Top 20 GK Questions in English
The President of India during the regime of the Janata Party was
(A) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(B) N. Sanjeev Reddy
(C) Giani Zail Singh
(D) R. Venkataraman
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (May 19, 1913 – June 1, 1996) was the sixth President of India.
From the following nominates persons for various parliamentary delegations sent to foreign countries?
(A) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(B) Prime Minister
(C) President
(D) Rajya Sabha Speaker
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Speaker of Lok Sabha. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is responsible for nominating individuals for various parliamentary delegations to foreign countries.
Who among the following will administer the oath to a person upon taking office as the President?
(A) Chief Election Commissioner
(B) Chief Justice of India
(C) Outgoing President
(D) Vice President
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, by the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court.
Who among the following was/was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of his/her appointment as the Prime Minister?
(A) Chaudhary Charan Singh
(B) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(D) P.V. Narasimha Rao
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The record of becoming Prime Minister for the first time from Rajya Sabha is also in the name of Indira Gandhi. When Indira Gandhi took over as Prime Minister after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966, she was a member of the Rajya Sabha.
When a constitutional amendment bill is sent to the President, he
(A) withhold his consent
(B) return it to the Parliament for reconsideration
(C) delay it for a period not exceeding six months
(D) bound to give his consent
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In the case of such bills, the President must give assent. He cannot return the bill or withhold it (unlike ordinary bills). After this, the bill becomes a Constitutional Amendment Act and the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.
How many types of emergency can be declared in India?
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 2
(D) 3
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Three types of emergencies are addressed in the Constitution of India: Nation Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency.
Which of the following constitutional provisions remain suspended during the emergency imposed under Article 352?
(A) Directive Principles of State Policy
(B) Revision procedures
(C) Fundamental Rights
(D) Judicial review
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Fundamental Rights. During the proclamation of a National Emergency under Article-352, the Fundamental rights of citizens can be suspended. Article-19 is automatically suspended in case of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression.
Who among the following appoints the Prime Minister of India?
(A) President of India
(B) Chief Justice of India
(C) Attorney General of India
(D) Governor
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The prime minister of India is appointed by the President of India. Article 75 says that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which of the following articles deals with emergency provisions?
(A) Article 32 and 226
(B) Article 350 and 351
(C) Articles 352, 356 and 360
(D) Articles 335, 336 and 337
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Article 352 of Part XVIII of the Constitution includes the national emergencies, Article 356 enlists the state emergencies, and Article 360 incorporates the financial emergencies.
Who among the following is the Vice-President who resigned from his post to contest the Presidential election?
(A) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
(B) V.V.Giri
(C) R. Venkataraman
(D) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The then Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy appointed him the Chairman of the Committee of Privileges and he remained in this post till July 20, 1977. Hegde was elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha on July 21, 1977, after Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy resigned from his post to contest the election for the office of President of India.
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