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This section includes 783 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 Panchayati Raj is included in the - |
| A. | Union list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Concurrent list |
| D. | Residuary list |
| Answer» C. Concurrent list | |
| 52. |
"Persons may change but rules should not change" is the principle of |
| A. | Absolute Monarchy |
| B. | Constitutional Government |
| C. | Unwritten Constitution |
| D. | Republic |
| Answer» C. Unwritten Constitution | |
| 53. |
The Sociogram' technique is used to study - |
| A. | Vocational Interest |
| B. | Professional Competence |
| C. | Human Relations |
| D. | Achievement Motivation |
| Answer» D. Achievement Motivation | |
| 54. |
Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power? |
| A. | Amassing of weapons |
| B. | Seizing of territory |
| C. | Methods of persuasion |
| D. | Creating of buffer states |
| Answer» D. Creating of buffer states | |
| 55. |
What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression |
| B. | Legal Right |
| C. | Trade Union right as common law |
| D. | There is no right |
| Answer» C. Trade Union right as common law | |
| 56. |
"From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of |
| A. | Democracy |
| B. | Fascism |
| C. | Communism |
| D. | Dictatorship |
| Answer» D. Dictatorship | |
| 57. |
Vote on Account is meant for - |
| A. | Vote on the report of CAG |
| B. | To meet unforeseen expenditure |
| C. | Appropriating funds pending due to passing of budget Budget |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 58. |
The purpose of an adjournment motion is to |
| A. | seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill |
| B. | censure the Government |
| C. | propose a reduction in the budget |
| D. | Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of - |
| A. | The concurrent list |
| B. | The state list |
| C. | The president |
| D. | The union list |
| Answer» C. The president | |
| 60. |
Pivot to Asia is the strategy of the foreign policy of - |
| A. | India |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | China |
| D. | U.S. |
| Answer» B. Japan | |
| 61. |
What is the normal tenure of a Panchayat? |
| A. | 3 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 2 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» D. 5 years | |
| 62. |
According to Iris L Calude Jr. which of the following is not a device for the management of power? |
| A. | Arms control |
| B. | Collective security |
| C. | Balance of power |
| D. | World Government |
| Answer» B. Collective security | |
| 63. |
In a cut motion, when the amount of demand is reduced by Rs.100 it is known as |
| A. | Disapproval of policy cut |
| B. | Economy cut |
| C. | Vote on Accouht |
| D. | Token cut |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
Where is the objective of "Social justice" articulated in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Art. 14 |
| B. | Art. 16 |
| C. | Art. 15 |
| D. | Preamble |
| Answer» D. Preamble | |
| 65. |
Swaraj Trophy is associated with which of the following - |
| A. | Best district |
| B. | Best Zila Parishad |
| C. | Best metropolitan |
| D. | Best Panchayat |
| Answer» B. Best Zila Parishad | |
| 66. |
Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India? |
| A. | Survey of India |
| B. | Geological Survey of India |
| C. | Minerals Development Corporation |
| D. | School of Mines |
| Answer» C. Minerals Development Corporation | |
| 67. |
Under Bush Doctrine, the USA held states responsible for activities inside their territor and thus acquired the right to - |
| A. | act unilaterally against rogue and failed states |
| B. | act against states which were opposed to it ideologically |
| C. | move against states which refused to join in drive for NATO expansion |
| D. | intervene institutions of ethnic cleansing |
| Answer» B. act against states which were opposed to it ideologically | |
| 68. |
Which among the following States has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» B. Rajasthan | |
| 69. |
Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in - |
| A. | the Union List |
| B. | the State List |
| C. | the Concurrent List |
| D. | the Residuary Powers |
| Answer» C. the Concurrent List | |
| 70. |
Who was the first Chairman of Indian Constitution's Drafting Committee? |
| A. | B L Mitter |
| B. | Madhav Rao |
| C. | Dr B R Ambedkar |
| D. | T T Krishnamachari |
| Answer» D. T T Krishnamachari | |
| 71. |
In which schedule of the Indian Constitution powers of panchayats are stated? |
| A. | 8th schedule |
| B. | 9th schedule |
| C. | 1 0th schedule |
| D. | 11th schedule |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
Who was the first to use the term `State'? |
| A. | Hobbes |
| B. | Plato |
| C. | Aristotle |
| D. | Machiavelli |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 on the recommendation of |
| A. | Punchhi Commission |
| B. | Sarkaria Commission |
| C. | Rajamannar Commission |
| D. | Mungerilal Commission |
| Answer» C. Rajamannar Commission | |
| 74. |
Who is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the states? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» C. Rajya Sabha | |
| 75. |
