General Knowledge Mix Quiz for Competitive Exams

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General Knowledge Mix Quiz for Competitive Exams
Q :  

Which Constitutional Amendment Act An authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi was provided to the people of India by the President in?

(A) 57th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987

(B) 58th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987

(C) 59th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988

(D) 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

58th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987 of the Indian Constitution deals with the provision for an authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language. It gave the same legal sanctity to the Hindi version of the Constitution.


Q :  

Which Constitutional Amendment Act, provided reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes?

(A) 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005

(B) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003

(C) 94th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006

(D) 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The 93rd Amendment Act, which was passed in 2005, is the Constitutional Amendment Act that allowed reservation in admissions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes in India.


Q :  

Which candidate’s name has been nominated by the BJP-led NDA for the Presidential elections in 2022?

(A) Draupadi Murmu

(B) Yashwant Sinha

(C) Jagdeep Dhankar

(D) Margaret Alva


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday announced former Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu's name as Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.


Q :  

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Presidential elections in India?

(A) Article 71

(B) Article 54

(C) Article 77

(D) Article 58


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Article 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union Executive. The union executive consists of the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the council of ministers, and the Attorney General of India. The president (article 52) is the head of the Indian state. He is head of all Supreme Commander of all the armed forces. He is the first citizen of the country and acts as the symbol of the integrity and solidarity of the nation. Article 38-State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people. Article 36- Definition of State which is given in Article 12 Article 56 -Term of office of President. (5 Years)


Q :  

Who has been nominated as the opposition candidate for the Presidential Elections in 2022?

(A) Sharad Pawar

(B) Kapil Sibal

(C) Yashwant Sinha

(D) Ghulam Nabi Azad


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The incumbent president Ram Nath Kovind did not run for reelection. The election had a turnout of 99.12%. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Droupadi Murmu won the election by a margin of 296,626 votes against Yashwant Sinha, the United Opposition candidate.


Q :  

According to which provision of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right?

(A) Article 18

(B) Article 19

(C) Article 20

(D) Article 21


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Supreme Court ruled that Right to Privacy is "intrinsic to life and personal liberty" and is inherently protected under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.


Q :  

How many types of writs are there in the constitution of India?

(A) 3

(B) 2

(C) 6

(D) 5


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

There are five types of Writs which are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Prohibition and all these writs are an effective method of enforcing the rights of the people and to compel the authorities to fulfil the duties which are bound to perform under the law.


Q :  

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog (formerly known as the Planning Commission)?

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President

(C) Lok Sabha Speaker

(D) Vice-President


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Prime Minister. Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog in India.


Q :  

Which was the first state to be formed on the basis of language?

(A) West Bengal

(B) Andhra Pradesh

(C) Tamil Nadu

(D) Punjab


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The first state formed on the linguistic basis is Andhra Pradesh. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on October 1, 1953. It was bifurcated from Tamil Nadu.


Q :  

How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court of India for the protection of Fundamental Rights?

(A) 5

(B) 4

(C) 7

(D) 6


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Supreme Court or the High Court can issue five different types of writs/orders to enforce the fundamental rights of Indian citizens. They are called Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo-Warranto, Prohibition, and Certiorari.


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