Basic GK Questions with Answers for Competitive Exams
By what other name is the parliamentary system of government known?
(A) Responsive Government
(B) Responsible Government
(C) Federal Government
(D) Presidential Government
Correct Answer : B
What is the minimum age for a member of Rajya Sabha?
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 35 years
Correct Answer : B
India is considered a 'Republic' mainly because?
(A) The head of state is elected
(B) It got independence on 15th August, 1947
(C) It has its own written constitution
(D) His government is according to the parliamentary system
Correct Answer : A
How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Legislative Assembly?
(A) 1/6th member
(B) 1/3 member
(C) 1/12 member
(D) 5/6 members
Correct Answer : B
If one or both of our parents are Indian citizens, then we become?
(A) born citizen
(B) citizenship acquired
(C) foreign national
(D) none of the above
Correct Answer : A
Democratic government is that system of government in which?
(A) There is participation of ordinary citizens
(B) there is no participation of ordinary citizens
(C) dictatorial powers prevail
(D) there is no constitution
Correct Answer : A
Institutions of local self-government in big cities are called?
(A) Municipal Corporation
(B) Gram Sabha
(C) Panchayat
(D) Zilla Parishad
Correct Answer : A
The administration of Panchayat Samiti is managed by a government officer called?
(A) Block Development Officer (B.D.O.)
(B) Deputy Commissioner
(C) Municipal Commissioner
(D) Sarpanch
Correct Answer : A
Who is known as the father of Indian Constitution?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Subhas Chandra Bose and
(C) Dr. B. R. ambedkar
(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer : C
Who coined the word gene?
(A) W.L. johansen
(B) T.H. Margain
(C) D. Breeze
(D) G. Mendel
Correct Answer : A
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