There are 3 pairs whose sum is 11. Find the number. Today's Puzzle Question

There is a safe with a 5 digit number as the key. The 4th digit is 4 greater than

the second digit, while the 3rd digit is 3 less than the 2nd digit. The 1st digit is

thrice the last digit. There are 3 pairs whose sum is 11.

Find the number.

Answer

65292

As per given conditions, there are three possible combinations for 2nd, 3rd and

4th digits. They are (3, 0, 7) or (4, 1, 8) or (5, 2, 9)

It is given that there are 3 pairs whose sum is 11. All possible pairs are (2, 9), (3,

8), (4, 7), (5, 6). Now required number is 5 digit number and it contains 3 pairs of

11. So it must not be having 0 and 1 in it. Hence, the only possible combination

for 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits is (5, 2, 9)

Also, 1st digit is thrice the last digit. The possible combinations are (3, 1), (6, 2)

and (9, 3), out of which only (6, 2) with (5, 2, 9) gives 3 pairs of 11. Hence, the

answer is 65292.

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1. Which one of the following companies became the first major online retailer to offer cloud-based media storage and streaming to unlimited web or Android devices with a free basic plan?
a. Amazon
b. Roamans
c. LL BeAN
d. vita Coast
Answer: (a)

2. State-owned carrier Air India announced on 29 March 2011 that it completed the first milestone of its modernisation process with the migration of Air India and Indian Airlines to SITA's Horizon Passenger Service System (PSS). When did Air India sign contract with SITA for the same?
a. January 2011
b. March 2010
c. October 2009
d. April 2010
Answer: (d)



3. NYSE listed US-based International Paper decided to buy up to 75% stake in which of the following for up to $423 million, in the first significant domestic acquisition by a foreign paper company?
a. Abhinav Publications
b. Vinod Paper House
c. Ananda Paper House
d. AP Paper Mills
Answer: (d)

4. Sistema Shyam Teleservices issued over 54.73-crore equity shares to which of the following governments at 17.14 per cent stake against $600 million received in December 2010 on 30 March 2011?
a. Italian government
b. US government
c. Russian government
d. Philippines government
Answer: (c)

5. According to the tiger Census 2010, the number of tigers in India increased from 1411 to__.
a) 1706
b) 1672
c) 1511
d) 1611
Answer: (a) 1706


6. Which one of the following statements on tiger Census 2010 in India is NOT correct?
a) The number of tigers in India increased from 1411 in 2006 to 1706 in 2010.
b) The tiger census 2010 was unveiled by the Union Home Ministry.
c) The tiger occupancy areas decreased from 93600 sq. km to areas of 72800sq.km.
d) In the Sunderbans, the tiger Census took place for the first time.
Answer: (b) The tiger Census was unveiled by the Union ministry of Environment and Forests.

7. In tiger census 2010,
i) Pugmarks were used as the only indicator of tiger numbers.
ii)An advanced Scientific process was adopted which included video trapping and use of satellite data.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Choose the right option:
a) Only i is incorrect
b) Only ii is incorrect
c) Both i and ii are incorrect
d) Both i and ii are not incorrect
Answer: ( a) Only i is incorrect

8. In the Sunderbans, the tiger Census took place for the first time. In which one of the following states of India Sunderbans is located?
a) West Bengal
b) Orissa
C) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (a) West Bengal, next to the Bay of Bengal

9. Scientists, at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute UK, for the first time identified genetic mutations that lead to the development of acute myeloid leukaemia. Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer of the__.
a) White Blood Cells (WBC)
b) Red blood Cells (RBC)
c) Liver Cells
d) Stem Cells
Answer: (a) White Blood Cells (WBC)

10. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper resigned after a no-confidence vote was passed by 156-145 vote against him in the Canadian Parliament on 25 March 2011. He belongs to which one of the following political parties?
a) Conservative Party
b) Liberal Party
c) Congress Party
d) Democratic Party
Answer: (a) Conservative Party

11. Which of the following statements regarding the outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada are/is correct?
i) He is the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada.
ii) He was sworn as Prime Minister of Canada on 6 February 2006.
Choose the right option:
a) Both i and ii are correct.
b) Both i and ii are incorrect.
c) Only i is correct.
d) Only ii is correct.
Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct.

12. Latikia, witnessed the mass unrest against the ruling President Bashar al-Assad on 25-26 March 2011. Where the place Latikia is located?
a) Syria
b) Egypt
c) Yemen
d) Pakistan
Answer: (a) Syria

13. Latikia, witnessed the mass unrest against the ruling President Bashar al-Assad on 25-26 March 2011. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
i) Bashar al-Assad is the President of Egypt
ii) Latikia is in Syria
a) Both the statements are incorrect
b) Only i is incorrect
c) Only ii is incorrect
d) Both the statements are not incorrect
Answer: (b) only i is incorrect; Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria

14. The Rajya Sabha, the upper House in Indian Parliament, on 24 March 2011 passed the bill___ changing the name of Orissa to Odisha.
a) Orissa (the Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010
b) Odisha(the Alteration of Name) Bill,2011
c) Orissa (the Alteration of Name) Bill, 2011
d) Odisha(the Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010
Answer: (a) Orissa (the Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010

15. Earth quake of 6.8 magnitude struck Myanmar’s borders with Thailand and Laos, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) from the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai on 24 March 2011. What was the magnitude of the quake?
a. 6
b. 6.3
c. 6.8
d. 7.6
Answer: (c)

16. The Shunglu Committee set up to probe corruption in organising the Commonwealth Games (CWG) on 23 March 2011 submitted its second report to the Cabinet Secretary. Which private developer was indicted in the second report?
a. Emaar MGF
b. Royale Builders and Developers
c. Green Field Real Estate
d. DLF
Answer: (a)

17. The World Meteorological Organization with its 189 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day every year on 23 March. When was the WMO Convention convened for the first time with the purpose of setting up the World Meteorological Organization?
a. 1947
b. 149
c. 150
d. 1956
Answer: (d)

18. To how many village panchayats was the Nirmal Gram Puraskar awarded by President Pratibha Patil on 23 March 2011?
a. 1543
b. 2808
c. 29
d. 166
Answer: (b)

19. The Indian government on 24 March 2011 constituted 11member Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) to examine the means of oversight on regulators and their autonomy from the government. Who will head the committee?
a. Retired Supreme Court Justice BN Srikrishna
b. former PFRDA Chairman D Swarup
c. RBI Governor Dr. D. Subbarao
d. PMEAC member M Govinda Rao
Answer: (a)

20. On which of the following freedom fighters was a commemorative postage stamp released by the Indian President Pratibha Patil on 24 March 2011?
a. Padmaja Naidu
b. Padmaja Naidu
c. Sucheta Kriplani
d. Subhadra Joshi
Answer: (d)

21. Which of the following radio stations was awarded the Most Successful Radio Channel of the Year at the FICCI Frames Excellence Awards 2011 was given out on 25 March 2011?
a. Radio Mirchi (98.3)
b. Big FM (92.7)
c. Red FM (93.5)
d. Radio One (95)
Answer: (a)

