Some general knowledge questions related to politic

Here are some general knowledge questions related to politics, particularly focusing on India but also including some global context, which are often asked in competitive exams:

Indian Politics

  1. Who is the current President of India?
    • Answer: [The answer will vary based on the current officeholder. Please update accordingly.]
  2. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
    • Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. What is the term duration for a member of the Lok Sabha?
    • Answer: 5 years
  4. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights?
    • Answer: Articles 12 to 35
  5. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
    • Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  6. What is the minimum age required to become the Prime Minister of India?
    • Answer: 25 years (as a member of the Lok Sabha) or 30 years (as a member of the Rajya Sabha)
  7. Which house is known as the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?
    • Answer: Rajya Sabha
  8. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
    • Answer: [The answer will vary based on the current officeholder. Please update accordingly.]
  9. Which body is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    • Answer: The President of India
  10. What is the maximum number of members that can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President?
    • Answer: 12 members
  11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Election Commission?
    • Answer: Article 324
  12. Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
    • Answer: The President of India
  13. Which is the largest Lok Sabha constituency by area in India?
    • Answer: Ladakh
  14. What is the process called for removing the President of India from office?
    • Answer: Impeachment
  15. Which constitutional amendment granted statehood to Goa?
    • Answer: 56th Amendment Act, 1987


Global Politics

  1. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
    • Answer: António Guterres
  2. What is the name of the upper house of the United States Congress?
    • Answer: The Senate
  3. Which country is known as the first to grant women the right to vote?
    • Answer: New Zealand (1893)
  4. Who is the current Chancellor of Germany?
    • Answer: [The answer will vary based on the current officeholder. Please update accordingly.]
  5. Which political philosophy is Karl Marx associated with?
    • Answer: Communism
  6. What is the main legislative body of the United Kingdom called?
    • Answer: The Parliament of the United Kingdom
  7. Which country has the world’s oldest functioning written constitution?
    • Answer: The United States of America (The Constitution was adopted in 1787)
  8. Who was the first female Prime Minister in the world?
    • Answer: Sirimavo Bandaranaike (Sri Lanka)
  9. Which treaty established the European Union?
    • Answer: The Maastricht Treaty (1992)
  10. What is the primary role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
    • Answer: To ensure the stability of the international monetary system


Mixed Context

  1. What does the term "bicameral" legislature mean?
    • Answer: A legislature with two houses or chambers.
  2. Which body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of India?
    • Answer: The Supreme Court of India
  3. Which form of government is characterized by a single central authority with subordinate local authorities?
    • Answer: Unitary Government
  4. What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?
    • Answer: To make laws
  5. Who was the first woman to serve as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    • Answer: Meira Kumar

These questions cover various aspects of politics, including constitutional knowledge, political history, and current officeholders, and are useful for competitive exams and general knowledge enhancement.

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