Which is the second highest civilian award given in India?

• Bharat Ratna
• Padma Vibhushan
• Padma Bhushan
• Padma Shri
Correct Option: B  [ Padma Vibhushan ]

Remark:

Twelve Schedule of the constitution of India is concerned with:

• Panchayati Raj
• Municipality
• Panchayati Samiti
• Zilla Parishad
Correct Option: B  [ Municipality ]

Remark:

The Sarpanch, who is the chairman of the village panchayat, is :

• nominated by district officer
• elected by the panchayat from amongst its members
• elected by the panchayat from amongst persons who are not members of the panchayat
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ elected by the panchayat from amongst its members ]

Remark:

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

• The President of India
• The Parliament of India
• The Prime Minister of India
• The Union Finance Minister
Correct Option: B  [ The Parliament of India ]

Remark:

Which writ give the meaning 'we command' in letters:

• Habeas Corpus
• Prohibition
• Quo Warranto
• Mandamus
Correct Option: D  [ Mandamus ]

Remark:

The Governor of a State may be removed by the:

• President
• Parliament
• Prime Minister
• Impeachment motion in the State Assembly
Correct Option: A  [ President ]

Remark:

Right to clean environment is guaranteed in Indian Constitution by

• Article 21
• Article 19
• Article 25
• Article 14
Correct Option: A  [ Article 21 ]

Remark:

How many members are nominated to the State Legislative Council by the Governor

• One-third
• One-sixth
• One-twelfth
• One-eighth
Correct Option: B  [ One-sixth ]

Remark:

The Comptroller and Auditor General report is examined by:

• Public Accounts Committee
• Estimates Committee
• Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Correct Option: A  [ Public Accounts Committee ]

Remark:

Under which Amendment Act, Panchayati Raj had received constitutional status?

• 74rd Amendment
• 73rd Amendment
• 69th Amendment
• none of these
Correct Option: B  [ 73rd Amendment Act-1992, ]

Remark: Came into force on 24 April by Narasima Rao, 1993. On the recomendation of L.M.Singhvi Committee