22. Read the following statement with reference to renowned dancer Leela Samson.
1. Leela Samson was appointed chairperson of the Central Board for Film Certification on 28 March 2011 by Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
2. Leela Samson is a renowned Kathakali dancer of India.
3. Leela Samson won the prestigious Bharat Ratna award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of dance in 1990.
4. Two documentary films were made on her work namely- Sanchari and The Flowering Tree.
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are false?
a. 2 & 4
b. 3 & 4
c. 2 & 3
d. Only 4
Answer: (c)

23. Nisha P. Rajagopal has been chosen as the first recipient of ‘The Hindu Saregama M.S. Subbulakshmi Award instituted on 16 September 2010. To which of the following type of music is she famous for?
a. Carnatic
b. Hindusthani classical
c. Haryanavi Music
d. Ganasangeet
Answer: (a)

24. A team of Scientists led by Takehiko at Yokohama City University grew sperms in a test-tube. Consider the following statements regarding the scientific breakthrough.
i) Sperms were grown in a Test-tube for the first time.
ii) The Scientific breakthrough could help millions of infertile men to attain parenthood.
Now choose the right option:
a) Both i and ii statements are correct
b) Only i is correct
c) Only ii is correct
d) Both I and ii statements are wrong
Answer: (a) Both i and ii statements are correct

25. The Union ministry of Environment and Forests, recently asked state governments to declare bamboo as a minor forest produce to address livelihood issues of forest dwellers and tribals. Bamboo is a__.
a) Grass
b) Tree
c) Plant
d) Wood
Answer: (a) Grass

26. The Union Cabinet of India, on 22 March 2011, approved the amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The amendment to the Indian Forest Act raised the limit to which fines for relatively minor offences can be compounded from 50 rupees to _ rupees.
a) 9000 rupees
b) 10000 rupees
c) 11000 rupees
d) 12000 rupees
Answer: (b) 10000 rupees

27. Earthquake in Myanmar measured at magnitude 6.8 killed 73 people and injured 111 people on 25 March 2011. The strength of an earthquake can be measured by a device called ___.
a) Seismograph
b) Barometer
c) Algometer
d) Thermometer
Answer: (a) Seismograph

28. Somdev Devvarman was defeated by which of the following ace tennis players at the quarter finals of the Indian Wells Masters in Californiain in two close sets 5-7 4-6 in March 2011?
a. Cypriot Marcos
b. Robin Soderling
c. Rafael Nadal
d. Andy Murray
Answer: (c)

29. World No. 4 India’s Saina Nehwal won the Swiss Grand Prix 2011 by defeating Ji Hyun Sung of South Korea 21-13, 21-14. She had earlier defeated the South Korean badminton player in which of the following tournaments?
a. Swiss Grand Prix 2011
b. Indonesia Open Super Series in 2010
c. All England Open Badminton Championships 2010
d. Irish Open
Answer: (b)

30. Who defeated Spanish ace tennis player and World No 1 Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on 20 March 2011 to win the ATP Indian Wells title?
a. Novak Djokovic
b. Robin Sderling
c. Andy Murray
d. Andy Roddick
Answer: (a)

31. Which of the following football clubs got back on track with a 2-0 win against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals at Old Trafford on 12 March 2011?
a. Manchester United
b. Chelsea
c. Real Madrid
d. Liverpool
Answer: (a)

32. Which of the following teams did Pakistan defeat in the Quarter final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 to reach the semi finals?
a. India
b. New Zealand
c. West Indies
d. Australia
Answer: (c)

33. According to the latest WTA list, Sania Mirza broke back into the top-100 in the singles list with a jump of eight places. What is Sania Mirza’s current position in the singles list?
a. 95
b. 90
c. 99
d. 75
Answer: (c)

34. Which Indian cricketer was declared the man of the match in the ICC World Cup Quarter final match between India and Australia in Ahmadabad on 24 March 2011?
a. M S Dhoni
b. Suresh Raina
c. Yuvraj Singh
d. Yusuf Pathan
Answer: (c)

35. Based on the recommendations of FIPB the Indian Government on 23 March 2011 approved 14 Foreign Direct Investment proposals and 27 proposals. What is the total worth of the FDI proposals accepted by the government?
a. Rs 1289 crore
b. Rs 1500 crore
c. Rs 1342 crore
d. Rs 1100 crore
Answer: (a)

36. The finance ministry has opposed the Reserve Bank of India’s suggestion to restrict foreign direct investment in new banks. RBI had restricted foreign direct investment in new banks to what percentage?
a. 43%
b. 43.22%
c. 45.7%
d. 49%
Answer: (d)

37. Consider the following statements-
1. CAG in March 2011 sent a questionnaire consisting 40 questions to the telecom ministry on 2G spectrum allocation scam and other developments in the sector.
2. The department of telecom (DoT) was asked as to why the spectrum (radio waves) allocation was not delinked from the licence as it was known that spectrum was scarce vis-a-vis the demand.
3. The Parliamentary panel wanted to know whether DoT consulted telecom regulator TRAI regarding the “No Cap” recommendation on numberA (a)

41. Gilead Sciences, a California based bio-pharmaceutical research firm, and its patent partner, Roche Holding AG, have sued which of the following Indian generic drug makers in March 2011 for allegedly infringing a US patent for Tamiflu, a drug used in treatment of bird and swine-flu infections?
a. Dr Reddy’s
b. Natco Pharma
c. Ranbaxy Laboratories
d. GlaxoSmithKline
Answer: (b)

42. AT&T on Sunday announced that it had agreed to buy T-Mobile USA from which of the following telecom companies for $39 billion?
a. Deutsche Telekom
b. Sprint Nextel
c. Verizon Wireless
d. Comcast
Answer: (a)

43. A consortium comprising two companies acquired the IPL’s global Internet, mobile and audio rights, along with television rights in specific tey of India (TRAI)
c. Indian Ministry of communication & Technology
d. HRD Ministry
Answer: (b)

40. The Indian government in March 2011 conferred the Miniratna status on which of the following PSUs?
a. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
b. Air India Charters Ltd
c. Cement Corporation of India
d. HMT Machine Tools Ltd
Answer: (a)

41. Gilead Sciences, a California based bio-pharmaceutical research firm, and its patent partner, Roche Holding AG, have sued which of the following Indian generic drug makers in March 2011 for allegedly infringing a US patent for Tamiflu, a drug used in treatment of bird and swine-flu infections?
a. Dr Reddy’s
b. Natco Pharma
c. Ranbaxy Laboratories
d. GlaxoSmithKline
Answer: (b)

42. AT&T on Sunday announced that it had agreed to buy T-Mobile USA from which of the following telecom companies for $39 billion?
a. Deutsche Telekom
b. Sprint Nextel
c. Verizon Wireless
d. Comcast
Answer: (a)

