1.
In which year was the Keshavananda Bharati Case implemented in the basic structure of the Constitution?
Correct Answer
A. 1973
Explanation
Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala in 1973 is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India. It is the basis for the power of the Indian judiciary to review, and strike down, amendments to the Constitution of India passed by the Indian parliament which conflict with or seek to alter the constitution’s ‘basic structure’.
2.
Who among the following stood for total revolution in the country?
Correct Answer
A. Jai Prakash Narayan
Explanation
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan had given the concept of total revolution. JP recognised the prime necessity of change in the individual who takes upon himself the task of changing the society. In this lies the whole philosophy of JP’s total revolution
3.
Which of the following is true about statutory bodies?
Correct Answer
A. Statutory bodies are set up by statutes which Parliament and State Legislatures can pass
Explanation
Statutory bodies are established by acts which Parliament and State Legislatures can pass. These bodies are entities shaped by an Act of Parliament or state legislatures and set up by the government to consider the data and make judgments in some arena of activity.
4.
The Estimates Committee of Parliament has how many members –
Correct Answer
B. 30
Explanation
Estimate Committee largest committee of Parliament of India. It consists of 30 members who are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its members.
5.
Which of the following State has bicameral legislature?
Correct Answer
D. All the above
Explanation
Bicameral legislature is a legislative system having two-tier of Assemblies.The two houses in state legislature are called – Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council. Seven (out of twenty-nine) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
6.
What is called the minimum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?
Correct Answer
A. Perihelion
Explanation
The perihelion is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet that is nearest to the sun. It is the opposite of aphelion, which is the point farthest
7.
Vedda is a tribe of which of the following countries?
Correct Answer
C. Sri Lanka
Explanation
The Vedda are a minority indigenous group of people in Sri Lanka who, among other self-identified native communities such as Coast Veddas, Anuradhapura Veddas and Bintenne Veddas, are accorded indigenous status.
8.
What is Syzygy?
Correct Answer
A. Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line
Explanation
The word syzygy is an astronomical term that refers to an alignment in a straight line of three celestial bodies like sun, moon and earth bound by gravity.
9.
Who was the Prime minister of England when India got independence?
Correct Answer
A. Attlee
Explanation
Prime Minister Clement Attlee was the prime minister of England during independence of India.
10.
Which of the following was not included in the early three English Settlements in India?
Correct Answer
B. Punjab
Explanation
The early English settlement in India consists of area of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay presidency.
11.
With the help of Panchayat Samitis, who regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats?
Correct Answer
A. Zila Parishad
Explanation
The Zila Parishad actually makes developmental plans at the district level. With the help of Panchayat Samitis, it also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats. Within the guidelines given in the Constitution each state in the country has its own laws with regard to Panchayats.
12.
In Indian Parliamentary System, Gram Panchayat is elected for how many years?
Correct Answer
D. Five years
Explanation
The members of the gram panchayat are elected for a period of five years by the members of Gram Sabha.
13.
Under universal adult franchise, people of what age have the right to vote, irrespective of their social or economic backgrounds?
Correct Answer
C. 18 years and above
Explanation
Under universal adult franchise, people of 18 years and above have the right to vote, irrespective of their social or economic backgrounds.
14.
The remains of the resistant rocks found in the river eroded plain or peneplain are called ___________.
Correct Answer
A. Monadnock
Explanation
Monadnocks are left as erosional remnants because of their more resistant rock composition; commonly they consist of quartzite or less jointed massive volcanic rocks.
15.
Who is the exponent of Continental Drift Theory?
Correct Answer
B. Wegener
Explanation
Continental drift was a theory that explained how continents shift position on Earth’s surface. Set forth in 1912 by Alfred Wegener, a geophysicist and meteorologist
16.
Where warm air rises up, the air ____.
Correct Answer
A. Pressure at that place is lowered
Explanation
Where warm air rises up, the air pressure at that place is lowered .
