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GK Questions and Answers

Q :  

Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?

(A) Chief Election Commissioner of India

(B) President of India

(C) Governor of the concerned State

(D) The Legislative Assembly of the State

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

State election commissioner is appointed by President. To ensure the autonomy of the position the state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.


Q :  

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions?

(A) Article 74

(B) Article 78

(C) Article 79

(D) Article 80

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President, who shall exercise his/her functions in accordance to the advice.


Q :  

What is the Quorum required to run the proceedings of the Lok Sabha?

(A) 1/4th of total members

(B) 2/3rd of total members

(C) 1/3rd of total members

(D) 1/10th of total members

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Parliament is also called the Sansad, is the legislature of the Union. It has the President, and two houses- the Upper House and the Lower House. The Upper House is also called the Rajya Sabha or the Council of States while the Lower House is called the Lok Sabha or the House of the people.


Q :  

Which of the following is not a constitutional provision related to Social justice?

(A) Reservation for SC and ST in Government jobs.

(B) Reservation for SC and ST in Legislature.

(C) Equal pay for equal work.

(D) Prohibition of Child Labour.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Thus here Equal pay for equal work is not a constitutional provision related to Social Justice. Following are the Political Safeguards related to Social Justice: Article 330: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People.


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