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Question 1
When was RTI act enacted in India?
A 2005
B 2006
C 2004
D 2008
Answer: A
Question 2
The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in Indian Constitution?
A Eleven
B Nine
C Thirteen
D Six
Answer: A
Question 3
Which of the following High Courts exercises Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar islands?
A Mumbai High Court
B Calcutta High Court
C New Delhi High Court
D Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer: B
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Question 4
Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
B Prime Minister
C Chief Justice of India
D Vice- President of India
Answer: A
Question 5
Which article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Government to form a Village Panchayat ?
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. A Article 40
B Article 32
C Article 48
D Article 78
Answer: A
Question 6
Which article of India constitution provides for election commission?
A 323
B 324
C 325
D 378
Answer: B
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Question 7
Who chairs the session of the Rajya Sabha?
A Prime Minister of India
B President of India
C Vice-President of India
D Speaker of the Parliament
Answer: C
Explanation: The Vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha and he normally chairs a session of the Rajya Sabha
Question 8
The post of collector in india was created in:
A 1772
B 1779
C 1792
D 1882
Answer: A
Question 9
Who was the last deputy chairman of Planning Commission?
A C. Rangarajan
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Answer: B
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Question 10
Project Tiger was launched in-
A 1973
B 1976
C 1978
D 1983
Answer: A
Question 11
Fascism believes in the application of the principle of :
A Dictatorship
B Democracy
C Utilitarianism
D Totalitarianism
Answer: D
Question 12
The Sindhi language was included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian constitution in which constitutional amendment?
A 10th
B 12th
C 18th
D 21st
Answer: D
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Question 13
Sikkim was associated with the Union of India by the ...... amendment in 1975.
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. 1st B
C 24th
D 12th Answer: A
Question 14
Autocracy means
A Rule by few
B Rule by King
C Absolute rule by one
D Rule by the representatives of the People
Answer: C
Question 15
The Finance Commission in India is constituted by the ...... under article 280 of the Constitution.
A Supreme Court
B Parliament
C Prime Minister
D President
Answer: D
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Question 16
How many members are nominated by the President in Lok Sabha in India ?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Answer: A
Question 17
After J. L. Nehru who amongst the following was/is the other Prime Minister who completed his/her first term and immediately came for the second term ?
A Mrs.Indira Gandhi
B Dr.Manmohan Singh
C Mr.Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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E None of these
Answer: B
Question 18
The present salary of the President of the India is ?
A Rs 50,000
B Rs 1,00,000
C Rs 1,50,000
D Rs 5,00,000
Answer: D
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Question 19
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India in ?
A Part I
B Part III
C Part IV
D Part V
Answer: B
Question 20
What is the special initiative launched by the centre to protect children’s right in the areas affected by armed conflict such as Naval districts through local youth volunteers or child defenders called ?
A Bal Bandhu Scheme
B Vidya Jagruthi Scheme
C Yuva Pragati Scheme
D Shishu Kalyan Scheme
Answer: A
Question 21
Which of the following persons was an acting Prime Minister of India?
A VP Singh
B Gulzari Lal Nanda
C IK Gujral
D HD Deva Gowda
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. Answer: B
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Question 22
The system of reserving seats for Dalits in state legislative assemblies was signed by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 under which pact?
A Gandhi-Irwin Pact
B Ramsay-MacDonald Pact
C Poona Pact
D William Benn Pact
Answer: C
Question 23
Which Indian freedom fighter is known for the words, “Swarajya is my birthright and I shall have it”?
A Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B Bipin Chandra Pal
C Lala Lajpat Rai
D Subramaniya Bharathi
Answer: A
Question 24
Who is the chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A The president
B The vice-president
C Legislative council
D Legislative assembly
Answer: B
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Question 25
The governor of the state is appointed by ?
A President
B Prime minister
C Vice-president
D Home minister
Answer: A
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. Question 26
Who is the ex-officio chairman of rajya sabha?
A President
B Prime minister
C Vice-president
D Home minister
Answer: C
Question 27
How many members are nominated by the president in the Rajya Sabha?
