GK INFOPEDIA

[1] In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson of the State Commission, who can authorize one of the members to act as Chairperson? A. The C hief Justice of the High Court B. The President C. The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission D. The Governor Ans: […]

[1] Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government? A. Attorney-General B. Cabinet Secretary C. Home Secretary D. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Ans: Cabinet Secretary Explanation : The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services […]

[1] The word “Secular” was added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by which Constitutional Amendment? A. 41st Constitutional Amendment B. 42nd Constitutional Amendment C. 43rd Constitutional Amendment D. 44th Constitutional Amendment Ans: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Explanation : The 42nd Amendment of 1976 changed the description of India from a “sovereign democratic republic” […]

[1] Which one of the following kinds of equality is not compatible with the liberal notion of equality? A. Legal Equality B. Political Equality C. Social Equality D. Economic Equality Ans: Economic Equality Explanation : The liberal notions of equality is linked to legal and political equality which were invoked in the 18th and 19th […]

[1] Under which Article of the Constitution is the President’s Rule introduced in a State due to the failure of the constitutional machinery? A. 352 B. 356 C. 360 D. 350 Ans: 356 Explanation : Under article 356 of the Indian Constitution, State emergency is declared on failure of constitutional machinery in a state. During […]

[1] Who among the following was the Finance Minister or India in the Interim Government during 1946- 1947? A. R K Shanmukham. B. John Mathai C. Liaquat Ali Khan D. Chintamanrao Deshrnukh Ans: Liaquat Ali Khan Explanation : Liaquat All Khan became the first Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946- 1947 […]

[1] The number of subjects in the Union List of the Indian Constitution is – A. 47 B. 66 C. 97 D. 100 Ans: 97 Explanation : 97 subjects are defined and enlisted under the List- I of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the exclusive domain of the Central Government […]

[1] Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court? A. Sunanda Bhandare B. Leila Seth C. Fatima Beevi D. Indira Jaising Ans: Fatima Beevi Explanation : Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India whose tenure lasted from October 6 1989 to April 29, 1992. The second […]

[1] The idea of ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ was borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Constitution of – A. South Africa B. the Republic of Germany C. the Republic of Ireland D. Canada Ans: the Republic of Ireland Explanation : The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed […]

[1] Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty? A. To abide by the Constitution of India and respect the national flag and national anthem B. To safeguard public property C. To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India D. To render compulsory military service Ans: To render compulsory military service Explanation […]