The Fundamental Rights secured to the individual are :

• Limited to the state action only
• meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
• meant to protect persons against police action
• None of the above
Correct Option: A  [ Limited to the state action only ]

Remark:

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

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

Remark:

Cabinet mission plan

• 16 May, 1945
• 16 June, 1946
• 16 May, 1946
• 16 June, 1945
Correct Option: C  [ 16 May, 1946 ]

Remark: Plan for transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian.

Which of the following is not the recommendation of Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral reforms ?

• Increase the deposits from independents
• Amendment of the Anti-defection Law to restrict disqualification
• Time limit for bye-elections
• Voters Council should be formed to help free fair elections
Correct Option: D  [ Voters Council should be formed to help free fair elections ]

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:

What is the age limit for contesting election to the Rajya Sabha?

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

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:

"Padma Shree" is the ________ highest civilian award in India.

• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• None of these
Correct Option: C  [ 4th ]

Remark: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree

Which article of the Constitution of India is related to the Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland ?

• Article 371
• Article 371 A
• Article 371 B
• Article 371 C
Correct Option: B  [ Article 371 A ]

Remark:

Prohibition of Child employment

• Article 26
• Article 25
• Article 23
• Article 24
Correct Option: D  [ Article 24 ]

Remark: "Article 24" Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed in work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.