General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

when is the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held?

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    never
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    10 days after the commencement of the session of Parliament
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    On the commencement of the session of Parliament
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    At the end of the Parliament session
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Answer : 3. "On the commencement of the session of Parliament"
Explanation :

A joint session of Parliament is conducted when both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are against a bill that is either already passed or will be passed by the parliament. According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, only the President of India can summon the joint sitting of the Parliament.

Q:

The objective of the welfare state is to:

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    Ensuring maximum welfare of the maximum number
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    Managing the welfare of weaker sections
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    Providing health facilities to all citizens
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "Managing the welfare of weaker sections"
Explanation :

A welfare state is a state that is committed to providing basic economic security for its citizens by protecting them from market risks associated with old age, unemployment, accidents, and sickness.

Q:

When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?

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    December 9, 1946
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    26 January 1950
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    20 July 1950
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    26 January 1950
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Answer : 1. "December 9, 1946"
Explanation :

The first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly was held on 9 December 1946. The Constituent Assembly was constituted for formulating or adopting a new Constitution.

Q:

When was President's rule first implemented?

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    March 10, 1951
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    2 July, 1964
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    March 18, 1955
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    20 July 1959
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Answer : 1. "March 10, 1951"
Explanation :

First President's rule in India. First President Rule in India in Hindi. It was imposed on 10 March 1951.

Q:

How many articles and schedules are there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly?

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    378 Articles, 7 Schedules
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    390 Articles, 7 Schedules
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    395 Articles, 8 Schedules
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    398 Articles, 8 Schedules
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Answer : 3. "395 Articles, 8 Schedules"
Explanation :

The original text of the Constitution contained 395 articles in 22 parts and eight schedules. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, the day that India celebrates each year as the Republic Day. The number of articles has since increased to 448 due to 100 amendments.

Q:

To whom does the General Purpose Committee advise?

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    The president
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    The vice-president
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    The speaker
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    The Prime Minister
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Answer : 3. "The speaker"
Explanation :

The functions of the Committee shall be to consider and advise on such matters concerning the affairs of the House as may be referred to it by the Chairman from time to time. The Report of the Committee shall be presented to the Council by the Deputy Chairman or in his absence, by any Member of the Committee.

Q:

Who was the permanent Speaker of the Constituent Assembly?

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    Mahatma Gandhi
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    Jawaharlal Nehru
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    Bhimrao Ambedkar
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    Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer : 4. "Dr. Rajendra Prasad"
Explanation :

Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the Constituent Assembly of Independent India.

Q:

The list of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was added as part of which of the following?

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    2
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    3
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    4
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    5
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Answer : 3. "4"
Explanation :

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution.

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