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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.
| 101. |
Every Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by |
| A. | The Supreme Court Collegium |
| B. | The cabinet |
| C. | The President of India |
| D. | The Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. The Lok Sabha | |
| 102. |
Arrange the following events in sequential order as they happened in India:1. Mahalanobis Model2. Plan Holiday3. Rolling PlanSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 2, 3, 1 |
| D. | 1, 3, 2 |
| Answer» B. 3, 2, 1 | |
| 103. |
Indira Gandhi was assassinated in |
| A. | 1974 |
| B. | 1984 |
| C. | 1994 |
| D. | 2004 |
| Answer» C. 1994 | |
| 104. |
In January 2018, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 was notified. Few provisions in the amendment Act have important bearing on the working of the ________. |
| A. | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 |
| B. | NABARD (amendment) Bill, 2017 |
| C. | AMASR (amendment) Bill, 2017 |
| D. | No option is correct. |
| Answer» B. NABARD (amendment) Bill, 2017 | |
| 105. |
On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to revise the pension for Chief Justice of India to a maximum of how much amount per annum? |
| A. | Rs. 16,80,000 |
| B. | Rs. 20,80,000 |
| C. | Rs. 25,80,000 |
| D. | Rs. 10,80,000 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 20,80,000 | |
| 106. |
Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for how many years? |
| A. | Two years |
| B. | Three years |
| C. | Five years |
| D. | Six years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 107. |
In which type of government, government has to explain its actions and defend its decisions to the people? |
| A. | Democratic |
| B. | Monarchic |
| C. | Aristocratic |
| D. | Autocratic |
| Answer» B. Monarchic | |
| 108. |
How many maximum terms, a person can serve as Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | No limit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
_______ was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. |
| A. | Sunil Arora |
| B. | M S Gill |
| C. | T N Seshan |
| D. | Sukumar Sen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
First hour of every Parliamentary sitting is slotted for __________ |
| A. | Question hour |
| B. | Zero hour |
| C. | Point of order |
| D. | Discussing money bills |
| Answer» B. Zero hour | |
| 111. |
Martial law is _____. |
| A. | Sudden overthrow of a government illegally |
| B. | A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice |
| C. | The territory under the immediate political control of another state |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The territory under the immediate political control of another state | |
| 112. |
As of August 2020, which of the following is a regional political party? |
| A. | All India Trinamool Congress |
| B. | Communist Party of India (M) |
| C. | Communist Party of India |
| D. | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Consider the following statements :1 The province of Assam was created in the year 19112. Eleven districts comprising Assam were separated from the Lieutenant Governorship of Bengal and established as an independent administration under a Chief Commissioner in the year 1874Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 114. |
A person who advocates separation of the state from religious institutions is called a ______. |
| A. | Communalist |
| B. | Secularist |
| C. | Socialist |
| D. | Feminist |
| Answer» C. Socialist | |
| 115. |
In the Parliament of India, who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?A. M.A AyyangarB. Ganesh MavalankarC. Sardar Hukam SinghD. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy |
| A. | C |
| B. | B |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» C. A | |
| 116. |
One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) retire after every: |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 1 year |
| C. | 2 years |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» D. 6 years | |
| 117. |
In which of the following legislation can be initiated? |
| A. | Only Lok Sabha |
| B. | Only Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Neither Lok Sabha nor Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Neither Lok Sabha nor Rajya Sabha | |
| 118. |
How many polities does the institutional mechanism of federalism accommodate? |
| A. | Three |
| B. | One |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» D. Four | |
| 119. |
How many Janpad Panchayats are there in Madhya Pradesh ? |
| A. | 300 - 550 |
| B. | 351 - 400 |
| C. | 401 - 450 |
| D. | 451 - 500 |
| Answer» B. 351 - 400 | |
| 120. |
Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List – I(Institute) List II(Location) A.National Institute of Ayurveda 1.Chennai B.National Institute of Homoeopathy 2.Bengaluru C.National Institute of Unani Medicine 3.Kolkata D.National Institute of Siddha 4.Jaipur |
| A. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 |
| Answer» D. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 | |
| 121. |
Name the type of government in Bangladesh. |
| A. | Islamic Republic |
| B. | Parliamentary Democracy |
| C. | Federal Republic |
| D. | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Answer» C. Federal Republic | |
| 122. |
Assertion (A) and Reason (R).Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these questions using the codes given below:Assertion (A): Castes are being Politicized in India.Reason (R): Casteism has been increasing in Indian Politics. |
| 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, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false | |
| 123. |
In Indian Parliamentary System, ‘Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)’ are ________. |
| A. | Elected by the people |
| B. | Elected by members of parliament |
| C. | Nominated by Chief Minister of that state |
| D. | Nominated by President of India |
| Answer» B. Elected by members of parliament | |
| 124. |
On which date did Jawaharlal Nehru carry forward the historic 'objective resolution' in the assembly? |
| A. | 26 January, 1946 |
| B. | 13 December, 1946 |
| C. | 24 December, 1946 |
| D. | 22 January, 1946 |
| Answer» C. 24 December, 1946 | |
| 125. |
According to Gentleman's Agreement two out of the following portfolios were to be assigned to ministers from Telangana. They were: |
| A. | Home, Finance, Revenue, Education, Commerce and Industries |
| B. | Home, Revenue, Industry, Education and Planning |
| C. | Home, Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development and Commerce and Industry |
| D. | Finance, Electricity, Industry, Education and Rural Development |
| Answer» D. Finance, Electricity, Industry, Education and Rural Development | |
