Quiz 23: Basic General Knowledge January 18, 2009 1. “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States”. The above mandate has been enshrined in the Constitution of India, in which among the following?Preamble Article 1Article 2Schedule 12. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?ClosureGullitoneExpunctionRecess3. A bill cannot become an act of parliament, unless and until_____?It is passed by Lok SabhaIt is passed by Rajya SabhaIt gets assent from PresidentIt is passed by Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha4. The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office?25 years, 65 years35 years, 65 years35 years , no limit25 years, no limit5. Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?Election CommissionNITI AayogFinance CommissionInter state council6. The “administrative authority’ at the block level is___?Zila PanchayatPanchayat SamitiPanchayatDistrict Planning Committee7. A person arrested and / or detained by Police, has to be produced before nearest Magistrate within …………period?12 hours24 hours36 hours48 hours8. Who among the following decides whether a bill is money bill or not?Prime MinisterCouncil of MinistersLok Sabha SpeakerLok Sabha Secretary9. A session of the Lok Sabha is prorogued by order of which of the following? Prime ministerPresidentSpeakerLeader of the house10. What is the number of freedoms, guaranteed by Indian Constitution to Indian Citizens?6789Submit Test « Previous Next »