General Knowledge Questions Quiz with Answers

1. Under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India, the following five types of writs can be issued.

2. This Writ: The High Court can issue 5 types of writs to enforce the fundamental rights of a person. He is -

1.Habeas Corpus

2. Mandamus

3. Prohibition

4. inducement

5. Rights Inquiry

1. There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India, appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.

2. The administrative expenses of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, including salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of persons serving in that office, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Following are the paragraphs related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

- Article 148 – Comptroller and Auditor General of India

- Article 149 - Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

- Article 150 - Format of accounts of the Union and the States

- Article 151 – Audit report

1. Parliament has special powers under Article 246 to make laws with respect to any matter included in the Union List.

2. The Union List contains 100 subjects of national interest and is the largest of the three lists.

3. The Center has the right to make laws on the subjects related to this list.

4. Some important subjects included in this list are Defence, Railways, Post and Telegraph, Income Tax, Custom Duty, etc.

1. Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

2. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an independent authority under the Constitution of India.

3. He audits all financial transactions of the Government of India and State Governments.

All the statements regarding the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 are correct.

A. The Lok Sabha referred this Bill to the joint committee of parliament comprising 21 members from the Lower House and 10 from the Upper House.

B. This Bill also proposed to establish a ‘Cooperative Election Authority’ to bring electoral reforms.

C. The Bill also has a Section — 63A that relates to the ‘establishment of the Cooperative Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development Fund’ for revival of ‘sick multi-state cooperative societies’.

The Prime Minister of India The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government of India. 

According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Prime Minister. 

Article 78 states that the Prime Minister communicates all decisions made by the council of members to the President. Hence, Option 1 is correct. 

The President can also refer to issues for the consideration of the council of members. 

The executive branch is also the central advisor to the President of India and the head of the Council of Ministers. 

The Prime Minister can be a representative of either of the two houses in the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, however, he must be a representative of an ideological group or an alliance with a greater stake in Lok Sabha.

The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985 by the 52nd Amendment Act. 

It deals with the Anti defection law i.e, provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection. 

Decision on questions as to disqualification on the ground of detection:- 

If any question arises as to whether a member of a House has become subject to disqualification under this Schedule, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Chairman or, as the case may be, the Speaker of such House and his decision shall be final Provided that where the question which has arisen is as to whether the Chairman or the Speaker of a House has become subject to such disqualification, the question shall be referred for the decision of such member of the House as the House may elect in this behalf and his decision shall be final.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee ...

There are two exceptions when a joint sitting cannot be summoned. They are for the following bills:

Constitution Amendment Bill: According to Article 368, the Constitution can be amended only by a 2/3rd majority in both Houses. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a disagreement between both Houses.

Money Bill (Article 110): As per the Constitution, money bills require the Lok Sabha’s approval only. 

Even if the Rajya Sabha does not pass the money bill within 14 days, the bill is considered passed by both Houses after 14 days is over.

The Rajya Sabha can make recommendations to the Bill which the Lok Sabha is not required to accept.

Thus, in the case of a money bill, the necessity of a joint sitting does not arise.

Appointment of State Advocate General in India:

1. Appointee: Governor

2. Qualification: Qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.

3. Tenure: During the pleasure of the Governor

4. Remuneration: Determined by the Governor

5. Their duties are given in Articles 165 and 177 of the Constitution.

Additional Information:

1. The Advocate General is the highest law officer of the state.

2. He provides assistance to the State Government in all its legal matters.

3. He also protects and safeguards the interests of the state government.