GK INFOPEDIA

[1] From which Constitution of the World, the Indian Constitution has adopted the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy? A. Ireland B. U.S.A. C. Canada D. Australiads, tanks and wells Ans: Ireland Explanation : The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of […]

[1] In India partyless democracy was first advocated by – A. Jai Prakash Narayan B. M.N. Ray C. Vinoba Bhave D. Mahatma Gandhi. Ans: Jai Prakash Narayan Explanation : In India partyless democracy was first advocated by Jai Prakash Narayan. Jayaprakash Narayan (11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), widely known as JP Narayan, Jayaprakash, […]

[1] Which of the following symbols is a symbol reserved by the Election Commission for more than one political party in the election to the Loks Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha? A. Hand B. Louts C. Wheel D. Elephant Ans: Elephant Explanation : The Election Commission enjoys great powers when it comes to allotment of symbols. Elephant […]

[1] The Council of Ministers does not include – A. Cabinet Ministers B. Ministers of State C. Cabinet Secretary D. Ministers without Portfolio Ans: Cabinet Secretary Explanation : All Cabinet members are mandated by the constitution to be members of either House of the Parliament of India. In a departure from the norm the current […]

[1] Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? A. K.V.K. Sundaram B. Sukumar Sen C. G.V. Mavlankar D. T. Swaminathan Ans: Sukumar Sen Explanation : Sukumar Sen was the first Chier Election Commissioner of India (March 21, 1950 – December 19, 1958). V S Sampath is the Chief Election Commissioner of India since […]

[1] Which schedule of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayti Raj? A. II Schedule B. VIII Schedule C. X Schedule D. XI Schedule Ans: XI Schedule Explanation : The XI schedule of the constitution deals with Partchayati Raj. IInd schedule deals with salary of President, Chief justice, Governors & CAG of India. [2] Which of […]

[1] From the following languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution pick out the one which is the official language of a State : A. Kashmiri B. Urdu C. Sindhi D. Nepali Ans: Kashmiri Explanation : The Kashmiri language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is a part of […]

[1] The minimum age of the member of Rajya Sabha is : A. 25 years B. 21 years C. 30 years D. 35 years Ans: 30 years Explanation : According to Article 84(b) of Indian constitution, the minimum age for membership to Rajya Sabha is 30 years. The same article adds that the minimum age […]

[1] The “Recall Provision” to remove the elected office bearers from the local Self Government institution has been executed in – A. Bihar B. Kerala C. Haryana D. Madhya Pradesh Ans: Madhya Pradesh Explanation : Atpresent, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution or in the Representation of People’s Act 1951 for Recall, that […]

[1] Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy? A. Part-III B. Part-IV C. Part-I D. Part-II Ans: Part-IV Explanation : The Directive Principles of State Policy, embodied in Part IV of the Constitution, are directions given to the State to guide the establishment of an economic and social democracy, […]