[1] When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to -
A.
The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court.
B.
Special control exercised by the chief justice of India.
C.
Discretionary power of the Governor of the State
D.
Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
Ans:
Discretionary power of the Governor of the State
Explanation :
According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him shall not be inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.
[2] Which one among the following statements is not correct? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India read with -
A.
Article 39 (d), would enable the court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
B.
Article 14, would enable the court to strike down a-statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
C.
Article 25, would enable the court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
D.
Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Ans:
Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Explanation :
Traffic in human beings and beggars and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. The terms 'Socialist' was added by the 42nd Amendment and assert that the government must adopt socialistic policies to ensure decent life for all Indian citizens. Thus, the word Socialist in the preamble of the Constitution of India read with Article 23.
[3] The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it -
A.
uses value loaded words
B.
contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers
C.
is a source of power and limitation
D.
gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
Ans:
contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers
Explanation :
The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers.
[4] The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Fundamental Duties
Ans:
The Preamble
Explanation :
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said 'The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long." So "A" is the answer.
[5] The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the President of India
D.
the Legislative Assembly
Ans:
the Legislative Assembly
Explanation :
In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister who heads the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
[6] One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG –
A.
They are advisory bodies.
B.
They are extra constitutional bodies
C.
They are controlled by legislature.
D.
They are constitutional bodies.
Ans:
They are constitutional bodies.
Explanation :
They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly. Each of these permanent or semi-permanent organizations is responsible for the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.
[7] Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides –
A.
6 freedoms
B.
7 freedoms
C.
8 freedoms
D.
9 freedoms
Ans:
6 freedoms
Explanation :
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions: Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
[8] Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?
A.
Place of birth
B.
Race
C.
Language
D.
Caste
Ans:
Language
Explanation :
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
[9] In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article –
A.
30
B.
31
C.
32
D.
35
Ans:
32
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him shall not be inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.
[2] Which one among the following statements is not correct? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India read with -
A.
Article 39 (d), would enable the court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
B.
Article 14, would enable the court to strike down a-statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
C.
Article 25, would enable the court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
D.
Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Ans:
Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Explanation :
Traffic in human beings and beggars and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. The terms 'Socialist' was added by the 42nd Amendment and assert that the government must adopt socialistic policies to ensure decent life for all Indian citizens. Thus, the word Socialist in the preamble of the Constitution of India read with Article 23.
[3] The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it -
A.
uses value loaded words
B.
contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers
C.
is a source of power and limitation
D.
gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
Ans:
contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers
Explanation :
The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers.
[4] The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Fundamental Duties
Ans:
The Preamble
Explanation :
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said 'The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long." So "A" is the answer.
[5] The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the President of India
D.
the Legislative Assembly
Ans:
the Legislative Assembly
Explanation :
In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister who heads the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
[6] One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG –
A.
They are advisory bodies.
B.
They are extra constitutional bodies
C.
They are controlled by legislature.
D.
They are constitutional bodies.
Ans:
They are constitutional bodies.
Explanation :
They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly. Each of these permanent or semi-permanent organizations is responsible for the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.
[7] Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides –
A.
6 freedoms
B.
7 freedoms
C.
8 freedoms
D.
9 freedoms
Ans:
6 freedoms
Explanation :
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions: Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
[8] Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?
A.
Place of birth
B.
Race
C.
Language
D.
Caste
Ans:
Language
Explanation :
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
[9] In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article –
A.
30
B.
31
C.
32
D.
35
Ans:
32
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers.
[4] The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Fundamental Duties
Ans:
The Preamble
Explanation :
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said 'The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long." So "A" is the answer.
[5] The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the President of India
D.
the Legislative Assembly
Ans:
the Legislative Assembly
Explanation :
In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister who heads the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
[6] One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG –
A.
They are advisory bodies.
B.
They are extra constitutional bodies
C.
They are controlled by legislature.
D.
They are constitutional bodies.
Ans:
They are constitutional bodies.
