Important General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Competitive Exam
Important General knowledge subject is such a subject, without it it is not possible to conduct any examination in today's time. You should also practice Important general knowledge daily. In view of the increasing number of candidates appearing in the competitive examinations, you need to strengthen your preparation. The history or geography of India is so big that it becomes sleepless nights for elders in remembering it. It is almost impossible for everyone to remember the answers to all the questions, today we are telling you those special questions with their answers which are mostly asked in competitive exams to job interviews.
General Knowledge Questions
Here, I am sharing Important General Knowledge Questions and Answers related to Indian History, Indian Geography, and Indian Polity for those learners who are preparing for competitive exams like SSC, RRB, RPSC, UPSC, etc.
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Important General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Competitive Exam
Q : In which part of the Constitution of India the Fundamental Duties are enshrined?
(A) Part - V
(B) Part - II
(C) Part - IV A
(D) Part - VI
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following is not a constitutional provision related to Social justice?
(A) Reservation for SC and ST in Government jobs.
(B) Reservation for SC and ST in Legislature.
(C) Equal pay for equal work.
(D) Prohibition of Child Labour.
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Thus here Equal pay for equal work is not a constitutional provision related to Social Justice. Following are the Political Safeguards related to Social Justice: Article 330: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People.
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions?
(A) Article 74
(B) Article 78
(C) Article 79
(D) Article 80
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President, who shall exercise his/her functions in accordance to the advice.
Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India is not correct?
(A) The President of India can seek the advice of Supreme Court in the matters related to interpretation of the Constitution.
(B) It is binding upon the Supreme Court to advise the President.
(C) The President is not bound to accept the advice given by the Supreme Court.
(D) The Government can make the necessary amendments in the proposed legislation on the advice of the Supreme Court.
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following pairs is not correct regarding Fundamental Duties?
(A) Renounce : Practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
(B) Develop : Scientific temper , humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
(C) Preserve : Sovereignty , unity and integrity of India.
(D) Promote : Harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the People of India.
Correct Answer : C
According to the Constitution, India is best described as a________.
(A) Union of States
(B) Unitary State
(C) Sovereign state
(D) Federation
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
India, also known as Bharat, is a Union of States. It is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has beer given place as the 'Court of Records'?
(A) 129
(B) 130
(C) 137
(D) 143
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In Indian constitution article 129 make the Supreme Court the 'court of record”. Article 129 says: Supreme Court to be a court of record. -The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
When Was the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
(A) 26th August, 1947
(B) 29th August, 1947
(C) 22nd November, 1947
(D) 9th July, 1946
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
On 29 August 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. While deliberating upon the draft Constitution, the Assembly moved, discussed and disposed of as many as 2,473 amendments out of a total of 7,635 tabled.
Who amongst the following appoints the governor of a state in India?
(A) Members of the Legislative Assembly
(B) Members of the Parliament
(C) Central Government
(D) Attorney General
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
In 1997, the Supreme Court of India enacted the Vishakha Directive to protect women from sexual harassment in workplaces.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India untouchability was abolished?
(A) Article 16
(B) Article 17
(C) Article 18
(D) Article 19
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolished 'untouchability', forbade its practice in any form and made enforcement of any disability arising out of 'untouchability', an offence punishable in accordance with law.
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