Latest Indian Constitution General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Right Act, 1955 has 'protection of action taken in good faith' been provide ?

A)

Section 16 A

B)

Section 15 A

C)

Section 16 B

D)

Section 14 A

Correct Answer : Section 14 A

2 .

A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with -

A)

The Governor

B)

The Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State

C)

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

D)

The President

Correct Answer : The Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State

3 .

Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has 'power of State Government to impose collective fine' been provided ?

A)

Section 10

B)

Section 10 A

C)

Section 14

D)

Section 14 A

Correct Answer : Section 10 A

4 .

While dealing with complaints of violation of Human Right by the members of the armed forces, the Commission either on its own motion or receipt of a petition will -

A)

enquire itself

B)

give directions to the concerned police officers to enquire

C)

seek a report from the Central Government

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : seek a report from the Central Government

5 .

How many Sections are there under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 ?

A)

21

B)

22

C)

23

D)

24

Correct Answer : 23

6 .

According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a 'National Party', a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?

A)

At least two States

B)

At least three States

C)

At least four States

D)

At least five States

Correct Answer : At least four States

7 .

In relation to offences described under section 175, Section 178, Section 179, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code, the Human Right Commission is to be deemed -

A)

Criminal Court

B)

Civil Court

C)

Revenue Court

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Civil Court

8 .

Under which Section of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is 'economic boycott' defined ?

A)

Section 2(b)

B)

Section 2(b c)

C)

Section 2(b f)

D)

Section 2 (b g)

Correct Answer : Section 2(b c)

9 .

Which one of the following Amendments to the constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 per cent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States ?

A)

91st Amendment

B)

87th Amendment

C)

97th Amendment

D)

90th Amendment

Correct Answer : 91st Amendment

10 .

The term of office of members of the National Human Rights Commission from the date on which he / she enters upon his her office is -

A)

five years or till the age of 65 years

B)

five years or till the age of 70 years

C)

six years or till the age of 65 years

D)

six years or till the age of 70 years

Correct Answer : five years or till the age of 70 years