Important General Knowledge Questions and Answers

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Q :  In India, the chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same ground as :

(A) A judge of the Supreme Court

(B) The Chief Justice of a High Court

(C) The Comptroller and Auditor-General

(D) The Attorney General of India

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) A judge of the Supreme Court Explanation:

Q :  Who appoints the Union Public Service Commission?

(A) Parliament

(B) President

(C) Chief Justice of India

(D) Selection Committee

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) President Explanation:

Q :  Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: 1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period , it has been approved by the resolutions of both House of Parliament. 2. Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years. Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) Both 1 and 2 Explanation:

Q :  English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States?

(A) Nagaland

(B) Tripura

(C) Assam

(D) Manipur

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Nagaland Explanation:

Q :  As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

(A) Deputy Prime Minister

(B) Former President

(C) Governor of a State within his state

(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) Governor of a State within his state Explanation:

Q :  Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

(A) the 38th Amendment Act, 1975

(B) the 40th Amendment Act, 1976

(C) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

(D) the 44th Amendment Act, 1979

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 Explanation:

Q :  An Expenditure Reforms Commission was set up by the Government of India in the year 2000 under the Chairmanship of:

(A) A.M. Khusro

(B) G.T. Nanavati

(C) M.N. Venkatachaliah

(D) K.P. Geetakrishnan

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) K.P. Geetakrishnan Explanation:

Q :  When was Jana-Gana-Mana (which later became 'National Anthem' of India) first sung and where ?

(A) 24th Jan, 1950 in Allahabad

(B) 24th jan, 1950 in Delhi

(C) 26th Dec, 1942 in Calcutta

(D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta Explanation:

Q :  A : Many girls started talking part in beauty contest in several towns in india B : Indian girls succeeded in capturing all the titles of beauty contests. i.e Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia

(A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

(B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

(C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

(D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause

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Correct Answer : C
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Answer: C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause Explanation: There would be no suhch speculation on the part of the Australian caption if his team were not visiting india in the first place. So the latter is a cause.But the immediate cause of the warning is the speculation

Q :  A : The Government has decided to roll back the hike in the prices of cooking gas and kerosene B : Some ministers had resigned in protest against the hike in prices of cooking gas and other petroleum products.

(A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

(B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

(C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

(D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect Explanation: Reduction of its stake in nationalised banks by the government is a steps towards privatisation of bank. And this is a reason of strike in bank by the bank employees.

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