Q1. Which of the following Asian languages are UN official languages ? (a) Chinese and Japanese (b) Chinese and Arabic (c) Japanese and Arabic (d) Chinese and Hindi (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Chinese and Arabic Explanation: Among Asian languages, Chinese and Arabic are recognized as official languages of the United Nations. They are used …
Q1. The word ‘secular’ denotes (a) Keeping away from all religions (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens (c) Belief in God (d) Practising different religions (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens Explanation: In the Indian context, secularism means the state does not favor any religion …
Q1. Which of the following is not included in Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India ? (a) Right to property (b) Right to freedom of religion (c) Right to vote in all elections (d) Right to freedom of speech and expression (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Right to vote in all elections Explanation: The …
Q1. The President of Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the (a) British Monarch (b) President of U.S.A. (c) President of Egypt (d) President of U.S.S.R. (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) British Monarch Explanation: The President of India, like the British Monarch, is a constitutional head with ceremonial powers, acting on the …
Q1. “India Wins Freedom” was written by (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (c) R.N. Tagore (d) J.L. Nehru (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent freedom fighter and scholar, authored “India Wins Freedom”, offering a first-hand account of India’s struggle for independence and …
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Q1. Which of the following is not included in the list of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution ? (a) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence (b) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (c) Secularism (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: …
Q1. Which language has been added recently to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India? (a) Urdu (b) Sanskrit (c) Sindhi (d) Assamese (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Sindhi Explanation: Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 1967, recognizing it as an official language. This inclusion aimed to preserve linguistic …
Q1. The Vice-President of India is elected by (a) The people directly (b) The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (c) The members of Rajya Sabha only (d) The members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice-President …
Q1. In a parliamentary system the executive is responsible (a) Directly to the people (b) To legislature (c) To judiciary (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) To legislature Explanation: In a parliamentary system, the executive (Council of Ministers) is accountable to the legislature, particularly the lower house. It must retain the …
Q1. The principal language of Nagaland is (a) English (b) Naga (c) Assamese (d) Khasi Answer: (a) English Explanation: English is the official and principal language of Nagaland, used in education, administration, and legislation. While Naga tribes speak various dialects, English serves as a common medium across communities.