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Q332023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Who found an empirical relationship between the half-life of alpha decay and the energy of the emitted alpha particles in 1911?
1. A.Chadwick and Lawrence
2. B.Fermi and Meitner
3. C.Geiger and Nuttall
4. D.Soddy and Aston
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Answer: C
Q382023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The ______ National Voters' Day was celebrated across the country on 25th January 2023, with President of India Droupadi Murmu gracing the national level event held at New Delhi.
1. A.13th
2. B.12th
3. C.10th
4. D.11th
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Answer: A
Q362023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Elphinstone was the Governor of which province of India during 1819-27?
1. A.North West Frontier province
2. B.Madras
3. C.Bengal
4. D.Bombay
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Answer: D
Q382023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Who was the president of the second session of the Indian National Congress?
1. A.Dadabhai Naoroji
2. B.Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
3. C.Pherozeshah Mehta
4. D.George Yule
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Answer: A
Q462023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Assume a situation where A has gone to a cinema hall with her friends to watch a movie. In the next seat she realises that it is her maid who is also watching the movie. Now A asks her maid to leave the cinema hall. In the above scenario, which of the following Article of the Constitution of India can provide relief to the maid?
1. A.Article 16
2. B.Article 15
3. C.Article 18
4. D.Article 17
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Answer: B
Q292023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
When was the first Session of the Lok Sabha of independent India held?
1. A.13th June 1951
2. B.13th June 1952
3. C.13th May 1952
4. D.13th May 1951
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Answer: C
Q482023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The concept of fundamental rights first came into being in the Magna Carta in _____________.
1. A.England
2. B.The US
3. C.Canada
4. D.Australia
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Answer: A
Q442023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
In case an Indian citizen is arrested and denied the right to be defended, then in such a situation, which Article of the Indian Constitution can provide a relief?
1. A.Article 22
2. B.Article 23
3. C.Article 25
4. D.Article 24
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Answer: A
Q312023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Finance Commission of India? A. The Finance Commission consist of a Chairman and four other members. B. The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding on the government and the government needs to grant funds according to the advice of the Commission, C. Article 280 of the Indian Constitution talks about the recommendations of the Finance Commission.
1. A.A and B only
2. B.A, B and C
3. C.A only
4. D.B and C only
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Answer: C
Q332023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Where did Vivekananda participate at the World's Parliament of Religions?
1. A.San Francisco
2. B.New York
3. C.Washington
4. D.Chicago
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Answer: D
Q402023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following Amendment Acts added four new subjects (Article 39, 39A, 43A, 48A) in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. A.42nd Amendment Act, 1976
2. B.41st Amendment Act, 1976
3. C.40th Amendment Act, 1976
4. D.39th Amendment Act, 1975
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Answer: A
Q312023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
According to a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Government of India, as on 20 July 2022, approximately _______unorganised sector workers are registered on the e-Shram portal.
1. A.27 crores
2. B.26 crores
3. C.28 crores
4. D.25 crores
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Answer: C
Q342023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which part of the Constitution of India incorporates the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. A.Part IV
2. B.Part V
3. C.Part VI
4. D.Part III
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Answer: A
Q462023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements are correct regarding composition of the State Legislative Council? A. The maximum strength of the Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly. B. The minimum strength of the Council is fixed at 40. C. A total of $\frac{5}{6}$ of the total number of members of a Legislative Council are indirectly elected and $\frac{1}{6}$ members are nominated. D. The nominations (nominated members) made by the Governor can be challenged in the court.
1. A.B, C and D only
2. B.A, B and C only
3. C.A, B, C and D
4. D.A, B and D only
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Answer: B
Q442023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following statements are correct regarding removal of the President of India? A. The impeachment process can be initiated in the either House of Parliament. B. The impeachment charges must be signed by the one-third members of the House in which the process is initiated. C. In the impeachment process, a 30 days' notice should be given to the President. D. The impeachment resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of that House.
1. A.B and C only
2. B.A, B and C only
3. C.A, B, C and D
4. D.A and D only
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Answer: D
Q452023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
1. A.Right to vote
2. B.Right to equality
3. C.Right to freedom of religion
4. D.Right to freedom
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Answer: A
Q452023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The Indian Constitution was enacted on which of the following dates?
1. A.26th November 1949
2. B.26th January 1949
3. C.26th November 1950
4. D.26th January 1950
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Answer: A
Q482023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
As per Article 172(2) __________ of a State shall NOT be subject to dissolution.
1. A.Legislative Assembly
2. B.Legislative Council
3. C.House of People
4. D.Council of States
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Answer: B
Q462023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Who administers oath of office to the Vice President of India?
1. A.The Prime Minister of India
2. B.The Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. C.The President of India
4. D.The Chief Justice of India
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Answer: C
Q472023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed by the Parliament. This is pertaining to the state of __________.
1. A.Andhra Pradesh
2. B.Jammu and Kashmir
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Kerala
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Answer: C
Q492023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following committees recommended for the inclusion of fundamental duties in the Constitution of India?
1. A.Swaran Singh Committee
2. B.Sarkaria Commission
3. C.Rajamannar Committee
4. D.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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Answer: A
Q292023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Union Public Service Commission? A. The Parliament has the power to make regulations as to conditions of service of the Chairman, members and staff of the commission. B. The Government of India Act, 1935, envisaged a Public Service Commission for the Federation and a Provincial Public Service Commission for each Province or group of Provinces. C. The Federal Public Service Commission came to be known as the Union Public Service Commission by virtue of Clause (1) of Article 378 of the Constitution in 1950.
1. A.A and B only
2. B.A, B and C
3. C.B and C only
4. D.A and C only
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Answer: C
Q302023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which Article of the Indian Constitution talks about ‘abolition of title’?
1. A.Article 18
2. B.Article 20
3. C.Article 19
4. D.Article 17
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Answer: A
Q432023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred which award on Matha B Manjamma for Jogati Nrithyaa in 2021?
1. A.Padma Bhushan
2. B.Padma Shri
3. C.Padma Vibhushan
4. D.Sangeet Natak Akademi
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Answer: B
Q292023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
According to Article ______ of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
1. A.52A
2. B.50A
3. C.49A
4. D.51A
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Answer: D