General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

1 .

Who was the Indian politician five times chief minister of Tamilnadu recently passed away?

Stalin

M. Karunanidhi

Annadhurai

Kanimozhi

Correct Answer : M. Karunanidhi

Muthuvel Karunanidhi was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five terms and twenty years between 1969 and 2011. He passed away on 7th August in Kauvery Hospital due to prolonged illness.

Published On : June 20, 2021

2 .

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

Dass Commission

Mahajan Commission

Dhar Commission

Shah Commission

Correct Answer : Shah Commission

Published On : June 20, 2021

3 .

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

the executive order of the Parliament

the State Government under Article 371

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

a Lok Sabha Resolution

Correct Answer : the 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

Published On : June 20, 2021

4 .

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

Written Constitution

Federal form of government

Fundamental Rights

Parliamentary form of government

Correct Answer : 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.

Published On : June 20, 2021

5 .

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

1 year

2 years

3 years

5 years

Correct Answer : 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

Published On : June 20, 2021

6 .

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

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

Correct Answer : 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.

Published On : June 20, 2021

7 .

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

Article 62

Article 64

Article 65

Article 66

Correct Answer : Article 66

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

Published On : June 20, 2021

8 .

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

Lok Sabha

Planning Commission

Rajya Sabha

National Development Council

Correct Answer : 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.

Published On : June 20, 2021

9 .

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

Income tax

Sales tax

Land revenue

Estate duty

Correct Answer : 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.

Published On : June 20, 2021

10 .

Article 18 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

Abolition of Child labour

Abolition of untouchability

Right to equality

Abolition of Titles

Correct Answer : Abolition of Titles

Published On : June 20, 2021