Latest Indian Politics General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which of the following taxes are imposed and collected by the state government?

A)

Sales tax

B)

Estate duty

C)

Land revenue

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above

Taxes imposed by the state government are; Sales Tax and VAT, Professional Tax, Luxury Tax, Entertainment Tax, Motor Vehicles Tax, Tax on Vehicles Entering State, Tax on Agricultural Income, Tax on Land and Buildings and Tax on Mineral Rights.

2 .

What was the duration of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as the president of India?

A)

1967 to 1969

B)

1971 to 1976

C)

1977 to 1982

D)

1983 - 1988

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 1977 to 1982

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected on 21 July 1977 and was sworn in as the sixth President of India on 25 July 1977 to 25 July 1982. Reddy worked with three governments, with Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Reddy announced, on the eve of India's thirtieth anniversary of Independence, that he would be moving out of the Rashtrapati Bhawan to a smaller accommodation and that he would be taking a 70 percent pay cut in solidarity with India's impoverished masses.

3 .

Which committee suggested the exemption from disqualification in case of a split from Tenth Schedule (anti-defection) ?

A)

Dinesh Goswami committee

B)

Kelkar committee

C)

S.K. Majhi committee

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Dinesh Goswami committee

The Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral Reforms, the Law Commission in its report on "Reform of Electoral Laws" and the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) all recommended the deletion of the Tenth Schedule provision regarding exemption from disqualification in case of a split.

4 .

Which of the following is not a condition to become a citizen of India?

A)

Naturalization

B)

Acquired property

C)

Birth

D)

Descent

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Acquired property

The constitution of India deals with the citizenship from articles 5 to 11 under Part II. The Citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes five ways of acquiring citizenship in five ways :

(1) By birth

(2) By Descent

(3) By Registration

(4) By Naturalisation

(5) By incorporation of the territory

5 .

Indian constitution taken the concept of single citizenship from

A)

UK

B)

USA

C)

Japan

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Option (A) - UK

England(UK) was an important basis of formation of the Constitution of India. So, the concept of single citizenship was adopted from England. This is the correct option.

6 .

Which of the following Supreme Court decisions stated that the Directive Principles of State policy cannot override fundamental rights?

A)

In Keshavananda Bharti vs. UOI

B)

In Minerva Mills vs. UOI

C)

In Unna Krishnan vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

D)

In State of Madras Vs. Champakam Dorairajan

Correct Answer : Option (D) - In State of Madras Vs. Champakam Dorairajan

7 .

Which Articles in the Constitution give provisions for the electoral system in our country?

A)

Articles 124-128

B)

Articles 256-259

C)

Articles 324-329

D)

Articles 413-438

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Articles 324-329

8 .

The Governor of the State can be removed by which one of the following?

A)

Chief Minister

B)

Prime Minister

C)

Union Home Minister

D)

President

Correct Answer : Option (D) - President

The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by: Dismissal by the president (usually on the advice of the prime minister of the country) at whose pleasure the governor holds office.

9 .

Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Duties?

A)

45 A

B)

51 A

C)

30B

D)

42

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 51 A

The Fundamental Duties of citizens are mentioned in Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution.

10 .

Article _______________ of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of Supreme Court Judges.

A)

Article 124

B)

Article 128

C)

Article 136

D)

Article 191

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Article 124

Article 124 of our Indian constitution, tells about the appointment of supreme court judges. The supreme court is considered the highest authority in India. The judges are appointed by the President with the consultation of the chief justice of India.