General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Constitution of India was adopt by constituent assembly on?
(A) 25 October, 1948
(B) 25 October, 1949
(C) 26 November, 1948
(D) 26 November, 1949
Correct Answer : D
The President of India is elected by the
(A) Members of the Lok Sabha
(B) Members of Both houses of the parliament
(C) Members of the State Legislature
(D) Electoral college consisting of the elected members of Both Houses of the parliament and State Assemblies
Correct Answer : D
By whom is a writ issued?
(A) Any high court
(B) Any sub-court
(C) District Courts
(D) Administrative tribunal
Correct Answer : A
The Constitution of India came into effect from?
(A) 15 January, 1950
(B) 26 January, 1950
(C) 15 August, 1950
(D) 15 January, 1950
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.
2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.
3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.
Who appoint the Chief justice of Supreme court?
(A) President
(B) Prime minister
(C) Member of Lok Sabha
(D) Governor of India
Correct Answer : A
The chief election commissioner hold office until they attain the age of –
(A) 62 years
(B) 65 years
(C) 60 years
(D) 55 years
Correct Answer : B
Who was the first non-Congress prime minister in independent modern India’s history?
(A) Morarji Desai
(B) Charan Singh
(C) Gulzarilal Nanda
(D) Vishwanath Pratap Singh
Correct Answer : A
The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Uttar Pradesh is –
(A) 12
(B) 16
(C) 18
(D) 31
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following constitution does not grant the following rights?
(A) Right to equal housing
(B) Right to equality
(C) Right to freedom
(D) Right to follow religion
Correct Answer : A
What is the definite member strength of the Lok Sabha?
(A) 541
(B) 543
(C) 545
(D) 556
Correct Answer : C
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