One lakh General knowledge

Political science
One lakh general knowledge visit below link
https://toppersgk.com/
July 19, 2019
https://toppersgk.com/ Political science July 19, 2019 1 / 32

Outline
1 Political science-15000 MCQ’s

Question #1
1. Which of the following are recommendations of Administrative
Reforms Commission with regard to the Prime Minister?
1 He should be given institutional support in the form of a Deputy
Prime Minister.
2 He should be associated with key appointments.
3 He should not ordinarily be in charge of a ministry.
4 He should hold the direct charge of the Department of Personnel.
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1,2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4

Question #1
1. Which of the following are recommendations of Administrative
Reforms Commission with regard to the Prime Minister?
1 He should be given institutional support in the form of a Deputy
Prime Minister.
2 He should be associated with key appointments.
3 He should not ordinarily be in charge of a ministry.
4 He should hold the direct charge of the Department of Personnel.
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1,2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answers: C

Question #2
1. Consider the following statements:
1 The Eleventh Schedule was inserted in the Constitution of India
by the Constitution (Seventy Third Amendment) Act, 19
2 The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India corresponds
to Article 243-W of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question #2
1. Consider the following statements:
1 The Eleventh Schedule was inserted in the Constitution of India
by the Constitution (Seventy Third Amendment) Act, 19
2 The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India corresponds
to Article 243-W of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answers: A

Question #3
1. Consider the following statements relating to the President of India:
1 He may resign by writing to the Vice-President.
2 He shall continue, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, to
hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
3 He is not entitled to hold the office for more than two terms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1,2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

Question #3
1. Consider the following statements relating to the President of India:
1 He may resign by writing to the Vice-President.
2 He shall continue, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, to
hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
3 He is not entitled to hold the office for more than two terms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1,2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Answers: B

Question #5
1. Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal
device (s)for securing co-operation and co-ordination between the
States in India? [IAS 1995]
I) The National Development Council.
II) The Governor’s Conference.
III) Zonal Councils.
IV) The Inter-State Council
A. I and II
B. I, III and IV
C. III and IV
D. Only IV

Question #5
1. Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal
device (s)for securing co-operation and co-ordination between the
States in India? [IAS 1995]
I) The National Development Council.
II) The Governor’s Conference.
III) Zonal Councils.
IV) The Inter-State Council
A. I and II
B. I, III and IV
C. III and IV
D. Only IV
Answers: B

Question #6
1. Which of the following constitutional provisions facilitate Union
control over States?
1 All-India services
2 Grants-in-aid
3 Inter-State Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. land 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3

Question #6
1. Which of the following constitutional provisions facilitate Union
control over States?
1 All-India services
2 Grants-in-aid
3 Inter-State Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. land 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answers: D

Question #7
1. Right to Equality includes
1 equality before law.
2 right . against discrimination on grourjds of race, caste, religion
etc.
3 equal pay for equal work.
4 abolition of untouchability.
5 abolition of all titles.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1,2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2, 4 and 5
D. All of the above

Question #7
1. Right to Equality includes
1 equality before law.
2 right . against discrimination on grourjds of race, caste, religion
etc.
3 equal pay for equal work.
4 abolition of untouchability.
5 abolition of all titles.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1,2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2, 4 and 5
D. All of the above
Answers: C

Question #8
1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college like President but
unlike President it consists of:
1 The elected members of the Lok Sabha
2 The nominated members of the Lok Sabha
3 The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
4 The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
Choose correctthe correct options:
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 4

Question #8
1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college like President but
unlike President it consists of:
1 The elected members of the Lok Sabha
2 The nominated members of the Lok Sabha
3 The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
4 The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
Choose correctthe correct options:
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 4
Answers: D

Question #9
1. Match the following:
A. 1950 1. First Rajya Sabha Constituted
B. 1952 2. Contingency Fund of India
Act
C. 1957 3. First Finance Commission
constituted
D. 1951 4. Jammu and Kashmir adopted
its separate Constitution
A. A − 2, B − 3, C − 4, D − 1
B. A − 1, B − 4, C − 3, D − 2
C. A − 1, B − 3, C − 4, D − 2
D. A − 2, B − 1, C − 4, D − 3

Question #10
1. The main objective of the Zonal Councils is/are to ensure
1 greater cooperation amongst States in the ﬁeld of planning and
other matters of national importance.
2 that the laws passed by various States do not conﬂict with each
other.
3 better utilisation of the limited resources of the states.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. Only 1

Question #10
1. The main objective of the Zonal Councils is/are to ensure
1 greater cooperation amongst States in the ﬁeld of planning and
other matters of national importance.
2 that the laws passed by various States do not conﬂict with each
other.
3 better utilisation of the limited resources of the states.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. Only 1
Answers: D

Question #11
1. Which one of the following is not legislative power of the State
Council of Ministers?
I. Summoning and proroguing the session of either or both the
Houses of the State Legislature
II. Determining the business and timetable of the State Legislature
III. Introducing the important Bills in the State Legislature
A. I
B. III
C. II
D. l and II

Question #11
1. Which one of the following is not legislative power of the State
Council of Ministers?
I. Summoning and proroguing the session of either or both the
Houses of the State Legislature
II. Determining the business and timetable of the State Legislature
III. Introducing the important Bills in the State Legislature
A. I
B. III
C. II
D. l and II
Answers:

Question #12
1. Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides
that:
1 the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more
than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial
constituencies in the State
2 a person shall not be qualiﬁed to be chosen to ﬁll a seat in the
Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of
age
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question #13
1. Which of the following political parties came into being before
independence?
I) Communist Party of India (Marxist)
II) Communist Party of India
III) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
IV) Bharatiya Janata Party
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV

Question #13
1. Which of the following political parties came into being before
independence?
I) Communist Party of India (Marxist)
II) Communist Party of India
III) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
IV) Bharatiya Janata Party
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV
Answers: B

Question #14
1. Which of following are true regarding Prime Minister’s office?
1 It enjoys the status of a department under the GOI Allocation of
Business rules. . It is responsible for the PM functioning as Head
of the Cabinet.
2 It was strengthened for the first time during the period of Indira
Gandhi.
3 It has affected the status and position of the Cabinet Secretariat.
A. 1 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4

Question #14
1. Which of following are true regarding Prime Minister’s office?
1 It enjoys the status of a department under the GOI Allocation of
Business rules. . It is responsible for the PM functioning as Head
of the Cabinet.
2 It was strengthened for the first time during the period of Indira
Gandhi.
3 It has affected the status and position of the Cabinet Secretariat.
A. 1 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answers: A

Question #15
1. Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?
1 A person was detained by the security forces while going for
casting vote in Parliamentary Election.
2 A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing
operation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question #15
1. Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?
1 A person was detained by the security forces while going for
casting vote in Parliamentary Election.
2 A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing
operation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answers: C

Question #16
1. Which of the following are among the provisions of the Act of 1858?
1 The administration of India and the Indian Territories was
transferred to the Crown.
2 The East India Company was abolished.
3 The Governor-General of India was to be known as the Viceroy of
India and a Secretary of State for India was also appointed.
4 The administrative power of India was to be shared between the
East India Company and the Crown of England.
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. All of these

Question #16
1. Which of the following are among the provisions of the Act of 1858?
1 The administration of India and the Indian Territories was
transferred to the Crown.
2 The East India Company was abolished.
3 The Governor-General of India was to be known as the Viceroy of
India and a Secretary of State for India was also appointed.
4 The administrative power of India was to be shared between the
East India Company and the Crown of England.
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. All of these
Answers: B

Question #17
1. Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs
certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are
these?
I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament.
III. He summons both Houses of Parliament.
A. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is
over.
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. II, III and IV

Question #17
1. Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs
certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are
these?
I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament.
III. He summons both Houses of Parliament.
A. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is
over.
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. II, III and IV
Answers: B

Question #18
1. Which of these don’t participate in the process of socio-economic
planning for the country?
1 Planning Commission
2 National Development Council
3 Zonal Councils
4 Finance Commission
A. 1 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 4

Question #18
1. Which of these don’t participate in the process of socio-economic
planning for the country?
1 Planning Commission
2 National Development Council
3 Zonal Councils
4 Finance Commission
A. 1 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answers: C

Question #19
1. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of
State Policy? [IAS 2008]
1 Prohibition of traﬃc in human beings and forced labour
2 Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of
intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to
health.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question #19
1. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of
State Policy? [IAS 2008]
1 Prohibition of traﬃc in human beings and forced labour
2 Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of
intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to
health.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answers: B

Question #20
1. Which of the following are appointed by the President?
1 Judges of the High Court.
2 Lt. Governors of the Union Territories.
3 Vice-President.
4 Chief Election Commissioner.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 2 and 4

Question #20
1. Which of the following are appointed by the President?
1 Judges of the High Court.
2 Lt. Governors of the Union Territories.
3 Vice-President.
4 Chief Election Commissioner.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answers: C

Question #21
1. Consider the following statements Right to information is necessary in
India because it
1 increases people’s participation in administration.
2 makes administration more accountable to people.
3 makes administration more innovative.
4 makes people aware of administrative decision making of the
statements.
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 3 and 4 are correct

