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[Quests] Polity & October 2016 Current Affairs [100 MCQs]

INDIAN POLITY & CURRENT AFFAIRS        [OCT 2016] MOCK QUESTIONS
Date: Dec 17, 2016
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
T7/12/16/POLITY-CA
(01)
Article 263 of Indian Constitution deals with the provisions with respect to
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] Election Commission of India
[C] Inter – State Council
[D] Finance Commission
(02)
Which of the following statement regarding the fundamental duties contained in the constitution of India is/are correct?
1. Fundamental Duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction
2. Fundamental Duties have formed apart of the Constitution of India since its adoption
3. Fundamental Duties have become a part of the Constitution of India in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee
4. Fundamental Duties are applicable only to citizens of India
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correct
[B] 1, 2 and 4 are correct
[C] 2 and 3 are correct
[D] 3 and 4 are correct
(03)
According to the Constitution of India, a new all India Service can be instituted with the initiative taken by
[A] More than two – thirds of the States
[B] The Inter – State council
[C] Lower House
[D] Upper House
(04)
Consider the following words
1. Socialist      2.Democratic    3. Sovereign   4. Secular
Choose the response that gives the correct order in which these words occur in the Preamble?
[A] 3, 1, 4 and 2
[B] 3, 4, 1 and 2
[C] 3, 4, 2 and 1
[D] 4, 1, 3 and 2
(05)
First mobile court of India was launched in
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
(06)
Which of the following was not a Union Territory before becoming a State?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Tripura
(07)
In the Interim Government 1946, C. Rajagopalachari held the portfolio of _____
[A] Education & Arts
[B] Law
[C] Finance
[D] Industries & Supplies
(08)
Special Provisions with respect to Delhi is associated with the Article of
[A] 323 A
[B] 239 AA
[C] 300 A
[D] 226 AA
(09)
Who said Preamble is the identity card of the constitution?
[A] Rajendra Prasad
[B] Ambedkar
[C] Palkhivala
[D] K C Wheare
(10)
Match: -
List – I (Features Borrowed)
List – II (Sources)
A
Joint Sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
1
South African Constitution
B
Procedure for amendment of the Constitution  
2
Australian Constitution
C
Procedure established by the Law
3
Irish Constitution
D
Method of election of President
4
Japanese Constitution
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(11)
Match: -
List – I (Articles)
List – II (Features)
A
Article 26
1
Freedom to manage religious affairs
B
Article 22
2
Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
C
Article 29
3
Protection of language, script and culture of minorities
D
Article 21
4
Protection of life and personal liberty
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(12)
Which of the following Fundamental Right is applicable to both the citizens of India and foreigners?
[A] Article 30
[B] Article 29
[C] Article 23
[D] Article 19
(13)
Chairman of the Zonal Council is
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Ministers in the zonal council by rotation
[D] Union Home Minister
(14)
Consider the following statements: -
1. The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President
2. The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of State of not participate in the impeachment of the President
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
(15)
Which of the following veto is not vested with the President of India?
[A] Absolute veto
[B] Qualified veto
[C] Suspensive veto
[D] Pocket veto
(16)
______ of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament
[A] Article 113
[B] Article 123
[C] Article 133
[D] Article 143
(17)
Which of the following is not correct in regard with the pardoning powers of President?
[A] The power is to be exercised by the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet
[B] The President is not bound to give reasons for his order
[C] The petitioner for mercy has no right to an oral hearing by the President
[D] Supreme Court has laid down specific guidelines for the exercise of power by the President
(18)
Match: -
List – I (Subjects)
List – II (Articles)
A
Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President
1
Article 74
B
Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
2
Article 75
C
Pardoning Powers of President
3
Article 78
D
Duties of Prime Minister in respect to furnishing of information to the President
4
Article 72
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(19)
Which of the following Vice – President of India was elected unopposed?
