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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.
| 151. |
As on December 12 2018, The Nationalist Congress Party was led by: |
| A. | Sudhakar Reddy |
| B. | Sharad Pawar |
| C. | Rahul Gandhi |
| D. | Sitaram Yechury |
| Answer» C. Rahul Gandhi | |
| 152. |
In the process of evaluating an action while taking an ethical decision, the question considered, “Which option serves the community as a whole, and not just some members”, comes under which approach? |
| A. | The common good approach |
| B. | Justice approach |
| C. | Virtue approach |
| D. | Utilitarian approach |
| Answer» B. Justice approach | |
| 153. |
Arun is one among the top Management at a large manufacturing firm. Which of the following skills are most likely to help Arun do his job? |
| A. | Conceptual and technical skills |
| B. | Diagnostic and conceptual skills |
| C. | Technical and interpersonal skills |
| D. | Financial and conceptual skills |
| Answer» E. | |
| 154. |
In Greek language, the word ‘Demos’ means |
| A. | people |
| B. | mob |
| C. | elite |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. mob | |
| 155. |
RajyaSabha is assisted by the Secretary General, who holds the rank equivalent to? |
| A. | Cabinet Minister of the Government of India |
| B. | Member of Parliament |
| C. | Member of Legislature |
| D. | Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 156. |
How many general elections have been held in India till October 2019? |
| A. | 17 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 19 | |
| 157. |
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 amend ______. |
| A. | High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 |
| B. | High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1964 |
| C. | High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1975 |
| D. | High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1980 |
| Answer» B. High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1964 | |
| 158. |
How many Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956? |
| A. | Eight |
| B. | Seven |
| C. | Six |
| D. | Five |
| Answer» E. | |
| 159. |
________ is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. |
| A. | Autocratic |
| B. | Monarchic |
| C. | Democratic |
| D. | Authoritarian |
| Answer» D. Authoritarian | |
| 160. |
As of December 2020, which of the following languages does NOT figure in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Dogri |
| B. | Bhojpuri |
| C. | Santhali |
| D. | Bodo |
| Answer» C. Santhali | |
| 161. |
Majlis AI Shura is the parliament of which country ? |
| A. | Saudi Arabia |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Iran |
| D. | Sudan |
| Answer» B. Singapore | |
| 162. |
A rumor that has been doing the rounds has it that a section of the Indian Penal code (IPC) permits a woman to kill a man if he attempts to rape. As per this rumor, which section of the IPC gives this permission? |
| A. | 242 |
| B. | 233 |
| C. | 261 |
| D. | 189 |
| Answer» C. 261 | |
| 163. |
Examine the following statements about the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights' (NCPCR) of India:A. It was set up in March 2017 under the 'Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2015'B. It is a constitutional bodyC. The chirman of the commission is Stuti Narain Kacker.D. The child is defined as a person in the age group of 0 - 18 years.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | C & D only |
| B. | A, B & D only |
| C. | B, C & D only |
| D. | A & B only |
| Answer» B. A, B & D only | |
| 164. |
How many houses are there in the Indian Parliament? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 165. |
In case the President of India wants to resign, he would address his resignation to the ________. |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Election Commissioner of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Vice President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 166. |
______ is a constitutional body in India. |
| A. | Central Information Commission |
| B. | Lokpal and Lokayukta |
| C. | National Development Council |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 167. |
As of May 2020, Om Birla is the speaker of the: |
| A. | Sixteenth Lok Sabha |
| B. | Fourteenth Lok Sabha |
| C. | Seventeenth Lok Sabha |
| D. | Fifteenth Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Fifteenth Lok Sabha | |
| 168. |
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a |
| A. | Decree |
| B. | Writ |
| C. | Ordinance |
| D. | Notification |
| Answer» C. Ordinance | |
| 169. |
"Political independence without economic equality is an illusion", whose statement is this? |
| A. | Harold Laski |
| B. | G.D.H Cole |
| C. | Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
| D. | T.H. Green |
| Answer» C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau | |
| 170. |
Article 46 of the Constitution of India refers to the promotion of educational and economic interests of |
| A. | religious minorities |
| B. | Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections |
| C. | displaced persons from large irrigation projects |
| D. | the economically deprived |
| Answer» C. displaced persons from large irrigation projects | |
| 171. |
Name the Chief Minister of Gujarat who did not take a single day off in the 13 years of service. |
| A. | Shankarsingh Vaghela |
| B. | Chimanbhai Patel |
| C. | Narendra Modi |
| D. | Keshubhai Patel |
| Answer» D. Keshubhai Patel | |
| 172. |
In India, Financial Emergency can be extended for what maximum duration? |
| A. | Six months |
| B. | Nine months |
| C. | Two years |
| D. | Indefinite period |
| Answer» E. | |
| 173. |
As of January 2019, the number of high courts in India is _________. |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» B. 20 | |
| 174. |
How many times has President’s Rule been declared in Madhya Pradesh? |
| A. | 4 times |
| B. | 2 times |
| C. | 5 times |
| D. | 3 times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 175. |
A conflict, on the other hand, can also become a / an ______. |
| A. | Misunderstanding |
| B. | Opportunity |
| C. | Controversy |
| D. | Ego clash |
| Answer» C. Controversy | |
