General Studies — Indian Polity, History, Geography & Economy

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8 WBPSC Misc General Studies & Aptitude questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?

   • APart III
   • BPart IV
   • CPart II
   • DPart V
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   Correct answer: (A) Part III

   Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution. Part IV contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.

2. Q2medium

   The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of which country?

   • AUnited States
   • BIreland
   • CUnited Kingdom
   • DCanada
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   Correct answer: (B) Ireland

   The Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by the Irish Constitution, which had itself adopted them from the Spanish Constitution.

3. Q3medium

   Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

   • AC. Rajagopalachari
   • BLord Mountbatten
   • CRajendra Prasad
   • DLord Wavell
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   Correct answer: (B) Lord Mountbatten

   Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-48). C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General, who succeeded him.

4. Q4easy

   The Battle of Plassey, which laid the foundation of British rule in India, was fought in which year?

   • A1764
   • B1757
   • C1707
   • D1761
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   Correct answer: (B) 1757

   The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between Robert Clive of the East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The Battle of Buxar followed in 1764.

5. Q5medium

   Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

   • AGandak
   • BSon
   • CKosi
   • DGanga
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   Correct answer: (C) Kosi

   The Kosi river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its frequent, devastating floods and its tendency to change course.

6. Q6hard

   The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?

   • ARajasthan
   • BWest Bengal
   • COdisha
   • DMadhya Pradesh
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   Correct answer: (C) Odisha

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, but not Odisha.

7. Q7medium

   In the Indian Parliament, a Money Bill can be introduced only in which House?

   • ARajya Sabha
   • BLok Sabha
   • CEither House
   • DA joint sitting
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   Correct answer: (B) Lok Sabha

   Under Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations.

8. Q8easy

   Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

   • AJawaharlal Nehru
   • BMahatma Gandhi
   • CB. R. Ambedkar
   • DSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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   Correct answer: (C) B. R. Ambedkar

   Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, as Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, is regarded as the chief architect and 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.

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