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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.
| 1301. |
Every village Panchayat is divided into smaller areas. What are these areas called? |
| A. | Gram |
| B. | Town |
| C. | Ward |
| D. | No option is correct. |
| Answer» D. No option is correct. | |
| 1302. |
National Fisheries Development Board is located in ________. |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. Goa | |
| 1303. |
A political system having more than one level of government can be described as ___________. |
| A. | Republican |
| B. | Federal |
| C. | Secular |
| D. | Liberal |
| Answer» C. Secular | |
| 1304. |
Full form of ICMR is: |
| A. | Indian Council of Mental Research |
| B. | Indian Council of Medical Research |
| C. | Indian Cultural and Management Research |
| D. | Indian Climate and Meteorology Research |
| Answer» C. Indian Cultural and Management Research | |
| 1305. |
As of December 2019, the post of Lok Sabha Speaker was held by: |
| A. | PL Punia |
| B. | Sharad Yadav |
| C. | SM Maurya |
| D. | Om Birla |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1306. |
In which case the Supreme Court said that "the government has a special obligation towards those who are in the custody of the state unintentionally. It is a major responsibility of the police or jail authorities to ensure that no citizen is deprived of their right to life in their custody." |
| A. | K. M. Nanavati vs. Government of Maharashtra |
| B. | Golaknath vs. Government of Punjab |
| C. | Nilabati Behera vs. Government of Odisha |
| D. | Champakam Dorairajan vs. Government of Madras |
| Answer» D. Champakam Dorairajan vs. Government of Madras | |
| 1307. |
Match the following.Column - I Column - II1. Acquisition of Indian citizenship a. By Deprivation2. Loss of Indian citizenship b. Equality before law and equal3. Fundamental Right c. By Registration |
| A. | 1-c, 2-a, 3-b |
| B. | 1-b, 2-a, 3-c |
| C. | 1-c, 2-b, 3-a |
| D. | 1-b, 2-c, 3-a |
| Answer» B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c | |
| 1308. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List I (Amendment to the Constitution of India)List II (Subject)A. 52nd Amendment Act, 19851. Reduction of voting age from 21 to 18B. 73rd Amendment Act, 19922. Right to EducationC. 61st Amendment Act, 19883. Panchayati RajD. 86th Amendment Act, 20024. Disqualification on grounds of defection |
| A. | A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 |
| D. | A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 | |
| 1309. |
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act added which part to the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Part IX - B |
| B. | Part IX |
| C. | Part X |
| D. | Part IX - A |
| Answer» C. Part X | |
| 1310. |
Article 371A of the Constitution of India provides special privileges to which one of the following state? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Mizoram | |
| 1311. |
By vesting the residuary powers in the Union, the Indian Constitution has followed the: |
| A. | French Constitution |
| B. | The Canadian System |
| C. | The British System |
| D. | The German System |
| Answer» C. The British System | |
| 1312. |
Gram Panchayat is composed of which of the following?I. The ward panchsII. The sarpanchIII. The district collectorCodes: |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only I and II |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 1313. |
'Leader of the House' in the context of Lok Sabha refers to ______. |
| A. | Any designated member of the ruling party or coalition |
| B. | Either the Prime minister or a Minister who is nominated by the Prime Minister |
| C. | Leader of the Opposition |
| D. | The President of India |
| Answer» C. Leader of the Opposition | |
| 1314. |
______ article has given Municipal Corporation's election responsibility to State Election Commission. |
| A. | Article 243 ZA and Article 243 K |
| B. | Article 243 |
| C. | Article 243 A |
| D. | Article 243 Z |
| Answer» B. Article 243 | |
| 1315. |
In 1997, the Supreme Court in India formulated the Vishakha guidelines to protect women from sexual harassment _______. |
| A. | in vehicles |
| B. | at work places |
| C. | in marital relationship |
| D. | on streets |
| Answer» C. in marital relationship | |
| 1316. |
Deferment of adult franchise for fifteen years was advocated in constituent assembly by |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| C. | Maulana Azad |
| D. | Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar |
| Answer» D. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar | |
| 1317. |
