Consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can […]
Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India: How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission- How many of the above are constitutional bodies? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Answer: A Out […]
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights? (a) 1st Amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 44th Amendment (d) 86th Amendment Answer: B The correct answer is (b) 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, also known as […]
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country? (a) It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws. (b) It enables the creation of political offices and a government. (c) It defines and limits the powers of government. (d) It secures social justice, social equality […]
Consider the following statements:
Consider the following statements: Statement-1: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments Which one of the following is […]
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India (a) The Regulating Act (b) The Pitt’s India Act c) The Charter Act of 1793 (d) The Charter Act of 1833 Answer: D The correct answer is (d), The Charter Act of 1833. The Charter […]
In essence, what does ‘Due Process of Law’ mean?
In essence, what does ‘Due Process of Law’ mean? (a) The principle of natural justice (b) The procedure established by law (c) Fair application of law (d) Equality before law Answer: A While options (b), (c), and (d) touch upon different aspects of the concept, option (a) best captures the essence of “Due Process of […]
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city? (a) Devaraya 1 (b) Mallikarjuna (c) Vira Vijaya (d) Virupaksha Answer: A Devaraya I, also known as Devaraya II, was one of the prominent rulers of the […]
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese? (a) Ahmad Shah (b) Mahmud Begarha (c) Bahadur Shah (d) Muhammad Shah Answer: C Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in 1535. He was forced to do so after the Portuguese defeated his army in the Battle of […]
Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.
“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India? (a) Buddhis (b) Jainism […]