43. A consortium comprising two companies acquired the IPL’s global Internet, mobile and audio rights, along with television rights in specific territories outside India, for the next four years. The consortium bagged the rights with a winning bid of Rs 261.6 crore in Chennai on 20 March 2011. Which are the two companies included in the consortium?
a. TIL & Nimbus Communication
b. Reliance Big Pictures & Zoom
c. TIL & Colors
d. Zoom and UTV Motion Pictures
Answer: (a)

44. HCL Technologies on Thursday announced the expansion of its Smart Grid partner ecosystem by entering into strategic alliances with two data management software firms focused on the smart grid market. Which are the two firms with which HCL has entered into an alliance?
1. Infosys
2. eMeter
3. Cape Gemini
4. Tridium
a. 1 & 2
b. 2 & 3
c. 2 & 4
d. 1 & 4
Answer: (c)

45. In India’s first sale of rupee perpetual bonds by a non-finance company Rs 1500 crore ($332 million) was raised. Name the non-finance company.
a. Tata Steel
b. Pantallons Retail
c. RIL
d. Maruti Suzuki
Answer: (a)

46. Online marketplace eBay India, in association with leading apparel brand Reebok auctioned a bat autographed by Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The proceeds of the auction will go to which of the following NGOs?
a. Oxfem
b. CRY
c. All Bengal Women’s Union
d. UNEM
Answer: (b)

47. Who did HDFC Bank, the country's second-largest private sector lender appoint in March 2011 to head its investment banking division?
a. Rakesh Singh
b. Charul Madan
c. Gaurav Khungar
d. Atul Singh
Answer: (a)

48. Read the following statements with regard to a veteran Bollywood actor.
1. The actor was first introduced in Bollywood movies by actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan in the film Abdullah.
2. He essayed the role of villain in more than 200 films.
3. He was seen in movies like Kaalia, Mard, Nastik, Qurbani, Mr India etc
4. The actor's biography, Flashback: My Times in Bollywood and Beyond, was to be released by Akshay Kumar in June 2011.
5. He died at the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology in Bangalore on 20 March 2011.
Identify the actor being referred to.
a. Bob Christo
b. Amjad Khan
c. Sadashiv Amrapurkar
d. Milind Gunaji
Answer: (a)

49. Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav was on 22 March 2011 sentenced to seven years in jail afm Festival
Answer: (c)

53. Which one of the following social activist declared in March 2011 that he would sit on a fast on 5 April 2011 in Delhi in support of the introduction of Lokpal Bill to check corruption?
a. Anna Hazare
b. Medha Patkar
c. Aruna Roy
d. Bhaurao Patil
Answer: (a)

54. British Scientists discovered a cholesterol regulating protein which plays an important role in the formation of thrombosis a kind of blood clot that can result into heart attacks and strokes. What is the name of that protein?
a) LXR
b) LRX
c) XRL
d) LLL
Answer: (a) LXR

55. A report by the Climate Group, named India’s Clean Revolution, published on 18 March 2011 revealed that the market for low carbon goods and services in India could reach 135 billion US dollars by the year_. 31 March 1913
d. 7 March 1912
Answer: (a)

52. A short film, Eclipse In Taregna which is about 2009 solar eclipse in Targena, a small hamlet in Bihar won the Founder’s Choice Award at which of the following international film festivals in March 2011?
a. India International Film Festival
b. Tampa Bay
c. Queens World Film Festival
d. New York Indian Film Festival
Answer: (c)

53. Which one of the following social activist declared in March 2011 that he would sit on a fast on 5 April 2011 in Delhi in support of the introduction of Lokpal Bill to check corruption?
a. Anna Hazare
b. Medha Patkar
c. Aruna Roy
d. Bhaurao Patil
Answer: (a)

54. British Scientists discovered a cholesterol regulating protein which plays an important role in the formation of thrombosis a kind of blood clot that can result into heart attacks and strokes. What is the name of that protein?
a) LXR
b) LRX
c) XRL
d) LLL
Answer: (a) LXR

55. A report by the Climate Group, named India’s Clean Revolution, published on 18 March 2011 revealed that the market for low carbon goods and services in India could reach 135 billion US dollars by the year___.
a) 2020
b) 2015
c) 2017
d) 2018
Answer: (a) 2020

56. A New Technology Called High Tibial Osteotomy was developed in India to cure which one of the followings?
a) Cancer
b) TB
c) Knee Problems
d) Skin Cancer
Answer: (c) Knee Problems

57. Scientists from which one of the following countries created a herd of more than 200 cows that is capable of producing milk similar to that of humans?
a) China
b) India
c) USA
d) UK
Answer: (a) China

58. A study of the conservation needs of the Kimberley region showed that dozens of mammals, lizards, birds and other vertebrates are endangered because of hunting by feral cats and destruction of their habitat by wild donkeys and fires. In which one of the following countries Kimberley region is located?
a) USA
b) Australia
c) France
d)Canada
Answer: (b) Australia

59. Chennai-based two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company launched its premium Apache RTR 180 bike on 11 March 2011. Which unique technology does the bike boast of?
a. Special cooling technology
b. anti-lock braking system technology
c. petrol control technology
d. shock absorb technology
Answer: (b)

60. TPG and the Shriram Group will take over which one of the following retail chains through a joint venture subsidiary of the two companies- TPG Wholesale Private Limited?
a. Vishal Retail
b. Arvind Brands
c. Classic Fashions
d. Heritage Foods (India) Ltd
Answer: (a)

61. Nippon Life in March 2011 agreed to pick up what percentage of shares in Reliance Life Insurance for Rs 3602 crore marking the single largest foreign direct investment in the insurance sector and the first M&A transaction after IRDA capped life insurance charges in October 2010?
a. 22.3%
b. 24%
c. 25.6%
d. 26%
Answer: (d)

62. India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd rolled out its 10 millionth car on 15 March 2011. Which car was Maruti Suzuki’s 10 millionth car?
a. blue Wagon-R
b. red Maruti Omni
c. red Swift Dezire
d. black Ritz
Answer: (a)

63. IT hardware firm HCL Infosystems announced on 17 March 2011 that it bagged an order worth Rs 300 crore from which of the following to deploy Wideband CDMA-based portable wireless network?
a. Indian Navy
b. Indian Air Force
c. DRDO
d. Indian Army
Answer: (b)

64. Hindustan Unilever’s toothpaste brand Close Up tied up with which of the following gaming portals for the Close Up’s new variant Fire-Freeze?
a. in5ane.com
b. addictingames.com
c. 123kidzarea.com
d. Zapak.com
Answer: (d)

65. An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) to monitor the process of their release of 53 Indians on five hijacked ships being kept hostage in Somalia was decided to set up. Name the Cabinet Committee which in its meeting on 11 March 2011 decided to set up the IMG.
a. Cabinet Committee on Foreign Relations
b. Defence Committee of the Cabinet
c. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
d. Cabinet Committee on Security
Answer: (d)

66. Which of the following missiles was not test-fired on 11 March 2011 by India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) establishing readiness of India’s nuclear deterrence systems?
1. Dhanush
2. Agni-IV
3. Prithvi-II
4. Ballistic Air Defence Missile System
a. 1 & 3
b. 2 & 4
c. 1 & 2
d. 3 & 4
Answer: (b)

