Very important Indian Politics GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
On whose recommendations were the Fundamental Duties included in the Indian Constitution?
(A) Santhanam Committee
(B) Swaran Singh Committee
(C) Shah Commission
(D) Administrative Reforms Commission
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Fundamental duties were recommended by Sardar Swarn Singh committee.
Which state government has reserved 75 percent jobs for local residents in the private sector?
(A) Bihar
(B) Haryana
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Punjaab
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Haryana's much-touted legislation providing 75% reservation to the state domiciles for private sector jobs is still to be implemented in the state. CHANDIGARH: Haryana's much-touted legislation providing 75% reservation to the state domiciles for private sector jobs is still to be implemented in the state.
Who has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva?
(A) Vimal Sharma
(B) Vinod Gupta
(C) Anupam Rai
(D) Sonia Arora
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Anupam Ray was appointed as the next Ambassador/PR of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva. Dr. Anupam Ray (IFS:1994), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador/PR of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva.
The Central Government has started the process of making how many airbags mandatory from 01 October 2022?
(A) 6
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 8
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
6 Airbags Mandatory in Cars from 1st October 2023. The road transport ministry was set to make 6 airbags mandatory in all 8-seater passenger vehicles starting 1st October 2022. However, it could not be implemented due to supply chain disruptions in the global automobile manufacturing sector.
Which of the following High Court has become the first High Court in the country to set up Justice Clock?
(A) Gujarat High Court
(B) Delhi High Court
(C) Rajasthan High Court
(D) Allahabad High Court
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The first high court of India was established in Kolkata. It was formerly called the High Court of Judicature at Fort William. It was issued under the Indian High Courts Act 1861. It was formally opened on 1 July 1862. Sir Barnes Peacock as its first Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Sumboo Nath Pandit was the first Indian to assume office as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court.
According to the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age children are expected to be given free and compulsory education?
(A) 14 years
(B) 15 years
(C) 16 years
(D) 18 years
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.
Under which of the following pardoning power of the President, the nature of punishment is mitigated?
(A) commutation
(B) avoidance
(C) postponement
(D) procrastination
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offense.
In which of the following the presidential (presidential) government is formed?
(A) Fixed term of office
(B) No duplication of the executive among the members of the legislature
(C) Election of the President by popular vote
(D) all of the above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The United States, for instance, has a presidential system.
The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation?
1. Haryana
2. Sikkim
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya!
(A) 1,2,3,4
(B) 2,3,4,1
(C) 2,4,1,3
(D) 3,1,4,2
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In conclusion, the correct chronological order of the formation of the given states is Nagaland (1963), Haryana (1966), Meghalaya (1972), and Sikkim (1975).
Under Article 356, the President's rule can be imposed in a state normally for what maximum period?
(A) 01 Year
(B) 02 Year
(C) 03 Year
(D) 04 Year
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Detailed Solution. If both the houses of the Parliament have approved the proclamation imposing President's Rule in the country, then it will continue for six months. It can be extended for a maximum period of three years, but approval of the same is required every six months.