Indian Constitution is a quasi-federal becauseA. It provides for a distribution of legislative and executive powers between the centre and the states.B. It provides for a legislative assembly for each state and a parliament at the centre.C. It has a bicameral legislature at the centre which has representation from all the states.D. It provides for a federal state in Article 3 of the Constitution which states that India is a federation of states.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | A, B and C only |
| B. | A, C and D only |
| C. | A, B and D only |
| D. | B, C, and D only |
| Answer» B. A, C and D only | |
| 1318. |
Choose the correct statements regarding State Public Service Commission (SPSC).(a) The chairman and member of SPCS hold office originally 60 years. The 41st Amendment Act of 1976 raised it to 62 years.(b) The Supreme Court validated the appointment of a University Professor known to be bind as a member of the State Public Service Commission.(c) The recommendations of SPSC are directory and that is mandatory on state government. |
| A. | All of the above |
| B. | Only (b) and (c) |
| C. | Only (a) and (c) |
| D. | Only (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1319. |
By which Constitutional Amendment the number of Central Ministers has been limited to 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 91st Amendment |
| B. | 92nd Amendment |
| C. | 90th Amendment |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 92nd Amendment | |
| 1320. |
Examine the following statements:A. According to the Constitution of India, directive principles of the state policy are fundamental for the governance of the country.B. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security are included in the part of fundamental duties.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | Only A is correct. |
| B. | Only B is correct. |
| C. | Both A and B are correct. |
| D. | Both A and B are incorrect. |
| Answer» B. Only B is correct. | |
| 1321. |
In the Indian judicial system, writs are issued by |
| A. | the Supreme Court only |
| B. | the High Courts only |
| C. | the Supreme Court and High Courts only |
| D. | the Supreme Court, High Courts and Lower Courts |
| Answer» D. the Supreme Court, High Courts and Lower Courts | |
| 1322. |
Apart from Prime Minister, who among the following appoints other ministers of Union Cabinet? |
| A. | Speaker |
| B. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1323. |
Match the following:(Chief Minister)(Duration)(a) Marotrao Kannamwar(i) 20.11.62 to 24.11.63(b) V.P. Naik(ii) 09.06.80 to 12.01.82(c) Sudhakarrao Naik(iii) 05.12.63 to 20.02. 75(d) A.R. Antulay(iv) 25.06.91 to 22.02.93 |
| A. | (a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c – (ii), (d) – (iii) |
| B. | (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c – (i), (d) – (ii) |
| C. | (a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c – (iv), (d) – (i) |
| D. | (a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c – (iv), (d) – (ii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1324. |
APSFC is listed in which Schedule of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014? |
| A. | 7th Schedule |
| B. | 8th Schedule |
| C. | 9th Schedule |
| D. | 10th Schedule |
| Answer» D. 10th Schedule | |
| 1325. |
Examine the following statements about the following articles of the Indian Constitution:(a) Article 245 of the Indian Constitution states that the powers of both parliament and the state legislature are subject to the provisions of the Constitution.(b) If an accused person is directed to give his voice sample during the course of the investigation of an offense, there is no violation of his right under Article 20(1).Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | Both (a) and (b) are correct |
| B. | Both (a) and (b) are incorrect |
| C. | Only (a) is correct |
| D. | Only (b) is correct |
| Answer» C. Only (a) is correct | |
| 1326. |
Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions for: |
| A. | Citizenship |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | Elections |
| Answer» D. Elections | |
| 1327. |
Government of which one of the following States has appointed the Rajamannar Committee to study the Centre-State relations ? |
| A. | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Government of Karnataka |
| C. | Government of Maharashtra |
| D. | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1328. |
National Rail and Transport Institute, India's first railway university has been opened in which of the following states ? |
| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 1329. |
Constitution of India was enforced on ________. |
| A. | January 26, 1950 |
| B. | January 26, 1952 |
| C. | August 15, 1948 |
| D. | November 26, 1949 |
| Answer» B. January 26, 1952 | |
| 1330. |
Name the first Chief Scientist of the public health division at the World Health Organisation. |
| A. | Dr. Zsuzsanna Jakab |
| B. | Dr. Harsh Vardhan |