67. A devastating earthquake struck Japan on 11 March 2011 shaking buildings in a large swath of the country and giving rise to a 30 foot tsunami. What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Japan?
a. 8
b. 8.3
c. 8.9
d. 9.1
Answer: (c)

68. Japan declared states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck on 11 March 2011. Which are the two nuclear plants where Japan declared a state of emergency following the earthquake?
1. Fukushima Daini site
2. Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
3. Kushima Nuclear Power Plant
4. Ashihama Nuclear Power Plant
a. 1 & 3
b. 2 & 4
c. 1 & 2
d. 2 & 3
Answer: (c)

69. Which Indian river-island was nominated by the Indian government to be included in the cultural landscape category of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage list?
a. Majuli
b. Dhakuwakhana
c. Nimati Ghat
d. North Lakhimpur
Answer: (a)

70. Who among the following list of journalists was on 15 March 2011 conferred the Chameli Devi Jain award 2010 for an outstanding woman media person?
a. Shahina K K
b. Shireen Bhan
c. Prabha Dutt
d. Bachi Karkaria
Answer: (a)

71. Bollywood's own Razzies, the annual Golden Kela Awards named which actor was selected as the worst actor for his role in a film released in 2010?
a. Salman Khan for Veer
b. Shah Rukh Khan for My Name is Khan
c. Imran Khan for I Hate Love Stories
d. Hrithik Roshan for Guzaarish
Answer: (b)

72. Mauritius has conferred one of his highest honours, Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and the Key of the Indian Ocean, on which of the following presidents?
a. Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed
b. Indian President Pratibha Patil
c. US President barack Obama
d. French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Answer: (a)

73. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its latest report on trends in the international arms trade on 14 March 2011. According to the report which country has been the world's biggest weapons importer over the past five years?
a. China
b. India
c. South Korea
d. Pakistan
Answer: (b)

74. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its latest report on trends in the international arms trade on 14 March 2011. When did SIPRI come into being?
a. 1960
b. 1966
c. 1970
d. 1983
Answer: (b)

75. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on 11 March 2011 announced in Lok Sabha an increase in the allocation under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) Scheme from Rs.2 crore to Rs.5 crore per Member. When was the MPLAD scheme introduced?
a. 1990
b. 1991
c. 1992
d. 1993
Answer: (d)

76. Union Minister of Finance Pranab Mukherjee declared in the Lok Sabha on 11 March 2011 the extension of the existing Interest Subvention Scheme of providing short term loans to farmers at 7% interest with additional interest subvention for timely repayment to which of the following group?
a. Small scale entrepreneurs
b. Cottage industries & handicraft professionals
c. Fishermen
d. Horticulturists
Answer: (c)

77. Indian agriculture needs Rs 108000 crore to fight climate change in the next five years to ensure food for all at a reasonable price by 2020. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is implemented under which of the following?
a. NABARD
b. Bharat Nirman
c. Prime Minister's National Action Plan on Climate Change
d. Accelerated Fodder Development Programme
Answer: (c)

78. Read the following sentences with regard to NSIC.
1. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) is a public sector undertaking under the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME).
2. NSIC was awarded the Mini Ratna status by the Indian Governmnet on 3 March 2011.
3. NSIC has a marked presence both in the service as well as the manufacturing sectors.
4. NSIC acts as a facilitator to promote small industries through various user-friendly and demand-driven schemes
Which of the following sentence/sentences is/are not true with regards to NSIC?
a. Only 3
b. 1 & 3
c. Only 2
d. 2 & 4
Answer: (a)

79. In February 2011 imports rose to $31.70 billion, up 21.2 per cent over the same period in 2010 while exports rose 49.8 per cent to $23.60 billion. What was the trade deficit in February 2011?
a. (-)8.1 billion
b. (-)8 billion
c. (-)8.3 billion
d. (-)8.8 billion
Answer: (a)

80. The Reserve of India on 17 March 2011 increased the interest rate at which it injects liquidity into the banking system by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent (repo rate). It also revised its inflationE

83. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of Japan. Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami.
i) A Tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, reaching heights of over 100 feet onto land.
ii) Most tsunamis, about 80 percent, happen within the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, a geologically active area where tectonic shns and cancer. Which of the followings are the symptoms of Cancer?
i) Weight Loss
ii) Excessive Sweating
iii) Lumps and Swelling (tumour)
iv) Enlargement of Spleen
Please choose the correct option:
a) i, ii, iii and iv
b) i and ii only
c) i, ii and iii
only i
Answer: (a) I, ii, iii and iv

82. According to an extensive genetic study on modern humans, two conclusions were drawn out.
i) There is an enormous amount of diversity in the African hunter-gatherer populations.
ii) The genetic diversity among 27 present-day African populations originated in southern Africa and progressed to northern Africa.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Both i and ii
b) Neither I and ii
c) Only i
d) Only ii
Answer: (a) both i and ii

83. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of Japan. Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami.
i) A Tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, reaching heights of over 100 feet onto land.
ii) Most tsunamis, about 80 percent, happen within the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, a geologically active area where tectonic shifts make earthquakes and volcanoes common.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Both i and ii
b) Only i
c) Only ii
d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: (a) Both i and ii

84. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of Japan. Where is the Pacific Tsunami Warning System headquartered?
a) Hawai
b) Tokyo
c) Manila
d) Jakarta
Answer: (a) Hawai

85. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of japan. What are the possible factors which can cause Tsunami?
i)An Earthquake
ii) A landslide
iii) A volcanic eruption or explosion
iv) Impact by a meteorite
Please choose the right option
a) i, ii, iii and iv
b) i and ii only
c) ii and iii only
d) i and iv only
Answer: (a) i, ii, iii and iv

86. As per the official data released by TRAI on 9 March 2011, which state in MNP Zone-2 recorded the maximum number of request for mobile number portability by end of February 2011?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Karnataka
c. West Bengal
d. Assam
Answer: (b) Karnataka

87. The Enforcement Directorate has booked Pune-based real estate agent and stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan under section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. When did PMLA come into existence?
a. 2000
b. 2002
c. 2005
d. 1999
Answer: (c) 2005

88. The e-commerce portal of India Post, was launched by Union Minister Kapil Sibal on 9 March 2011 provide postal services online. Which among the following is the correct name of the portal?
a. e-post office
b. e-post service
c. e-postal services
d. India Post e-commerce
Answer: (a) e-post office

89. Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal overtook Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest Indian as per the annual Forbes list of World Billionaires for 2011. What is Lakshmi Mittal’s ranking in the list?
a. Fourth
b. Sixth
c. Ninth
d. Eleventh
Answer: (b) Sixth

90. According to the Economic Survey of India 2010-11, Forex Reserves estimated at __ US dollars.
a) 297.3 billion US dollars
b) 245.6 billion US dollars
c) 285.4 billion US dollars
d) 113.2 billion US dollars
Answer: (a) 297.3 billion US dollars

91. Consider the following statements regarding the Economic Survey of India 2010-11.
i) Agriculture likely to grow at 5.4% in 2010-11
ii) Trade Gap narrowed to 82.01 billion US dollars in April-December 2010
iii) 59% rise in Bank Credit
Please choose the right option:
a) All the three statements i, ii and iii are correct ; b) only I and ii are correct
b) All three statements are wrong ; d) only i) is correct
Answer: (a) All three Statements i, ii and iii are correct

92. India’s External debt stood at 295.8 billion US dollars at the end of September 2010, recording an increase of 33.5 billion US dollars ove the level of end-March 2010. The rise in debt was largely due to
i) Higher Commercial borrowings; ii) Short-term trade credits
iii) Multilateral government borrowings
Please choose the right option:
a) Only i b) only i and ii
b) Only i and iii ; d) All I,ii and iii
Answer: (d) All i, ii and iii

93. Consider the following statements:
1. India’s exports crossed the USD 200 billion mark in the first eleven months of the 2010-11 fiscal.
2. The trade gap for the first 11 months of the financial year 2010-11 stood at USD 97.1 billion.
3. African countries and Japan were the traditional markets for Indian exporters during the 2010-11.
4. The current forecast for the 2011-12 is USD 230-235 billion.
Which of the statement given above is not correct?
a.1
b. 2
c. 3
d.4
Answer: (c) 3

94. Foreign Minister of Brazil Antonio Patriota, reached India for a five day visit on 5 March 2011 for the Bilateral and the IBSA Ministerial meetings. What was the major agreement signed between Indian & Brazil during this period?
a. Air Services Agreement
b. Agreement on disarmament & non-proliferation
c. Bilateral trade and investment agreement
d. Climate change agreement
Answer: (a) Air Services Agreement

95. Which of the following days in March is observed as the International Children Broadcasting Day?
a. 6 March
b. 7 March
c. 9 March
d. 13 March
Answer: (a) 6 March

96. Singapore on 5 March 2011 appointed Brigadier General Ravinder Singh as its next army chief. Who was the first ever Sikh and non-Chinese to take up the post of army chief of Singapore in 1982?
a. Colonel Mancharan Singh Gill
b. Hari Singh Nalwa
c. Harchand Singh
d. Nirmal Chandra Suri
Answer: (a) Colonel Mancharan Singh Gill

97. Which one of the following states recently announced 2-year child care leave for its women employees?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttarakhand
Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

98. The Foreign Ministers of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) and India attended the India-LCD Ministerial Conference on 18-19 February 2011. Where it was held?
a) New Delhi
b) Tripoli
c) Thimpu
d) Kathmandu
Answer: (a) New Delhi

99. What was the theme of International Women’s day in 2011?
a) Equal Access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women.
b) Celebrating Women’s Power
c) Equality, Freedom and Unity
d) Equal Opportunities for All
Answer: (a) Equal Access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women.

100. Illinois became __th State of the United States to abolish the death penalty when its Governor Pat Quinn announced the decision on 9 March 2011?
a) 15th
b) 14th
c) 16th
d) 17th
Answer: (b) 16th

Chronology: Indian National Movement General Knowledge

1857	First War of Indian Independence
1858	British crown takes over the Indian Government, End of East India Company Rule
1861	Birth of Rabindra Nath Tagore
1885	Formation of Indian National Congress
1905	Partition of Bengal announced which came in force from October 16, 1906
1906, Dec 31	Muslim League founded at Decca
1908, April 30	Khudiram Bose executed
1908, July 22	Tilak sentenced to six years on charges of sedition
1909, May 21	Minto-Morley Reforms of Indian Councils Act, 1909
1911	The coronation or Delhi Durbar held at Delhi in which the Partition of Bengal is cancelled
1912	Delhi becomes the new capital of India
1912, Dec 23	Bomb thrown on Lord Hardinge on his state entry into Delhi
1914, Nov 1	Ghadar Party formed at San Francisco
1914, June 16	Bal Gangadhar Tilak released from jail
1914, Aug 4	Outbreak of First World War
1914, Sept 29	Komagatamaur ship reaches Budge (Calcutta Port)
1915, Jan 9	Mahatma Gandhi arrives in India
1915, Feb 19	Death of Gopal Krishan Gokhle
1916, April 28	B.G. Tilak founds Indian Home Rule League with it headquarters at Poona
1916, Sept 25	Another Home Rule League started by Annie Besant
1917, April	Mahatma Gandhi launches the Champaran campaign in Bihar to focus attention on the grievances of Indigo farmers
1917, Aug 20	The Secretary of State for India, Montague, declares that the goal of the British government in India is the introduction of Responsible Government
1918	Beginning of trade union movement in India
1918, April	Rowlatt (Sedition) Committee submits its reports. Rowlatt Bill introduced on Feb 16, 1919
1919, April 13	Jalianwala Bagh Massacre
1919, Dec 5	The House of Commons passes the Montague Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919. The new reforms under this Act come into force in 1921
1920	First meeting of the All Indian Trade Union Congress (under Narain Malhar Joshi)
1920, Dec	The Indian National Congress (INC) adopts the Non-Cooperation Resolution
1920-22	Non-Cooperation Movement, suspended on Feb 12, 1922 after the violent incidents at Chauri Chaura on Feb 5, 1922
1922, Aug	Moplah rebellion on the Malabar coast
1923, Jan 1	Swarajist Party formed by Motilal Nehru and others
1924	The Communist Party of India starts its activities at Kanpur
1925, Aug	Kakori Train Conspiracy Case
1927, Nov 8	The British Prime Minister announces the appointment of the Simon Commission to suggest future constitutional reforms in India, Simon Commission arrives in Bombay on Feb 3, 1928 and all-India hartal, Lala Lajpat Rai assaulted by Police in Lahore
1928	Nehru Report recommends principles for the new Constitution of India. All Parties conference considers the Nehru Report, Aug 28-31, 1928
1928, Nov 17	Death of Lala Lajpat Rai
1929	Sarda Act passed prohibiting marriage of girls below 14 and boys below 18 years of age with effect from 1930
1929, March 9	All-Parties Muslim Conference formulates the "Fourteen Points" under the leadership of Jinnah
1929, April 8	Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt throw bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly
1929, Oct 31	Lord Irwin's announcement that the goal of British policy in India was the grant of the Dominion status
1929, Dec 31	The Lahore session of the INC adopts the goal of complete independence- Poorna Swaraj for India, Jawaharlal Nehru hoists the tricolour of Indian Independence on the banks of the Ravi at Lahore
1930, Jan 26	First Independence Day observed
1930, Feb 14	The Working Committee of the INC meets at Sabarmati and passes the Civil Disobedience resolution
1930, March 12	Mahatma Gandhi launches the Civil Disobedience movement with his epic Dandi March (March 12 to April 6), First Phase of Civil Disobedience Movement: March 12, 1930 to March 5, 1931
1930, Nov 30	First Round Table Conference begins in London to consider the report of the Simon Commission
1931, March 5	Gandhi-Irwin pact signed, Civil Disobedience movement suspended
1931, March 23	Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev and Rajguru executed
1931, Sept 7	Second Round Table Conference
1931, Dec 28	Mahatma Gandhi returns from London after the deadlock in Second Round Table Conference. Launches Civil Disobedience Movement. Indian National Congress (INC) declared illegal
1932, Jan 4	Mahatma Gandhi arrested and imprisoned without trial
1932, Aug 16	British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald announces the infamous "Communal Award"
1932, Sept 20	Mahatma Gandhi begins his epic "Fast unto Death" in jail against the Communal Award and ends the fast on Sept 26 after the Poona Pact
1932, Nov 17	The Third Round Table Conference begins in London (Nov 17 to Dec 24)
1933, May 9	Mahatma Gandhi released from prison as he begins fast for self-purification. INC suspends Civil Disobedience Movement but authorises Satyagraha by individuals
1934	Mahatma Gandhi withdraws from active politics and devotes himself to "Constructive Programmes" (1934-39)
1935, Aug 4	The Government of India Act, 1935 passed
1937	Elections held in India under the Act of 1935 (Feb 1937). The INC contests election and forms ministries in several provinces (July 1937)
1938, Feb 19-20	Haripura session of Indian National Congress (INC). Subhash Chandra Bose elected Congress president
1939, March 10-12	Tripuri session of the INC
1939, April	Subhash Chandra Bose resigns as the president of the INC
1939, Sept 3	Second World War (September 1). Great Britain declares war on Germany; the Viceroy declares that India too is at war
1939, Oct 27 - Nov 5	The Congress ministries in the provinces resign in protest against the war policy of the British government
1939, Dec 22	The Muslim League observes the resignation of the Congress ministries as "Deliverance Day"
1940, March	Lahore session of the Muslim League passes the Pakistan Resolution
1940, Aug 10	Viceroy Linlithgow announces August Offer
1940, Aug 18-22	Congress Working Committee rejects the "August Offer"
1940, Oct 17	Congress launches Individual Satyagraha Movement
1941, Jan 17	Subhash Chandra Bose escapes from India; arrives in Berlin (March 28)
1942, March 11	Churchill announces the Cripps Mission
1942, Aug 7-8	The Indian National Congress (INC) meets in Bombay; adopts "Quit India" resolution
1942, Aug 9	Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders arrested
1942, Aug 11	Quit India movement begins; the Great August Uprising
1942, Sept 1	Subhash Chandra Bose establish the Indian National Army "Azad Hind Fauz"
1943, Oct 21	Subhash Chandra Bose proclaims the formation of the Provincial Government of Free India
1943, Dec	Karachi session of the Muslim League adopts the slogan "Divide and Quit"
1944, Jan 25	Wavell calls Simla Conference in a bid to form the Executive Council of Indian political leaders
1946, Feb 18	Mutiny of the Indian naval ratings in Bombay
1946, March 15	British Prime Minister Attlee announces Cabinet Mission to propose new solution to the Indian deadlock; Cabinet Mission arrives in New Delhi (March 14); issues proposal (May 16)
1946, July 6	Jawaharlal Nehru takes over as Congress president
1946, Aug 6	Wavell invites Nehru to form an interim government; Interim Government takes office (Sept 2)
1946, Dec 9	First session of Constituent Assembly of India starts. Muslim League boycotts it
1947, Feb 20	British Prime Minister Attlee declares that the British government would leave India not later than June, 1948
1947, March 24	Lord Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy and Governor-General of India sworn in (March 24, 1947 to June 21, 1948)
1947, June 3	Mountbatten Plan for the partition of India and the announcement (June 4) that transfer of power will take place on August 15
1947, Aug 15	India becomes independent.

