Latest Indian Politics General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

"It shall be the duty of every citizen of india to protect and improve the natural environment."This Statement refers to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

A)

Article 50-A

B)

Article 50-B

C)

Article 51-A

D)

Article 51-B

Correct Answer : Article 51-A

In the Directive Principles of State Policy, Article 48 says "the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country"; Article 51-A states that "it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures."

2 .

Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of

A)

Indhira Gandhi Government

B)

Narasimha Rao Government

C)

Morarji Desai Government

D)

Vajpayee Government

Correct Answer : Morarji Desai Government

The Morarji Desai government eventually scrapped the fundamental right to property with the forty-fourth amendment in 1978. In its place came Article 300-A that makes it possible for a citizen to be dispossessed without compensation through an act of legislation.

3 .

Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as

A)

Union of States

B)

Unitary State

C)

Quasi Federal State

D)

Fedaral State

Correct Answer : Union of States

Article 1 in the Constitution states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and Any territory that may be acquired in future.

4 .

How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian Constitution?

A)

Nine

B)

Eleven

C)

Twelve

D)

Twenty

Correct Answer : Eleven

List of fundamental duties of the citizens of India in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution :

1. to abide by the constitution and respect its ideal and institutions;

2. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

3. to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

4. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

5. to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional diversities, to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

6. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

7. to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wild-life and to have compassion for living creatures;

8. to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

9. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

10. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

11. who is a parent or guardian , to provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

5 .

The Union Executive of India Consists of

A)

The president, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only

B)

The president and the Council of Ministers only

C)

The president, Vice-President, Council of Ministers and Lok Sabha Speaker

D)

The president, Prime Minister, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker

Correct Answer : The president, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only

The Union executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President.

6 .

Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed

A)

Belgium

B)

France

C)

Switzerland

D)

Britain

Correct Answer : Britain

The parliamentary system originated in Britain (see Parliament) and was adopted in several of its former colonies.

7 .

What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26 January, 1950 when the constitution was inaugurated?

A)

A Democratic Republic

B)

A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic

C)

A Sovereign Democratic Republic

D)

A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

Correct Answer : A Sovereign Democratic Republic

Accordlng to constitution at the time of its commencement on 26th January 1950, India was a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic. It got constitutional status of being Socialist and Secular after 42nd amendment act 1976.

8 .

Who was the only Lok Sabha Speaker to have become the President of India

A)

S.Radhakrishnan

B)

V V Giri

C)

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

D)

Zail Singh

Correct Answer : Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

Elected to Parliament in 1977 as a candidate of the Janata Party, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was unanimously elected Speaker of the Sixth Lok Sabha and three months later was elected unopposed as President of India.

9 .

The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages

A)

Greater adaptability

B)

Strong State

C)

Lesser chances of authoritarianism

D)

Greater participation by the people

Correct Answer : Strong State

The main characteristics of the unitary or non-federal system of government are a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, the flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, emergency provisions and so on.

10 .

Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

A)

Economic Liberty

B)

Liberty of Thought

C)

Liberty of Expression

D)

Liberty of Belief

Correct Answer : Economic Liberty

The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, through their Fundamental Rights, enforceable in the court of law, in case of violation. Liberty, as elaborated in the Preamble, is essential for the successful functioning of the Indian democratic system. However, liberty does not mean ‘license’ to do what one likes, and has to be enjoyed within the limitations mentioned in the Constitution itself. Economic liberty is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble.