Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

1

The Objectives Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on

A) 22nd January 1947 B) 26th November 1946 C) 1st October 1948 D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The Objectives Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd January 1947.

2

The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies

A) India is free to conduct her internal affairs B) India is free to conduct her external affairs C) India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs.

3

The parliament works through committees which

A) help the government in the formulation of policy B) exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis C) ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed D) both (a) and (b)

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The Parliamentary committees are established to study and deal with various matters that cannot be directly handled by the legislature due to their volume. They also monitor the functioning of the executive branch. The Parliamentary committees are of two kinds - Standing or permanent committees and Ad hoc committees.

4

The Muslim League as a political party was founded in

A) 1906 B) 1909 C) 1915 D) 1919

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The formation of a Muslim political party on the national level was seen as essential by 1901. The first stage of its formation was the meeting held at Lucknow in September 1906, with the participation of representatives from all over India.

5

The members of the state legislature exercise control over the council of the ministers through

A) questions and supplementary questions B) criticism of its policies C) adjournment motion D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The members of the state legislature exercise control over the council of the ministers through questions and supplementary questions, criticism of its policies and adjournment motion.

6

The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except

A) adult franchise B) equality of status C) fraternity D) justice

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except adult franchise.

7

Mainstream Nationalism in India

A) was characterized by Chauvinism B) aimed at restoration of the Hindu state C) had national socialism as its ultimate goal D) aimed at emancipation from colonial rule

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Mainstream Nationalism in India aimed at emancipation from colonial rule.

8

The minimum age required to become the prime minister of India is

A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 40 years D) 35 years

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To be eligible for the position of the Prime Minister of India, a person should: Be a citizen of India. Be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. Complete 25 years of age if he is a member of the Lok Sabha or 30 years if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.

9

The objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was

A) extension of provincial assemblies B) to give more powers to local government C) to abolish the post of secretary of the state for India D) to establish diarchy in provinces

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 was primarily aimed at extending Provincial Assemblies. The number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and Provincial Legislative Councils was increased.

10

The oath of office is conducted to the president by

A) the speaker of Lok Sabha B) the chief justice of India C) the vice-president of India D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The oath of office is conducted to the president by the chief justice of India.