| 176. |
In India who can promulgate Ordinance at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session? |
| A. | Solicitor General |
| B. | Chief Justice |
| C. | Attorney General |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 177. |
In which year was planning Commission established in India? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» B. 1951 | |
| 178. |
As part of the Right to Freedom, which one of the following does not form part of 'Fréedom to Assemble Peacefully and Without Arms'? |
| A. | Gherao officials not performing their duties |
| B. | Assembly must be peaceful |
| C. | People who assemble should not bear arms |
| D. | State can make a law imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of this Right |
| Answer» B. Assembly must be peaceful | |
| 179. |
In Parliament, who takes the final decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Speaker |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» C. Vice President | |
| 180. |
By which Constitutional Amendment Act, the voting age of Indian citizens has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years? |
| A. | Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988 |
| B. | Constitution (Sixty-second Amendment) Act, 1989 |
| C. | Constitution (Sixty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1990 |
| D. | Constitution (Sixty-third Amendment) Act, 1988 |
| Answer» B. Constitution (Sixty-second Amendment) Act, 1989 | |
| 181. |
Maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is ________. |
| A. | 500 & 250 |
| B. | 525 & 250 |
| C. | 537 & 275 |
| D. | 552 & 250 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182. |
In India who is the real executive head of the nation? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | The president |
| C. | The Chief justice of supreme court |
| D. | The Governor |
| Answer» B. The president | |
| 183. |
An organisation specifies that all the employees must report by 9.00 AM in the specific dress code mentioned. One of the employees Mr. A does not follow this as he feels the quality of work he delivers is most important than following the rules of the organisation. What do you conclude from this? |
| A. | Mr. A does not follow the code of ethics of the organisation |
| B. | Mr. A is an optimist |
| C. | Mr. A does not have integrity |
| D. | Mr A has a quality of being the head of the organization |
| Answer» B. Mr. A is an optimist | |
| 184. |
In India, which State was first reorganized on the basis of language ? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 185. |
In which of the following year the National Commission for Women was established? |
| A. | 1989 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1991 |
| D. | 1992 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 186. |
In which of the following states does the Panchayat System exist? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 187. |
_________ government must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. |
| A. | Democratic |
| B. | Monarchic |
| C. | Aristocratic |
| D. | Autocracy |
| Answer» B. Monarchic | |
| 188. |
A Financial Bill may only be introduced in Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the: |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189. |
Article ____ of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 17 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» D. 24 | |
| 190. |
A ________ government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizen right. |
| A. | Autocratic |
| B. | Democratic |
| C. | Monarchic |
| D. | Authoritarian |
| Answer» C. Monarchic | |
| 191. |
In the case of a bill passed by the State Legislatue, Governor can reserve it for the consideration of the President.a. The President may declare or withhold his assent to the bill.b. The President may return the bill for reconsideration to the State Legislature.c. State Legislature must reconsider the bill within three months and if passed again it is obligatory upon the President to give his assent.d. In case of reconsidered bill which is passed again by State Legislature, President shall declare his assent within a period of six months.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | a and b |
| B. | a, b and c |
| C. | a, b and d |
| D. | a, c and d |
| Answer» B. a, b and c | |
| 192. |
Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are _____ by the people. |
| A. | Nominated |
| B. | Elected |
| C. | Not elected |
| D. | Not selected |
| Answer» C. Not elected | |
| 193. |
India is a federal republic with 28 states and _________ union territories. |
| A. | six |
| B. | Seven |
| C. | Nine |
| D. | Eight |
| Answer» E. | |
| 194. |
A money bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Rajya Sabha within |
| A. | 10 days |
| B. | 14 days |
| C. | 15 days |
| D. | 16 days |
| Answer» C. 15 days | |
| 195. |
Consider the following with reference to the term "Sovereign State". |
| A. | A country can be a sovereign with or without dominion of any other nation |
| B. | Sovereignty is compromised while getting membership in the UNO |
| C. | Both are right |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. Sovereignty is compromised while getting membership in the UNO | |
| 196. |
A British citizen staying in India cannot claim Right to _______. |
| A. | Freedom of trade and profession. |
| B. | Equality before the law. |
| C. | Protection of life and personal liberty. |
| D. | Freedom of religion. |
| Answer» B. Equality before the law. | |
| 197. |
As of January 2020, _____ has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha. |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 198. |
In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange programme between All India Radio and Betar? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» D. Bhutan | |
| 199. |
In which year did Indian National Congress reunite after the famous ‘Surat split’? |
| A. | 1910 |
| B. | 1916 |
| C. | 1921 |
| D. | 1923 |
| Answer» C. 1921 | |
| 200. |
In India, ______ is celebrated as the Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. |
| A. | 26th January |
| B. | 26th November |
| C. | 15th August |
| D. | 12nd October |
| Answer» C. 15th August | |