The first President of India was:

• Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
• Dr. Rajendra Prashad
• Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct Option: B  [ Dr. Rajendra Prashad ]

Remark:

The President of India is elected by :

• the elected members of the Lok Sabha only
• the elected members of the Rajya Sabha only
• the elected members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• the elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies
Correct Option: D  [ the elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies ]

Remark:

The High Court in India do not possess

• Original jurisdiction
• Appellate jurisdiction
• Advisory jurisdiction
• Revisory jurisdiction
Correct Option: C  [ Advisory jurisdiction ]

Remark:

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is:

• a member of the Ruling Party
• a member of the Opposition Party
• Union Finance Minister
• Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
Correct Option: B  [ a member of the Opposition Party ]

Remark: In 1967, for the first time, a member from the Opposition in Lok Sabha, was appointed as the Chairman of the Committee by the Speaker. This practice continues till date.

The minimum qualifying age of a candidate for the post of President in India is:

• 25 years
• 30 years
• 35 years
• 40 years
Correct Option: C  [ 35 years ]

Remark:

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya sabha including nominated members ?

• 250
• 240
• 543
• 545
Correct Option: A  [ 250 ]

Remark:

The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in:

• July 1947
• January 1947
• June 1947
• August 1947
Correct Option: A  [ July 1947 ]

Remark:

Separate electorate for Muslims were introduced by the Act of:

• 1919
• 1935
• 1909
• 1947
Correct Option: C  [ 1909 ]

Remark:

Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

• Speaker
• Chief Justice of India
• Vice President
• Prime Minister
Correct Option: B  [ Chief Justice of India ]

Remark:

Total number of section in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is:

• 302
• 511
• 498
• None of the above
Correct Option: B  [ 511 ]

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