Question 1

The first legislature of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was called the:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Praja Sabha. The first legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 by Maharaja Hari Singh and was called the Praja Sabha.

Question 2

What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Urdu. Urdu was traditionally the sole official language of Jammu and Kashmir since 1889. Although the J&K Official Languages Act, 2020 added Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, and English as official languages, Urdu remains the standard correct answer in classical state competitive exams.

Question 3

Which section of Reserve Bank of India has been amended after the commencement of information technology act 2000 to include electronic fund transfer services like NEFT, RTGS etc?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Section 58 (2). Section 58(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was amended by the IT Act, 2000, to authorize regulations for electronic fund transfers.

Question 4

How many types of Fundamental rights are provided by Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 6. Originally, the Indian Constitution provided seven fundamental rights, but the Right to Property was deleted by the 44th Amendment in 1978. Currently, there are six fundamental rights.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of Members in Lok Sabha?

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The correct answer is: 552. As per the Constitution of India, the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 (530 representing States, 20 representing Union Territories, and 2 nominated from the Anglo-Indian community, which has since been abolished).

Question 6

By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution?

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The correct answer is: Bharat and India. Article 1 of the Constitution of India states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.' Thus, both India and Bharat are the official names mentioned.

Question 7

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?

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The correct answer is: Article 17. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense.

Question 8

At present how many Fundamental Duties are in the Constitution of India?

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The correct answer is: 11. Originally, 10 Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. The 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002 added the 11th duty, making the current total 11.

Question 9

On which date J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into force?

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The correct answer is: 31 October 2019. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which reconstituted the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh), was passed on August 5, 2019, and officially came into force on October 31, 2019.

Question 10

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security'?

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The correct answer is: Article 51. Article 51 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to endeavor to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honorable relations between nations, and foster respect for international law.

Question 11

As per the J&K Reorganization Act 2019, the UT of Ladakh comprises of which of the following territories of the state of J&K?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Kargil and Leh Districts. Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh comprises the districts of Kargil and Leh.

Question 12

Which language is primarily used for delivering judgments and legal documentation in the Supreme Court of India?

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The correct answer is: English. Article 348(1) of the Constitution of India provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in the English language.

Question 13

Who was the first Home Minister of India?

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The correct answer is: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of independent India from 1947 to 1950.

Question 14

The right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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The correct answer is: Article 19. The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(d) as a Fundamental Right.

Question 15

The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

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The correct answer is: Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh) in independent India, from 1947 to 1949.

Question 16

What is a Junta?

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The correct answer is: Military group that takes control of the government. A 'junta' (specifically a military junta) refers to a committee or group of military leaders who run a country, usually after taking power by force.

Question 17

Who became the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the title change from Prime Minister?

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The correct answer is: Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq. Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq served as the last Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and became the first Chief Minister of the state in 1965 after the designations were changed by the 6th Amendment.

Question 18

The concept of the concurrent list in the Indian Constitution was adopted from the

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The correct answer is: Australian Constitution. The concept of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution was adopted from the Constitution of Australia.

Question 19

'Equal pay for equal work' has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Directive Principle of State Policy. Article 39(d) under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) of the Indian Constitution ensures equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

Question 20

Under which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was the Union Territory of Ladakh created without a Legislature?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Section 3. Section 3 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides for the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh without a legislature, while Section 4 provides for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature.

Question 21

Which Article of the Constitution of India details the procedure for amending the Constitution?

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The correct answer is: Article 368. Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution of India grants power to Parliament to amend the Constitution and details the procedure for doing so.

Question 22

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the constitution of which country?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Ireland. The Directive Principles of State Policy, enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, are borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland (which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution).

Question 23

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The Vice-President of India. According to Article 64 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

Question 24

The Right to Education was added as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 86th Amendment Act. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right.

Question 25

How many Schedules were originally present in the Constitution of India when it was adopted in 1949?

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The correct answer is: 8. The Constitution of India originally had 8 schedules when adopted in 1949. Currently, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

Question 26

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

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The correct answer is: The President of India. Under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.

Question 27

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?

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The correct answer is: Article 14. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Question 28

What is the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 25 years. Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India provides that the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.

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