The Principle of 'checks and balances' is related to |
| A. | Rule of law |
| B. | Fundamental law |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Separation of Powers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
Which of the folowing motion is related with the Union Budget? |
| A. | Adjournment |
| B. | Censure |
| C. | Cut |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 77. |
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament - |
| A. | Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget |
| B. | Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion on Budget, Vote on Accounts |
| C. | Discussion on Budget, Vote on Account,Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill |
| D. | Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
If budget is disclosed before introducing in the Legislative Assembly, what will happen? |
| A. | Council of Ministers will have to resign |
| B. | Chief Minister will have to resign |
| C. | Finance Minister will have to resign |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 79. |
The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 on the recommendation of - |
| A. | Punchhi Commission |
| B. | Sarkaria Commission |
| C. | Rajamannar Commissin |
| D. | Mungerilal Commission |
| Answer» C. Rajamannar Commissin | |
| 80. |
The entry "Public health and Sanitation" is included in the Constitution of India in - |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 81. |
Preventive detention means - |
| A. | detention for interrogation |
| B. | detention after interrogation |
| C. | detention without interrogation |
| D. | detention for cognisable offence |
| Answer» D. detention for cognisable offence | |
| 82. |
The Tenure of which Lok Sabha was about 6 years? |
| A. | 5th Lok Sabha |
| B. | 7th Lok Sabha |
| C. | 9th Lok Sabha |
| D. | 11th Lok Sabha |
| Answer» B. 7th Lok Sabha | |
| 83. |
The Panchsheel Agreement for peaceful coexistence was signed between - |
| A. | India and Bhutan |
| B. | India and Nepal |
| C. | India and China |
| D. | India and Pakistan |
| Answer» D. India and Pakistan | |
| 84. |
The Constitution of India was completed by which of the following dates - |
| A. | Jan 26, 1950 |
| B. | Nov 26, 1949 |
| C. | Feb 11, 1948 |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» D. None of above | |
| 85. |
"Not to destroy the Government property" is a |
| A. | Positive duty |
| B. | Legal duty |
| C. | Civil duty |
| D. | Negative duty |
| Answer» D. Negative duty | |
| 86. |
India has adopted a federation of type. |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canadian |
| C. | Australian |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. Australian | |
| 87. |
When was the Indian Constitution adopted? |
| A. | 15th August, 1947 |
| B. | 26th November, 1949 |
| C. | 26th January, 1950 |
| D. | 2nd October, 1952 |
| Answer» C. 26th January, 1950 | |
| 88. |
Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Sir B.N. Rao |
| D. | Shri K.M. Munshi |
| Answer» D. Shri K.M. Munshi | |
| 89. |
Referendum has an integral relationship with |
| A. | Indirect Democracy |
| B. | Limited Monarchy |
| C. | Direct Democracy |
| D. | People's Courts |
| Answer» D. People's Courts | |
| 90. |
The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President Can be presented in - |
| A. | any House of the Parliament |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | The Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Lok Sabha | |
| 91. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list? |
| A. | Article 115 |
| B. | Article 116 |
| C. | Article 226 |
| D. | Article 249 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 92. |
Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the president to appoint Comptroller and Auditor General of India? |
| A. | Article 147 |
| B. | Article 148 |
| C. | Article 149 |
| D. | Article 151 |
| Answer» C. Article 149 | |
| 93. |
Which article provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation - |
| A. | Article 12 |
| B. | Article 14 |
| C. | Article 13 |
| D. | Article 18 |
| Answer» D. Article 18 | |
| 94. |
Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order? |
| A. | Article 137 |
| B. | Article 130 |
| C. | Article 139 |
| D. | Article 138 |
| Answer» B. Article 130 | |
| 95. |
The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the - |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | High Court |
| Answer» D. High Court | |
| 96. |
Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'? |
| A. | Justice |
| B. | Liberty |
| C. | Equality |
| D. | Fraternity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 97. |
Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under . |
| A. | Legal rights |
| B. | Fundamental rights |
| C. | Human rights |
| D. | Natural rights |
| Answer» C. Human rights | |
| 98. |
The term "Greater India" denotes |
| A. | Political unity |
| B. | Cultural unity |
| C. | Religious unity |
| D. | Social unity |
| Answer» C. Religious unity | |
| 99. |
Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record? |
| A. | 127 |
| B. | 128 |
| C. | 129 |
| D. | 130 |
| Answer» D. 130 | |
| 100. |
The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Prohibition | |