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The quorum requirements in the Rajya Sabha is:

  • 25
  • 50
  • 100
  • 126
  • Correct Option: A  [ 25 ]

    Remark: It is one-tenth of the total Two hundred and fifty (250) members of the Rajya Sabha, i.e., 25 members.

The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in:

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

    Remark:

The total number of languages in the Eighth schedule to the Constitution increased by 22 by the:

  • Constitution 92nd amendment
  • Constitution 91st amendment
  • Constitution 90th amendment
  • None of the above
  • Correct Option: A  [ Constitution 92nd amendment ]

    Remark:

How many members can the President nominate in the Indian Parliament ?

  • 14
  • 15
  • 17
  • 12
  • Correct Option: A  [ 14 ]

    Remark:

How many Fundamental duties are conferred on the citizens under Article 51(A) ?

  • 8
  • 9
  • 11
  • 12
  • Correct Option: C  [ 11 ]

    Remark:

To enlarge the jurisdiction of Supreme Court with respect to any matter included in the Union List, the legislative power rests with the:

  • President of India
  • Chief Justice with a panel of judges
  • Parliament
  • Collegium
  • Correct Option: C  [ Parliament ]

    Remark:

The unlawful detention of a person is questioned by the writ of

  • Habeas Corpus
  • Certiorari
  • Quo Warranto
  • Mandamus
  • Correct Option: A  [ Habeas Corpus ]

    Remark:

What is the lowest unit of the Panchayat Raj System ?

  • Village Panchayat
  • Panchayat Samiti
  • Zilla Parishad
  • Village Committee
  • Correct Option: A  [ Village Panchayat ]

    Remark:

What is the minimum age required to be the Prime minister of India?

  • 25 Years
  • 35 Years
  • 18 Years
  • none of these
  • Correct Option: A  [ 25 years. ]

    Remark: At 40, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed to review:

  • National Extension Service
  • Panchayati Raj
  • Electoral system
  • Community Development Programme
  • Correct Option: D  [ Community Development Programme ]

    Remark: