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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 ]

    Remark: