Top 100 Indian Political GK Questions
Political GK Questions and Answers
Q : According to the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the ______.
(A) Speaker of the House of the people
(B) President of India
(C) Council of Ministers
(D) Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer : B
Who among the following addressed the Indian National congress as its President in 1887?
(A) Balgangadhar Tilak
(B) Badruddin Tyabji
(C) WC Bannerji
(D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer : B
What is the strength of Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha as of September 2020?
(A) 48
(B) 35
(C) 56
(D) 39
Correct Answer : A
How many General Elections to the Lok Sabha have been held till April 2022?
(A) 24
(B) 13
(C) 17
(D) 10
Correct Answer : C
In which of the following sections of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 is Chandigarh defined as a Union Territory?
(A) Section 3
(B) Section 6
(C) Section 4
(D) Section 1
Correct Answer : C
Indian Universities Commission was set up in which of the following years?
(A) 1902
(B) 1897
(C) 1882
(D) 1909
Correct Answer : A
Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 1915 session?
(A) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
(B) Ambica Charan Mazumdar
(C) Bhupendra Nath Bose
(D) Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Sir S.P. was the President of the Indian National Congress during the session of 1915. Sinha was. This was the 32nd session of the Congress, held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 December 1915. At this session, Congress reiterated its demand for self-rule for India and pressed for greater rights from the British government.
2. Some of the important resolutions passed in the 1915 session included:
- Demand for self-rule for India
- Pressure for more rights from the British government
- Demand for greater representation of Indians in the British Army
- Demand for improvement in education and employment opportunities for Indians
When was the None of the Above (NOTA) ballot option first implemented in India?
(A) 2015
(B) 2004
(C) 2013
(D) 2010
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
NOTA was implemented for the first time in India in 2013.
1. Year: 2013
2. Election: Assembly Election
3. States: Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi
4. Option: NOTA ('None of the Above)
5. Objective: To provide more choices to voters and strengthen democracy
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.
Consider the following statements:
I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor.
II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code.
Code:
(A) Only I is correct.
(B) Only II is correct.
(C) Only I and III are correct.
(D) I, II and III all are correct.
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
All the following statements are true.
I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor.
II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
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