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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.
| 1201. |
In which Indian city is the 'Sahitya Akademi' headquarters located? |
| A. | Nagpur |
| B. | Bengaluru |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1202. |
India had _____ during the period between 2009 and 2014.A. All party governmentB. Coalition governmentC. Single party governmentD. राष्ट्रीय सरकार |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | D |
| D. | A |
| Answer» B. C | |
| 1203. |
Articles 324 to 329 in Part XV of the Constitution of India deals with _____ of India. |
| A. | Union Territories |
| B. | Electoral system |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Fundamental Rights |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 1204. |
After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified? |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 60 days |
| C. | 90 days |
| D. | 120 days |
| Answer» C. 90 days | |
| 1205. |
In Marxist thought, the Concept of Hegemony is closely associated with whom among the following ? |
| A. | F. Engels |
| B. | Rosa Luxemburg |
| C. | Gramsci |
| D. | Mao-Tse-Tung |
| Answer» D. Mao-Tse-Tung | |
| 1206. |
Identify the flawed combination of the suit and the subsequent Supreme Court system: |
| A. | Indira Sahni Suit - Smooth layer for OBC |
| B. | Visakha suit - Protection of working women from sexual harassment at their workplace |
| C. | Maneka Gandhi Case - Articles 14, 19 and 21 are not mutual indictments. |
| D. | Bella Banerjee Case - Right to travel abroad is part of daily freedom. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1207. |
On which of the following dates, Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag ? |
| A. | 22 January, 1950 |
| B. | 24 January, 1950 |
| C. | 22 July, 1947 |
| D. | 22 July, 1948 |
| Answer» D. 22 July, 1948 | |
| 1208. |
According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar who shall be the most important officer under the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Chairman of Union Public service Commission |
| B. | Chairman of Election Commission of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1209. |
Generally, on what day would a private member’s bill be discussed in the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | Monday |
| B. | Wednesday |
| C. | Friday |
| D. | Saturday |
| Answer» D. Saturday | |
| 1210. |
In December, 1977 Janata Government appointed which Committee on Panchayati Raj Insittutions? |
| A. | Balwantrai Mehta Committee |
| B. | Hanumantha Rao Committee |
| C. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| D. | G.V.K. Rao Committee |
| Answer» D. G.V.K. Rao Committee | |
| 1211. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Article) List – II (Provision) A. Article 61 1. Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha B. Article 67 (b) 2. Impeachment of President C. Article 94 3. Removal of Vice-President D. Article 90 4. Removal of Speaker |
| A. | 2, B) 4, C) 3, D) 1 |
| B. | 3, B) 2, C) 4, D) 1 |
| C. | 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 1 |
| D. | 4, B) 1, C) 3, D) 2 |
| Answer» D. 4, B) 1, C) 3, D) 2 | |
| 1212. |
Arrange the following Attorney Generals of India in chronological order:A. Mukul RohatgiB. Soli SorabjeeC. Ashok DesaiD. G.E. VahanavatiE. K.K. VenugopalChoose the correct order: |
| A. | A, C, D, B and E |
| B. | C, B, D, A and E |
| C. | B, C, D, A and E |
| D. | E, A, D, B and C |
| Answer» D. E, A, D, B and C | |
| 1213. |
In which year Madras state was renamed as Tamil Nadu? |
| A. | 1968 |
| B. | 1969 |
| C. | 1970 |
| D. | 1971 |
| Answer» C. 1970 | |
| 1214. |
India became a member of the United Nations in year _________. |
| A. | 1945 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1959 |
| Answer» B. 1960 | |
| 1215. |
Assertion (A): The primary objective of India's federal design was to weave a nation out of its many diverse parts and protect national integration.Reason (R): Accommodation of diversities has built a stronger, not weaker, Indian nationhood. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) | |
| 1216. |
Match the following:List - IList – IIA. Charter Act of 18331. Introduction of responsible Government of IndiaB. Government of India Act 18582. Introduced a federal form of governmentC. Government of India Act 19193. Abolished the East India CompanyD. Government of India Act 19354. East India Company became an administrative body |
| A. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| B. | A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 |
| C. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| D. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1217. |
Match List - I with List - II select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List – I(Subjects)List – II(Related Articles of Indian Constitution)A. To foster respect for international law1. Article 51-A (h)B. To have compassion for living creatures2. Article 51 (c)C. To develop a spirit of inquiry and reform3. Article 50D. To separate the judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State4. Article 51-A (g) |
| A. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| B. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| C. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| D. | A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 | |
| 1218. |
Consider the following statements:1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.2. The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes 'incapacity and proved misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India3. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 1219. |
After the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, what amount of Central Assistance is provided by the Central Government to the State of Andhra Pradesh till mid March, 2017 (rounded off to nearest crore of rupees) ? |
| A. | Rs. 25,461 crore |
| B. | Rs.12476.6 crore |
| C. | Rs. 5,461 crore |
| D. | Rs. 15,461 crore |
| Answer» C. Rs. 5,461 crore | |
| 1220. |
Name the company in Hoshangabad which manufactures Bank Notes and Security papers. |
| A. | Currency Note Press |
| B. | India Security Press |
| C. | India Government Mint |
| D. | Security Paper Mill |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1221. |
Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which Include "The Macro Economic Framework Statement". The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by |
| A. | Long standing parliamentary convention |
| B. | Article 112 and Article 110 (1) of the Constitution of India |
| C. | Article 113 of the Constitution of India |
| D. | Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1222. |
In which year was the Citizenship Act passed in India? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1948 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1223. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG):(a) The CAG enjoys the same status as that of Chief Election Commissioner of India, but higher than the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha according to the order of precedence.(b) The conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are prescribed by the CAG after consultation with the president.(c) The salary and allowances of the CAG are determined by the president.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | (a) only |
| B. | (b) only |
| C. | (a) and (c) |
| D. | (b) and (c) |
| Answer» B. (b) only | |
| 1224. |
A member of a Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of how many years |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Five |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Six |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1225. |
As per Constitution of India, how many persons can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | 26 |
| B. | 33 |
| C. | 19 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1226. |
Part IV A of the Indian Constitution describes about_________. |
| A. | Fundamental Duties |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» B. Fundamental Rights | |
| 1227. |
If the posts of President and Vice-President fall vacant at the same time, who will act as the President of India ? |
| A. | The prime Minister |
| B. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | The Chief Election Commissioner |
| D. | The Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1228. |
National animal of India is___. |
| A. | Bull |
| B. | Tiger |
| C. | Cow |
| D. | Lion |
| Answer» C. Cow | |
| 1229. |
'Cut Motion' can be introduced after the presentation of : |
| A. | any Bill introduced in the Parliament. |
| B. | the Railway and General Budgets. |
| C. | any Private Member's Bill. |
| D. | a Constitution Amendment Bill. |
| Answer» C. any Private Member's Bill. | |
| 1230. |
Article 371 of the Constitution of India provides for special provision with respect to which of the following state(s)? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Nagaland and Sikkim |
| D. | Maharashtra and Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1231. |
On January 16, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled the attacks and interference on adults opting for inter-caste marriage as ‘absolutely illegal’ in the petition filed by which NGO in 2010? |
| A. | PRATHAM |
| B. | Shakti Vahini |
| C. | Goonj |
| D. | Sammaan |
| Answer» C. Goonj | |
| 1232. |
Guwahati High Court has no territorial jurisdiction over which State? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» C. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 1233. |
If the use of the First Appeal and Second Appeal Measures under the Right to Information (RTI) Act for a citizen ceases, it can move to the High Court under Article _______ of the Constitution. |
| A. | Article 226 |
| B. | Article 74 |
| C. | Article 184 |
| D. | Article 30 |
| Answer» B. Article 74 | |
| 1234. |
