GK History/Civis Question & Answers MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 451 :
The write- literally means 'we command'

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Prohibition
  3. Quo-wauanto
  4. Mandamus
  

Question 452 :
How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the constitution?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  

Question 453 :
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

  1. Part I
  2. Part II
  3. Part III
  4. Part IV
  

Question 454 :
The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?

  1. Parliamentary commissioner of UK
  2. Ombudsman in Scandinavia
  3. Procurator General of Russia
  4. Council of state in France
  

Question 455 :
The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

  1. Lt. Governor
  2. Chief Election Commissioner
  3. President
  4. Prime Minister
  

Question 456 :
Which part of the Constitution of India talks about the Municipalities?

  1. Part IX.
  2. Part IX (A).
  3. Part X.
  4. Part X (A).
  

Question 457 :
The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in :

  1. Article 348
  2. Article 358
  3. Article 368
  4. Article 378
  

Question 458 :
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an

  1. Notification
  2. Writ
  3. Decree
  4. Ordinance
  

Question 459 :
With reference to the constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament 2. The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister .Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
  

Question 460 :
Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India?

  1. Vice-president
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. Goveror of a state
  4. Chairman of UPSC
  

Question 461 :
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1975?

  1. V.V. Giri
  2. Giani Zail Singh
  3. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
  4. Shakar Dayal Sharma
  

Question 462 :
The item Education belongs to the —

  1. Union list
  2. State list
  3. Concurrent list
  4. Residuary subjects
  

Question 463 :
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specific their territories?

  1. First
  2. Eighth amendment
  3. Third
  4. Fourth
  

Question 464 :
Fundamental Rights secured to the citizen/individuals is protected against:

  1. State action.
  2. State as well as private action.
  3. Against individual.
  4. All of the above.
  

Question 465 :
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental rights?

  1. Part I
  2. Part II
  3. Part III
  4. Part IV
  

Question 466 :
Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two year's time?

  1. B.J.P.
  2. Janata Party
  3. Janata Dal
  4. Samajwad of Janata Party
  

Question 467 :
In which case, the Supreme Court ruled that 'the senior most judge of supreme court should alone be appointed to the office of the Chief justice of India'?

  1. First judges case
  2. Second judges case
  3. Third judges case
  4. None of these
  

Question 468 :
What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution?

  1. Languages recognised by constitution
  2. Forms of oath or affirmation
  3. Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law
  4. Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection
  

Question 469 :
Indian Constitution came into force on:

  1. 26 Jan 1949.
  2. 26 Jan 1950.
  3. 15 Nov 1950.
  4. 15 Aug 1947.
  

Question 470 :
The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

  1. President of India according to his discretion
  2. President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister
  3. Prime Minister of India
  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister
  

Question 471 :
Who is exception to equality before law (Article 14)?

  1. President.
  2. Governors.
  3. Both.
  4. None.
  

Question 472 :
Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of Government?

  1. China
  2. USA
  3. Cuba
  4. Belgium
  

Question 473 :
Which of the following rights is NOT granted by the constitution of India at present as a fundamental right?

  1. Right to equality
  2. Right to freedom
  3. Right to property
  4. Right against exploitation
  

Question 474 :
Who was the first women to become the Prime Minister of a Country?

  1. Golda Meir
  2. Margaret Thatcher
  3. Indira Gandhi
  4. Sirivano Bhandharnaike
  

Question 475 :
Comptroller and auditor General of India is appointed by:

  1. President
  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  3. Chairman of the planning commission
  4. Finance Minister
  

Question 476 :
Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?

  1. They are paid out of Consolidated Fund of India.
  2. They are shown separately in the budget.
  3. They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.
  4. They do not require any parliament sanction.
  

Question 477 :
The Presidential Government operates on the principle of —

  1. Division of powers between centre and states
  2. Centralization of Powers
  3. Balance of Powers
  4. Separation of powers
  

Question 478 :
The President can make laws through ordinances

  1. Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
  2. Under no circumstances
  3. On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
  4. During the recess of the Parliament
  

Question 479 :
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Minorities Commission
  2. President of India
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Vice-President
  

Question 480 :
Under the directive principles of state policy upto what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?

  1. 14 years
  2. 15 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 18 years
  
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