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This section includes 203 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
How many members represented the Indian Princely States in the Constituent Assembly in 1946? |
| A. | 81 |
| B. | 93 |
| C. | 75 |
| D. | 62 |
| Answer» C. 75 | |
| 52. |
Longest serving Speaker of Lok Sabha is ? |
| A. | Somnath Bannerjee |
| B. | PA Sangma |
| C. | Balram Jakhar |
| D. | KS Hegde |
| Answer» D. KS Hegde | |
| 53. |
In a/an ________ government, political powers are distributed among as many citizens as possible. |
| A. | Aristocratic |
| B. | Autocratic |
| C. | Plutocratic |
| D. | Democratic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
In which year did NITI Aayog come into existence? |
| A. | 2014 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2015 |
| D. | 2013 |
| Answer» D. 2013 | |
| 55. |
India's neighboring country Bhutan has which type of government? |
| A. | Federal Republic |
| B. | Constitutional Monarchy |
| C. | Communist |
| D. | Military Dictatorship |
| Answer» C. Communist | |
| 56. |
How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in Rajasthan ? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 28 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 28 | |
| 57. |
Consider the following statements regarding ordinances.1. Article 123 of the Constitution of India grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate when either of the two Houses of the Parliament is not in session.2. An ordinance must be converted into legislative within 35 days of the commencement of the Parliament session or else it will lapse.3. Article 213 of the Constitution of India grants the Governor of India the power to issue ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 1 |
| Answer» D. Only 1 | |
| 58. |
According to the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, the eastern rivers of the water system - Sutlej, Ravi and ______, were to be with India |
| A. | Jhelum |
| B. | Indus |
| C. | Chenab |
| D. | Beas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
___________ makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List. |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Ministry of Defence |
| C. | Prime Minister's Office |
| D. | Securities and Exchange Board of India |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Defence | |
| 60. |
In India the National Human Rights Commission was formed in the year _________. |
| A. | 1997 A.D. |
| B. | 1994 A.D. |
| C. | 1993 A.D. |
| D. | 1995 A.D. |
| Answer» D. 1995 A.D. | |
| 61. |
In which of the following years was the Family Courts Act enacted? |
| A. | 1948 |
| B. | 1984 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 2004 |
| Answer» C. 1964 | |
| 62. |
Anitha is a top executive of a company. She has a quality of having the sense of Honesty and Truthfulness. Describe Anitha’s quality in one word. |
| A. | Integrity |
| B. | Truthfulness |
| C. | Honesty |
| D. | Good |
| Answer» B. Truthfulness | |
| 63. |
In the central government budget, the annual financial statement shows: |
| A. | The estimated money that has been earned by State Government of India |
| B. | The estimated receipts and expenditures of the Government of India |
| C. | The estimated moneythat has been spent by the Zilla Parishad |
| D. | The estimated receipts and expenditures of the individual states |
| Answer» C. The estimated moneythat has been spent by the Zilla Parishad | |
| 64. |
By whom is the Advocate-General of the states appointed? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Governor of the state |
| C. | Chief Minister of the state |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. Chief Minister of the state | |
| 65. |
Forming of Association in India is ______. |
| A. | Constitutional Right |
| B. | Fundamental Right |
| C. | Natural Right |
| D. | Legal Right |
| Answer» C. Natural Right | |
| 66. |
In which year India-Bhutan Foundation was established? |
| A. | 1993 |
| B. | 1998 |
| C. | 2003 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» D. 2010 | |
| 67. |
Jatiyo Sangsad is the supreme legislative body of _______. |
| A. | Burma |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Cuba |
| Answer» D. Cuba | |
| 68. |
A Republic is ________. |
| A. | Only a democratic state |
| B. | Presidential system governing the state |
| C. | Parliamentary system governing the state |
| D. | State where the President is not as an inherited |
| Answer» E. | |
| 69. |
As of june 2019, which Indian state has the lowest number of districts? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Telangana |
| Answer» D. Telangana | |
| 70. |
All of the following are the characteristics of a Proportional Representation system, except ________. |
| A. | Candidate who wins the elections gets majority of votes |
| B. | Every constituency elects one representative |
| C. | Voter votes for the party |
| D. | Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets |
| Answer» C. Voter votes for the party | |
| 71. |
Of the following political features, which is / are common to India and the USA.1. Residuary powers vested in the centre.2. Residuary powers vested in the states.3. President has the power of pocket veto.4. The upper house has some nominated members. |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 only | |
| 72. |
After 1994, how many sessions of the Rajya Sabha are usually held in a year? |
| A. | four |
| B. | three |
| C. | two |
| D. | six |
| Answer» C. two | |
| 73. |
Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 transferred ownership of Minor Forest produce to _______. |
| A. | Zilla Panchayat |
| B. | Ministry of Forests |
| C. | Registered Contractors |
| D. | Gram Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend _________. |
| A. | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 |
| B. | Motor Vehicles Act, 1998 |
| C. | Motor Vehicles Act, 2005 |
| D. | Motor Vehicles Act, 2010 |
| Answer» B. Motor Vehicles Act, 1998 | |
| 75. |
After receiving compliant against following office bearer's Lokayukta, Rajasthan cannot make investigation against |
| A. | Pradhan and Up - pradhan of Panchatay Samities |
| B. | Chairman of the Sthyayi Samiti of Panchatay Samities |