According to Section 7 Clause ______ of Right to Information Act, 2005 where a request has been rejected under the sub section (1), the PIO shall communicate to the person making the request:(a) the reasons for such rejection(b) the period within which an appeal against such rejection maybe preferred; and(c) the particulars of the appellate authority. |
| A. | C1. 6 |
| B. | C1. 5 |
| C. | C1. 8 |
| D. | C1. 4 |
| Answer» D. C1. 4 | |
| 1235. |
According to whom "Driot Administratif" is against the doctrine of "Rule of Law"? |
| A. | Wade |
| B. | Dicey |
| C. | John Budin |
| D. | Montesquieu |
| Answer» C. John Budin | |
| 1236. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the creation of All India Services:(a) The council of states declares by a resolution supported by not less than half of the total membership of the House.(b) Article - 312 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws providing for the creation of one or more All India Services common to the Union and the States, provided the council of states has passed the resolution to that effect. |
| A. | (a) only |
| B. | (b) only |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | Neither (a) nor (b) |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 1237. |
Ram Naik was sworn in as Governor of Uttar Pradesh in the year ____. |
| A. | 2014 |
| B. | 2015 |
| C. | 1979 |
| D. | 2013 |
| Answer» B. 2015 | |
| 1238. |
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Public Administration established by Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1966 was renamed as ______ |
| A. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh Academy of Public Administration |
| C. | R.C.V.P. Noronha Academy of Administration and Management |
| D. | Ravishankar Shukla Academy of Public Administration |
| Answer» D. Ravishankar Shukla Academy of Public Administration | |
| 1239. |
A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed by the Rajya Sabha within |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | 21 days |
| C. | 1 month |
| D. | 3 month |
| E. | None of the Above/ More than one of Above |
| Answer» B. 21 days | |
| 1240. |
Match the following:CenterDistrictA. Center of Excellence for Vegetable(i) KurukshetraB. Center of Excellence for flowers(ii) SirsaC. Center of Excellence for fruits(iii) JhajjarD. Integrated Bee-keeping Development Center(iv) KarnalChoose the correct code: |
| A. | A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv) |
| B. | A - (i), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (iv) |
| C. | A - (iv), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (i) |
| D. | A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (i) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1241. |
_________ of reservation in government jobs and education granted to the economically backward among the general category as announced in the Interim Budget 2019. |
| A. | 0.1 |
| B. | 0.12 |
| C. | 0.15 |
| D. | 0.05 |
| Answer» B. 0.12 | |
| 1242. |
Article 231 of the Constitution of India grants power to establish a common High Court for two or more states to |
| A. | the Parliament. |
| B. | the Supreme Court. |
| C. | the President of India. |
| D. | the Union Cabinet. |
| Answer» B. the Supreme Court. | |
| 1243. |
Consider the following statements:a. Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.b. A Bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of the Prorogation of the houses.Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Neither a nor b |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | Only b |
| Answer» C. Both a and b | |
| 1244. |
Find the odd statement with reference to the Constitution of India. |
| A. | It is the rule book of the nation |
| B. | It codifies rule of law |
| C. | It reflects fundamental political values |
| D. | It is not a legal document |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1245. |
Rajya Sabha is also known asA. Legislative CouncilB. Senior HouseC. Upper HouseD. Lower House |
| A. | D |
| B. | A |
| C. | C |
| D. | B |
| Answer» D. B | |
| 1246. |
Article ______ of the Indian Constitution declares the ancillary powers of the Supreme Court of India. |
| A. | 160 |
| B. | 140 |
| C. | 170 |
| D. | 180 |
| Answer» C. 170 | |
| 1247. |
______ of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 recognizes and gives effect to the Fundamental and Natural duty of a man to maintain his wife, children and parents. |
| A. | Section 144 |
| B. | Section 198 |
| C. | Section 125 |
| D. | Section 181 |
| Answer» D. Section 181 | |
| 1248. |
As of June 2020, the state of Himachal Pradesh has been divided into _____. |
| A. | 58 Assembly Constituencies |
| B. | 69 Assembly Constituencies |
| C. | 68 Assembly Constituencies |
| D. | 59 Assembly Constituencies |
| Answer» D. 59 Assembly Constituencies | |
| 1249. |
On which day is Constitution Day celebrated every year in India? |
| A. | 2 October |
| B. | 30 November |
| C. | 15 October |
| D. | 26 November |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1250. |
Justice Dipak Misra has been appointed as the _____ Chief Justice of India. |
| A. | 46th |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 45th |
| D. | 43rd |
| Answer» D. 43rd | |