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Indian Constitution GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams [MCQ]

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Q :  

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was formed___

(A) Formation of states on linguistic basis

(B) Panchayati Raj system

(C) Recognition of political party

(D) By arrangement of reservation

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.

2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.

3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat

(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti

(3) District level: District Council


Q :  

In which article is the provision for formation of Finance Commission?

(A) Article 270

(B) Article 280

(C) Article 380

(D) Article 180

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

On the basis of which article of the constitution can a financial emergency be declared in the country?

(A) Article 369

(B) Article 358

(C) Article 360

(D) Article 370

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which year were the states formed on linguistic basis?

(A) 1956

(B) 1958

(C) 1952

(D) 1953

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

In the Indian Constitution, which article is known as the soul of the Constitution?

(A) Article 33

(B) Article 32

(C) Article 42

(D) Article 17

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Meaning of State in the Constitution is___

(A) Union and state governments

(B) State legislatures

(C) Parliament

(D) All the above

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In India legal sovereignty is vested with_____

(A) the President

(B) the Constitution

(C) the Parliament

(D) the Judiciary

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who is guardian of the Indian Constitution ?

(A) President of India

(B) President

(C) Prime Minister of India

(D) Supreme Court

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

One rupee notes are issued by whom?

(A) Reserve Bank of India

(B) State Bank of India

(C) President of India

(D) Government of India

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

In the present era, one rupee is the smallest currency in note form. RBI does not issue one rupee note. It is issued by the Government of India. This is the reason why the one rupee note does not have the signature of the RBI Governor. The one rupee note bears the signature of the Finance Secretary.


Q :  

When were the basic duties included in the Constitution?

(A) 1976

(B) 1977

(C) 1974

(D) 1975

Correct Answer : A

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