[A] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] B. D. Jatti
[C] Zakir Hussain
[D] R. Venkatraman
(20)
In the 2012 Vice Presidential Election, who was runner up candidate?
[A] Najma Heptullah
[B] Uma Barathi
[C] Jaswant Singh
[D] Yashwant Sinha
(21)
Number of persons who became Prime Ministers after being Chief Ministers is
[A] 2
[B] 4
[C] 6
[D] 8
(22)
Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories?
[A] Second
[B] Third
[C] Fourth
[D] Fifth
(23)
Voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by
[A] 61st Constitutional Amendment, 1989
[B] 62nd Constitutional Amendment, 1990
[C] 63rd Constitutional Amendment, 1989
[D] 64th Constitutional Amendment, 1990
(24)
The President can nominate two members from the Anglo – Indian Community in the Lok Sabha. Originally, this provision was to operate till 1960 but has been extended till 2020 by ______________-
[A] 91st Constitutional Amendment, 2007
[B] 93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2008
[C] 95th Constitutional Amendment, 2009
[D] 97th Constitutional Amendment, 2010
(25)
Consider the following statements: -
1. The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha
2. The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Lok Sabha
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

(26)
Which of the following is not correct?
[A] The Speaker while assuming office do not make ands subscribe any separate oath or affirmation
[B] The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President
[C] When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sitting of the House
[D] The institution of Speaker was originated in India under the provisions of Minto – Morley Reforms
(27)
Which of the following post(s) is/are not mentioned in the Constitution?
1. Whip        2. Leader of the Opposition       3. Leader of the House
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
(28)
Consider the following: -
*     “X” is done by the President of India
*     “X” does not affect the bills or any their business pending before the House
*     “X” not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House
In the above “X” refers to _____
[A] Dissolution
[B] Adjournment
[C] Prorogation
[D] Summoning
(29)
Who of the following at any cost, cannot preside over a joint sitting of the two Houses?
[A] Speaker of the Lok Sabha
[B] Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
[C] Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(30)
Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Public Accounts Committee was setup under the Provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919
2. Estimates Committee was setup under the Provisions on the recommendations of John Mathai Committee
3. Committee on Public Undertakings was setup under the Provisions on the recommendations of Krishna Menon Committee
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
(31)
Which of the following committee has maximum members?
[A] Public Accounts Committee
[B] Estimates Committee
[C] Committee on Public Undertakings
[D] Departmental Standing Committee
(32)
Articles 124 to 147 I Part V of the Constitution deals with
[A] Financial Relations between the Union and the States
[B] Ordinance powers of President and Governors of States
[C] Powers of the Supreme Court
[D] Powers of the Union Public Service Commission and the joint State Service Commissions
(33)
Which of the following do not come in the “State Executive”?
[A] Advocate General of the State
[B] Chief Minister of the State
[C] Governor of the State
[D] Chief Justice of the concerned High Court in the State
(34)
Which of the following State has bicameral legislature?
[A] Telangana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Odisha
(35)
Match: -
List – I (States)
List – II (Articles)
A
Nagaland
1
Article 371B
B
Assam
2
Article 371A
C
Manipur
3
Article 371D
D
Andhra Pradesh
4
Article 371C
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
 (36)
Headquarters of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities is at
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Allahabad
[D] Bhopal
(37)
“CAG is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial systems of the Country. This is the reason CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India”.
Who said the above?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] B. R. Ambedkar
[C] C. Rajagopalachari
[D] John Mathai
(38)
Institution of Lokayukta was established first in the state of
[A] Odisha
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Bihar
(39)
B G Kher Commission and Gobind Ballabha Pant Commission are associated with
[A] Official languages
[B] Comptroller and Audit General
[C] Constitutional Emergencies in the State
[D] Appointment of Judges in Supreme Court
(40)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was formed in the year of
[A] 1979
[B] 1980
[C] 1981
[D] 1982
(41)
According to the Cabinet Mission Plan, the Constituent Assembly was to consist of
[A] 390 members
[B] 350 members
[C] 385 members
[D] 389 members
(42)
The abolition of IAS and IPS was recommended by
[A] Dhebar Commission
[B] Kalekar Commission
[C] Kher Commission
[D] Rajamannar Commission
(43)
Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice – Presidents after having began held diplomatic posts like Ambassadors and High Commissioners?
