Top 100 GK Questions with Answers for SSC Exam
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Q : Duties levied by the Union but Collected and Appropriated by the States are:
(A) Succession duty in respect of property other than agriculture land.
(B) Estate duty in respect of property rather than agricultural land
(C) Stamp duty and duties of excise on the medical and toilet preparations
(D) Taxes on railway fares and freights
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Stamp Duties are mentioned in the Union List shall be levied by the Government of India but collected and appropriated by the States.
Non-granting minority institutions are excluded from the purview of the RTI Act due to the following fundamental rights granted by the Indian Constitution:
(A) Article 16
(B) Article 19 (1) (c)
(C) Article 29
(D) Article 30 (1)
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Unaided minority institutions have been excluded from the ambit of RTE Act due to Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.
Under the provision of which article of the constitution Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan etc. decorations are provided by the Government of India?
(A) Article 23
(B) Article 20
(C) Article 19
(D) Article 18
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titled under Article 18(1) of 'the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act, provided reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes?
(A) 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
(B) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
(C) 94th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006
(D) 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The 93rd Amendment Act, which was passed in 2005, is the Constitutional Amendment Act that allowed reservation in admissions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes in India.
Whom does the Vice President inform about the resignation of the President to?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) General
(C) Lok Sabha Speaker
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
If the President resigns, the Vice-President informs the Speaker of Lok Sabha about the President's resignation. In draft article 45, 1948, it was mentioned the President may hand over his resignation to the Vice-President and the Speaker of Lok Sabha. It was accepted in 1950 without amendment as article 56.
Which statement is NOT correct about the Jammu& Kashmir
(A) Jammu & Kashmir has its own Constitution.
(B) No decision regarding the disposition of the state of the Jammu& Kashmir can be made by the government of India without the consent of the state government.
(C) Residuary power in respect of Jammu & Kashmir rest with the state government and not the union government.
(D) All of the above are incorrect.
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Jammu and Kashmir have separate constitutions under Article 370. Art 35A states no outsider can buy land in Jammu and Kashmir.
The following are not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir: 31C with respect to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Article 36-51 relates to the Uniform Civil Code. Article 51A lays down the fundamental duties of every citizen of India.
Article 332 deals with the reservation of Scheduled Caste/Tribes in the State legislature.
The Protection of life and liberty is included under which Article of the Constitution of India?
(A) Article 21
(B) Article 23
(C) Article 24
(D) Article 20
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.
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’?
(A) Right to division of power
(B) Right to live
(C) Right to be forgotten
(D) Right to practice religion
Correct Answer : C
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.
Protection of life and liberty is included under which Article of the Constitution of India?
(A) Article 21
(B) Article 23
(C) Article 24
(D) Article 20
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.
Which Part of the Constitution of India reflects the Fundamental Duties?
(A) Part X
(B) Part XII
(C) Part IV-A
(D) Part IX-B
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are dealt with in Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.
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