Common GK Quiz and Answers
How many subjects are in union list?
(A) 52
(B) 100
(C) 66
(D) 99
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Union list of the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution consists of 100 subjects. At the time of the adoption of the Constitution, there were only 97 subjects in the Union list. By passing various Constitutional Amendment Acts, the number of items was increased to 100.
The governor of the state in India is_________.
(A) Directly elected by the people of India
(B) Appointed by the chief minister of the state
(C) Appointed by the prime minister
(D) Appointed by the president
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Constitution of India stated that the Governor has a dual role - as the Constitutional head of the state, and as a vital link between the Union Government and the State government. The appointment and powers of the Governor can be derived from Part VI of the Indian Constitution. Article 153 says that there shall be a Governor for each state. One can be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Article 157 and 158 of the Indian Constitution specify eligibility requirements for the post of Governor. The term of the Governor's office is normally 5 years but can be terminated before the said period. Sarojini Naidu was the first female to become the Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh).
In the Indian Constitution, the power to issue a Writ of "Habeas Corpus` is vested in :
(A) Supreme court only
(B) High Court only
(C) Subordinate courts
(D) Supreme court and High Court
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In the Indian constitution, both the Supreme Court and the High Court have the authority to grant a writ of 'Habeas Corpus.
On which date The Constitution of India was adopted?
(A) 26 November 1949
(B) 15 August 1947
(C) 26 January 1950
(D) 15 August 1950
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(A) Five years
(B) Three years
(C) Six years
(D) Two years
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General shall hold office for a term of six years from the date on which he assumes such office: Provided that where he attains the age of sixty-five years before the expiry of the said term of six years, he shall vacate such office on the date on which he attains the said age.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the State Staff Selection Commission?
(A) Article 315
(B) Article 318
(C) Article 317
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides for the election commission. Article 321 in the Indian constitution provides power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions. Article 322 in the Indian constitution provides expenses of Public Service Commissions. Article 323 in the Indian constitution provides reports of Public Service Commissions.
In which year 'Right to Information Act' was implemented?
(A) 15 June 2005
(B) 20 April 2008
(C) 19 March 2005
(D) 15 June 2006
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The right to information act was passed in the year 2005. This law empowers Indian citizens to seek any accessible information from a Public Authority and makes the Government and its functionaries more accountable and responsible.
In which year Rajasthan Financial Corporation was constituted?
(A) 1959
(B) 1955
(C) 1958
(D) 1965
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on which date in India?
(A) 23 April
(B) 22 April
(C) 24 April
(D) 21 April
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).
2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.
Who has called Panchayati Raj as "the school of modern democracy"?
(A) Gandhiji
(B) Ambedkar
(C) Jawahar Nehru
(D) Tilak
Correct Answer : C
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. Panchayati Raj has been called the “school of modern democracy” by Pt. Jawahar Nehru.
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