[A] Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G. S. Pathak
[B] Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V. V. Giri
[C] Dr. Zakir Hussain and K. R. Narayanan
[D] B. D. Jatti and K. R. Narayanan
(44)
Which one of the following is a feature common to both the Indian federation and the American federation?
[A] A single citizenship
[B] Three lists in the Constitution
[C] Dual judiciary
[D] A federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
(45)
Consider the following statements: -
1. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies may resign by writing to each other
2. Attorney General and Solicitor General may resign by writing to each other
Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
(46)
The joint sitting of Parliament is governed by the Rules of
[A] Procedure of Lok Sabha
[B] Procedure of Rajya Sabha
[C] Executive powers of President
[D]Legislative powers of President
(47)
“The Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. They together constitute the core of commitment of social revolution. They are like two wheels of a chariot, one no less than the other”
The above judgment was given by the Supreme Court in the case of
[A] Minerva Mills
[B] Golaknath
[C] Champakarm Dorairajan
[D] Kesavanda Bharati
(48)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
1. Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill
2. Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on a Money Bill
3. Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill
4. Rajya Sabha should return the Money Bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days
5. Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill
[A] 2, 3 and 4 only
[B] 1, 2 and 5 only
[C] 1 and 5 only
[D] 1 only
(49)
Match: -
List – I (Posts)
List – II (Oaths)
A
President of India
1
Upholding the Union Constitution and Law
B
Judges of Supreme Court
2
Faith and Allegiance
C
MPs of India
3
Faithful discharge of duties
D
Ministers of Union
4
Secrecy of Information
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(50)
The period taken by the Constituent Assembly for the completion of its work was
[A] 2 years, 8 months and 20 days
[B] 2 years, 9 months and 15 days
[C] 2 years, 10 months and 12 days
[D] 2 years, 11 months and 17 days
(51)
Mr. Antonio Guterres will be the new Secretary – General of UNO form Jan 01, 2017. He belongs to the country of
[A] Spain
[B] Portugal
[C] France
[D] Germany
(52)
India to host FIFA U – 17 Cup in 2017 in 6 cities. Which of the following is not in that city?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Guwahati
[C] Kochi
[D] Chennai
(53)
Kigali Declaration is associated with
[A] Biodiversity Conservation
[B] Reforms in IMF
[C] Greenhouses gas / Hydrofluorocarbons
[D] Restrictions in NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group)
(54)
Match: -
List – I
List – II
A
Sakharov Prize
1
Nadia Murad Basee
B
International Prize in Statistics
2
G. Balakrishna
C
Miss International 2016
3
Kylie Verzosa
D
Mr. Asia
4
David Cox
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(55)
Match: -
List – I (Books)
List – II (Authors)
A
The Sellout
1
Nayanjot Lahiri
B
Ashoka in Ancient India
2
Paul Beatty
C
From Darkness towards the Light
3
Arun Jaitley
D
Modi’s Midas Touch in Foreign Policy
4
Surendra Kumar
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(56)
In Tamil Nadu, Youth Inspiration Day is observed on _____
[A] Oct 10
[B] Oct 13
[C] Oct 15
[D] Oct 16
(57)
Scheme FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric) vehicles was lunched on
[A] April 01, 2015
[B] April 01, 2016
[C] Oct 01, 2015
[D] Oct 01, 2016
(58)
The company which unveiled India’s first 100% electric bus that was entirely made in India is
[A] Tata Motors
[B] Ashok Leyland
[C] L&T
[D] Ford India
(59)
Arrange the countries in terms of smartphone connections
[A] India > China > USA
[B] China > India > USA
[C] India > USA > China
[D] China > USA > India
(60)
India ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on
[A] Oct 01, 2016
[B] Oct 02, 2016
[C] Oct 03, 2016
[D] Oct 04, 2016
(61)
World’s first Sustainable Development Summit was held in
[A] Tokyo
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] New Delhi
(62)
India’s first diamond mineral block auctioned in ______
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
(63)
India – Pakistan border will be sealed by ___
[A] 2017
[B] 2018
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
(64)
Singapore Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong launched Centre of Excellence for Tourism Training in _______
[A] Jaipur
[B] Udaipur
[C] New Delhi
[D] Greater Nodia
(65)
4th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting held at
[A] Jaipur
[B] Udaipur
[C] New Delhi
[D] Greater Nodia
(66)
Exercise “Invisible Spirit” is
[A] a joint naval exercise between USA and UK
[B] a joint naval exercise between Pakistan and China
[C] a joint naval exercise between Pakistan and Russia
[D] a joint naval exercise between USA and South Korea
(67)
Which of the following country is not in BIMSTEC?
