answer» D. 1992–1997 | |
| 1027. |
In India, compulsory education must be provided to children of age________ |
| A. | 6 to 8 years |
| B. | 6 to 12 years |
| C. | 6 to 10 years |
| D. | 6 to 14 years |
| E. | It is not compulsory |
| Answer» E. It is not compulsory | |
| 1028. |
On whose advice President appoints other Ministers? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Railway Minister |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Defence Minister |
| Answer» D. Defence Minister | |
| 1029. |
In which of the following years was the Interim Government of India formed from the newly elected Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 1943 |
| B. | 1940 |
| C. | 1945 |
| D. | 1946 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1030. |
Consider the following statements about the States Reorganisation Commission and Act ?a. The commission was appointed in December 1953.b. The commission was headed by Fazal Ali and two members of the commission were H.V. Kamath and Govind Ballabh Pant.c. The commission submitted its report on September 30, 1954.d. The States Re-organisation Act was enacted on August 31, 1956.e. The States Re-organisation Act came into effect on January 1, 1957.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | a, b and c |
| B. | b, c and d |
| C. | b, d and e |
| D. | a and d only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1031. |
By which Constitutional Amendment Bill was the voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years in India? |
| A. | 48th |
| B. | 59th |
| C. | 61st |
| D. | 78th |
| Answer» D. 78th | |
| 1032. |
President of India addresses his letter of resignation to |
| A. | The Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Vice President of India |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 1033. |
According to the Indian Constitution, at one time, a person can be the Governor of a maximum number of how many State/States? |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | The maximum number is not fixed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1034. |
As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, ______ seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha. |
| A. | 84 |
| B. | 47 |
| C. | 56 |
| D. | 69 |
| Answer» B. 47 | |
| 1035. |
Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-1 List-2 A. Pluralist democracy 1. Power is always exercised by a privileged few B. People’s democracy 2. Highest and harmonious development of individual capacities C. Developmental democracy 3. Social equality through common ownership of wealth D. Elitist democracy 4. Capacity of groups to ensure governmental responsiveness |
| A. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4 |
| Answer» B. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 | |
| 1036. |
How many Anglo-Indian members of Lok Sabha are nominated by the President? |
| A. | Two members |
| B. | Three members |
| C. | Eleven members |
| D. | Twelve members |
| Answer» B. Three members | |
| 1037. |
In case of equal voting, who among the following can only cast a casting vote in Lok Sabha? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1038. |
________ has been made the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Textiles. |
| A. | Piyush Goyal |
| B. | Suresh Prabhu |
| C. | Smriti Irani |
| D. | Rajnath Singh |
| E. | Sushma Swaraj |
| Answer» D. Rajnath Singh | |
| 1039. |
In the context of National Integration Council, which of the following statements is NOT correct? |
| A. | Prime Minister is the Chairman |
| B. | It was formed as per the recommendations of the National Integration Conference held in 1961 |
| C. | It is a Constitutional body. |
| D. | Its first meeting was convened in 1962 |
| Answer» D. Its first meeting was convened in 1962 | |
| 1040. |
______ is a document that lays down the basic rules and regulation for people and the government in the country to follow. |
| A. | Rule book |
| B. | Regulation Book |
| C. | Constitution |
| D. | Democratic Book |
| Answer» D. Democratic Book | |
| 1041. |
In which year was the 'State Assessment Organization' established in Rajasthan? |
| A. | In 1950 |
| B. | In 1960 |
| C. | In 1954 |
| D. | In 1958 |
| Answer» C. In 1954 | |
| 1042. |
Consider the following statements:(a) The Estimate Committee was constituted in 1921 on the recommendation of John Mathai.(b) All the 30 members of this Committee are from Lok Sabha only.(c) The Committee has been described as a continuous economy committee.(d) A minister can be elected as a member of this Committee.Choose the correct statements given above. |
| A. | (a) and (b) |
| B. | (c) and (d) |
| C. | (b) and (c) |
| D. | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
| Answer» D. (a), (b), (c) and (d) | |
| 1043. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.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» B. 2 only | |
| 1044. |
Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres), often in the news, is |
| A. | A division of World Health Oragnization |
| B. | A non-governmental international organization |
| C. | An inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union |
| D. | A specialized agency of the United Nations |
| Answer» C. An inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union | |
| 1045. |
In Pocket Veto, the President of India can keep a bill for what duration? |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 12 months |
| D. | Indefinite period |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1046. |
In which form of government, rulers are directly elected by the people of the country? |
| A. | Democracy |
| B. | Dictatorship |
| C. | Autocracy |
| D. | Republic |
| Answer» B. Dictatorship | |
| 1047. |
Members of the Union Public Service Commission is ________. |
| A. | Appointed by the President |
| B. | Elected by Logo |
| C. | Elected by Parliament |
| D. | Are appointed by the Home Ministry |
| Answer» B. Elected by Logo | |
| 1048. |
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled CastesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1049. |
Lieutenant Governor in India ______A. is appointed by the army.B. act as the nominal head of the union territory.C. they are elected by the people of India.D. is accountable to the Council of Ministers of The Chief Minister. |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» B. C | |
| 1050. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new States and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by passing a resolution in the simple majority2. Jammu and Kashmir have been given special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.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 | |