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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.
| 101. |
By which Article of Indian Constitution do minorities get education in their mother tongue provided by State Governments? |
| A. | Article 356 |
| B. | Article 201 |
| C. | Article 350 - a |
| D. | Article 350 - b |
| Answer» D. Article 350 - b | |
| 102. |
According to Article 143 of the constitution of India, the ________ has the power to consult the Supreme Court. |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
As per the Constitution of India, to be eligible for appointment as High Court Judge a person should have ______ years of experience of holding judicial office in India. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 104. |
How many MLAs were disqualified and expelled from Andhra Pradesh Assembly in March 2012 for violating whip? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 17 |
| D. | 14 |
| Answer» B. 18 | |
| 105. |
"Everyone as a member of the society has the right to social security, and is entitled to realization through national efforts and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each state of economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality." This statement which is emphasizing the importance of social security has been expressed in which of the following? |
| A. | Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
| B. | Philadelphia Declaration of the ILO |
| C. | Report of the First National Commission on Labour |
| D. | Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution |
| Answer» B. Philadelphia Declaration of the ILO | |
| 106. |
In August 1858, the British parliament passed an act that set an end to the rule of the company, It was called ________ . |
| A. | Government of India Act |
| B. | Indian Trusts Act |
| C. | Kazis Act |
| D. | Fort William Act |
| Answer» B. Indian Trusts Act | |
| 107. |
Haryana Assembly House is at |
| A. | Rohtak |
| B. | Ambala |
| C. | Chandigarh |
| D. | Panipat |
| Answer» D. Panipat | |
| 108. |
Examine the following statements:A. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge.B. The District Judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.C. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years standing or more, or an officer in Judicial service of the union or the state.D. When the Session Judge awards death sentence. It must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | A, B, C and D |
| B. | B, C and D only |
| C. | C and D only |
| D. | A and B only |
| Answer» B. B, C and D only | |
| 109. |
Kailash Satyarthi found a child – friendly movement in 1980 that gives free education and protects children from exclusion and exploitation. What is this movement called? |
| A. | Bachpan Bachao Andolan |
| B. | Bachpan Saksharta Protsahan |
| C. | Bachpan Shiksha Abhiyan |
| D. | Bachpan Anurakshan Seva |
| Answer» B. Bachpan Saksharta Protsahan | |
| 110. |
An offence committed under the Scheduled castes and Schedules tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall be investigated by a police officer not below the rank of |
| A. | Sub-inspector |
| B. | Inspector |
| C. | Deputy superintendent of Police |
| D. | Superintendent |
| Answer» D. Superintendent | |
| 111. |
Council of ministers are collectively responsible to which of the following? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 112. |
Parochial political culture is generally found in : |
| A. | Developing societies |
| B. | Societies having multi-party system. |
| C. | Developed societies |
| D. | Monarchical societies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Child rights are protected in article _____ of ICCPR. |
| A. | 35 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 21 |
| D. | 23 |
| Answer» C. 21 | |
| 114. |
Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is the ______ Chief Justice of India. |
| A. | 48th |
| B. | 47th |
| C. | 50th |
| D. | 46th |
| Answer» C. 50th | |
| 115. |
Before becoming President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee was working as |
| A. | Deputy Chairman Planning Commission |
| B. | Home Minister |
| C. | Finance Minister |
| D. | External Affair Minister |
| Answer» D. External Affair Minister | |
| 116. |
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court sentenced two British nationals to six-year rigorous imprisonment after they were acquitted by the Bombay High Court (paedophilia case)? |
| A. | The Anchorage Case |
| B. | P.A. Inamdar vs State of Maharashtra |
| C. | Shreya Singhal vs Union of India |
| D. | A.D.M. Jabalpur vs S. Shukla |
| Answer» B. P.A. Inamdar vs State of Maharashtra | |
| 117. |
Every workplace in India has to implement the guidelines prescribed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, if the workplace has more than______ employees. |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 50 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» D. 20 | |
| 118. |
Finance commission is constituted by the President after how many years? |
| A. | 2 yrs |
| B. | 3 yrs |
| C. | 5 yrs |
| D. | 4 yrs |
| Answer» D. 4 yrs | |
| 119. |
As of January 2020, how many cultural properties from India were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 31 |
| C. | 35 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
In the Constitution which part concerned with the Panchayats? |
| A. | Part - VIII |
| B. | Part - IX |
| C. | Part - IX - A |
| D. | Part - IX - B |
| Answer» B. Part - IX | |
| 121. |
Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with finance, property, contracts and suits. |
| A. | X |
| B. | VI |
| C. | XII |
| D. | VIII |
| Answer» D. VIII | |
| 122. |
How many languages have been listed in 8th schedule of Indian constitution? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 14 |
| Answer» C. 15 | |
| 123. |
As of 31.01.2019, the cash book balance is Rs. 12,000. Amount adjusted to Treasury by the way of towards a payment Tax i Rs. 5000. Cheque issued towards a payment for a work Rs. 17,000 is still uncashed. What is the balance of funds in Gram Panchayat as per pass book? |
| A. | Rs. 29,000 |
| B. | Rs. 34,000 |
| C. | Rs. 17,000 |
| D. | Rs. 22,000 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 17,000 | |
| 124. |
_______ submits his resignation letter to the President. |
| A. | Judge of high court |
| B. | Chairman of State Legislative Council |
| C. | President of State Legislative Assembly |
| D. | State chief minister |
| Answer» C. President of State Legislative Assembly | |
| 125. |
Every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for ______ year/s from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. |
| A. | five |
| B. | three |
| C. | one |
| D. | two |
| Answer» B. three | |
| 126. |