17.
In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.
Correct Answer
C. Champaran
Explanation
In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to Champaran to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.
18.
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from ______________ in January 1915.
Correct Answer
A. South Africa
Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915.
19.
Name the Commission that came to India in 1928 to reform India’s constitutional system.
Correct Answer
D. Simon Commission
Explanation
The Indian Statutory Commission also known as Simon commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament of United Kingdom under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon assisted by Clement Attlee. The commission arrived in British-occupied India in 1928 to study constitutional reform introduced by Government of India Act, 1919.
20.
Name the British General who was responsible for the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.
Correct Answer
C. Dyer
Explanation
The 1919 Amritsar massacre also known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre was ordered by General R.E.H. Dyer.
21.
Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer
A. The President of India
Explanation
The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner. Conventionally, senior-most Election Commissioner is appointed as CEC. He has tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
22.
Who among the following holds the office during the pleasure of President?
I. Attorney General of India
II. Governors of states
III. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Correct Answer
B. Both I and II
Explanation
Attorney General of India and Governor of states hold office during the pleasure of president. The Removal of CAG is similar to removal of a Supreme Court Judge it doesn’t work on the pleasure of president.
23.
The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is _____.
Correct Answer
C. 30 years
Explanation
Article 171 of the constitution of India defines the composition of the councils.The minimum age to become member of vidhan parishad is 30 years.
24.
What is the approximate circumference of earth?
Correct Answer
A. 40,000 Km
Explanation
The approximate circumference of earth is 40,000 Km.
25.
In terms of size, Mars ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.
Correct Answer
C. 7
Explanation
Mars is the 7th largest planet in our solar system.Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the seventh largest. Mars is also referred to as the Red Planet
26.
Which is the coldest planet?
Correct Answer
C. Neptune
Explanation
Neptune is the coldest planet within our Solar System because it is the furthest planet from the Sun. The Sun is the ultimate source of energy for the Solar System. The temperature of a planet is affected by its distance from the Sun. Radiation from the Sun is lost to its surroundings as it travels through space.
27.
Who of the following was for the first time designated as the Governor general of Bengal?
Correct Answer
C. Warren Hastings
Explanation
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Fort William or Governor-General of Bengal, he took office on 20 October 1773, appointed by the Court of Directors of the East India Company. Lord William Bentinck (1833)was the 1st Governor-General of British India.
28.
The Indian Civil Service Act was passed during the Viceroyalty of
Correct Answer
B. Canning
Explanation
The Indian Civil Services Act, under Lord canning in 1861, validated a number of irregular appointments which were made in India to meet the exigencies in disregard of the restriction that all offices in the civil cadre of the company’s service in India were reserved to the civil services of the Presidency.
29.
The famine in Bihar and Bengal in 1873-74 was averted by the timely action of
Correct Answer
C. Northbrook
Explanation
The Bihar famine of 1873–1874 was a famine in British India that followed a drought in the province of Bihar, the neighboring provinces of Bengal, the North-Western Provinces and Oudh.
It was averted by the timely action of Northbrook.
30.
The first Famine Commission was constituted under-
Correct Answer
A. Sir Richard Strachey
Explanation
During the period of Lord Lytton, Strachey Commission of 1880 was created to develop a general strategy and principles to deal with the famines. The Strachey Commission came out with the recommendation on whose basis a Famine Code was developed under Sir Richard Strachey.
31.
Who was the first indian Chief Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer
B. Sukumar Sen
Explanation
Sukumar Sen (1899–1961) was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.
32.
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is about –
Correct Answer
B. Imposition of President’s Rule in states
Explanation
Article 356 provides for the imposition of emergency in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States. According to the article, the president on receipt of a report from the governor of a State or otherwise, that the government of the State is not being carried according to constitutional provisions, impose the emergency situations as provided under Article 356.
33.
The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Maharashtra is –
Correct Answer
D. 48
Explanation
The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Maharashtra is 48.
