Q1. The term ‘Fourth Estate’ refers to (a) A very backward State (b) Judiciary (c) Parliament (d) Press (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Press Explanation: The ‘Fourth Estate’ refers to the press or media, highlighting its role as a watchdog of democracy, alongside the three formal branches of government. Q2. Which one of the following …
Q1. The only State in India that shows excess of females over males is (a) U.P. (b) Kerala (c) Maharashtra (d) Tamil Nadu (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) Kerala Explanation: Kerala has consistently shown a higher female-to-male ratio, attributed to better healthcare, education, and social awareness, setting it apart from other states. Q2. Which is …
Q1. Which country is known as the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’ (a) Japan (b) Korea (c) Taiwan (d) Netherlands (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) Korea Explanation: Korea is traditionally referred to as the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’ due to its serene natural beauty and peaceful landscapes, especially during sunrise. Q2. Country known as …
Q1. Antyodaya scheme is meant (a) To help the Muslims (b) To help the Harijans (c) To help the minorities (d) To help the economically weakest sections of the society Answer: (d) To help the economically weakest sections of the society Explanation: The Antyodaya scheme targets the poorest of the poor, aiming to uplift the …
Q1. Rolling Plan can be best defined in context of India as (a) Formulation of annual plans (b) Perspective of Five-Year Plan with the provision of extending by one year at a time so that there would be a constant planning horizon of five years (c) Aims and achievements reviewed every year in a Five-Year …
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 …