Match the Articles of the Indian Constitution given in Column 1 with corresponding provisions given in Column 2 and provide the correct answer from the options given below:Column 1Column 2 1. Article 153 a. Appointment of Governor by the President 2. Article 154 b. Mandates offices of Governor 3. Article 155 c. Specifies Term of the Governor 4. Article 156 d. Specifies Executive Authority of Governor |
| A. | 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 - d |
| B. | 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c |
| C. | 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b |
| D. | 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - a |
| Answer» C. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b | |
| 127. |
Consider the following statements:1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.2. In India, there is no Intellectual property Appellate Board.3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 128. |
Consider the following statements:The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).2. if he seeks such advice.3. only if the matters of the citizens.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 129. |
Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government: |
| A. | An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all. |
| B. | A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day. |
| C. | A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. |
| D. | A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in s state of decline. |
| Answer» D. A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in s state of decline. | |
| 130. |
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of |
| A. | Privileges |
| B. | Restraints |
| C. | Competition |
| D. | Ideology |
| Answer» B. Restraints | |
| 131. |
Four pairs of political parties having same election symbol are given below:(a) All India Forward Bloc, Maharashtra Wadi Gomantak(b) Shivsena, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(c) Telgu Desam, Janata Dal (United)(d) Kerala Congress (M), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)Which of the above are correct? |
| A. | Only (a), (c) |
| B. | Only (b), (c), (d) |
| C. | Only (a), (c), (d) |
| D. | Only (a), (b), (d) |
| Answer» B. Only (b), (c), (d) | |
| 132. |
Consider the following statements about Panchayatas or rural local self-government agencies.1. Gram Sabha is mentioned under Article 348 of the Constitution of India.2. There is a provision for the State Election Commission to conduct the election of these bodies.3. Article 243 D of the Constitution of India mentions the reservation of seats.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
At the time bifurcation, the Debt/GDP ratio of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States, as evident from the White Paper published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in August, 2014 were |
| A. | 9.4 and 8.1 |
| B. | 11.4 and 18.1 |
| C. | 29.4 and 28.1 |
| D. | 19.4 and 18.1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
Military law is protected under which Article of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 32 |
| C. | Article 34 |
| D. | Article 31 |
| Answer» D. Article 31 | |
| 135. |
Article 22 of the Constitution ensures:‐ |
| A. | Right against Exploitation |
| B. | Right to Education |
| C. | Right not to be ill‐treated during arrest or while in custody |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» D. Right to Constitutional Remedies | |
| 136. |
Part of XVII of India Constitution deals with ________. |
| A. | Elections |
| B. | Official language |
| C. | Panchayat |
| D. | Fundamental rights |
| Answer» C. Panchayat | |
| 137. |
In which articles of the Indian Constitution is the right to freedom described? |
| A. | Article 14-18 |
| B. | Article 19-22 |
| C. | Article 23-28 |
| D. | Article 29-50 |
| Answer» C. Article 23-28 | |
| 138. |
Central University of Bihar is situated at |
| A. | Muzaffarpur |
| B. | Patna |
| C. | Madhepura |
| D. | Bhagalpur |
| Answer» C. Madhepura | |
| 139. |
As per section 10 of the Mumbai Gram Panchayat Act, 1958, the number of gram Panchayat member is at least _______ and maximum ______. |
| A. | 5 and 15 |
| B. | 7 and 15 |
| C. | 7 and 17 |
| D. | 8 and 18 |
| Answer» D. 8 and 18 | |
| 140. |
"Hamara Gaon Humara Raj" is a publication on __________. |
| A. | Tribal self rule law in Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Rural development in Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Gram Swaraj in Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Rural development in Madhya Pradesh | |
| 141. |
How many types of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in that order has been mentioned in the preamble of constitution of India? |
| A. | 3, 5, 2, 1 |
| B. | 1, 3, 5, 2 |
| C. | 2, 5, 3, 1 |
| D. | 5, 2, 1, 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 5, 2 | |
| 142. |
How many subjects are mentioned Union List of India? |
| A. | 44 |
| B. | 47 |
| C. | 67 |
| D. | 97 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 143. |
As of January 2020, who was the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India? |
| A. | Justice HL Dattu |
| B. | Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant |
| C. | Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose |
| D. | Justice Cyriac Joseph |
| Answer» B. Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant | |
| 144. |
Panchayati Raj is included in: |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 145. |
Adjudication of Disputes relating to waters of Interstate rivers or river valleys related provisions stated in which article of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 261 |
| B. | 262 |
| C. | 263 |
| D. | 264 |
| Answer» C. 263 | |
| 146. |
In the Indian constitution the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from which country’s constitution? |
| A. | France |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | UK |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
A child below the age of ________ years cannot be employed to work in any factory under Article 24 of the Constitution of India. |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 17 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» C. 17 | |
| 148. |
By which Constitutional Amendment Delhi was provided with Legislative Assembly? |
| A. | 65th Amendment |
| B. | 69th Amendment |
| C. | 72nd Amendment |
| D. | No option is correct |
| Answer» C. 72nd Amendment | |
| 149. |
Fundamental rights in the Indian constitution has been taken from which country's constitution? |
| A. | US Constitution |
| B. | Irish constitution |
| C. | Australian constitution |
| D. | British constitution |
| Answer» B. Irish constitution | |
| 150. |
According to Article _______ of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget of a year, also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement is a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government for that particular year. |
| A. | 93 |
| B. | 101 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 112 |
| Answer» E. | |