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22 G . K .

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1 . The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the A . Morley-Minto Reforms , 1909 B . Montagu-Chelmsford Act , 1919 C . Government of India Act , 1935 D . Indian Independence Act , 1947
2 . Which of the following parties were established by Dr . B . R . Ambedkar ? 1 . The Peasants and Workers Party of
India 2 . All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3 . The Independent Labour Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A . 1 and 2 only B . 2 and 3 only C . 1 and 3 only D . 1 , 2 and 3
3 . Which one of the following statements is correct ? A . In India , the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
B . The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
C . No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his / her post
D . In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup , the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt . Governor on the basis of majority support
4 . Among the following organisms , which one does not belong to the class of other three ? A . Crab
B . Mite C . Scorpion D . Spider
5 . The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a A . Tax imposed by the Central Government
B . Tax imposed by the Central Government but collected by the State Government
C . Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government
D . Tax imposed and collected by the State Government
6 . In the constitution of India , promotion of international peace and security is included in the A . Preamble to the Constitution B . Directive Principles of State Policy C . Fundamental Duties D . Ninth Schedule
7 . In the United States of America , the President is elected A . By the electorate B . By the electoral college C . By the two national political parties D . By the U . S . congress
8 . India ’ s first coalition government in New Delhi was formed under the leadership of : A . V . P . Singh B . P . V . Narasimharao C . Morarji Desai D . Atal Behari Vajpayee
9 . El Nino is A . A Sea storm B . A warm ocean current C . A tropical disturbance D . Another name of typhoon
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