| C. | Sarpanch and Panch |
| D. | Up - pramukh of Zilla Parishad |
| Answer» D. Up - pramukh of Zilla Parishad | |
| 76. |
In a ______ government, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people. |
| A. | Authoritarian |
| B. | Autocratic |
| C. | Monarchic |
| D. | Democratic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
Article _______of the constitution of India recognises the right to safe drinking water. |
| A. | 420 |
| B. | 108 |
| C. | 35 |
| D. | 21 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
In June 2017, which of the following, became the first local body in the country to issue ‘municipal bonds’ in nearly one and a half decade? |
| A. | Municipal Corporation of Mumbai |
| B. | Municipal Corporation of Pune |
| C. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| D. | Municipal Corporation of Kolkata |
| Answer» C. Municipal Corporation of Delhi | |
| 79. |
In the preamble of the constitution ‘Socialist’ term was added by which amendment act? |
| A. | 86th |
| B. | 36th |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 75th |
| Answer» D. 75th | |
| 80. |
In India, who among the following is also known as ‘the guardian of the public purse’? |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Ministry of law and Justice |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister of India | |
| 81. |
Ram Nath Kovind is the ______ President of India. |
| A. | 16th |
| B. | 14th |
| C. | 15th |
| D. | 13th |
| Answer» C. 15th | |
| 82. |
In which year the National Food Security Act was passed in India? |
| A. | 2013 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2011 |
| D. | 2012 |
| Answer» B. 2014 | |
| 83. |
High Court of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in which state of India? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 84. |
In order to make a bill into a law it is required to pass through _____. |
| A. | Only Lok Sabha |
| B. | Only Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Both Lok and Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha | |
| 85. |
Decisions made by the__________ are binding on all other courts in India. |
| A. | Supreme Court of India |
| B. | High Court of States |
| C. | District Court |
| D. | No option is correct. |
| Answer» B. High Court of States | |
| 86. |
As of August 2018, DMK and AIADMK are the regional parties of which state? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 87. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Which of the following was not a feature to Athenian democracy? |
| A. | All the free men and women above 30 years of age were recognized as full citizens. |
| B. | All citizens were expected to serve in army and navy. |
| C. | All the citizens attended assemblies that were held for deciding upon matters. |
| D. | Appointment for many positions were made through lottery. |
| Answer» B. All citizens were expected to serve in army and navy. | |
| 88. |
In which of the following countries, Presidential System of Government does not exist? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Turkey |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha of India in the year ________. |
| A. | 2010 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2008 |
| D. | 2014 |
| Answer» C. 2008 | |
| 90. |
In which year was the first-ever motion to remove a Supreme Court Justice signed, by 108 members of the Parliament? |
| A. | 1984 |
| B. | 1991 |
| C. | 1978 |
| D. | 1996 |
| Answer» C. 1978 | |
| 91. |
On whose, prior approval is the Money Bill introduced in the Haryana State Legislature ? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chairman |
| C. | President |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» B. Chairman | |
| 92. |
First country to appoint Lokpal or equivalent to a Lokpal is ________ |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Burma |
| C. | Sweden |
| D. | India |
| Answer» D. India | |
| 93. |
After the Presiding officer declares the house adjourned sine die President of India issues a notification for ______ of the session. |
| A. | Adjournment |
| B. | Prorogation |
| C. | Dissolution |
| D. | Quorum |
| Answer» C. Dissolution | |
| 94. |
In how many phases was the general election 2019 conducted in India? |
| A. | 6 phases |
| B. | 7 phases |
| C. | 8 phases |
| D. | 9 phases |
| Answer» C. 8 phases | |
| 95. |
Andrez Manuel Lopez Obrador is President elected in July 2018 of which of the following country ? |
| A. | Venezuela |
| B. | Argentiana |
| C. | Mexico |
| D. | Nicaragua |
| Answer» D. Nicaragua | |
| 96. |
By which of the following Acts did the British, for the first time, introduce the system of indirect election in India? |
| A. | 1856 |
| B. | 1892 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» C. 1982 | |
| 97. |
In Indian Parliament, under which condition a house can declare the seat of a member vacant? |
| A. | If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 60 days continuously |
| B. | If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 45 days continuously |
| C. | If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 30 days continuously |
| D. | If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 21 days continuously |
| Answer» B. If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 45 days continuously | |
| 98. |
Andaman and Nicobar jurisdiction comes under which High court? |
| A. | Madras |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Calcutta |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 99. |
A common High Court for two or more states can be established by: |
| A. | a law passed by the parliament |
| B. | an order of the Supreme Court of India |
| C. | an order of the President of India |
| D. | an amendment to the Constitution of India |
| Answer» B. an order of the Supreme Court of India | |
| 100. |
In the context of Indian parliament what is 'Zero Hour'? |
| A. | Time immediately after Question Hour |
| B. | Time in the last half of the parliamentary proceeding |
| C. | Time before Question Hour |
| D. | Time in the first half of the parliamentary proceeding |
| Answer» B. Time in the last half of the parliamentary proceeding | |