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.
Q1. In the first half of the year 1978, the relations between India and U.S.A. suffered setback on account of (a) U.S. declining for the supply of uranium for Tarapur atomic power plant (b) U.S. pressurising India to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (c) Banning the consumption of Coca Cola in the country (d) All factors …
Q1. “Gresham’s Law” in Economics relates to (a) Supply and demand (b) Circulation of currency (c) Consumption and supply (d) Distribution of goods and services (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Circulation of currency Explanation: Gresham’s Law states that “bad money drives out good” in circulation. When two forms of currency are accepted, the less valuable …
Q1. Who said first : “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) M.K. Gandhi (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Sardar Patel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first to declare “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have …
Q1. Cause of inflation is (a) Increase in money supply (b) Fall in production (c) Increase in money supply and fall in production (d) Decrease in money supply and fall in production (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Increase in money supply and fall in production Explanation: Inflation occurs when demand exceeds supply, often due to …
Q1. What is the power of Rajya Sabha regarding Money Bill ? (a) It can amend it (b) It can reject it (c) It can withhold the bill for 14 days to make recommendations (d) It has no power regarding Money Bill (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) It can withhold the bill for 14 days …
Q1. The members of Constituent Assembly were (a) Elected by the provincial assemblies (b) Elected directly by the people (c) Nominated by the government (d) Only representatives of princely states (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Elected by the provincial assemblies Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India was formed through indirect elections by provincial legislatures, as …