Question #21
1. Consider the following statements Right to information is necessary in
India because it
1 increases people’s participation in administration.
2 makes administration more accountable to people.
3 makes administration more innovative.
4 makes people aware of administrative decision making of the
statements.
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
Answers: C

Question #22
1. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal
device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the
States in India?
1 The National Development Council
2 The Governor’s Conference
3 Zonal Councils
4 Inter-State Council
A. 1 and 2
B. 1,3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 only

Question #22
1. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal
device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the
States in India?
1 The National Development Council
2 The Governor’s Conference
3 Zonal Councils
4 Inter-State Council
A. 1 and 2
B. 1,3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 only
Answers: A

Question #23
1. The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and
Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However,
despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes
on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods
produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same
manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?
A. The State which is imposing law itself
B. The States which have interests in the taxes to be imposed
C. Parliament of India
D. President of India

Question #23
1. The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and
Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However,
despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes
on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods
produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same
manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?
A. The State which is imposing law itself
B. The States which have interests in the taxes to be imposed
C. Parliament of India
D. President of India
Answers: D

Question #24
1. Which of the following are the tools of good governance?
1 Social Audit
2 Separation of Powers
3 Citizen’s Charter
4 Right to Information
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question #24
1. Which of the following are the tools of good governance?
1 Social Audit
2 Separation of Powers
3 Citizen’s Charter
4 Right to Information
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Answers: D

Question #25
1. The ‘Union of India ‘consists of
I. states
II. union territories
III. acquired territories
A. 1
B. II
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

Question #25
1. The ‘Union of India ‘consists of
I. states
II. union territories
III. acquired territories
A. 1
B. II
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
Answers: A

Question #26
1. Which of the following electoral systems have not been adopted for
various elections in India?
1 System of direct election on the basis of adult suﬀrage.
2 System of proportional representation by means of a single
transferable vote.
3 List system of proportional representation.
4 Cumulative system of indirect elections.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4

Question #26
1. Which of the following electoral systems have not been adopted for
various elections in India?
1 System of direct election on the basis of adult suﬀrage.
2 System of proportional representation by means of a single
transferable vote.
3 List system of proportional representation.
4 Cumulative system of indirect elections.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answers: C

Question #27
1. Which of the following are not mentioned in the Constitution of India?
1 Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister
2 Collective Responsibility of the State Council of Ministers
3 Resignation of State Ministers
4 Oﬃce of the Deputy Chief Minister
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3

Question #27
1. Which of the following are not mentioned in the Constitution of India?
1 Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister
2 Collective Responsibility of the State Council of Ministers
3 Resignation of State Ministers
4 Oﬃce of the Deputy Chief Minister
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3
Answers: C

Question #28
1. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of
State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
A.
1 Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2 Organizing village Panchayats
3 Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4 Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural
opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reﬂected in
the Directive Principles of State Policy?
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,3 and 4 only

Question #29
1. The High Court enjoys the power:
I) to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
II) to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and
tribunals under its jurisdiction.
III) to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices
and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III

Question #29
1. The High Court enjoys the power:
I) to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
II) to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and
tribunals under its jurisdiction.
III) to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices
and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
Answers: D

Question #30
1. Consider the following pairs:
1 Cantonment Board: Administered centrally by Defence Ministry
2 Notiﬁed Area Committee: Administers newly developing towns
3 Municipal Council: Administers big cities with complex problems
4 Municipal Corporation: Headed by an elected Mayor
Which of these pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1,2, 3 and 4
B. 1 and 4
C. 1,2 and 4
D. 2 and 3

Question #30
1. Consider the following pairs:
1 Cantonment Board: Administered centrally by Defence Ministry
2 Notiﬁed Area Committee: Administers newly developing towns
3 Municipal Council: Administers big cities with complex problems
4 Municipal Corporation: Headed by an elected Mayor
Which of these pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1,2, 3 and 4
B. 1 and 4
C. 1,2 and 4
D. 2 and 3
Answers: C

Question #31
1. Match the following [IFS 1993]
A. MP Elected by an Electoral College
B. President Elected by the Parliament
C. Vice-President Elected by the Lok Sabha
D. Speaker Elected by adult voting
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 4 1 2 3

Question #31
1. Match the following [IFS 1993]
A. MP Elected by an Electoral College
B. President Elected by the Parliament
C. Vice-President Elected by the Lok Sabha
D. Speaker Elected by adult voting
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 4 1 2 3
Answers: D

One lakh General knowledge

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (14)

Similar to One lakh General knowledge

Similar to One lakh General knowledge (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

One lakh General knowledge