[1] Which one of the following language is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India –
A.
English
B.
Sanskrit
C.
Urdu
D.
Nepali
Ans:
English
Explanation :
The recognized languages in the 8th Schedule of the constitution – Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepalli, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu.
[2] Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the disqualification of a Legislator on grounds of defection?
A.
8th Schedule
B.
7th Schedule
C.
6th Schedule
D.
10th Schedule
Ans:
10th Schedule
Explanation :
The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution is known as Anti-Defection Law. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act 1985 to the Constitution. It sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party.
[3] As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State?
A.
350 members
B.
400 members
C.
450 members
D.
500 members
Ans:
500 members
Explanation :
The Legislative Assembly (the Vidhan Sabha) is the popular House of the State Legislative and its member are chosen by direct by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage from territorial constituencies (Article 170). The number of members ranges between 60 and 500.
[4] Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Kerala
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation :
The state of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly. The two women may be nominated as members by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir if he or she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented.
[5] Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory.
[6] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
5
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. Up to 525 members represent of the tenitorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. House seats are apportioned among the states by population in such a manner that the ratio between that number and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.
[7] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Any number
D.
Only one
Ans:
Two
Explanation :
All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
[8] Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the-
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
President
Explanation :
No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
[9] What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?
A.
1/6
B.
1/8
C.
1/10
D.
1/5
Ans:
1/10
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
The recognized languages in the 8th Schedule of the constitution – Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepalli, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu.
[2] Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the disqualification of a Legislator on grounds of defection?
A.
8th Schedule
B.
7th Schedule
C.
6th Schedule
D.
10th Schedule
Ans:
10th Schedule
Explanation :
The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution is known as Anti-Defection Law. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act 1985 to the Constitution. It sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party.
[3] As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State?
A.
350 members
B.
400 members
C.
450 members
D.
500 members
Ans:
500 members
Explanation :
The Legislative Assembly (the Vidhan Sabha) is the popular House of the State Legislative and its member are chosen by direct by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage from territorial constituencies (Article 170). The number of members ranges between 60 and 500.
[4] Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Kerala
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation :
The state of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly. The two women may be nominated as members by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir if he or she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented.
[5] Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory.
[6] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
5
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. Up to 525 members represent of the tenitorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. House seats are apportioned among the states by population in such a manner that the ratio between that number and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.
[7] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Any number
D.
Only one
Ans:
Two
Explanation :
All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
[8] Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the-
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
President
Explanation :
No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
[9] What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?
A.
1/6
B.
1/8
C.
1/10
D.
1/5
Ans:
1/10
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
The Legislative Assembly (the Vidhan Sabha) is the popular House of the State Legislative and its member are chosen by direct by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage from territorial constituencies (Article 170). The number of members ranges between 60 and 500.
[4] Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Kerala
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation :
The state of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly. The two women may be nominated as members by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir if he or she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented.
[5] Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory.
[6] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
5
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. Up to 525 members represent of the tenitorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. House seats are apportioned among the states by population in such a manner that the ratio between that number and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.
[7] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Any number
D.
Only one
Ans:
Two
Explanation :
All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
[8] Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the-
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
President
Explanation :
No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
[9] What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?
A.
1/6
B.
1/8
C.
1/10
D.
1/5
Ans:
1/10
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory.
[6] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
5
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. Up to 525 members represent of the tenitorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. House seats are apportioned among the states by population in such a manner that the ratio between that number and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.
[7] How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Any number
D.
Only one
Ans:
Two
Explanation :
All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
[8] Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the-
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
President
Explanation :
No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
[9] What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?
A.
1/6
B.
1/8
C.
1/10
D.
1/5
Ans:
1/10
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
[8] Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the-
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
President
Explanation :
No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
[9] What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?
A.
1/6
B.
1/8
C.
1/10
D.
1/5
Ans:
1/10
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
[10] In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Leader of Opposition
D.
Speaker of lower house
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
[11] Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
A.
Deputy Speaker
B.
Speaker
C.
President
D.
Leader of Ruling Party
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Explanatgion : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
[12] In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency?
A.
Once
B.
Never
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Never
Explanation :
No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
[13] The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following?
A.
The Central Government
B.
The State Government
C.
The District Judge
D.
The Election Commission
Ans:
The State Government
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.
[14] In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution?
A.
1974
B.
1975
C.
1976
D.
1977
Ans:
1976
Explanation :
In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced.
[15] What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy?
A.
Constitutional Protection
B.
Political Protection
C.
Judicial Protection
D.
Moral Protection
Ans:
Judicial Protection
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
[16] The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in –
A.
The Union List
B.
The State List
C.
The Concurrent List
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The State List
Explanation :
The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local self- government for villages.
[17] The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by :
A.
PC Mahalanobis
B.
K N Raj
C.
JC Kumarappa
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
K N Raj
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important role in India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan.
[18] Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General?
A.
1909 Act
B.
1919 Act
C.
1935 Act
D.
1947 Act
Ans:
1935 Act
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments.
[19] Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation.
[20] Which committee recommended for three language formula?
A.
Raj Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Rajamannar Committee
D.
Dutt Committee
Ans:
Kothari Committee
Explanation :
The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
[21] Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh.
[22] The number of Union Territories in India is –
A.
5
B.
7
C.
9
D.
6
Ans:
7
Explanation :
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry.
[23] Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
A.
Pondicherry
B.
Nagaland
C.
(4) Daman and Diu
D.
Lakshadweep
Ans:
Nagaland
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963.
[24] The main function of the judiciary is :
A.
law formulation
B.
law execution
C.
law adjudication
D.
law application
Ans:
law adjudication
Explanation :
Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance.
[25] Right to vote and to be elected in India is a -
A.
Fundamental Right
B.
Natural Right
C.
Constitutional Right
D.
Legal Right
Ans:
Constitutional Right
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.
Explanation :
New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer.