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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.
| 1051. |
Consider the following statements:1. Under the Act of 1935, the residuary powers were given to the Governor-General of India.2. In the United States, the residuary powers are left to the States.3. In Canada, the residuary powers are vested in the Provinces.Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 1052. |
Out of the 22 parts of the Indian Constitution that originally existed during its formation, the only part which has been deleted is __________. |
| A. | Part V |
| B. | Part VI |
| C. | Part VII |
| D. | Part VIII |
| Answer» D. Part VIII | |
| 1053. |
By which article of Fundamental Rights untouchability had been abolished in our Constitution? |
| A. | Article 18 |
| B. | Article 17 |
| C. | Article 24 |
| D. | Article 23 |
| Answer» C. Article 24 | |
| 1054. |
Match the List - A with List - B:List - C(Name - MLA)List - B(Constituency)A. Rudra Kumar Gurui. SihawaB. Devendra Bahadur Singhii. LormiC. Dr Laxmi Dhruwiii. BasnaD. Dharamjeet Singhiv. Ahiwara |
| A. | A - i, B - iv, C - ii, D - iii |
| B. | A - ii, B - ii, C - i, D - iv |
| C. | A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii |
| D. | A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1055. |
How many scheduled languages are recognized in India? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 28 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» D. 35 | |
| 1056. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – II (Constitutional Provision)List – II (Source)(A) Fundamental Rights(i) British Constitution(B) Directive Principles of State Policy(ii) Canadian Constitution(C) Cabinet Government(iii) Irish Constitution(D) Union – State RELATIONS(iv) U.S. Bill of Rights |
| A. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i) |
| B. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (iii), (D) - (ii) |
| C. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii) |
| D. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) | |
| 1057. |
Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List I (States)List II (No. of members in Rajyasabha)A. Gujrat1. 9B. Karnataka2. 11C. Kerala3. 12D. Odisha4. 10 |
| A. | (A) - (1), (B) - (4), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) |
| B. | (A) - (3), (B) - (2), (C) - (4), (D) - (1) |
| C. | (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4) |
| D. | (A) - (1), (B) - (2), (C) - (3), (D) - (4) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (1), (B) - (2), (C) - (3), (D) - (4) | |
| 1058. |
According to the Constitution, which of the following is not literally the 'power' of the President of India? |
| A. | Promulgation of ordinances |
| B. | Consulting Supreme Court |
| C. | Sending messages to the Houses of Parliament |
| D. | To pardon |
| Answer» D. To pardon | |
| 1059. |
In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to?1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15 Point Programme.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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1060. |
Fundamental duties in the Indian constitution are borrowed from the constitution of _______. |
| A. | France |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | USSR |
| D. | Britain |
| Answer» D. Britain | |
| 1061. |
How many members can be appointed in Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 31 |
| D. | 39 |
| Answer» D. 39 | |
| 1062. |
National Research Centre for Agro-forestry is located at |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Jhansi |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» C. Kanpur | |
| 1063. |
Examine the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties:(a) Article 51 deals with the Fundamental Duties.(b) Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution through 42nd Amendment Act 1976.(c) Fundamental Duties cannot be enforced by 'writs'.(d) Fundamental Duties cannot be promoted by Constitutional methodsChoose the correct answer: |
| A. | (a) and (b) only |
| B. | (b) and (c) only |
| C. | (a) and (c) only |
| D. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| Answer» C. (a) and (c) only | |
| 1064. |
English is the official language of which State/ UT? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Pondicherry |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» D. Tripura | |
| 1065. |
President of India’s removal from office is to be in accordance with the procedure prescribed in ______ of the Constitution. |
| A. | Article 61 |
| B. | Article 51 |
| C. | Article 41 |
| D. | Article 71 |
| Answer» B. Article 51 | |
| 1066. |
In which year was the Ministry of Human Resource Development established by the Government of India? |
| A. | in 1982 |
| B. | In 1981 |
| C. | In 1985 |
| D. | In 1984 |
| Answer» D. In 1984 | |
| 1067. |
Ownership of minor forest produces comes under ________. |
| A. | Gram Panchayat |
| B. | Janpad Panchayat |
| C. | Zila Panchayat |
| D. | State Government |
| Answer» B. Janpad Panchayat | |
| 1068. |
'Nemo Judex in causa sua' is the cardinal principle of _______. |
| A. | Civil Law |
| B. | Criminal Law |
| C. | Natural Justice |
| D. | Human Rights Justice |
| Answer» D. Human Rights Justice | |
| 1069. |
103rd Indian Constitutional Ammendment is related: |
| A. | Muslim Women |
| B. | Reservation for economically weaker of General Category |
| C. | Inter-Stage River Water Dispute |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Inter-Stage River Water Dispute | |
| 1070. |
Find out the odd in relation to the Indian Parliament.A. Budget SessionB. Summer SessionC. Monsoon SessionD. Winter Session |
| A. | A |
| B. | C |
| C. | D |
| D. | B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1071. |
In which of the following 'the provisions for the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife' are found in the Constitution in India? |
| A. | Only in the Directive Principles of State Policy |
| B. | Only in the Fundamental Duties |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1072. |
___________ of the Constitution of India deals with emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion. |
| A. | Article 347 |
| B. | Article 350 |
| C. | Article 269 |
| D. | Article 352 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1073. |
Decentralization of power through Local Self-Government is aimed at |
| A. | Empowering people |
| B. | Promoting participative democracy |
| C. | Promoting equitable growth |
| D. | Balancing of power amongst caste groups |
| Answer» C. Promoting equitable growth | |
| 1074. |
In which of the following cities is the headquarters of Central Reserve Police Force located? |
| A. | Bangalore |
| B. | Pune |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Bhopal |
| Answer» D. Bhopal | |
| 1075. |
Match the pairs - (Coalition of Political Parties):(A) (Period)(B) (Coalition Government)(a) 1999 – 2004(i) United Front(b) 1989 – 1990(ii) National Democratic Alliance(c) 1996 – 1997(iii) National Front(d) 2004 - 2009(iv) United Progressive Alliance |
| A. | (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c – (ii), (d) – (i) |
| B. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (i), (c – (iii), (d) – (iv) |
| C. | (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c – (i), (d) – (ii) |
| D. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c – (i), (d) – (iv) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1076. |
Elections to Panchayats in a State are conducted by ______. |
| A. | Election Commission of India |
| B. | Gram Sabha |
| C. | State Election Commission |
| D. | Joint Public Service Commission |
| Answer» D. Joint Public Service Commission | |
| 1077. |
Can the Gram Sabha members request for organizing a Gram Sabha? If so, how many of them should submit in writing to the Sarpanch? |
| A. | Yes, 10% of the Gram Sabha Members |
| B. | No, 50 members |
| C. | Yes, 100 Members |
| D. | Yes, 10% of the Gram Sabha Members or 50 Members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1078. |
Rajya Sabha is also known as________.A. Legislative CouncilB. Senior HouseC. Upper HouseD. Lower House |
| A. | B |
| B. | D |
| C. | A |
| D. | C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1079. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Consider the statements A and B on the Indian Parliament:A. A political party that has any number of Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha can form a government.B. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President are part of the Parliament.Choose the correct option: |
| A. | Only A is true. |
| B. | Only B is true. |
| C. | Both A and B are true. |
| D. | Both A and B are false. |
| Answer» C. Both A and B are true. | |
| 1080. |
New States come to exist through Union, Consolidation, Confederation etc. Here Confederation refers to |
| A. | Form of Union where Centre is strong and States are weak |
| B. | Form of Union where States are strong and Centre is weak |
| C. | Some States have strong power and Centre is also strong |
| D. | Equal power sharing between Centre and States |
| Answer» C. Some States have strong power and Centre is also strong | |
| 1081. |
Article that prohibits untouchability: |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 17 |
| C. | Article 39 |
| D. | Article 21 |
| Answer» C. Article 39 | |
| 1082. |
Margazhi Festival of Dance and Music was first celebrated in order to rejoice the first anniversary of which of the following? |
| A. | Narada Gana Sabha |
| B. | Kalakshetra |
| C. | Krishna Gana Sabha |
| D. | Madras Music Academy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1083. |
Match the followingBodyTypeI. Panchayati Raj1. Non-constitutionalII. Election Commission2. Local GovernmentIII. Central Information Commission3. Constitutional |
| A. | I – 1, II – 2, III – 3 |
| B. | I – 2, II – 1, III – 3 |
| C. | I – 2, II – 3, III – 1 |
