Description : Who held the office of the VicePresident of India for two consecutive terms? (1) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (2) Mr. R. Venkataraman (3) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (4) Mr. V.V. Giri
Last Answer : (1) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the Vice President of India from 13 May, 1952 to 12 May, 1962. He was the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
Description : Who held the office of the VicePresident of India for two consecutive terms? (1) Dr. Radhakrishnan (2) Mr. R. Venkataraman (3) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (4) Mr. V. V. Girl
Last Answer : (1) Dr. Radhakrishnan Explanation: Dr. Radhakrishnan held the office of the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
Description : Which one of the following VicePresident resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President? (1) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (2) V.V. Giri (3) R. Venkataraman (4) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Last Answer : (2) V.V. Giri Explanation: V. V. Giri was the first Vice President to serve for an extended period as Acting President of India (from May 3, 1969 to d uly 19, 1969) ... resigned to contest for Presidential elections, the Chief Justice of India Mohammad Ilidayatullah briefly acted as the President.
Description : The President of India who held office for two terms was – (1) S. Radhakrishnan (2) K.R. Narayanan (3) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (4) Babu Rajendra Prasad
Last Answer : (4) Babu Rajendra Prasad Explanation: Rajendra Prasad was The first president of independent India. He is the only president to have been elected twice for the office. In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, lie announced his decision to retire.
Description : Who among the following had got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India ? (1) Dr. Zakir Hussain (2) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (3) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (4) V.V. Giri
Last Answer : Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Description : Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms? (1) S. Radhakrishnan (2) Rajendra Prasad (3) Zakir Hussain (4) V.V. Girl
Last Answer : (2) Rajendra Prasad Explanation: Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having sewed as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent ... In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.
Description : Of the following, who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha – (1) M. Hidayatullah (2) K.S. Hegde (3) Subba Rao (4) P.N Bhagwati
Last Answer : (2) K.S. Hegde Explanation: K. S. Hegde served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1952 to 1957, holding office as its vice chairman between 1952 and 1953. He sewed as Judge of the ... the only Supreme Court judges to have sewed in the Parliament of India prior to their appointment to the judiciary.
Description : Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade union movement? (1) V.V. Giri (2) N. Sanjiva Reddy (3) K.R. Narayanau (4) Zakir Hussain
Last Answer : (1) V.V. Giri Explanation: V.V. Giri, the President of India was associated with trade Union movement. Varahagiri Venkata Giri, commonly known as V. V. Girl, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974.
Description : Who was the Chief Justice of India when public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system? (1) M. Hidayatullah (2) A.M. Ahmadi (3) PN. Bhagwati (4) A.S. Anand
Last Answer : (3) PN. Bhagwati Explanation: P.N. Bhagwati was the chief justice of India when public interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system. The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is in ... of AMU (1994-1997). A.S. Anand - 29th Chief Justice of India (1998- 2001).
Description : Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan? (1) K.R. Narayanan (2) B S. Shekhawat (3) M.H. Ansari (4) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Last Answer : (3) M.H. Ansari Explanation: Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
Description : Who of the following Chief Justice of India acted as the President of India also? (1) Justice M. Hidayatullah (2) Justice P.N. Bhagwati (3) Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan (4) Justice B.K. Mukherjee
Last Answer : (1) Justice M. Hidayatullah Explanation: The CJI, Justice Hidayatullah then became the acting President of India. When the newly elected President took office a month later, Justice Hidayatullah reverted as the ... Justice of India (1954) B.K. Mukharjee - 4th Chief Justice of India (1954-1956)
Description : Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed? (1) Dr Raj endra Prasad (2) Dr S Radhakrishnan (3) Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (4) K R Narayanan
Last Answer : (3) Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Explanation: Dr. Neelarn Sanj iva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He ... by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
Description : If the posts of the President and Vicepresident fall vacant, who will act as the President of India? (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Union Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (3) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of India will act as the President of India if the post of the President and Vice President falls vacant. For instance, when Zakir Hussain died ... May, 1969, the then Vice President of India Mr. V. V. Giri became the acting President.
Description : If the position of President and VicePresident are vacant, who officiates as the President of India? (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) The Chief Justice of India Explanation: Chief Justice of India officiates position of President and Vice-President when there seats vacant.
Description : The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and VicePresident. This is its – (1) Original Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Advisory Jurisdiction (4) Miscellaneous Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (1) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or VicePresident are required to be enquired ... Supreme Court, which decides on the matter. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.
