Important General Knowledge Questions 2020
The Bills that cannot be returned by the President to the Parliament for reconsideration are:
(A) Government's Bill and Money Bill
(B) Private members ' Bill and Government ' s Bill
(C) Money Bill and Constitutional Amendment Bill
(D) Ordinary Bill and Money Bill
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Bills that cannot be returned by the President to the Parliament for reconsideration are Money Bills.
So, the correct answer is:
(C) Money Bill and Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Which of the following statement is incorrect about Habeas Corpus?
(A) It reviews the legality of the prisoner ' s imprisonment .
(B) It was originally a part of the English system of civil liberties
(C) Only the detained person can apply for the writ
(D) All are correct
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The incorrect statement about Habeas Corpus among the options provided is: "Only the detained person can apply for the writ."
In reality, Habeas Corpus can be applied for by anyone, not just the detained person. This legal remedy is often used to protect individuals from unlawful detention, and friends, family members, or even organizations can file a petition for the writ on behalf of the person being held. So, the correct answer is the third statement, "Only the detained person can apply for the writ."
When Mahatma Gandhi was arrested who among the following took over the leadership of Salt Satyagraha?
(A) Vinoba Bhave
(B) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(C) Abbas Tyabji
(D) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi appointed Tyabji, at age seventy-six, to replace him as leader of the Salt Satyagraha in May 1930 after Gandhi's arrest.
In which session of Congress the demand of “Poorna Swaraj” was accepted as the aim of the Congress?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Madras
(C) Nagpur
(D) Lahore
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The demand for "Poorna Swaraj" (Complete Independence) as the aim of the Indian National Congress was officially accepted during the Lahore Session of the Congress in 1929. The Lahore Session, also known as the Lahore Congress, is particularly famous for the resolution of Poorna Swaraj, which laid the foundation for the independence movement in India. The resolution was passed on December 31, 1929.
Panchayats came into existence by ..…………….and it is not mandatory to have an intermediate level in states with population ..…………….
(A) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, less than 15 lakhs
(B) 74rd Constitutional Amendment Act, less than 15 lakhs
(C) 74rd Constitutional Amendment Act, less than 20 lakhs
(D) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act , less than 20 lakh
Correct Answer : D
The Lok Sabha consists of:
(A) 550 members, out of which 530 are from states, 18 from Union Territories and 2 nominated from Anglo-Indian community .
(B) 552 members, out of which 530 are from states, 20 from Union Territories and 2 nominated from Anglo - Indian community .
(C) 250 members , out of which 238 are elected members and 12 nominated by President.
(D) 255 members, out of which 240 are elected members and 15 nominated by President.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of people chosen by direct election on the basis of Universal Adult Suffrage. The Constitution of India allows for a maximum of 550 members in the House, with 530 members representing the States and 20 representing the Union Territories.
Under which article of the Constitution, the governor of the state also possesses the pardoning power
(A) 141
(B) 161
(C) 171
(D) 151
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Article 161 mentions the Pardoning Power of the Governor. It states that the Governor of a State shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. When a convict has committed an offence against state law, the concerned punishment can be granted the pardon, reprieve, respite and remission by the Governor of the state.
How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Assembly?
(A) 1/6th of the members
(B) 1/3rd of the members
(C) 1/12th of the members
(D) 5/6th of the members
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The number of members of the State Legislative Council who are to be elected by the Legislative Assembly is determined by the following formula:
1/3 of the total members of the Legislative Council.
Which of the following writs means “By what authority”?
(A) Mandamus
(B) Certiorari
(C) Quo warranto
(D) Habeas Corpus
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Which of the following denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special grounds?
(A) Respite
(B) Commute
(C) Remission
(D) Pardon
Correct Answer : A
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