GK Questions and Answers for Bank Exams
The effect of which revolution is not visible on the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(A) French Revolution (1789)
(B) American Revolution (1776)
(C) Bolshevik Revolution (1917)
(D) Revolution of China (1912)
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
China revolution of 1912- In 1912, the Qing (or Manchu) dynasty was overthrown by a nationalist democratic revolt that created a republic. It was losing its last capable leader. The emperor Puyi was a child in 1911, and the regency was incompetent to guide the country. When an agreement was signed (April 5, 1911) with a four-power group of foreign bankers for the construction of lines on the Hukwang (Huguang) Railway in central China, the chain of events that immediately led to the revolution began.
How many articles and schedules were there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly?
(A) 375 Articles, 7 Schedules
(B) 387 Articles, 7 Schedules
(C) 395 Articles, 8 Schedules
(D) 395 Articles, 10 Schedules
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
In its final form, the Draft Constitution contains 395 articles and 8 Schedules. The total number of amendments to the Draft Constitution tabled was approximately 7,635. Of them, the total number of amendments actually moved in the house were 2,473.
Which freedom is considered the ‘Hallmark of Democracy’?
(A) Right against exploitation
(B) Right to freedom of religion
(C) Freedom of assembly
(D) Freedom of speech and expression
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION
According to our Constitution, everyone enjoys the right to follow the religion of his or her choice. This freedom is considered as a hallmark of democracy.
Who among the following was not a member of the Constitution Manuscript Committee?
(A) Mohammad Sadullah
(B) K.M. Accountant
(C) A.K. Iyer
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Among the options, only Dr Rajendra Prasad is NOT a member of the Drafting Committee. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the permanent president of the constituent assembly.
What is the minimum age to be a candidate for Lok Sabha?
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 35 years
(D) 18 years
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Twenty Five Years Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years.
Ghazni was a small principality in
(A) Mongolia
(B) Turkey
(C) Persia
(D) Afghanistan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Ghazni was a small principality in Afghanistan.
Who was the author of Kitab-ul-Hind?
(A) Abu Said
(B) Abul Fazl
(C) Firdausi
(D) AI-Beruni
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A Critical Study of What India Says, Whether Accepted by Reason or Refused/Author
al-Biruni
Who is known as the "slave of a slave"?
(A) Muhammad bin Oasim
(B) Mahmud of Ghazni
(C) Ilitutmish
(D) Outbuddin Aibak
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Iltutmish is known as the "slave of a slave" as he succeeded Qutubuddin Aibak founder of slave dynasty in India. Iltutmish is called the real founder of the slave dynasty.
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and to declare Delhi as the capital of his empire?
(A) Balban
(B) Aram Shah
(C) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(D) IIitutmish
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and declare Delhi as the capital of his empire. He was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate (1211 – 1236), belonging to the Mamluk dynasty.
Who among the following came to India at the instance of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni?
(A) AI-Masudi
(B) AI-Beruni
(C) Sulaiman
(D) Abdul Haq
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Al-Beruni came to India during the period of Sultan of Muhammad of Ghazni.
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