Q1. Finance Commission is appointed after every (a) 2 years (b) 5 years (c) 7 years (d) 10 years (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) 5 years Explanation: The Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and States. Q2. Finance Commission is appointed for (a) Passing …
Q1. 44th Amendment of the Constitution speaks of (a) Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right (b) Suspension of individual liberty during emergency (c) Barring the courts from interfering in the disputes regarding the election of Prime Minister (d) Giving more importance to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) …
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Q1. In which case a joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is convened by the President? (a) When a Finance Bill is to be passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha with 2/3rd majority (b) To impeach the President (c) If after a bill has been passed by one House …
Q2. The Speaker of the lower house of a State can step down by submitting his resignation to the (a) Chief Minister (b) Governor (c) Deputy Speaker of the House (d) President (UPSC Prelims 1987) Answer: (c) Deputy Speaker of the House Explanation: In a State Legislative Assembly, the Speaker submits resignation to the Deputy …
Q1. All responsibilities regarding elections in India are entrusted to (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Chief Justice (d) Chief Election Commissioner (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Chief Election Commissioner Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, which is responsible for conducting free and fair elections across the country. Q2. Which …
Q1. What is true of Indian National Congress during World War II (a) It demanded for its co-operation with the British that a provincial national government may be set up at the centre (b) It extended full support to the Indian National Army to oust the British from India (c) It decided to extend full …
Q1. Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art ? (a) Ellora (b) Ajanta (c) Khajuraho (d) Elephanta (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Khajuraho Explanation: The Gandhara School of Art is known for Greco-Buddhist sculptures, while Khajuraho is famous for erotic temple carvings, belonging to a different artistic tradition. Q2. …
Q1. The DYARCHY as introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 postulated which of the following ? (a) A system of dual government in Bengal (b) Backward classes were entitled to vote (c) A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council (d) Hindus and Muslims …
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Q1. Who started Bhoodan Movement in India ? (a) Gandhiji (b) Jayaprakash Narayan (c) Vinoba Bhave (d) Jawaharlal Nehru (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Vinoba Bhave Explanation: The Bhoodan Movement was initiated by Vinoba Bhave in 1951, aiming to persuade landowners to voluntarily donate land to the landless, promoting non-violent land redistribution. Q2. To ensure …
Q1. Civil Disobedience Movement was suspended in 1921 because (a) Violence broke out at Chauri Chaura (b) Gandhiji was arrested for five years (c) Government accepted the demands of Indian leaders (d) People were not supporting this movement Answer: (a) Violence broke out at Chauri Chaura Explanation: The Chauri Chaura incident involved violent clashes, prompting …