Static GK: History & Polity
Static GK: History & Polity is a frequently tested area in CUET General Test. Work through these free NTA-style sample questions with full answers and explanations, then attempt all 40 in a timed practice test to build exam-day speed.
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8 free sample questions with explanations. 32 more in the timed practice test.
Q1. What is the maximum total strength of the Lok Sabha as provided in the Constitution?
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Answer: C
The Constitution provides for a maximum Lok Sabha strength of 552 members — up to 530 from states, 20 from Union Territories, and earlier 2 nominated Anglo-Indians.
Q2. The Qutub Minar in Delhi was begun by which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
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Answer: B
Qutub-ud-din Aibak, founder of the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty, began construction of the Qutub Minar; it was completed by his successor Iltutmish.
Q3. Who has the authority to grant pardons, reprieves and remissions of punishment under Article 72 of the Constitution?
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Answer: B
Article 72 vests the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment in the President of India.
Q4. The Directive Principles of State Policy, contained in Part IV of the Constitution, were inspired by the constitution of which country?
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Answer: B
The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Irish Constitution, which had in turn drawn from the Spanish Constitution.
Q5. The Bhakti saint and poet Kabir was a disciple of which Vaishnava teacher, according to tradition?
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Answer: A
Tradition holds that Kabir, the Bhakti poet who criticised ritualism, was a disciple of the Vaishnava saint Ramananda.
Q6. Subhas Chandra Bose reorganised the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj). With whose military support did the INA operate during the Second World War?
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Answer: B
The Indian National Army, revived under Subhas Chandra Bose, operated with the support of Imperial Japan in Southeast Asia during World War II.
Q7. The partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon, which triggered the Swadeshi Movement, came into effect in which year?
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Answer: B
The partition of Bengal was announced in 1905 by Lord Curzon, sparking the Swadeshi Movement. It was annulled in 1911.
Q8. Who was the last Mughal emperor, proclaimed the symbolic leader during the Revolt of 1857?
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Answer: B
Bahadur Shah Zafar II was the last Mughal emperor; rebels of 1857 declared him their leader, after which he was exiled to Rangoon.
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