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Who is the head of the council of Ministers in a state?

  • Chief Minister
  • Chief Secretary
  • Governor
  • none of these
  • Correct Option: A  [ Chief Minister. ]

    Remark: Article-163

How many types of Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution of India ?

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

    Remark:

The Advocate General of a State is appointed by:

  • the Chief Minister.
  • the State Legislature.
  • the Governor.
  • the Stale Law Minister.
  • Correct Option: C  [ the Governor. ]

    Remark: As per Article 165, Advocate General of a State is the highest law officer and is appointed by the Governor.

The constitution of India came into force on

  • 26th August, 1950.
  • 26th January, 1947.
  • 15th August, 1947.
  • 26th January, 1950.
  • Correct Option: D  [ 26th January, 1950. ]

    Remark: The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950.

Judge of the district courts are appointed by:

  • President
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
  • Law Minister
  • Correct Option: B  [ Governor ]

    Remark:

Which of the following statements is not correct in respect of Lok Ayukta?

  • The Lok Ayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman.
  • The Lok Ayukta is appointed by President of India.
  • The Lok Ayukta may be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the State Assembly:
  • Maharastra was the first State to introduce the institution of Lok Ayukta
  • Correct Option: B  [ The Lok Ayukta is appointed by President of India. ]

    Remark:

Sarkaria Commission was set up for reviewing the relations between:

  • The Prime Minister and the President
  • Legislature and the Executive
  • Executive and the Judiciary
  • Centre and the States
  • Correct Option: D  [ Centre and the States ]

    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:

Which amendment of the Constitution of India made 'education to Children' as a Fundamental Duty?

  • 86th
  • 85th
  • 42nd
  • 72nd
  • Correct Option: A  [ 86th ]

    Remark:

The ultimate power of alterration of the name of any state in India has been vested by the Constitution of India to the :

  • State Legislative Assembly
  • President of India
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Parliament of India
  • Correct Option: D  [ Parliament of India ]

    Remark: