1. When was the Nationalist Congress Party formed ?

1999

1992

1980

1984

Answer: 1999

Explanation:

The Nationalist Congress Party is one of the eight National Parties in India and it was formed in 1999 by Sharad Pawar, P.A. Sangma and Tariq Anwar.


2. Andaman and Nicobar jurisdiction comes under which High Court ?

Andhra Pradesh

Calcutta

Madras

Odisha

Answer: Calcutta

Explanation:

The High Court of Calcutta is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.


3. Who was the first woman to become the governor of an Indian state ?

Sarojini Naidu

Aruna Asaf Ali

Vijay Laxmi Pandit

Krishna Hutheesing

Answer: Sarojini Naidu

Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was the first female to become the governor of an Indian state. She governed Uttar Pradesh from 15 August 1947 to 2 March 1949. Her daughter, Padmaja Naidu, is the longest-serving female governor with 11-year tenure in West Bengal.


4. When was the Citizenship act passed ?

1952

1955

1960

1965

Answer: 1955

Explanation:

The conferment of a person, as a citizen of India, is governed by Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India. The legislation related to this matter is the Citizenship Act which was passed in 195 and has been amended by the Citizenship Acts of 1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015 and 2019.


5. In which form of government, rulers are directly elected by the people of the country ?

Democracy

Dictatorship

Autocracy

Republic

Answer: Democracy

Explanation:

Democracy means "rule of the people", is a system in which the government of the country or their representatives are directly elected by the citizens of the country and forms a governing body, such as parliament.


6. As of Feb 2020, how many members represent the state of Uttar Pradesh in Lok Sabha ?

48

80

62

39

Answer: 80

Explanation:

As of Feb 2020, 80 members represent the state of Uttar Pradesh in Lok Sabha.


7. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from _____ to _____ ?

1947; 1962

1947; 1971

1947; 1958

1947; 1989

Answer: 1947;1971

Explanation:

Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. After separation from India in 1947 Pakistan was formed so Bangladesh also became a part of Pakistan after the separation. In 1971 Bangladesh was finally separated from Pakistan into an autonomous country. India also helped Bangladesh to become an autonomous state.


8. On the night of _____ 1975, Indira Gandhi recommended the imposition of Emergency to president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed ?

1st June

22nd May

25th June

1st July

Answer: 25th June

Explanation:

The third emergency of India started at the mid night of 25t h june 1975 and was extended till 21 march 1977.main reason of this emergency was “internal disturbances” First emergency of india was from 26 october 1962 to 10 january 1968 during india-china war second emergency was during India-pakistan war from 3-17 december 1971.


9. What does the writ of 'Mandamus' mean ?

By what Warrants

We Command

To be Certified

You May Have the Body

Answer: We Command

Explanation:

A writ of mandamus (which means "w e command") is a judicial remedy, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly".


10. Which among the following states has the highest representation in the Lok Sabha ?

Rajasthan

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest representation in the Lok Sabha. The maximum size of the Lok Sabha as outlined in the Constitution of India is 550 members made up of up to 530 members representing people of the states of India and up to 20 members representing people from the Union Territories on the basis of their population.