| C. | Dr. Michael Ryan |
| D. | Dr. Soumya Swaminathan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1331. |
Article 21A of Indian Constitution deals with which of the following? |
| A. | Equality before law |
| B. | Abolition of untouchability |
| C. | Abolition of titles |
| D. | Right to education |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1332. |
Number of MPs in Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 543 |
| B. | 534 |
| C. | 554 |
| D. | 527 |
| Answer» B. 534 | |
| 1333. |
Consider the following countries:1. Brazil2. Mexico3. South AfricaAccording to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as "Emerging Economies"? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1334. |
Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity |
| A. | the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women. |
| B. | the methods for strengthening executive leadership. |
| C. | a superior individual with dynamism and vision. |
| D. | a band of dedicated party workers. |
| Answer» B. the methods for strengthening executive leadership. | |
| 1335. |
________ means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice. |
| A. | Original Jurisdiction |
| B. | Writ Jurisdiction |
| C. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| D. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1336. |
How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | 245 members |
| B. | 250 members |
| C. | 290 members |
| D. | 300 members |
| Answer» B. 250 members | |
| 1337. |
How many members are nominated by the President of India to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1338. |
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to give Constitutional Status to ______. |
| A. | National Human Rights Commission |
| B. | National Commission on Backward Classes |
| C. | National Finance Commission |
| D. | National Commission for Women |
| Answer» C. National Finance Commission | |
| 1339. |
1 Rupee note bears the signature of whom? |
| A. | Government of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Finance Secretary of India |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister of India | |
| 1340. |
On 26th November 1949, which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India came into effect?1. Citizenship2. Elections3. Provisional Parliament4. Fundamental RightsSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1341. |
Consider the following statements:1. World Bank allocates votes for member countries on the basis of the share of bank's capital stock held by the member country.2. India currently holds more than 5% of the voting power in the World Bank.Choose the incorrect statement(s) |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1342. |
Choose the fundamental rights available to Indian Citizen but not to aliens :I. Freedom of Speech and ExpressionII. Equality Before the LawIII. Right of MinoritiesIV. Protection of Life and Liberty |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and IV |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | II and III |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. I and IV | |
| 1343. |
According to which article of the Constitution of India, shall the state not deny to any person, equality before the law or equal protection of the laws? |
| A. | Article 44 |
| B. | Article 32 |
| C. | Article 16 |
| D. | Article 14 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1344. |
If a civil servant ignores his duty related to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, he can be punished for maximum how much period under Section 4 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act? |
| A. | 24 months |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 12 months |
| D. | 0 |
| Answer» D. 0 | |
| 1345. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee:(a) It is the oldest financial committee, working as the watchdog of Parliament.(b) It is concerned with the question of policy.(c) Its work is only post - mortem.(d) Its control over finance has three features namely expert control, financial control and non - party control.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | (a), (b), and (c) |
| B. | All above |
| C. | (b), (c), and (d) |
| D. | (a), (c), and (d) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1346. |
In India, which of the following article of the Constitution of India provides for the formation of a new state? |
| A. | Article 1 |
| B. | Article 3 |
| C. | Article 9 |
| D. | Article 2 |
| Answer» C. Article 9 | |
| 1347. |
After how much time the laws made by Parliament on the state subjects during a National Emergency become inoperative and cease to operate? |
| A. | Three months |
| B. | Six months |
| C. | Nine months |
| D. | Twelve months |
| Answer» C. Nine months | |