Indian Polity MCQ's General Knowledge Questions and Answers

1.Total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly ?
(a) 40182
(b) 40181
(c) 40212
(d) 40180
Answer: 40181


2. For those Union Territories, which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by
(a) Parliament
(b) Appointed Administrator
(c) Union Ministry
(d) President
Answer: Parliament



3. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by
(a) Constitutional amendement
(b) President
(c) None of these
(d) Lok Sabha
Answer: None of these


4. The first woman film star nominated/elected to the Rajya Sabha was
(a) Nargis Dutt
(b) Jayalalitha
(c) Vijayanthimala
(d) Hema Malini
Answer; Nargis Dutt


5. Which of the following bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha ?
(a) Bills pertaining to the removal of the President by impeachment
(b) Bills pertaining to the powers of the Supreme Court ot State Judiciary
(c) Bills bringing a state under the President's Rule.
(d) Money Bills
Answer: Money Bills


6. A party having 36 members will avoid disqualification under the provisions of the Anti Defection Law if the number of members crossing the floor is at least
(a) 12
(b) 18
(c) 8
(d) 9
Answer: 12


7. Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the
(a) Minto-Morley Reforms
(b) Independence Act, 1947
(c) Constitution of India
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
Answer: Constitution of India


8. In which of the following systems of Government, can the Government be removed through no-confidence motion passed by the Parliament ?
(a) Federal
(b) Unitary
(c) Parliamentry
(d) Presidential
Answer; Parliamentry


9. An ordinance promulgated by the President
(a) Will lapse automatically after 2 months
(b) Will continue to be in force till is superseded by an Act of the Parliament
(c) Will automatically become a law after 6 months
(d) Will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament
Answer: Will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament


10. The President can promulgated an ordinance
(a) When there is a conflict between the two Houses regarding a particular bill
(b) When a bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not passed by the Rajya Sabha
(c) When both the Houses of the Parliament are not in session.
(d) When the Lok Sabha has been dissolved
Answer: When both the Houses of the Parliament are not in session.


11. If a Minister of a state wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation ?
(a) Governor of the State
(b) Leader of his political party
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Speaker of Vidhan Sabha
Answer: Chief Minister


12. A member of Lok Sabha has to ask a question in the Parliament which has been listed as a starred question. To this he will be given
(a) No answer
(b) An immediate answer
(c) A written answer
(d) An oral answer
Answer; A written answer


13. Amongst the following for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed ?
(a) Judge of Supreme Court
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General
(c) Chief Election Commissioner
(d) Governor of a State
Answer: Judge of Supreme Court


14. When the Governor receives a Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly, which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre ?
(a) Exercise veto over the Bill
(b) Refer the Bill to the President
(c) Give assent to the Bill
(d) Keep the Bill pending
Answer: Refer the Bill to the President


15. To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration ?
(a) Finance Bills
(b) Bill seeking Amendment to the Constitution
(c) Ordinary Bills
(d) Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament
Answer: Finance Bills


16. In the case of a conflict between the Centre and a State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List
(a) The law which had been passed first would prevail
(b) The Union Law prevails
(c) The State Law prevails
(d) The matter is resolved by the Supreme Court
Answer; The Union Law prevails


17. Who is the highest Law Officer of a state ?
(a) Attorney General
(b) Secretary General Law Department
(c) Solicitor General
(d) Advocate General
Answer: Advocate General


18. What is zero hour ?
(a) When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha
(b) When matters of utmost importance are raised
(c) When the proposals of the opposition are considered
(d) Interval between the morning and afternoon sessions
Answer: When matters of utmost importance are raised


19. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution
(a) None of these
(b) Passed by a simple majority of its total member present
(c) Passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present
(d) Moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha
Answer: Passed by a simple majority of its total member present


20. A Bill refferred to a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament is to be passed by
(a) 3/4th majority
(b) Absolute majority of total membership
(c) A simple majority
(d) 2/3rd majority
Answer: A simple majority


21. Which of the following Bills was discussed in the Lok Sabha but was withdraw before it could be discussed in the Rajya Sabha ?
(a) Benami Transaction Bill
(b) Hill Council Bill
(c) Newspaper Employees Bill
(d) Defamation Bill
Answer: Defamation Bill


22. Which of the following has benned floor crossing by the members elected on a party ticket to the legislature ?
(a) National Security Act
(b) Maintenance of Internal Security Act
(c) 52nd Constitution Amendment Act
(d) People's Representation Act
Answer: 52nd Constitution Amendment Act


23. As decided by the Government of India, a member of Parliament would get what amount of money to spend on development activities in his/her constituency ?
(a) Rs 1 crore
(b) Rs 2 crore
(c) Rs 1 lakh
(d) Rs 10 lakh
Answer: Rs 1 crore


24. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is
(a) 500 and 250
(b) 537 and 275
(c) 525 and 238
(d) 545 and 250
Answer: 545 and 250


25. Anglo Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha are nominated in terms of the Article
(a) 80
(b) 333
(c) 370
(d) 331
Answer: 331


26. The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by
(a) The Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
(b) State Legislative Assembly
(c) The Governor in consultation with the President
(d) State Legislative Council
Answer: The Governor in consultation with the Election Commission


27. The Union President can directly disallow a State Legislation
(a) In case of any bill
(b) Both (b) and ( c ) above
(c) In case of money bills
(d) In case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent
Answer: In case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent


28. Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People ?
(a) Speaker
(b) Chief of Security Staff
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Marshal of the House
Answer: Speaker


29. Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha ?
(a) Council of Ministers
(b) Cabinet
(c) Parliament
(d) President
Answer: Parliament


30. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new
(a) Government is formed
(b) Speaker is elected when the new House meets
(c) Lok Sabha is formed
(d) Speaker is appointed by the President
Answer: Speaker is elected when the new House meets


31. If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign country,
(a) He will be penalized
(b) He will have a choice of renouncing either
(c) He will continue to be a member of Parliament
(d) He will be disqualified from membership
Answer: He will be disqualified from membership


32. Which of the following is also called the House of Elders ?
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Vidhan Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Gram Sabha
Answer; Lok Sabha


33. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Finance Minister
(c) Prime Minister
(d) President
Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha


34. Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution ?
(a) Attorney General
(b) Public Prosecutor
(c) Solicitor General
(d) Advocate General
Answer: Public Prosecutor


35. Members of the Union Public Service Commission can function as members upto the age of
(a) 58 years
(b) 65 years
(c) 62 years
(d) 60 years
Answer: 60 years


36. The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Cabinet Secretary
Answer: President


37. The Legislative Council in a state can be created or disbanded by the
(a) State Legislative Assembly alone
(b) President on recommendation of the Governor
(c) Parliament alone
(d) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
Answer: State Legislative Assembly alone


38. The maximum number of Anglo Indians who can be nominated to the Lok Sabha are
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 2
Answer: 2


39. In the case of disagreement on a Bill, in the two Houses of Parliament
(a) A special Parliamentary Committee is formed to resolve the situation.
(b) The President casts a deciding vote.
(c) The Prime Minister intervenes.
(d) A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened
Answer; A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened


40. What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly ?
(a) 500
(b) 600
(c) 250
(d) 300
Answer: 500


41. Which of the following is not correct regarding a Money Bill ?
(a) It can be passed by the Lok Sabha even if the Rajya Sabha rejects it.
(b) It requires the prior approval of the President.
(c) It is deemed to have been passed by both Houses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.
(d) It can be introduced in either House of Parliament
Answer: It can be introduced in either House of Parliament


42. Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition ?
(a) Estimates Committee
(b) Privileges Committee
(c) Public Accounts Committee
(d) Committee on Government Assurances
Answer: Public Accounts Committee


43. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available ?
(a) A member of the House of People appointed by the President
(b) The senior most member of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) A member chosen by Council of Ministers.
(d) The senior most member of the Lok Sabha.
Answer; The senior most member of the Lok Sabha.


44. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha ?
(a) President
(b) Leader of Opposition
(c) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Vice- President
Answer: Vice- President


45. When a bill passed by Parliament is sent to the President for his assent, which option is not true to him ?
(a) He may return it to Parliament for reconsideration .
(b) He may amend it.
(c) He may decline to sign it
(d) He may sign it
Answer: He may decline to sign it


46. The Union Territories get representation in
(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) None of these
(c) Both Houses of Parliament
(d) Lok Sabha
Answer; Both Houses of Parliament


47. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha Who is the Chief of its Secretariat is
(a) Elected by both Houses of Parliament
(b) Appointed by the President
(c) Appointed by the Speaker
(d) Elected by the Lok Sabha
Answer: Appointed by the Speaker


48. The Joint Parliament Committee to examine irregularities and fraudulent manipulations of the Securities Scam consists of
(a) 15 members of Lok Sabha and 15 of Rajya Sabha
(b) 30 members of Lok Sabha and 30 of Rajya Sabha
(c) 20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 of Rajya Sabha
(d) 25 members of Lok Sabha and 15 of Rajya Sabha
Answer: 20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 of Rajya Sabha


49. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India ?
(a) 13
(b) 12
(c) 10
(d) 11
Answer: 12


50. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from his office, if the House of the People passes a resolution to this effect by
(a) Absolute majority of all the then members of the House
(b) Simple majority of members present and voting and absolute majority of all the then members of the House
(c) 2/3rd majority of members present and voting.
(d) Simple majority of members present and voting
Answer: Absolute majority of all the then members of the House


51. In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the
(a) Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Vice- President
Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha


52. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is
(a) Nominated by the President
(b) Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly
(c) Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament
(d) Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
Answer: Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament


53. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed
(a) 3 months
(b) 1 year
(c) 9 months
(d) 6 months
Answer: 6 months


54. Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to
(a) Elect the President of India
(b) Adopt a Constitution amending Bill
(c) Elect the Vice President of India
(d) Consider and pass a bill on which two Houses disagree
Answer: Consider and pass a bill on which two Houses disagree


55. One third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every
(a) Second year
(b) Fifth year
(c) One year
(d) Third year
Answer: Second year


56. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed by Rajya Sabha within
(a) 3 months
(b) 14 days
(c) 21 days
(d) 1 month
Answer: 14 days


57. Which of the following is not a Standing Committee of the Parliament ?
(a) Estimates Committee
(b) Committee on Public Undertakings
(c) Committee on Welfare of SC's and ST's
(d) Committee on Public Accounts
Answer: Committee on Public Accounts