A 2
B 10
C 12
D 14
Answer: C
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Question 28
Total assembly segments in Delhi are :
A 50
B 60
C 70
D 40
Answer: C
Question 29
The Constitution of India, describes India as :
A A Federation
B A quasi-federal
C Unitary
D Union of states
Answer: D
Question 30
‘Democratic Centralism’ is an important feature of a :
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. A Communist state
B Democratic state
C Totalitarian’ state
D Socialist state
Answer: A
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Question 31
Which of the following was put into orbit by the ISRO for the first time in the microwave band ?
A Edusat
B TECSAR
C PSLV
D ANUSAT
E RITSAT
Answer: B
Question 32
As per the Mudra Scheme launched by government of India, what is the name of the category of loans that can be availed by Micro units between 05 Lakhs - 10 Lakhs?
A Tarun
B Sishu
C Kishor
D Mitra
E Shakthi
Answer: A
Question 33
How much amount has been earmarked in the recent budget for the National Nutrition Mission?
A Rs 9046 Crore
B Rs 3000 Crore
C Rs 1751 Crore
D Rs 6750 Crore
E Rs 8054 Crore
Answer: A
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Question 34
Part XVIII of Indian constitution deals with ______
A Emergency provisions in India
B Fundamental duties
C Official languages of India
D Salaries and allowance of High court and Supreme court
Answer: A
Question 35
‘Temporary, Transitional and special provisions’ is dealt by which article in constitution of India?
A Article 361A
B Article 370
C Article 136
D Article 148
Answer: B
Question 36
Department of Internal security comes under which ministry?
A Ministry of defense
B Ministry of External Affairs
C Ministry of Finance
D Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: D
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Question 37
Ministry of Rural Development has recently launched _____ and a magazine Panchayat Darpan to monitor progress and implementation of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.
A Samanvay
B Swarnajayanti
C Aajevika
D Capart
E Awns Atal
Answer: A
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. Question 38
Public opinion is
A The opinion of the majority
B The opinion of the people on political matters
C Opinion of the citizens of the country
D The opinion based on reasoning which is for the welfare of the whole society
Answer: A
Question 39
In India the largest single item of current government expenditure is
A Defence Expenditure
B Interest payment of debt
C Payment of subsidies
D Investment in social overheads
Answer: B
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Question 40
The appointment of the governor of a state is incorporated in which article of Indian constitution?
A Article 153
B Article 155
C Article 163
D Article 181
Answer: B
Question 41
The term of the Governor of a state is
A 4 years
B 5 years
C 6 years
D None of these
Answer: B
Question 42
Who was the Last Governor- General of India?
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. A C Rajagopalachari
B Lord Mount Batten
C Dr Rajendra Prasad
D S Radhakrishnan
Answer: A
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Question 43
______scheme was launched by the Central Government to create awareness about the cleanliness of the children.
A Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
B Bal Swachta Mission
C Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
D Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
Answer: B
Question 44 who is in charge of the office if both President and Vice President resigns?
A Chief Justice of india
B Prime minister
C Speaker of Lok Sabha
D Speaker of Rajya Sabha
Answer: A
Question 45
Who among the following is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of India?
A Chief Justice of India
B Attorney General of India
C Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
D Solicitor General of India Answer: B
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Question 46
The Planning Commission was set up by the GovernmentofIndia in the year:
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. A 1948
B 1950
C 1949
D 1951
Answer: B
Question 47
______means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.
A Original Jurisdiction
B Writ Jurisdiction
C Appellate Jurisdiction
D Advisory Jurisdiction
Answer: A
Question 48
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani is a member of the Lok Sabha representing which of the following states ?
A Uttar Pradesh
B Gujarat
C Rajasthan
D Karnataka
E Maharashtra
Answer: A
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Question 49
An individual who is not a member of either house of the Parliament can be appointed as a member of the Council of Minister, but he must become the member of the either house in how many months?
A 3 months
B 6 months
C one year
D 2 years
Answer: B
Question 50
In India, what is the minimum permissible age for employment in a factory ?