[A] Nepal
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bhutan
[D] Myanmar
(68)
_____ won the first BRICS U – 17 football tournament
[A] Brazilia Boys
[B] Rio Rockers
[C] Sao Paulo Sizzlers
[D] Samba Boys
(69)
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar is associated with the sport of
[A] Billiards
[B] Golf
[C] Chess
[D] Tennis
(70)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. Lewis Hamilton – Red Bull Team
2. Daniel Ricciardo – Mercedes Team
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
(71)
Match: -
List – I
(Indian Sports Persons)
List – II
(Field)
A
Ruthvika Shivani
1
Motor Race
B
K. P. Aravind
2
Badminton
C
Aakanksha Hagawane
3
Chess
D
Yengkhom Jason
4
Wushu
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          3          4
[B]       1          2          3          4
[C]       1          2          4          3
[D]       2          1          4          3
(72)
2016 FIFA U – 17 Women’s World Cup was won by _____
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] North Korea
[D] Germany
(73)
India won the Men’s World Cup Kabaddi by defeating _____
[A] Pakistan
[B] Iran
[C] Thailand
[D] Sri Lanka
(74)
The first Bank in India that has successful executed transactions in international trade finance and remittances using blockchain technology in partnership with Emirates NBD
[A] ICICI
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Axis Bank
[D] HDFC
(75)
The State that ranked first in the Agriculture Marketing and Farm Friendly Reforms Index released by NITI Aayog is
[A] Punjab
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Haryana
[D] Telangana

(76)
174 - feet world's tallest wood building is in
[A] Singapore
[B] Canada
[C] Colombia
[D] France
(77)
Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid elected as first female President of
[A] Gambia
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Estonia
[D] Congo
(78)
The country which formally ended a peacekeeping mission in CAR (Central African Republic) is
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] France
(79)
What is Imja Tsho that was in news?
[A] African Continent's first solar power project
[B] Colombia's active volcano that erupted fire
[C] Strong Planetary Wind
[D] Glacial Lake
(80)
Trans – Siberian Railway connects
[A] Moscow – Khabarovsk
[B] Moscow – Vladivostok
[C] Moscow – Hamburg
[D] Moscow – Warsaw
(81)
India’s RTI Act was ranked ____ best in the world
[A] 3rd
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
(82)
What is HIMNASH?
