How many freedoms were originally provided under Article 19 of our Constitution ?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
Correct Option: C  [ 7 ]

Remark:

Which one of the following is not the technique of Pressure Groups to influence government ?

• Professional lobbying
• Mass media
• Public petition
• Contesting in election
Correct Option: D  [ Contesting in election ]

Remark:

In which year voting age reduced in India from 21 to 18?

• 1998
• 1989
• 1988
• none of these
Correct Option: B  [ 1989 ]

Remark: 61st Amendment Act 1989 by Rajib Gandhi Govt

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India directs the state to organise and establish village Panchayats in India ?

• Article 19
• Article 21
• Article 40
• Article 45
Correct Option: C  [ Article 40 ]

Remark:

When was the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha ?

• 22nd December, 1992
• 23rd December, 1992
• 22nd December, 1993
• 22nd December, 1994
Correct Option: A  [ 22nd December, 1992 ]

Remark:

In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of:

• 2 years
• 1 year
• 3 months
• 6 months
Correct Option: D  [ 6 months ]

Remark:

The idea of Welfare State in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its:

• Preamble
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Rights
• Seventh Schedule
Correct Option: B  [ Directive Principles of State Policy ]

Remark:

Which of the following is not correct matching ?
(a) Fourth Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmations
(b) Seventh Schedule - Distribution of powers between Union and States
(c) Eighth Schedule - List of recognized languages
(d) Tenth Schedule -Anti-defection -Law

• Fourth Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmations
• Seventh Schedule - Distribution of powers between Union and States
• Eighth Schedule - List of recognized languages
• Tenth Schedule -Anti-defection -Law
Correct Option: A  [ Fourth Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmations ]

Remark:

Part XIV-A of Indian Constitution deals with:

• All India services
• Administrative Tribunal
• Expenses of Public Service Commission
• Tribunals for other matters
Correct Option: B  [ Administrative Tribunal ]

Remark:

The number of members nominated by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha to the Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women is:

• 15
• 10
• 12
• 20
Correct Option: B  [ 10 ]

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