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. 14 years A
B 16 years
C 18 years
D 21 years
Answer: A
Question 51
______means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.
A Original Jurisdiction
B Writ Jurisdiction
C Appellate Jurisdiction
D Advisory Jurisdiction
Answer: D
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Question 52
The recently re-launched ‘Varishtha Pension Bima Yoj ana’ administered by the LIC will be available from August 15, 2014 to…………………..
A March 31, 2015
B December 31, 2015
C April 1, 2015
D August 14, 2015
E March 31, 2016
Answer: D
Question 53
IPC stands for
A International Peace Code
B Indian Peace Code
C Indian Penal Code
D International Punishment Code
Answer: C
Question 54
Indian Constitution has given some liberties to its citizens. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about it. Citizen is free to the liberty of -
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. A his expression and speech
B to gather peacefully without arms
C to purchase land and property in any part of the country
D to do business in any trade in the list prepared by Indian Government
E to form associations or unions
Answer: D
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Question 55
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Power Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members?
A Article - 12
B Articles 105 and 194
C Article 68 and 94
D Article 147
Answer: B
Question 56
Which of the following leaders was the First Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A G V Mavalankar
B A Rukmini Devi
C M A Ayyangar
D S Radhakrishnan
Answer: A
Question 57
Which article of the constitution abolishes untouchability?
A Article 44
B Article 15
C Article 14
D Article 17
Answer: D
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Question 58
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the
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. A Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
C Prime Minister
D President
Answer: D
Question 59
Two - Party System is found in
A Russia
B U.S.A.
C India
D France
Answer: B
Question 60
Which one of the following come under reserved subjects?
A Agriculture
B Public Health
C Education
D Land Revenue
Answer: D
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Question 61
Green revolution is initiated in which five year plan in India?
A First
B Third
C Sixth
D Fifth Answer: C
Question 62
How many high courts are there in India?
A 20
B 24
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D 16
Answer: B
Question 63
The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is?
A 552
B 558
C 228
D 238
Answer: D
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Question 64
How many lok sabha seats are there for Mizoram?
A 1
B 4
C 2
D 3
Answer: A
Question 65
What is the tenure of members of election commission of India?
A 4 years
B 5 years
C 6 years
D 2 years
Answer: C
Question 66
Which schedule of the constitution has to be amended for the formation of a new state?
A Second schedule
B First schedule
C Fifth schedule
D Third schedule
Answer: B
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Question 67
Who among the following can remove governor of a state from his office?
A President
B Chief minister
C Parliament
D None of the above
Answer: A
Question 68
What is the minimum age of holding office in Lok Sabha?
A 25 years
B 30 years
C 35 years
D 40 years
Answer: A
Question 69
How many representatives can be appointed by the president of India in Rajya Sabha?
A 2
B 12
C 5
D 7
Answer: B
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Question 70
Supreme court of India came into force on which year?
A 1947
B 1945
C 1950
D 1949
Answer: C
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. Question 71
Senior Supreme Court advocate Mr.Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as ?
A Principal Secretary to the PM
B Director of public Prosecutions
C Advocate General of India
D Attorney General of India
Answer: D
Explanation: Mukul Rohatgi is the 14th and current Attorney General of India. Who was appointed by the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government the 2014 General Elections.
Question 72
Which of the following is/are commodity/ies on which subsidy is given to farmers/poor in India? A) Fertilizer B) Kerosene C) LPG
A Only A
B Only B
C Only C
D All A, B & C
Answer: D
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Question 73
The maximum number of members that a president can nominate in Rajya Sabha is?
A 12
B 11
C 10
D 9
Answer: A
Question 74
Which article in the constitution of India prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in any factory?
A Article 4
B Article 345
C Article 24
D Article 230
Answer: C
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. Question 75
The Lok Sabha Elections are held in how many phases?
Answer:7
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Question 76
Which one of the following is not an organ of the Government?
