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Q1242012 · 19 Aug 2012
Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. 2. The words ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ have been a part of the Preamble since its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A
Q1252012 · 19 Aug 2012
Normally the Parliament can legislate on the subjects enumerated in
1. A.the Union List
2. B.the Concurrent List
3. C.the State List
4. D.the Union as well as Concurrent List
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Answer: D
Q1282012 · 19 Aug 2012
Which one among the following was the fundamental cause of the first Karnataka War between the British and the French?
1. A.Participation of the English and the French in the native politics of Karnataka
2. B.The ambition of Dupleix to drive out the English from the South
3. C.The trade rivalry between the English and the French
4. D.The war of Austrian succession because of which Britain and France became each other’s enemy in every part of the world
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Answer: D
Q1312012 · 19 Aug 2012
Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of
1. A.members of both Houses of Parliament
2. B.members of Rajya Sabha only
3. C.elected members of both Houses of Parliament
4. D.elected members of Lok Sabha only
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Answer: A
Q1322012 · 19 Aug 2012
Who among the following has a right to speak and otherwise take part in proceedings of either House of Parliament and to be a member of any parliamentary committee but is not entitled to vote?
1. A.Chairman, Finance Commission
2. B.The Attorney General
3. C.The Comptroller and Auditor General
4. D.The Chief Election Commissioner
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Answer: B
Q1392012 · 19 Aug 2012
The first Prime Minister of India in 1947 was appointed by
1. A.the Governor General
2. B.the President of India
3. C.Mahatma Gandhi
4. D.a committee headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: A
Q1412012 · 19 Aug 2012
Who among the following was recently (May 2012) elected as Chair of the Asian Development Bank's Board of Governors ?
1. A.Pranab Mukherjee
2. B.Montek Singh Ahluwalia
3. C.Duvvuri Subbarao
4. D.Aditya Puri
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Answer: A
Q1422012 · 19 Aug 2012
Consider the following statements : 1. Justice Dalveer Bhandari was recently elected as the President of International Court of Justice. 2. Justice Bhandari was a senior Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B
Q1062012 · 15 Apr 2012
The Parliament can legislate on the subjects in the State List if the
1. A.President issues an order authorizing it to do so
2. B.Supreme Court gives authority to the Parliament in this regard
3. C.Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds of its members present and voting, declaring it expedient to legislate on a State matter in the national interest
4. D.Prime Minister issues a special order
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Answer: C
Q1152012 · 15 Apr 2012
Consider the following statements about Cripps Proposals of 1942 : 1. Provision was to be made for participation of Indian States in the Constitution-making body. 2. British Government undertook to accept and implement the Constitution. 3. All provinces of British India were to give an undertaking about the acceptance of the Constitution. 4. In the ongoing World War, no resources of British India would be used. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.1, 2 and 4
4. D.1, 3 and 4
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Answer: A
Q1392012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which among the following about Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement are correct? 1. Refusal to attend Government Durbars and official functions 2. Participation in elections 3. Participation in rallies for the boycott of foreign goods 4. Surrender of titles Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :
1. A.1, 2 and 3
2. B.1, 3 and 4
3. C.2, 3 and 4
4. D.1 and 4 only
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Answer: B