Indian General Knowledge Questions and Answers
The term ‘cabinet' is mentioned in which of the following article of the constitution?
(A) Article - 74
(B) Article - 75
(C) Article - 352
(D) Not mentioned
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The word 'Cabinet' is mentioned only once in the Indian Constitution in Article 352(3) which states that "the President shall not issue a proclamation unless the Union Cabinet communicates him in writing that such a proclamation may be issued".
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."
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.
Which of the following writs means “By what authority”?
(A) Mandamus
(B) Certiorari
(C) Quo warranto
(D) Habeas Corpus
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
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.
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.
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.
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
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