Current Affairs Mcqs – 12th October

Kaziranga National park is famous for

Options:

A.One-horned rhinoceroses

B. Hippopotamus

C. Tiger

D. Peacock

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Kaziranga National park is located in the North eastern state of Assam. Since the Indian Great One-horned Rhinoceros is a well-known species there, the Kaziranga National Park is regarded as the nation’s rhino sanctuary. The park is well known for protecting one-horned rhinos, who are found there in the greatest concentration anywhere in the world.

Fahien visited India during the reign of

Options:

A.Samudragupta

B. Chandragupta I

C. Chandragupta II

D. Harshavardhan

Answer: C

Explanation:

Fa-Hien who was the famous Chinese traveller came to India to visit Buddhist places. During his visit to India, he also explored the Gupta Empire. He travelled the whole distance from China to India on foot.

In which session Indian National Congress passed Quit India resolution?

Options:

A.Surat

B.Bombay

C.Calcutta

D.Poona

Answer: B

Explanation:

In 1942, the Congress Working Committee resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The Resolution, generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution, was to be approved by the Congress committee in Bombay.

The term “Socialist” was added to the Indian Constitution’s Preamble by which of the following amendments?

Options:

A.  38th Amendment Act

B. 42nd Amendment Act

C. 49th Amendment Act

D. 52nd Amendment Act

Answer: B 

Explanation: 

By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.

The recommendations of the Simon Commission were incorporated in which of the following Act ?

Options:

A. Government of India Act, 1935

B. Indian Independence Act, 1947

C. August Offer

D. None of the above 

Answer: A 

Explanation: 

The Government of India Act, 1935 included (with some amendments) the recommendations of the Simon Commission.

The commission delivered its report at 1930.

Who has the power to broaden a High Court’s jurisdiction?

Options:

A. Lok Sabha.

B. State legislative 

C. Supreme Court 

D. Parliament 

Answer: D 

Explanation: 

• The Parliament of India has the authority to extend a high court’s 

• jurisdiction to any union territory in India or to exclude a high court’s jurisdiction from any union territory.