Explanation :
They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly. Each of these permanent or semi-permanent organizations is responsible for the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.
[7] Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides –
A.
6 freedoms
B.
7 freedoms
C.
8 freedoms
D.
9 freedoms
Ans:
6 freedoms
Explanation :
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions: Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
[8] Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?
A.
Place of birth
B.
Race
C.
Language
D.
Caste
Ans:
Language
Explanation :
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
[9] In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article –
A.
30
B.
31
C.
32
D.
35
Ans:
32
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister who heads the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
[6] One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG –
A.
They are advisory bodies.
B.
They are extra constitutional bodies
C.
They are controlled by legislature.
D.
They are constitutional bodies.
Ans:
They are constitutional bodies.
Explanation :
They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly. Each of these permanent or semi-permanent organizations is responsible for the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.
[7] Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides –
A.
6 freedoms
B.
7 freedoms
C.
8 freedoms
D.
9 freedoms
Ans:
6 freedoms
Explanation :
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions: Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
[8] Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?
A.
Place of birth
B.
Race
C.
Language
D.
Caste
Ans:
Language
Explanation :
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
[9] In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article –
A.
30
B.
31
C.
32
D.
35
Ans:
32
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions: Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
[8] Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?
A.
Place of birth
B.
Race
C.
Language
D.
Caste
Ans:
Language
Explanation :
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
[9] In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article –
A.
30
B.
31
C.
32
D.
35
Ans:
32
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
[10] Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
A.
Tribunals
B.
Elections
C.
Cast System
D.
Panchayti system
Ans:
Elections
Explanation :
Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.
[11] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
A.
42nd
B.
46th
C.
61st
D.
88th
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] Right to Privacy comes under –
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 20
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 18
Ans:
Article 21
Explanation :
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).
[13] What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem?
A.
47 seconds
B.
50 seconds
C.
52 seconds
D.
60 seconds
Ans:
52 seconds
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. Its playing time is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.
[14] What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem?
A.
Satyam, Shivam
B.
Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram
C.
Satyameva Jayate
D.
Jai Hind
Ans:
Satyameva Jayate
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The motto of the Czech Republic and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.
[15] How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India?
A.
16
B.
20
C.
24
D.
32
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).
[16] Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
62nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
Ans:
44th Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
[17] In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India?
A.
99
B.
39
C.
38
D.
69
Ans:
38
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to promote the welfare the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social economic and political-shall pervade all institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.
[18] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
61st
D.
73rd
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
[19] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article –
A.
Article 368
B.
Article 345
C.
Article 351
D.
Article 333
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (1) amendment by 2/3rdmajority of parliament and (2) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
[20] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law?
A.
Article – 13
B.
Article - 14
C.
Article – 15
D.
Article - 17
Ans:
Article - 14
Explanation :
Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State will not distinguish any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.
[21] The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of
A.
Punchhi Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Rajamannar Commission
D.
Mungerilal Commission
Ans:
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
[22] Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?
A.
Hukam Singh
B.
Bali Ram Bhagat
C.
Rabi Ray
D.
G.V. Mavalankar
Ans:
G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Mavalankar remained the President of the Central Legislative Assembly till the midnight of August 14-6-15, 1947 when, under the Indian independence Act 1947, the central Legislative Assembly and the Council of States ceased to exist and the Constituent Assembly of India assumed full powers for the governance of India. Just after independence, Mavalankar headed a committee constituted on August 20, 1947 to study and report on the need to separate the Constitution-making role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
[23] Communism has given importance to –
A.
Political equality
B.
Economic equality
C.
Social equality
D.
Natural equality
Ans:
Economic equality
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well as a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of this social order. It espouses the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.
[24] Who was the first woman Ambassador from India?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
C.B. Muthamma
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 (during which time she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.
[25] "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of –
A.
Democracy
B.
Fascism
C.
Communism
D.
Dictatorship
Ans:
Communism
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
Explanation :
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program. In the Marxist view, such an arrangement will be made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed communist society will produce; the idea is that, with the full development of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.