GK History/Civis Question & Answers MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 121 :
The first Indian state which was created on a linguistic basis following a long drawn agitation is:

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Assam
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Karnataka
  

Question 122 :
Chief Minister of a State is responsible and answerable to

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
  4. Governor
  

Question 123 :
Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?

  1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  2. President
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Supreme Court
  

Question 124 :
Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India: 1. The Morley- Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional number of the Central Legislature 2. It introduced the principle of communal representation in the Legislature 3. It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolutions on it.Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1 and 3
  

Question 125 :
A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the RajyaSabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House (Rajya Sabh within —

  1. 10 days
  2. 14 days
  3. 20 days
  4. 30 days
  

Question 126 :
All day-to-day functions of the Panchayat in which of the following states are being operated on electronic system and are web-based? (This is being done for the first time inIndia for a Panchay

  1. Kerala
  2. Karnataka
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Maharashtra
  

Question 127 :
Which Amendment act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

  1. the 38th Amendment act, 1975
  2. the 40th Amendment act, 1976
  3. the 42nd Amendment act, 1976
  4. the 44th Amendment act, 1979
  

Question 128 :
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment. This statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India?

  1. Article 21
  2. Article 48 A
  3. Article 51 A
  4. Article 56
  

Question 129 :
Who among the following is appointed by the President?

  1. Attorney General of India
  2. Comptroller and Auditor
  3. Governor of a state
  4. All of these
  

Question 130 :
The Union Council of Ministers consists of

  1. Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
  2. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
  3. Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers
  4. Cabinet Ministers and Cabinet Secretary
  

Question 131 :
Which of the following rights does Indian Constitution NOT guarantee?

  1. Right of equal home
  2. Right to equality
  3. Right to freedom of religion
  4. Right to freedom of speech
  

Question 132 :
Which one of the following describes India asecular state?

  1. l) Fundamental Rights
  2. Preamble to the constitution
  3. 9th Schedule
  4. Directive Principles
  

Question 133 :
The Unitary system of Government possesses which of the following advantages?

  1. Greater adaptability
  2. Strong State
  3. Greater participation by the people
  4. Lesser chances of authoritarianism
  

Question 134 :
The Constitution of India describes India as:

  1. A federation.
  2. Quasi-federal.
  3. A Union of States.
  4. None of these.
  

Question 135 :
At present, how many members are there in Supreme Court of India?

  1. 35 judges
  2. 31 judges
  3. 33 judges
  4. None of these
  

Question 136 :
The President of India is elected by the numbers of an electoral college which does NOT include —

  1. The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
  2. The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
  3. The elected members of the state assemblies
  4. The elected members of the state legislative councils
  

Question 137 :
The aims and objectives of the Constitution have been enshrined in

  1. the Preamble.
  2. the Chapter of Fundamental Rights.
  3. the Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy.
  4. all of the above.
  

Question 138 :
Which amendment of the Constitution has added the words, `Secular' and `Integrity' in the Preamble to the Constitution?

  1. 1St Amendment Act.
  2. 24th Amendment Act.
  3. 42nd Amendment Act.
  4. 44th Amendment Act.
  

Question 139 :
Which one of the following is in correct order in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
  2. Sovereign, Secular, Socialist, Democratic, Republic.
  3. Sovereign, Secular, Democratic, Secular, Republic.
  4. Sovereign, Secular, Democratic, Socialist, Republic.
  

Question 140 :
The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is

  1. 1 year
  2. 6 months
  3. 4 months
  4. 9 months
  

Question 141 :
Under which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India, is the Annual Financial Statement of the economy to be laid by the Government on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year?

  1. Article 16
  2. Article 31
  3. Article 112
  4. Article 124
  

Question 142 :
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

  1. 326
  2. 370
  3. 380
  4. 356
  

Question 143 :
Which one of the following is the guardian of fundamental right?

  1. Legislature
  2. Executive
  3. Political parties
  4. Judiciary
  

Question 144 :
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the parliament?

  1. Attorney General of India
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. Chief Election commission of India
  4. Comptroller and auditor General of India
  

Question 145 :
Dealing with the Chapter of Citizenship under the Constitution, the Supreme Court has held that Sonia Gandhi, the President of Congress is not an Italian citizen, but is an Indian citizen because she is governed by:

  1. Article 10.
  2. Article 11.
  3. The Citizenship Act, 1955.
  4. None of the above.
  

Question 146 :
A law, which abridges Fundamental Rights, is not a nullity but remains inoperative till the shadow of Fundamental Rights falls over such rights. This is known as the doctrine of:

  1. Pleasure.
  2. Pith and substance.
  3. Eclipse.
  4. Severability.
  

Question 147 :
Indian Constitution permits discrimination on the basis of:

  1. Sex only.
  2. Caste and sex only.
  3. Caste, sex and place of birth.
  4. Not on any ground.
  

Question 148 :
The adjournment power of state legislature lies with.

  1. Presiding officer of the house
  2. Governor
  3. President
  4. Vice-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  

Question 149 :
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest measures to improve their condition?

  1. Art. 342
  2. Art. 344
  3. Art. 340
  4. Art. 339
  

Question 150 :
Part IV of constitution of India deals with:

  1. Fundamental Rights
  2. Citizenship
  3. Directive Principles of State policy
  4. Union Executive
  
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