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This section includes 571 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
The post of Registrar of a State High Court can be ruled up only by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | State Public Service Commission |
| C. | State Governor |
| D. | Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. State Public Service Commission | |
| 52. |
Which of the following is not a qualification for a person to be the Chief Justice of High Court? |
| A. | He should have been a Judge in any court of India for not less than 10 years |
| B. | He should be a distinguished jurist |
| C. | He should be a renowned writer in the field of law |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 53. |
______ was responsible for the unification of India after Independence. |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | GB Pant |
| C. | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| D. | C Rajagopalachari |
| Answer» D. C Rajagopalachari | |
| 54. |
Finance Commission is appointed by the President of India after every |
| A. | 10 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» C. 6 years | |
| 55. |
The powers of the Election Commission are given in which of the following Articles of the Constitution? |
| A. | 286 |
| B. | 356 |
| C. | 324 |
| D. | 382 |
| Answer» D. 382 | |
| 56. |
How many days-time is given for the candidates to file their nominations from the date of notification of the election? |
| A. | 2 days |
| B. | 4 days |
| C. | 6 days |
| D. | 8 Clays |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The Union Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. The Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 58. |
Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ? [Railway Apprentices 1993] |
| A. | One has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to die post of the Vice-Chairman |
| B. | One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| C. | One has to be a member of either House 'of Parliament for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| D. | There is an established convention that the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha belongs to the main opposition party in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman | |
| 59. |
The appropriate writ issued by the court to quash the appointment of a person to a public office is that of: |
| A. | Prohibition |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Certiorari |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» C. Certiorari | |
| 60. |
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | Department of Revenue |
| B. | Department of Economic Affairs |
| C. | Department of Financial Services |
| D. | Department of Expenditure |
| Answer» C. Department of Financial Services | |
| 61. |
The distribution of seats of the Parliament are based on which of the following census? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1961 |
| C. | 1971 |
| D. | 1981 |
| Answer» D. 1981 | |
| 62. |
How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament? |
| A. | Twice |
| B. | Once |
| C. | Thrice |
| D. | Never |
| Answer» C. Thrice | |
| 63. |
One for which an oral answer is required to be given by a minister on the floor of the House A B C |
| A. | 1 2 3 |
| B. | 2 1 3 |
| C. | 3 1 2 |
| D. | 3 2 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament ? |
| A. | Election Commissioner |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | A Committee set up by the Parliament |
| Answer» D. A Committee set up by the Parliament | |
| 65. |
The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker |
| C. | Vice-President |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Speaker | |
| 66. |
Which language was added to the list of regional languages by the 21st Amendment? |
| A. | Assamese |
| B. | Oriya |
| C. | Kashmiri |
| D. | Sindhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
As per the new policy, the number of judges in the Supreme Court would now be |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 26 |
| D. | 31 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 68. |
There shall be a Vice-President of India according to Article |
| A. | 63 |
| B. | 64 |
| C. | 54 |
| D. | 57 |
| Answer» B. 64 | |
| 69. |
Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as 'The Heart and Soul of the Constitution' ? |
| A. | Right of Freedom of Religion |
| B. | Right to Property |
| C. | Right to Equality |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | President |
| D. | State legislature |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 71. |
Which among the following statements defining a Republic is not correct? |
| A. | There is a place for a monarch in a Republic |
| B. | The Indian Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 |
| C. | Republic implies that the highest executive authority ill India is vested in the President |
| D. | India is a Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary System of Government |
| Answer» B. The Indian Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 | |
| 72. |
The Union Government has brought the land reform laws in the ____ Schedule of the Constitution. |
| A. | 7th |
| B. | 8th |
| C. | 9th |
| D. | 10th |
| Answer» D. 10th | |
| 73. |
By which Amendment, the power to amend the Constitution was specifically conferred upon the Parliament? [NDA 1992] |
| A. | 56th |
| B. | 52nd |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 24th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
Which of the following is/are a political sovereign in democratic country? |
| A. | Ruling Party |
| B. | Opposition Party |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | People |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
The Governor is the _____ of the Universities in the State. |
| A. | Chancellor |
| B. | Pro-Chancellor |
| C. | Vice-Chancellor |