34.
What is the capital of Portugal?
Correct Answer
A. Lisbon
Explanation
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal.
35.
Madrid is the Capital City of _____.
Correct Answer
C. Spain
Explanation
Madrid is the capital of Spain. It is the third-largest city in the European Union (EU) after London and Berlin
36.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest of reserves of which of the following animals?
Correct Answer
A. Tiger
Explanation
Madhya Pradesh has highest number of tiger reserve in India
37.
Which mosque is considered to be the style of Bengal style in Agra?
Correct Answer
A. Nagina Masjid
Explanation
The Nagina Masjid is a masjid in Agra Fort built by Shah Jahan. It is also known as the Gem Mosque or the Jewel Mosque.
38.
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer
A. Lord Canning
Explanation
Charles John Canning was the first viceroy of India. He was Governor General of India from 1856 and after passing of Government of India Act 1858 which created office of Viceroy, he became the first Viceroy of India.
39.
In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of _________.
Correct Answer
C. Gujarat
Explanation
The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918, in the Kheda district of Gujarat.It was the second Satyagraha movement after Champaran Satyagraha. Gandhi ji organise this movement to support peasants of kheda district.The peasants of kheda could not be able to pay high taxes of british due to crop failure and plague epidemic.
40.
Who raised the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?
Correct Answer
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation
“Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it” is slogan raised by Bal Gangadhar Tilak at formation of his Home rule league in 1916.
41.
What is the minimum age required to become a member of municipality?
Correct Answer
C. 21 years
Explanation
According to Article 243v(1)(b), the minimum age for election as a member of a Municipality is 21 years.
42.
The President of India appoints how many Chief Election Commissioner(s)?
Correct Answer
A. 1
Explanation
The President of India appoints a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
43.
Who appears on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned?
Correct Answer
C. Attorney General of India
Explanation
Attorney General of India appears on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
44.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by ______.
Correct Answer
C. President of India
Explanation
CAG is constitutional office under article 148. He is appointed by President of India by warrant under his hand for period of 6 years or up to age of 65 years, whichever earlier.
45.
Which of the following is NOT an example of intermontane plateau?
Correct Answer
C. Patagonia Plateau
Explanation
A plateau which is enclosed or surrounded by mountain ranges is known as an Intermontane plateau. Examples of the intermontane plateau include the Tibetan plateau, the Bolivian plateaus, and the Western United States. Patagonia Plateau is a Piedmont plateau.
46.
Which of the following lake lies on the Equator in Africa continent?
Correct Answer
B. Victoria
Explanation
Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes. The lake was named after Queen Victoria it lies on the Equator in Africa continent.
47.
Which Five Year Plan was a failure due to India-China war followed by Indo-Pakistan?
Correct Answer
C. Third Five Year Plan
Explanation
The Third Five-year Plan, stressed agriculture and improvement in the production of wheat, but the brief Sino-Indian War of 1962 exposed weaknesses in the economy. In 1965–1966, India fought a War with Pakistan. The war led to inflation and the priority was shifted to price stabilisation.
48.
The Working Committee of National Congress sanctioned the resolution named ‘Quit India’ at –
Correct Answer
A. Wardha
Explanation
In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha. Here a long resolution was passed that demanded that the “British Rule in India must end immediately”. The Wardha Resolution is also known as “Quit India Resolution”. This resolution was ratified in the All India Congress Committee at Bombay on August 7, 1942. Here a nonviolent mass struggle under the leadership of Gandhi was sanctioned in the “August Kranti Maidan”.
49.
Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
Correct Answer
B. Indian Council Act 1909
Explanation
.Indian Council Act of 1909 also called Morley-Minto reform introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’. Under this, the Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters.
50.
Who raised the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad”?
Correct Answer
C. Hasrst Mohani
Explanation
‘Inquilab Zindabad’ slogan was first used by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.