www.gradeup.co 1 www.gradeup.co 1.Which one of the following is a violation of the right to life or personal liberty? A. The arrested person is informed about the reason of his arrest. B. He is produced before the court within 24 hours of his arrest. C. He is not allowed to consult his lawyer. D. He is shown the warrant before arrest. Ans. C Sol. If the person is not allowed to consult his lawyer that is a violation of the right to life or personal liberty. 2.The words 'Satyameva Jayate' have been taken from A. Vedas B. Bhagwad Gita C. Mundaka Upanishada D. Mahabharata Ans. C Sol. Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India in 26 January 1950. It is inscribed in script at the base of the national emblem. 3.The Chief Minister of Goa as of March 2018, Manohar Panikar, belongs to: A. Janata Dal Party B. Indian National Congress C. Bharatiya Janata Party D. CPI Ans. C Sol. ● The Chief Minister of Goa as of March 2018, Manohar Panikar, belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party. ● He was the 10th chief minister of Goa. ● He was posthumously awarded Padma Bhushan in 2020. ● The Indian Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses was renamed the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses. 4.As of August 2018, what is the portfolio held by the current Union Minister Smriti Irani? A. Information and Broadcasting B. Science and Technology C. Health and Family Welfare D. Women and Child Development Ans. A 2 www.gradeup.co Sol. ● Information and Broadcasting is the portfolio held by the current Union Minister Smriti Irani as of August 2018. ● This Ministry is also responsible for the administration of Prasar Bharati. ● She is also the youngest woman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. 5.Which mobile application has N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, launched at the Collectors' Conference in Vijayawada? A. 'People First' mobile application B. 'People Safe' mobile application C. 'People Friend' mobile application D. 'People Help' mobile application Ans. A Sol. ● 'People First' mobile application has N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, launched at the Collectors' Conference in Vijayawada. ● N. Chandrababu Naidu was the first Chief Minister after the division of the state. ● It is a grievance redressal platform launched in May as a two-way communications channel between the government and the citizens. 6.The 17th Lok Sabha elections are proposed to be held in which year? A. 2020 B. 2019 C. 2024 D. 2022 Ans. B Sol. • The 17th Lok Sabha was formed by the members elected in the 2019 Indian general election. • Om Birla was elected as the speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. • The 17th Lok Sabha has the most women representatives, at 14 percent. • The Bharatiya Janata Party won 303 seats in 17th Lok Sabha. 7.Who among the following is known as 'The Guardian of Public Purse'? A. Attorney General B. Comptroller & Auditor General C. Chief minister D. Prime minister Ans. B Sol. 3 www.gradeup.co • Comptroller & Auditor General is known as 'The Guardian of Public Purse'. • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the apex authority responsible for internal and external audits of the expenses of the National and state governments. • Article 148 of the Indian Constitution establishes the authority of CAG office. • Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India on 7th August 2020. • Earlier, Murmu was the Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory). • On 25 September 2017, before him, Rajiv Mehrishi assumed the CAG office. 8.The AIADMK party is a regional political party of which state? A. Karnataka B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Ans. C Sol. • AIADMK party is a regional political party of Tamil Nadu state. • The AIADMK is an Indian regional political party in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. • AIADMK stands for “The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam”. • The AIADMK founded by M. G. Ramachandran. • The Party was founded at Madurai on 17 October 1972. • AIADMK was led by J. Jayalalithaa from 9 February 1989 to 5 December 2016. • She served six times as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on several occasions. 9.In February 2018, Abhilasha Kumari was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the …………… She was administered the oath of office by Governor Najma Heptulla at the Raj Bhawan. A. Gujarat High Court B. Manipur High Court C. Meghalaya High Court D. Gauhati High Court Ans. B Sol. ● Abhilasha Kumari was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. ● She is the first female Chief Justice on the Manipur High Court in 2018. ● Abhay Manohar Sapre is the first chief justice of Manipur High Court. ● Manipur High Court was established on 25 March 2013. 10.What is the minimum marriage age prescribed by law for a female in India? A. 18 years 4 www.gradeup.co B. 21 years C. 25 years D. 16 years Ans. A Sol. Child Marriage Act states that a girl in India can't marry before the age of 18, and a boy before 21. 11.In India, political parties are given recognition by: A. President B. Law Commission C. Speaker of Lok Sabha D. Election Commission Ans. D Sol. In India, political parties are given recognition by Election Commission. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country. 12.Name the committee that has been constituted by the union government to examine the existing framework with regard to virtual currencies? A. Dharamraj Committee B. Dinesh Sharma Committee C. Dheeraj Sharma Committee D. Govind Rajan Committee Ans. B Sol. ● Dinesh Sharma Committee that has been constituted by the union government to examine the existing framework with regard to virtual currencies. ● It was formed on 12 April 2017 to study issues relating to cryptocurrency. ● Dinesh Sharma is the Special Secretary of Economic Affairs. 13.The western education was introduced in India by : A. Lord Curzon B. Lord Hastings C. Lord Wellesley D. Lord Bentick Ans. D Sol. The English Education Act was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by Lord William Bentick. 5 www.gradeup.co 14.Who was the first Vice-President of India? A. Radhakrishnan B. Zakir Husain C. V.V. Giri D. Hidayatullah Ans. A Sol. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan About this sound listen (help ·info) (5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. 15.The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means : A. a single assembly B. an elected legislature C. a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper house D. Parliamentary system of Government Ans. C Sol. The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means a legislature with two houses, or chambers. The British parliament is a bicameral legislature, made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 16.Who administers the Oath of Office to the Vice-President of India? A. President B. Speaker C. Governor D. Prime Minister Ans. A Sol. The article 69 of the Constitution of India provides the Oath or Affirmation for the Office of Vice President as follows:- "I, ________ do swear in the name of God/solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to solemnly affirm the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter." The President administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Vice-President. 17.Which of the following is known as the upper house of the Indian Parliament? A. Supreme court B. PMO C. Rajya Sabha D. Lok Sabha Ans. C Sol. 6 www.gradeup.co ● Rajya Sabha is known as the upper house of the Indian Parliament. ● The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250. ● Its first sitting was held on 13 May 1952. ● The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. ● Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament. 18.The Electoral College who elects the President of India is formed by A. Head of the Parliament B. Governor C. Former President D. Elected members of the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies Ans. D Sol. ● The Electoral College who elects the President of India is formed by Elected members of the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies. ● Article 55 tells us about the manner of election of the President. ● The oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. 19.The salaries and allowances of Union Ministers are determined by the A. Council of Ministers B. President of India C. Parliament D. Prime Minister of India Ans. C Sol. The salaries and allowances of Union Ministers are determined by the Parliament. 20.Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related with Abolition of Untouchability? A. Article 71 B. Article 14 C. Article 17 D. Article 41 Ans. C Sol. “Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of “Untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.” Thus, Article 17 abolishes and forbids untouchability in any form.