A Executive
B Legislative
C Sovereignty
D Judiciary
Answer: C
Question 77
Expand JAM Trinity, the initiative by the GOI to plug the leakages of government subsidies
A Jan Dhan-Aadhar-Money
B Jan Dhan-Account-Mobile
C Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile
D Jan Hith-Aadhaar-Mobile
Answer: C
Explanation: JAM = Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile
Question 78
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the governmentof India on the birth anniversary of:
A Mahatma Gandhi
B Vallabhbhai Patel
C Jawaharlal Nehru
D Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: A
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Question 79
As a rough estimate the farm sector provides livelihood to how many families in India ? Approximately---
A 60 million
B 80 million
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. 100 million C
D 115 million
E 125 million
Answer: D
Question 80
Who was removed as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting when emergency was imposed in India in 1975?
A Jaipal Reddy
B Vasant Sathe
C IK Gujral
D Ambika Soni
Answer: C
Question 81
Which among the following organizations of India, imposed a penalty of Rs. 1 crore on Google for failing to provide information related to an investigation into its alleged unfair trade practices in India?
A CCI
B RBI
C Planning Commission
D TRAI
Answer: A
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Question 82
Who among the following also presides the sessions of the Rajya Sabha as its Chairman/Person ?
A President
B Vice President
C Prime Minister
D Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha
E Minister of Home Affairs
Answer: B
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. Question 83
Who is the governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer:Satya Pal Malik
Question 84
Who is the present chief election commissioner of India?
Answer:Sunil Arora
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Question 85
As per the newspaper reports, the Govt of India has finally agreed to purchase advanced MRMRs for its Naval Forces. What are these MRMRs ?
A Aircraft
B Warships
C Submarines
D Radar Systems
E Rocket Launchers
Answer: A
Question 86
Which of the following countries has agreed to accept the payment of export of oil and petroleum products to India, in terms of rupee instead of dollar or any other currency ?
A Kuwait
B UAE
C Iran
D Iraq
E Libya
Answer: C
Question 87
Federalism is a system of government in which the powers is ...... between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.
A Divided
B Incited
C Derided
D Indicted
Answer: A
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Question 88
The number of officially recognized languages according to the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution is.
A 22
B 15
C 19
D 25
Answer: A
Question 89
The Govt of India has decided to build a Nuclear Power plant in which of the following North-Eastern States ?
A Manipur
B Assam
C Meghalaya
D Arunachal pradesh
E None of these
Answer: C
Question 90
Which act introduced principle of elections to the legislative council?
Answer:Indian Councils Act 1909
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Question 91
Article 370 of the Indian constitution deals with______
Answer:Special Status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Question 92
Who is the 25th Governor of Reserve Bank of India(RBI)?
Answer:Shaktikant Das
Question 93
The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. Which act or governing document did it replace?
A Government of India Act, 1858
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. Government of India Act, 1935 B
C Indian Councils Act, 1892
D Regulating Act, 1773
Answer: B
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Question 94
Total Gross National Product Divided by the total population is known as which of the following in economics ?
A Statutory Liquidity Ratio
B Inflation
C National Income
D Deflation
E Per Capita Income
Answer: E
Question 95
India recently signed a Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. This will help India in having a strict check on which of the following issues
A Nuclear safety of its plants
B Illegal supply of narcotics and drugs
C Balance of trade
D Black money and stashes abroad
E Border trade among SAARC nations
Answer: D
Question 96
Which of the following countries in India’s neighbourhood is facing charges of violation of human rights of Tamilians living there ?
A Sri Lanka
B Myanmar
C Afghanistan
D Pakistan
E Nepal
Answer: A
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Question 97
Constituent Assembly of India was formulated on the recommendation of
A Wavel plan
B Cripps Mission
C August Offer
D Cabinet Mission
Answer: D
Question 98
How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A Twelve
B Twenty Five
C Seventy Six
D Thirty Five
Answer: A
Question 99
Who among the following is from Trinamool Congress party ?
A Srikant Jena
B Navin Jindal
C Gurudas Dasgupta
D Dinesh Trivedi
E Sanjay Nirupam
Answer: D
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Question 100
Who said, “A state is known by the rights that it maintains” ?
A Machiavelli
B Laski
C Maclver
D J.S. Mill
Answer: B
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