GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Which of the following is not a ‘Fundamental Right’? A. Right to Equality B. Right to Property C. Right to Freedom D. Right to Constitutional Remedies Ans: Right to Property Explanation : The right to property, also known as the right to protection of property, is a human right and is understood to establish […]

[1] Which one of the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not correct? A. He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts. B. The WI administers the oath of office to the President C. When both the offices of the President and Vice-President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the […]

[1] What does the “Judicial Review” function of the Supreme Court mean? A. Review its own judgement B. Review the functioning of judiciary in the country C. Examine the constitutional validity of the laws D. Undertake periodic review of the Constitution Ans: Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Explanation : The Supreme Court has […]

[1] With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct? A. Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative state and not those matters pending before any court B. Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature C. Lok Adalats has not […]

[1] Who is not the ex officio member of the National Human Rights Commission? A. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities. B. The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India C. The Chairperson of the National commission for the scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes D. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women […]

[1] As per United Nations Convention on the Law of sea (UNCLOS) states are entitled for Jurisdiction over sea water as under — A. three miles from sea shore as territorial waters B. twelve miles from the shore for shipping C. two hundred miles as Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) D. all the three jurisdictions Ans: […]

[1] Who nominates persons for various parliamentary delegation to foreign countries? A. The Speaker of Lok Sabha B. The Prime Minister C. The President D. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha Ans: The Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation : The Speaker has certain other functions to perform as the head of the Lok Sabha. She is […]

[1] Who among the following holds his office at the pleasure of the President? A. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission B. Attorney General of India C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India Ans: Attorney General of India Explanation : The term of Office of the AG is […]

[1] The most important feature of Cabinet system of Government is – A. Individual responsibility B. Collective responsibility C. Responsibility to none D. Non – responsibility Ans: Collective responsibility Explanation : A key feature of Cabinet is the concept of collective responsibility, which means that the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively […]

[1] In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament? A. The Speaker B. The Prime Minister C. The Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha D. The Council of Ministers Ans: The Prime Minister Explanation : The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in […]