| 126. |
In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded? |
| A. | 1943 |
| B. | 1914 |
| C. | 1924 |
| D. | 1934 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
Paul Allen, who died in October 2018, was the co-founder of ________. |
| A. | Oracle |
| B. | IBM |
| C. | Microsoft |
| D. | SAP |
| Answer» D. SAP | |
| 128. |
In which of the Union Territories does the Panchayati Raj system NOT exist? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Chandigarh |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Answer» B. Chandigarh | |
| 129. |
Navtej Singh Johar and others Vs Union of India, in this case Supreme Court give importance judgement related with: |
| A. | Shabarimala Temple Entry |
| B. | Linking up of Adhar to PAN Card |
| C. | Homosexuality |
| D. | SC/ST reservation in promotion |
| Answer» D. SC/ST reservation in promotion | |
| 130. |
In which year was the Rajya Sabha formed? |
| A. | 1952 |
| B. | 1950 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1951 |
| Answer» B. 1950 | |
| 131. |
Local self-government can be best explained as an effort in ______. |
| A. | Democratic centralisation |
| B. | Democratic decentralisation |
| C. | Administrative delegation |
| D. | Administrative centralisation |
| Answer» C. Administrative delegation | |
| 132. |
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy served as ______ from 1956 to 1959. |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Member of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Deputy Chief Minister |
| Answer» B. President | |
| 133. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020 seeks to amend The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.2. The Bill sets up State level Medical Boards to decide if a pregnancy may be terminated after 24 weeks in case of substantial foetal abnormalities.3. The Bill specifies that survivors of rape, victims of incest and other vulnerable women like differently-abled women and minors will now be able to opt for abortion up to 28 weeks on the advice of two doctors.Choose the correct statements(s) : |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. Only 1 and 3 | |
| 134. |
In October 2017, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) relaxed norms for information utilities. Listed Indian companies can now hold ______ of the paid-up equity share capital or total voting power rights in such firms. |
| A. | 80% |
| B. | 90% |
| C. | 100% |
| D. | 50% |
| Answer» D. 50% | |
| 135. |
A resolution for removing the Vice President of India can be moved in ________. |
| A. | Lok Sabha alone |
| B. | Rajya Sabha alone |
| C. | Joint sitting of the Parliament |
| D. | Fither house of the Parliament |
| Answer» C. Joint sitting of the Parliament | |
| 136. |
How many members are there in the GST council? |
| A. | 33 |
| B. | 35 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 35 | |
| 137. |
At which place did the first summit of SAARC take place? |
| A. | Dhaka |
| B. | Islamabad |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Colombo |
| Answer» B. Islamabad | |
| 138. |
Articles 324 to 329 in Part XV of the Constitution of India relate to _______ of India. |
| A. | Union Territories |
| B. | Electoral System |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Fundamental Rights |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 139. |
How many sessions of the Lok Sabha are normally held in a year? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 140. |
All of the following are the characteristics of a First Past the Post system, except ______. |
| A. | Candidate who wins the elections gets majority of votes |
| B. | Every constituency elects one representative |
| C. | Voter votes for a candidate |
| D. | A party may get more seats than votes in the legislature |
| Answer» B. Every constituency elects one representative | |
| 141. |
On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Site and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which amends the ________. |
| A. | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 |
| B. | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1978 |
| C. | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1988 |
| D. | Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1996 |
| Answer» B. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1978 | |
| 142. |
Article 371 A of the Constitution of India provides special privileges to __________. |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Mizoram | |
| 143. |
As a social responsibility, which of these need not mandatorily reflect in the policies made by the business firms? |
| A. | Environmental Protection |
| B. | Conservation of Natural Resources |
| C. | Activities supporting the Ruling Government |
| D. | Setting up Industries in backward regions |
| Answer» D. Setting up Industries in backward regions | |
| 144. |
From which country was the procedure to amend The Constitution taken ? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | South Africa |
| C. | UK |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» C. UK | |
| 145. |
Name the Women’s Empowerment Programme initiated by the Central Government in the year 1989. |
| A. | Mahila Kalyan |
| B. | Mahila Samakhya |
| C. | Mahila Jagruti |
| D. | Mahila Andolan |
| Answer» C. Mahila Jagruti | |
| 146. |
Out of 245 members of Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by the President? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 147. |
Harivansh Narayan Singh, who is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha belongs to which political party? |
| A. | Janata Dal United |
| B. | AICC |
| C. | NCP |
| D. | CPI M |
| Answer» B. AICC | |
| 148. |
Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the Heads of the State of________. |
| A. | U.S.A |
| B. | U.S.S.R |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | Britain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 149. |
Consider the following statements and select the option that indicates the correct role of media in a democracy:A. It should provide information to citizens through news.B. It should provide the point of view of the advertiser, through its news programmes.C. It must discuss the views of all sections. |
| A. | Only A and C |
| B. | A, B and C |
| C. | Only A and B |
| D. | Only B and C |
| Answer» B. A, B and C | |
| 150. |
Identify the correct answer from Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. |
| A. | Section 213 deals with Constitution of State Election Commission. |
| B. | Section 214 deals with Constitution of State Election Commission. |
| C. | Section 211 deals with Constitution of State Election Commission. |
| D. | Section 212 deals with Constitution of State Election Commission. |
| Answer» E. | |