Latest Indian Politics General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which Commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

A)

Dass Commission

B)

Mahajan Commission

C)

Dhar Commission

D)

Shah Commission

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Shah Commission

2 .

The nomenclature of the Executives Head of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir was changed from Sadar-i-Riyasat to Governor in 1965 by:

A)

the executive order of the Parliament

B)

the State Government under Article 371

C)

the 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

D)

a Lok Sabha Resolution

Correct Answer : Option (C) - the 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

3 .

Which one of the following features of the Constitution of India does not resemble the American Constitution?

A)

Written Constitution

B)

Federal form of government

C)

Fundamental Rights

D)

Parliamentary form of government

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Parliamentary form of government

Parliamentary form of government of the Constitution of India does not resemble the American Constitution. It has been borrowed from the British Constitution.

4 .

During the proclamation of emergency is in operation the term of Lok Sabha may be extended at a time for a period not exceeding

A)

1 year

B)

2 years

C)

3 years

D)

5 years

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1 year

The Lok Sabha, unless sooner dissolved, continues to operate for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and the expiration of the period of five years. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending, in any case, beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate

5 .

The term of office of the Vice-president is as follows?

A)

4 years

B)

5 years

C)

6 years

D)

7 years

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 5 years

The Vice-president is elected for the period of the 5 years, although he/she can resign before the completion of the tenure.

6 .

Which of the following article deals with the election of the Vice-president?

A)

Article 62

B)

Article 64

C)

Article 65

D)

Article 66

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Article 66

Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-president of India.

7 .

The Vice-President is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the ........?

A)

Lok Sabha

B)

Planning Commission

C)

Rajya Sabha

D)

National Development Council

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rajya Sabha

The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as President when the latter is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause.

8 .

Which of the following tax is levied and collected by the Union government but the proceeds are distributed between the Union and states?

A)

Income tax

B)

Sales tax

C)

Land revenue

D)

Estate duty

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Income tax

Income tax is imposed by the central government under the Income Tax Act, 1961. This tax is distributed among the states on the recommendations of the finance commission.

9 .

Article 18 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

A)

Abolition of Child labour

B)

Abolition of untouchability

C)

Right to equality

D)

Abolition of Titles

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Abolition of Titles

10 .

Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the constitution of India

A)

President

B)

Supreme Court

C)

Parliament

D)

Union Cabinet

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the Apex court of the Nation. The Constitution has made the supreme court the guardian and enforcer of the Fundamental Rights. The Supreme court is primarily a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgment of High Court in Constitutional, Civil and Criminal Cases.