| D. | Chief Executive |
| Answer» B. Pro-Chancellor | |
| 76. |
The _____ decided in May 1949 that India should become a Republic. |
| A. | House of Commons |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Constituent Assembly of India |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister of India | |
| 77. |
Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of which country ? |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Ireland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 78. |
Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India? |
| A. | Four lions |
| B. | Chariot wheel |
| C. | Horse |
| D. | Words 'Satyameva Jayate |
| Answer» B. Chariot wheel | |
| 79. |
Which among the following States returns the maximum number or representatives to the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 80. |
The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in administration was made by : |
| A. | Indian Councils Act, 1900 |
| B. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Councils Act, 1919 |
| Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 81. |
A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament. without the recommendation of: [Central Excise 1993] |
| A. | the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament |
| B. | the legislatures of the States concerned |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India? |
| A. | Ambassadors and High Commissioners |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Advocate General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
Ms Sujatha Vaaant Manohar was the _____ woman judge of the Supreme Court of India. |
| A. | first |
| B. | second |
| C. | third |
| D. | fourth |
| Answer» C. third | |
| 84. |
The maximum strength of the Select Committee of the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 10 members |
| B. | 5 members |
| C. | 15 members |
| D. | Not fixed and varies from Committee to Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
Which among the following became the 25th State of India? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Sikkim |
| Answer» C. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 86. |
Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India? |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Attorney General for India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» C. Attorney General for India | |
| 87. |
What is the final formality without which no Central Bill can become a law in our country? |
| A. | Signature of the Prime Minister |
| B. | Signature of the Speaker, Lok Sabha |
| C. | Signature of the Union Law Minister |
| D. | Signature of the President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
The President can remove an individual Minister from the Council of Ministers |
| A. | on his own suo moto |
| B. | only on the advice of the Prime Minister |
| C. | only on the advice of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | only on the advice of the Speaker |
| Answer» C. only on the advice of the Lok Sabha | |
| 89. |
The English equivalents of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Parishad are |
| A. | House of the People and Legislative Council |
| B. | Upper House and Legislative Assembly |
| C. | Council of States and Legislative Council |
| D. | Upper House and Legislative Council |
| Answer» B. Upper House and Legislative Assembly | |
| 90. |
If Parliament appoints a Committee for a specific purpose, it is known as |
| A. | Ad hoc Committee |
| B. | Joint Committee |
| C. | Permanent Committee |
| D. | Standing Committee |
| Answer» B. Joint Committee | |
| 91. |
According to the constitution of India, the term 'District Judge' shall not include |
| A. | Tribunal Judge |
| B. | Chief Justice of a small Cause Court |
| C. | Chief Presidency Megistrate |
| D. | Sessions Judge |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of a small Cause Court | |
| 92. |
The levying of which one of the following taxes is outside the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation? |
| A. | Property Tax |
| B. | Income Tax |
| C. | Profession Tax |
| D. | Education Tax |
| Answer» C. Profession Tax | |
| 93. |
When Mrs. Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1965 she was a member of |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Neither |
| D. | Both |
| Answer» C. Neither | |
| 94. |
A Governor is liable to be transferred from one state to another |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | True, during a National Emergency |
| D. | True, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 95. |
The first country to include a set of Directive Principles in its Constitution was |
| A. | India |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | Bangladesh |
| Answer» C. South Africa | |
| 96. |
Who among the following has the power to adjourn the Council of States? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Chairman of the Council of States |
| D. | Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» D. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 97. |
A Governor is liable to be transferred from one State to another |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | True, during a National Emergency |
| D. | True, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 98. |
The Returning Officers for the State Assembly Elections are appointed by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | Chief Electoral Officer |
| Answer» D. Chief Electoral Officer | |
| 99. |
When an army officer seizes power through a coup d' etat, he becomes |
| A. | a de jure sovereign |
| B. | a de facto sovereign |
| C. | a popular sovereign |
| D. | a titular sovereign |
| Answer» C. a popular sovereign | |
| 100. |
The Vice-President of India is eligible for re-election by a |
| A. | Constitutional provision |
| B. | Convention |
| C. | Consensus |
| D. | Supreme Court Judgment |
| Answer» C. Consensus | |