Very important Indian Politics GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
Who among the following nominates persons for various parliamentary delegations sent to foreign countries?
(A) President of Rajya Sabha
(B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(C) Prime Minister
(D) President
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on various government delegations visiting abroad.
If any question arises as to the age of a judge of the High Court in India, who decides it?
(A) By the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
(B) By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
(C) By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President.
(D) By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the Governor.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. If any question arises regarding the age of a Judge of a High Court in India, it is decided by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
2. Article 214 of the Indian Constitution states that every State shall have a High Court, and Article 231 states that there can be only one High Court for two or more States.
Is it necessary to place the proclamation of National Emergency before the Parliament for its approval?
(A) within a month
(B) within six months
(C) within a year
(D) within two months
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A state of emergency refers to a period of governance that can be proclaimed by the President of India during certain situations. National Emergency can be declared on the basis of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. The constitution employs the expression 'proclamation of emergency' to denote an emergency of this type. A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval within one month. It must be approved by both the houses of parliament. Article 352 of the constitution deals with National Emergencies.
What permission does the “Vote on Account” give to the Union Government?
(A) Permission to take public debt
(B) Permission to take loan from RBI
(C) Permission to provide grants to the states
(D) Permission to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India for a specified period
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A vote on account is the process by which an incumbent government obtains votes from Parliament to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenses until the elections are done.
As per the Constitution, all the revenue received by the Union government and the loans raised by it is parked in the Consolidated Fund of India.
In the run-up to every general election, Parliament votes to sanction the withdrawal of money from this fund to meet regular government expenses such as payment of salaries and interest. Vote-on-account is a temporary measure, it does need the approval of Parliament and it is usually passed without much discussion.
It is usually valid for two months until the new government presents a full Budget. Ministries and departments can utilize the funds available for non-plan expenditure which includes payments of salary to government employees, loan interest payments, subsidies, and pension payments, based on the vote on account.
The parliamentary committee to review the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is?
(A) Assessment Committee
(B) Public Accounts Committee
(C) Select Committee
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The function of the Public Accounts Committee is to examine the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Under Article 22 of the Indian Constitution, which one of the following are Fundamental Rights guaranteed to a person arrested?
A. Right to be informed at the time of arrest of the offence for which the person is arrested
B. Right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest
C. Confessions made in police custody need to be recorded and used as evidence against the
D. Boys below 15 years of age and women cannot be called to the police station only for interrogation
(A) A, B and C
(B) B, C and D
(C) A, B and D
(D) A, C and D
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Article 22 deals with protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. Under Article 22 of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights guaranteed to a person arrested are: Right to be informed at the time of arrest of the offence for which the person is arrested.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of an exercise of Fundamental Rights?
(A) Workers from Bihar go to Punjab to work on the farms.
(B) Christian missionaries set up a chain of missionary schools.
(C) Men and Women government employees get the same salary and allowances.
(D) Paternal property is inherited by their children.
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Children inheriting their parent's property is not an exercise of a fundamental right.
Read the statements (A) and ( R) and choose the correct option
(A) Democratic governments are also often called representative democracies.
(R) People do not participate in the government directly, but, instead, choose their representatives through election process.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) true, but (R) is false
(D) Both (A) and (R ) are false
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is A is true and R is the correct explanation of A. Democratic governments in our times are referred to as Representative democracies. In representative democracies, people do not participate directly but choose their representatives through an election process.
Consider the following statements A and B select the answer from the alternatives given below –
A – There are two or more levels of government
B – Each level has its own jurisdiction in matters of legislation, taxation and administration:
(A) A is true and B is false
(B) Both A and B are true
(C) Both A and B are false
(D) A is false and B is true
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels of government. One is the government for the entire country which is usually responsible for a few subjects of common national interest.
What is the minimum age limit to become a member of Parliament in Lok Sabha?
(A) 25 years
(B) 28 years
(C) 30 years
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A person must meet all the following conditions to be qualified to become a member of parliament of the Lok Sabha: He/She must be a citizen of India. He/She must not be less than 25 years of age.
Important Indian Politics GK Questions and Answers:
1. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office?
[A]Legislative Assembly
[B]Parliament
[C]President
[D]Supreme Court
Answer:
President
Explanation:
2. The Part VI of constitution of India is not applicable to __:
[A]Arunachal Pradesh
[B]Jammu & Kashmir
[C]Sikkim
[D]Goa
Answer:
Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
3. In which among the following cases, the Supreme Court of India propounded the theory of basic structure of the Constitution?
[A]Gopalan vs. State of Madras
[B]Golak Nath
[C]Keshvanand Bharati
[D]Minerva Mills
Answer:
Keshvanand Bharati
Explanation:
4. The 52nd amendment to the constitution of India is most closely related to __:
[A]Extension of Reservations in Government Jobs
[B]Provision for special status to Tripura
[C]Provisions for increasing age of eligibility for voting
[D]Provisions against political defections
Answer:
Provisions against political defections
Explanation:
5. Which among the following are the three types of services envisaged in the Constitution of India?
[A]Navy Service, Air force Service and Army Service
[B]Civil Service, Military Service and Paramilitary Service
[C]All-India services, Central services and State services
[D]First Grade Service, Second Grade Service and Third Grade Services
Answer:
All-India services, Central services and State services
Explanation:
6. In which year, Goa was formally assimilated in the territories of India by 12th Amendment Act, which made Goa, Daman & Diu a Union Territory?
[A]1960
[B]1961
[C]1962
[D]1963
Answer:
1963
Explanation:
7. Once a Budget has been presented in the Parliament, the government has to get all money bills related to the union budget passed within __?
[A]30 Days
[B]60 Days
[C]75 Days
[D]90 Days
Answer:
75 Days
Explanation:
As per rules, government has to get all money bills related to the union budget passed within 75 days of the presentation of the budget.
8. With reference to the Sindhi, Sanskrit and Kashmiri languages, which among the following statements is/ are correct?
1. All these languages have been included in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India
2. All these languages are not the official languages of any state in India
3. All these languages are classical languages of India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
9. Which of the following were the first two states in India which established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A]Rajasthan and Maharastra
[B]Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
[C]Rajasthan and Odisha
[D]Rajasthan and Punjab
Answer:
Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
10. Which among the following is / are parts of Nagar panchayat?
1. Notified Area Committee
2. Town Area Committee
3. District Planning Committee
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
Both Notified Area Committee & Town Area Committee are parts of Nagar panchayat
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