| D. | I – 1, II – 3, III – 2 |
| Answer» D. I – 1, II – 3, III – 2 | |
| 1084. |
In which Part of the Constitution of India we find the provisions relating to citizenship ? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part VII |
| D. | Part IX |
| Answer» C. Part VII | |
| 1085. |
Headquarters of International Court of Justice is located at? |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | The Hague |
| C. | Chicago |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. Chicago | |
| 1086. |
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of |
| A. | Granting of more political liberties to all people |
| B. | Struggle between classes in society |
| C. | Wars and conflicts between nations |
| D. | Increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization |
| Answer» C. Wars and conflicts between nations | |
| 1087. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - IList – IIA. Abolition of Titles1. Article 29B. Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs2. Article 21AC. Protection of Language of Minorities3. Article 18D. Right to Education4. Article 26 |
| A. | A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| C. | A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1088. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers in India is jointly accountable before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.Reason (R): Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become Ministers in Union Government.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 (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1089. |
A special address by the Governor refers to the address delivered by the Governor |
| A. | when President's Rule is called for |
| B. | when a national emergency necessitates dissolution of Legislative Assembly |
| C. | at the commencement of the first session after general election and at the first session of each year |
| D. | whenever he/ she has concluded that such is necessary |
| Answer» D. whenever he/ she has concluded that such is necessary | |
| 1090. |
Panchayati Raj Institutions were established for the first time in India on |
| A. | 26th January, 1959 |
| B. | 15th August, 1959 |
| C. | 2nd October, 1959 |
| D. | 14th April, 1959 |
| Answer» D. 14th April, 1959 | |
| 1091. |
Consider the following statements:Attorney General of India can1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha3. speak in the Lok Sabha4. vote in the Lok SabhaWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1092. |
_____ Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the names of the states and their territorial jurisdiction. |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| Answer» B. Second | |
| 1093. |
In a democracy, the ruling party is accountable to ________ |
| A. | the judiciary |
| B. | its leaders |
| C. | the opposition |
| D. | the people |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1094. |
Chairman of Rajya Sabha submits his resignation letter to |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1095. |
As per Article 80 of the Constitution of India, what can be the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | 235 |
| B. | 250 |
| C. | 240 |
| D. | 245 |
| Answer» C. 240 | |
| 1096. |
High Courts are instituted as; |
| A. | Constitutional courts under Part VI, chapter V, Article 214 of the Indian constitution |
| B. | Constitutional courts under Part VII, Chapter V, Article 214 of the Indian Constitution |
| C. | Constitutional courts under Part VI, chapter VI, Article 214 of the Indian constitution |
| D. | Constitutional courts under Part VIII, Chapter V, Article 214 of the Indian Constitution |
| Answer» B. Constitutional courts under Part VII, Chapter V, Article 214 of the Indian Constitution | |
| 1097. |
Article 17 of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of ________. |
| A. | sati |
| B. | slavery |
| C. | untouchability |
| D. | titles |
| Answer» D. titles | |
| 1098. |
National Human Rights Commission of India is an independent statutory body established on 12 October ______. |
| A. | 2002 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1996 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» C. 1996 | |
| 1099. |
Match the columns:(A)(B)(a) Chief Electoral Officer(i) Polling Station(b) Returning Officer(ii) State(c) Presiding Officer(iii) Parliamentary Constituency (iv) District |
| A. | (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c – (i) |
| B. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c – (i) |
| C. | (a) – (iii), (b) – (ii), (c – (iv) |
| D. | (a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c – (ii) |
| Answer» C. (a) – (iii), (b) – (ii), (c – (iv) | |
| 1100. |
A Commission for the Re-organisation of States, according to language and culture was set-up by the Indian Government, in the year 1953, under the Chairmanship of |
| A. | Syed Fazal Ali |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Subhaschandra Bose |
| Answer» B. Mahatma Gandhi | |