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Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

Learn and practice General Knowledge questions and answers on Indian Politics with very easy and understandable explanations. GK questions are very helpful different type of competitive exams. Page-2 section-4

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Indian Politics .
11
Since Independence, India has been ruled by the Indian National Congress for how many years?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Indian National Congress which is the oldest political party in India (since 1885), has ruled the India for 49 years since independence. Currently, the country is ruled by National Democratic Alliance lead by Bhartiya Janta Party.
12
The states of India are demanding more autonomy than centre in the areas of-
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Indian states are demanding more legislative, administrative and financial autonomy from Centre. Sarkaria commission also suggested measures to grant more autonomy to state.
13
Which of the following is not a good argument in favour of democracy?
1. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens
II. Democracies are more prosperous than others
III. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
It cannot be explicitly stated that democracies are more prosperous than other. Undoubtedly, democracies have enhnced the dignity of citizes and ensured resolution of conflicts in better manners.
14
Who said 'The God, who gave us life, gave us the liberty at the same time'?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
It was said by Thomas Jefferson. He was chief architect of Declaration of Independence of USA and later served as the third President of USA.
15
Who is the father of 'Utilitarian School of Thought'?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill are known as the Father of 'Utilitarian School of Thought'. Utilitarianism emphasize on maximising the good, that is to bring about the greatest amount of good for the greatest number.
16
As per John Locke, an English philosopher and physician, which is Dot a Natural Right?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
John Locke was a prominent westen philosopher who conceptualized rights as natural and inalienable. There rights are not dependent on any law of any particular government or culture. They are universal. John Locke believed in natural right to life, liberty, equality and property. Right to vote is a political right.
17
Who was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India-
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
K.V.K.Sundaram was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India. His term was from 1958 to 1967.
18
Which was the first state in India to conduct the Election during delimitation-
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Karnataka held the election in 2008 during the delimitation. Delimitation implies demarcation of elector constituencies based population census.
19
_______ recommended change in the structure and working of BCCI.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lodha Committee was a three member committee headed by retired Chief Justice of India, R.M. Lodha. It was formed in 2015 which recommended changes in structure and working of BCCI.
20
Which of these languages is generally not spoken in Southern part of India?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Maithili is a language spoken in Mithila region which is present day Bihar. Telugu, Konkani and Malayalam are languages spoken in Southern part of India, in states of Andhrara Pradesh, Goa and Kerala respectively.