58. For raising Half-an-Hour discussion in a House of Parliament, a notice in writing has to be given to the
(a) Secretary of Department of Parliamentary Affairs
(b) Minister concerned
(c) Secretary General of the House
(d) Presiding Officer of the House
Answer; Secretary General of the House


59. What is the minimum age for election / appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ?
(a) 25 years
(b) 40 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Answer: 30 years


60. Parliament of India is composed of
(a) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
(b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(c) Lok Sabha only
(d) Rajya Sabha only
Answer: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President


61. Maximum number of M.P.s from backward communities are elected from which state ?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Bihar
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Nagaland
Answer: Bihar


62. In Parliamentary government, Ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy
(a) Confidence of the popular chamber of legislature
(b) Popular support
(c) Confidence of the upper house of the legislature
(d) Support of the armed forces
Answer; Confidence of the popular chamber of legislature


63. A bill for alteration of boundaries of states shall not be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of
(a) The legislatures of the states concerned
(b) President
(c) The presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament
(d) Supreme Court
Answer: The legislatures of the states concerned


64. What type of Party system has been evolved in India ?
(a) Single Party
(b) Party less
(c) Bi- party
(d) Multi - Party
Answer: Multi - Party


64. Amongst the questions allowed by the Speaker, which one is regarded as the most important ?
(a) Starred
(b) Supplementary
(c) Short Notice
(d) Unstarred
Answer: Short Notice


66. When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House ?
(a) Whenever the House desires
(b) Whenever his party directs
(c) Only in the event of equality of votes
(d) Whenever he desires
Answer; Only in the event of equality of votes


67. According to the Constitution of India the maximum number of members representing the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha cannot exceed
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 10
(d) 15
Answer: 20


68. The Government has set up a high power Committee of 20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha to examine
(a) Securities scam
(b) Sharing of river water
(c) Protection of Human rights
(d) Protection of environment
Answer: Securities scam


69. In the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, who presides over the deliberations of the Lok Sabha ?
(a) Oldest members of the House
(b) One of the members of the House out of a panel of six persons nominated by the Speaker
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Home Minister
Answer: One of the members of the House out of a panel of six persons nominated by the Speaker


70. What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament ?
(a) 45 years
(b) 50 years
(c) None of these
(d) 40 years
Answer; None of these


71. Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it ?
(a) Chief Election Commissioner
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General
(c) Attorney General of India
(d) Solicitor- General of India
Answer: Attorney General of India


72. How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of no confidence in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker ?
(a) 50
(b) 35
(c) 20
(d) 25
Answer: 50


73. The Constitution of India does not mentioned the post of
(a) The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies.
(c) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) The Deputy Prime Minister
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister


74. To be a member of the Lok Sabha a person has to be
(a) 25 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 27 years
(d) 30 years
Answer; 25 years


75. Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President
(a) In his own discretion
(b) On the advice of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court
(c) On the advice of the Vice- President
(d) On the advice of the Prime Minister
Answer: On the advice of the Prime Minister


76. Who administers the oath of office to the President ?
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Vice President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: Chief Justice of India


77. The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period ?
(a) 2 years
(b) 4 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 5 years
Answer: 5 years


78. Criterion for a regional party to be recognised as a national party is
(a) To get 1/10th of the seats in the Parliament
(b) To be recognised in at least 4 states
(c) To be recognised in at least 3 states
(d) To get 1/10th of the seats in Lok Sabha
Answer: To be recognised in at least 4 states


79. Money Bill can be introduced in
(a) Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
(b) None of these
(c) Lok Sabha only
(d) Rajya Sabha only
Answer: Lok Sabha only


80. Who among the following decides whether particular bill is a Money Bill or not ?
(a) Finance Minister
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha


81. Which of the following states does not have a bicameral legislature ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
Answer: Rajasthan


82. Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the session for
(a) 60 days
(b) 120 days
(c) 30 days
(d) 90 days
Answer; 60 days


83. Who presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha ?
(a) President
(b) Speaker
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice - President
Answer: Vice - President


84. A candidate to become a member of the Rajya Sabha should not be less than
(a) 25 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 21 years
Answer: 30 years


85. Public Accounts Committee is a
(a) Select Committee of Lok Sabha
(b) Joint Committee of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(c) Standing Committee of Rajya Sabha
(d) Sub Committee
Answer: Standing Committee of Rajya Sabha


86. The Rajya Sabha has a life of
(a) 7 years
(b) Permanency
(c) 2 years
(d) 6 years
Answer; Permanency


87. The Governor is appointed by the
(a) Chief Minister
(b) Chief Justice
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister
Answer: President


88. The budget is presented to the Parliament on
(a) The last day of March
(b) 1st April
(c) The last day of February
(d) 15th March
Answer; The last day of February


89. The term of Lok Sabha is normally
(a) 5 years
(b) 2 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 6 years
Answer: 5 years


90. The Constitution provides for the nomination to the Lok Sabha two members belonging to the community of
(a) Syrian Christians
(b) Scheduled Castes
(c) Parsis
(d) Anglo-Indians
Answer; Anglo-Indians


91. The legislative powers are vested in the
(a) President
(b) Governor
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Parliament
Answer: Parliament


92. Which authority recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the
states out of the Consolidated Fund of India ?
(a) Public Accounts Committee
(b) Inter State Council
(c) Union Ministry of Finance
(d) Finance Commission
Answer; Finance Commission


93. Which are the two States (other than U.P.) having maximum representation in Lok Sabha ?
(a) Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
(b) Bihar and Tamil Nadu
(c) Bihar and Andhra Pradesh
(d) Bihar and Maharashtra
Answer: Bihar and Maharashtra


94. The term of the Lok Sabha
(a) Can be extended for another full term of 5 years.
(b) Can be extended for an unlimited period
(c) Can be extended by 1 year at a time
(d) Cannot be extended
Answer; Can be extended by 1 year at a time


95. How many times can the passed by Parliament ?
(a) Twice
(b) Never
(c) Thrice
(d) Once
Answer: Once


96. Vote on Account means legislative vote
(a) On the Appropriation Bill
(b) On the Finance Bill
(c) Authorising expenditure in respect of demands for grants pending the passing of the Appropriation Act
(d) In respect of the report of audit and accounts submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: Authorising expenditure in respect of demands for grants pending the passing of the Appropriation Act


97. Which of the following committees does not consist of any member from the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Estimates Committee
(b) Committee on Public Undertakings
(c) Public Accounts Committee
(d) Public Grievances Committee
Answer: Estimates Committee

98. Recognition to a political party is accorded by
(a) The Election Commission
(b) A Committee of Whips
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties
(d) The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer; The Election Commission

99. The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is
(a) Appointed by Speaker
(b) Elected by members of PAC
(c) Elected by Union Cabinet
(d) Appointed by President
Answer: Appointed by Speaker

100. A Party in India in order to be recognised as official opposition in the Indian Parliament should have least how many seats ?
(a) 1/6th
(b) 1/10th
(c) 1/3rd
(d) 1/4th
Answer: 1/10th