GK History/Civis Question & Answers MCQ's

Question 241 :
Which one of the following articles of the constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?

1. Article 352
2. Article 355
3. Article 356
4. Article 360

Question 242 :
Which article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with constitutional cases?

1. Article 131
2. Article 132
3. Article 132 read with Article 134 A
4. Article 133 read with Article 134 A

Question 243 :
The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of:

1. 2 years
2. 3 years
3. 4 years
4. 5 years

Question 244 :
What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?

1. Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha
2. Conterminous with the tenure of the President
3. As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
4. Five years

Question 245 :
The Instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 ha been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as —

1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of the State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Emergency Provisions

Question 246 :
Panchayati Raj System was introduced in the two States; one was Rajasthan, the other was:

1. Maharashtra.
2. Gujarat.
3. Andhra Pradesh.
4. Tamil Nadu.

Question 247 :
In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship arementioned?

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

Question 248 :
The Preamble to the Constitution of India secures Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity to

1. all persons.
2. those who reside within the territory of India.
3. all citizens.
4. those citizens who reside within the territory of India.

Question 249 :
The 73rd Amendment provides a tier system of Panchayats:

1. Three.
2. Four.
3. Two.
4. One.

Question 250 :
Under Article 16(4) State is empowered to make provisions for reservations of appointments and posts for:

1. Backward class of citizens.
2. SCs/STs.
3. Economically backward classes.
4. Socially and educationally backward class of citizens.

Question 251 :
Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the framing of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. France
2. Ireland
3. Japan
4. USA

Question 252 :
Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1975?

1. Fraternity
2. Sovereign
3. Equality
4. Integrity

Question 253 :
The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

1. The Lt. Governor
2. The majority party in the legislature
3. The President
4. The Prime Minister

Question 254 :
Which agency acts as co-ordinator between union government, Planning commission and state Governments?

1. National integration council
2. Finance Commission
3. National Development Council
4. Inter State Council

Question 255 :
When Constitution was framed, the number of Schedules were:

1. Eight.
2. Ten.
3. Twelve.
4. Eleven

Question 256 :
Which among the following act is not related to the advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court?

1. Coal Bearing Areas Act
2. Delhi Laws Act
3. Sea Customs Act
4. Kerala Education Bill

Question 257 :
Who is the executive head of state in India?

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Leader of the opposition
4. Chief-Secretary Government of India

Question 258 :
The President can proclaim national emergency on the written advice of the

1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
2. Prime Minister
3. Chief Justice of India
4. Union Cabinet

Question 259 :
With what subject do the articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India deal?

1. Indian Union and its territory
2. Citizenship
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Union Executive

Question 260 :
In India, within how much period, should the proclamation of emergency be approved by both houses of the Parliament?

1. 14 days
2. 1 month
3. 3 months
4. 6 months

Question 261 :
When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

1. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
2. Both President - Vice President
3. President of India
4. Member of Parliament

Question 262 :
Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas corpus
3. Quo Warranto
4. Certiorari

Question 263 :
Which of the following statements with respect to Attorney-General of India is not correct?

1. Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. Be a member of a committee of the parliament
3. Speak in the Lok Sabha
4. Vote in the Lok Sabha

Question 264 :
English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States?

1. Nagaland
2. Tripura
3. Assam
4. Manipur

Question 265 :
There is no provision in the constitution for the impeachment of the:

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Chief Justice of a High court
3. Governor
4. Vice-President

Question 266 :
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?

1. Governor of State
2. Election Commissioner of India
3. Chief Minister of State
4. Prime Minister of India

Question 267 :
The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

1. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
2. Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
3. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
4. Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Question 268 :
Which of the following Ministries prepares its own budget and presents in the Parliament every year?

1. Finance Ministry
2. Railway Ministry
3. Ministry of Defence
4. Ministry of Home affairs

Question 269 :
In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and vice-president of India, the person who performs the duty of a President is —

1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
2. Chief Justice of India
3. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
4. Attorney General

Question 270 :
In case of President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Secretary of Lok Sabha
3. Vice President
4. Prime Minister