[A] An environment related exercise among the Himalayan Countries held in Kathmandu
[B] A high altitude research station in Himalayas by India
[C] Pakistan’s secret exercise to counter India’s Operation Ginger in Jammu & Kashmir
[D] A trilateral agreement between Bhutan, India and Nepal to tackle ice glaciers in the Himalayas
(83)
Head of National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
[A] A B Mathur
[B] S L Narasimhan
[C] Bimal N. Patel
[D] P S Raghavan
(84)
22nd Meeting of the Western Zonal Council held in
[A] Panaji
[B] Mumbai
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Thane
(85)
Second Unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (1000 MWe) was dedicated to the nation ______
[A] Aug 01, 2016
[B] Aug 15, 2016
[C] Sep 01, 2016
[D] Sep 15, 2016
(86)
The Prime Minister, who had created a separate Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the Government of India is
[A] Mr. V. P. Singh
[B] Dr. Manmohan Singh
[C] Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[D] Mr. I. K. Gujral
(87)
What is "Samadhan", "Suvidha" and "Sugam"?
[A] Indian Coast Guard Ships
[B] IT based systems by the Election Commission of India
[C] Bilateral Defence Projects associated with ASEAN Countries
[D] Economic reforms by the Ministry of Finance
(88)
Match: -
List – I
(Events / News)
List – II
(Associated States)
A
India’s second green airport
1
Rajasthan
B
Abhaneri Festival
2
Gujarat
C
First State to implement Direct Benefit Transfer in Kerosene
3
Uttarakhand
D
Complete ban on the sale of whitener
4
Jharkhand
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          4          3
[B]       2          1          3          4
[C]       1          2          3          4
[D]       1          2          4          3
(89)
10th World Stroke Congress was held in the Indian City of
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Cuttack
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
(90)
The politician associated with the book “Medai Paechu” (Public Speaking) is
[A] Mr. Nanjil Sampath
[B] Mr. V. Gopalswamy alias Vaiko
[C] Mr. Thirumavalavan
[D] Mr. D. Pandian
(91)
Which State was ranked as number one in carrying out urban sector reforms by the Centre Government?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
(92)
The principal architects of the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 who passed away recently is _______
[A] Mr. Heisnam Kanhailal
[B] Ms. Shashikala Kakodkar
[C] Ms. Anita Kaul
[D] Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill
(93)
Who was named as the “Stroke Ambassador for India”?
[A] Sunil Gavaskar
[B] P. V. Sindhu
[C] Amitabh Bachchan
[D] Deepika Padukone
(94)
Mother Teresa won Nobel Prize for Peace in the year
[A] 1978
[B] 1979
[C] 1980
[D] 1981
(95)
Match: -
List – I
(Nobel Prize 2016)
List – II
(Winners)
A
Chemistry
1
Bernard L Feringa
B
Medicine
2
Oshinori Ohsumi
C
Economics
3
Michael Kosterlitz
D
Physics
4
Bengt Holmstorm
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          4          3
[B]       2          1          3          4
[C]       1          2          3          4
[D]       1          2          4          3
(96)
Bob Dylan who won the 2016 Noble Prize for Literature belongs to
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Colombia
[D] Brazil
(97)
2016 Nobel Prize in Medicine / Physiology is awarded for
[A] Rondwarm parasites
[B] Positioning System in the brain
[C] Autophagy
[D] Transport system in cells
(98)
City to host the 104th Indian Science Congress in 2017 is
[A] Panaji
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Gangtok
[D] Tirupati
(99)
Match: -
List – I
(Schemes)
List – II
(Associated Ministry)
A
Mission Raftar
1
Railways
B
Mahila Lekhak Protahan Yojana
2
Human Resources Development
C
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
3
Skill Development
D
Swadesh Darshan
4
Tourism
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          1          4          3
[B]       2          1          3          4
[C]       1          2          3          4
[D]       1          2          4          3
(100)
Match: -
List – I
(Events / News)
List – II
(Associated Country)
A
Cut ties with UNESCO
1
Italy
B
Lost its bid to retain a seat on UN Human Rights Council
2
Russia
C
Withdrawal from ICC (International Criminal Court)
3
South Africa
D
A city council bestowed honorary citizenship to Dalai Lama
4
Israel
Codes:
            A          B          C          D
[A]       2          4          3          1
[B]       2          4          1          3
[C]       4          2          3          1
[D]       4          2          1          3


  
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