General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: India is a republic because
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632d94051656651c9eaa3f9a- 1It is democratic countryfalse
- 2It is a parliamentary democracyfalse
- 3the head of the state is elected for a definite periodtrue
- 4All of thesefalse
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Answer : 3. "the head of the state is elected for a definite period "
Explanation :
India is a republic because the head of the state, the President, is elected by an electoral college for a fixed term of five years. This democratic process ensures that the highest office in the country is not hereditary but held through periodic elections, reflecting the nation's commitment to representative governance and equality.
Q: What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?
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632d951331300b7ce479e315- 1Relationship between legislature and executivefalse
- 2Relationship between executive and judiciaryfalse
- 3Relationship between the Centre and Statestrue
- 4Relationship between the legislature, executive and judicial wings of governmentfalse
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Answer : 3. "Relationship between the Centre and States "
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Governments are classified as unitary or federal based on the distribution of power between the central and regional authorities. In a unitary system, all power is concentrated in the central government. In federal systems, power is shared between central and regional governments, each having distinct spheres of authority.
Q: The Supreme Court on 18 July, 2022 ordered its registry to work out a mechanism to remove personal details of persons entangled in matrimonial litigation. This decision was taken to recognize which right as part of ‘right to privacy’?
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647dea65bf323e479a8cda21- 1Right to division of powerfalse
- 2Right to livefalse
- 3Right to be forgottentrue
- 4Right to practice religionfalse
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Answer : 3. "Right to be forgotten"
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision to remove personal details of individuals involved in matrimonial litigation is related to the concept of "Right to be forgotten," which is a part of the right to privacy. This right allows individuals to request the removal of their personal information from online platforms and other records if that information is outdated or no longer relevant, preserving their privacy and dignity.
Q: Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens?
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64412a290d865d025e623482- 1Article 226true
- 2Article 242false
- 3Article 230false
- 4Article 235false
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Answer : 1. "Article 226"
Explanation :
Article 226 of the Indian Constitution empowers High Courts in India to issue writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari, for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of the citizens as well as for any other purpose. This article grants the High Courts the power to protect and enforce fundamental rights in their respective states.
Q: Which article of Indian constitution deals with discrimination against any Indian citizen on various grounds?
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6438f6355e6b046f1bfb971e- 1Article 11false
- 2Article 19false
- 3Article 13false
- 4Article 15true
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Answer : 4. "Article 15"
Explanation :
Article 15 of the Indian Constitution deals with the prohibition of discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Q: The state legislative assembly has a strength of ____, with exceptions for smaller states.
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6419b9599d18d2e8aefbc0f1- 1600 to 1000false
- 260 to 500true
- 350 to 400false
- 410 to 100false
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Answer : 2. "60 to 500"
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The state legislative assembly in India has a strength of 60 to 500 members, with exceptions for smaller states. The number of members varies from state to state based on their population.
Q: The feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of _______.
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6419b0a9fb0ff69a8ee98541- 1Australiafalse
- 2Britainfalse
- 3Irelandfalse
- 4United States of Americatrue
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Answer : 4. "United States of America"
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The feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of the United States of America. The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution, as outlined in Part III (Article 12 to 35), are similar to the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.
Q: How many fundamental duties of Indian citizens are there in the Indian Constitution, as of March 2022?
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64106df1539cee0fcaba87d5- 15false
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Answer : 2. "11 "
Explanation :
As of my last update in September 2021, there are 11 fundamental duties of Indian citizens mentioned in the Indian Constitution. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. However, it's important to verify with up-to-date legal sources because constitutional amendments can occur, potentially changing the number or content of these duties after my last update.