Common GK Quiz for SSC Exams
Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with what?
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Fundamental Duties
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice to the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.
What are the functions of the Members of Parliament?
(A) Lawmaking
(B) Budget approval
(C) Examining government policies
(D) All of the above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Broad responsibilities of the members of parliament of Lok Sabha are; Legislative responsibility: To pass Laws of India in the Lok Sabha. Oversight responsibility: To ensure that the executive (i.e. government) performs its duties satisfactorily.
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place on 9 December 1946. Which major political party boycotted it?
(A) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
(B) Garam party
(C) Praja Socialist Party
(D) Muslim League
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. The Muslim League boycotted the meeting and insisted on a separate state of Pakistan.
Which Muslim leader joined the Home Rule League founded by Annie Besant?
(A) Mohammad Iqbal
(B) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
(C) Syed Ahmed Khan
(D) Abul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
From 1916 to 1918, the movement gained momentum throughout the country. Prominent leaders such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Annie Besant, G.S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer, Joseph Baptista, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah came together. They recognised the need for a year-round national alliance.
In which city is the iron pillar located in Quwwat-ul-Masjid?
(A) Mysore
(B) Delhi
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Kolkata
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Iron pillar is situated in Quwwat-ul Mosque at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. -It weighs more than 6 tons and is made of 98% wrought iron.
Which of the following was the capital of the Sultanate during the reign of Iltutmish?
(A) Agra
(B) Lahore
(C) Badaun
(D) Delhi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
After Aibak's death, Iltutmish dethroned his unpopular successor Aram Shah in 1211, and set up his capital at Delhi.
The proposed Rowlett Act of 1919 allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for________.
(A) Two years
(B) Six months
(C) Two months
(D) One year
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Rowlatt Act 1919 gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar set up a school for girls at ______.
(A) Bombay
(B) Surat
(C) Lahore
(D) Calcutta
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Calcutta. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, a Bengali reformer, actively raised the issues related to women. He was an active proponent of the education of girl children as he believed that lack of education was the real cause underlying all their problems.
Which Indian budget introduced a statement highlighting the gender sensitivities of the budgetary allocations?
(A) 2008-09
(B) 2010-11
(C) 2005-06
(D) 2001-02
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Gender Budget Statement was first introduced in Budget 2005-06. On the basis of the information furnished by the Ministries/ Departments, the Gender Budget Statement is prepared. This Statement indicates, in two parts, the budget provisions for schemes that are substantially meant for the benefit of women.
It is the duty of every citizen to uphold and protect the ________, unity and integrity of India.
(A) Autonomy
(B) Authority
(C) Sovereignty
(D) Privacy
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. 2)To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom. 3)To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
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