Polity - General Knowledge Questions and Answers


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(Q1) General Knowledge » Polity

When, for the first time, did the Election Commission of India become a multi-member body?

A

1994

B

1985

C

1989

D

1995

(Q2) General Knowledge » Polity

The executive power of the Union is vested in the:

A

President

B

Prime Minister

C

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

D

Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

(Q3) General Knowledge » Polity

In which of the following years was the voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years?

A

1992

B

1990

C

1989

D

1988

(Q4) General Knowledge » Polity

What is the minimum quorum required in the Lok Sabha so that it can transact any business?

A

One-third of the total number of Members of the House

B

One-fourth of the total number of Members of the House

C

One-tenth of the total number of Members of the House

D

One-fifth of the total number of Members of the House

(Q5) General Knowledge » Polity

How many delegates participated in the second session of Indian National Congress?

A

628

B

212

C

434

D

190

(Q6) General Knowledge » Polity

In which of the following years was the Citizenship Act passed by the Indian Parliament?

A

1948

B

1950

C

1955

D

1945

(Q7) General Knowledge » Polity

Which of the following bills can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha?

A

Constitution amendment bill

B

Private members bill

C

Government bill

D

Money bill

(Q8) General Knowledge » Polity

Every law enacted by the government has to be in conformity with the ________________.

A

Preamble

B

Constitution

C

Directive Principles

D

Fundamental Right

(Q9) General Knowledge » Polity

Who has been elected the 14th Vice President of India?

A

Pratibha Banerjee

B

Venkaiah Naidu

C

Margaret Alva

D

Jagdeep Dhankhar

(Q10) General Knowledge » Polity

The Council of Ministers shall not exceed ___% of the total number of members of the Assembly of States.

A

12

B

15

C

10

D

20

(Q11) General Knowledge » Polity

Which of the following commissions recommended that “the appointment of Governor should be non-partisan”?

A

Mandal commission

B

Fazal Ali Commission

C

Rajmannar commission

D

Sarkaria commission