Competitive Exam GK Questions and Answers
Which of the following not a feature of Representative Democracy?
(A) Representatives chosen through elections.
(B) Decision making in the hands of the representatives.
(C) Direct participation of people in decision making.
(D) Franchise rights to people.
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Which of the following is a characteristic of representative democracy.
(1) Election of representative by voting
(2) The process of decision making in the hands of representatives
(3) The public has the right to vote
In 1997, the Supreme Court in India formulated the Vishakha guidelines to protect women from sexual harassment_______.
(A) in vehicles
(B) at work places
(C) in marital relationship
(D) on streets
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In 1997, the Supreme Court of India enacted the Vishakha Directive to protect women from sexual harassment in workplaces.
What are the D.K. Basu guidelines which were laid down by the Supreme Court of India?
(A) guidelines related to prevention of sexual harassment at workplace.
(B) guidelines related to protection of children from hazardous employment.
(C) guidelines related to protection of women from domestic violence.
(D) guidelines related to the procedures to be followed by police for arrest, detention and interrogation.
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
D.K. given by the Supreme Court of India. The Basu Instructions are instructions regarding procedures to be followed by the police during arrest, detention and interrogation.
The political party that secured the highest seats in the general election to the Lok Sabha in 1977 was -
(A) Bharatiya Janata party
(B) Janata party
(C) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
(D) Bharatiya Lok Dal
Correct Answer : D
A feature of the party system in India is?
(A) Bipartisan system
(B) Lack of regional parties
(C) Absence of communal parties
(D) Multi-party system
Correct Answer : D
Which is the first color film produced in India?
(A) Madhumati
(B) Mughal-e-Azam
(C) Aan
(D) two bighas of land
Correct Answer : C
When did All India Radio (AIR) start working under its original name 'Indian Broadcasting Company'?
(A) 1927
(B) 1932
(C) 1936
(D) 1947
Correct Answer : A
Which is the main area where 'Garba dance' is prevalent?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Gujarat
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Punjab
Correct Answer : B
Where did the “Mohini Attam” form of dance develop?
(A) Manipur
(B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : B
What has been the area of activity of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi?
(A) Literature
(B) Classical Music (Vocal)
(C) Education
(D) Journalism
Correct Answer : B
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