Description : Kalinga Prize for popularisation for science was established in 1951 by the UNESCO at the initiative of (1) C.V. Raman (2) Jagadish Chandra Bose (3) Biju Patnaik (4) S. Radhakrishnan
Last Answer : Biju Patnaik
Description : When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by – (1) a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament (2) the Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha (4) the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (4) the Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the ... seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
Description : In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable? (1) A. K. Gopalan’s case (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case (3) M. C. Mehta's case (4) Golak Nath's case
Last Answer : (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case Explanation: In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme ... case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
Description : The Constitution _______. (1) is silent on the President's reelection to the office. (2) allows reelection of a person to the President's post (3) restricts a person to remain President for only two terms. (4) has been amended to allow a person only one term as President.
Last Answer : (2) allows reelection of a person to the President's post Explanation: According to Article 57 of the Constitution, a President is eligible for reelection to that office.The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Description : Name the first governor of Sindh from August 1947 to October 1948 A. Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah B. Nabi Baksh Talpur C. Hamida Khoro D. None of them
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : 34 Name the first governor of Sindh from August 1947 to October 1948 A. Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah B. Nabi Baksh Talpur C. Hamida Khoro D. None of them
Description : An electron starting at angle `alpha=60^(@)` with a uniform magnetic induction `B=0.1 T` moves with velocity `v=10^(6) m s^(-1)`. A screen is held at
Last Answer : An electron starting at angle `alpha=60^(@)` with a uniform magnetic induction `B=0.1 T` ... to the point on the screen where the electron strikes.
Description : The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of : (A) Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission (B) Mudaliar Commission (C) Sargent Commission (D) Kothari Commission
Last Answer : Answer: A or C The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India is a statutory body set up by the Indian Union government in 1956, and is charged with coordination, determination and ... UGC be reconstituted on the general model of the University Grants Commission of the United kingdom.
Description : Who among the following was the first Tribal speaker of Lok Sabha? (1) G. V. Mavalankar (2) G. M. C. Balayogi (3) Manohar Joshi (4) P. A. Sangma
Last Answer : (4) P. A. Sangma Explanation: P.A. Sangma was the first tribal Speaker of Lok Sabha. He hailed from a small tribal village in Meghalaya.
Description : Who was the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha? (1) Sardar Hukam Singh (2) G. V. Mavalankar (3) M. N. Kaul (4) M. A. Ayyangar
Last Answer : (2) G. V. Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly ... the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.
Description : The first Speaker of the Lok Sabha was (1) Rabi Ray (2) M. Ananthasayanarn Ayangar (3) Hukam Singh (4) G.V. Mavalankar
Last Answer : (4) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: The Right to Information Act was passed (enacted) by Parliament on 15 June 2005. It received presidential assent on 22 June 2015 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. The Act replaced the erst-while Freedom of information Act, 2002.
Description : The First Election Commissioner of India was – (1) S.P. Sen Verma (2) Dr. Nagendra Singh (3) K.V.K. Sundram (4) Sukumar Sen
Last Answer : (4) Sukumar Sen Explanation: Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the ... in 1951-52 and in 1957. He also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.
Description : The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was – (1) Sukumar Sen (2) S. P. Sen Verma (3) K. V. K Sundaram (4) T. Swaminathan
Last Answer : (3) K. V. K Sundaram Explanation: K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Description : The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is - (1) Justice D.V.S. Kumar (2) Justice K. Chandra (3) Justice K. Kannan (4) Justice V.C. Srivastava
Last Answer : (3) Justice K. Kannan Explanation: High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
Description : The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was - (1) Balram Jakhar (2) G.V. Mavalankar (3) Hukum Singh (4) K.S. Hegde
Last Answer : (2) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was G.V. Mavalankar. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (27 November 1888 - 27 February 1956) ... Sabha. Hukum singh - 3rd Speaker of Lok Sabha. K. S. Hegde 7th Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Description : Who was the first speaker of the LokSabha : (1) Dr. S.P. Mukerjee (2) G.V. Mavalankar (3) N. Sanjeev Reddy (4) B.R. Ambedkar
Last Answer : (2) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar was, on 15 May 1952, elected the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha after the first general elections in independent India. Earlier, he ... 1946 to 1947) of the Central Legislative Assembly and then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Description : Joint sittings of the two Houses of Indian Parliament are held to - (1) elect the President of India (2) elect the Vice President of India (3) adopt a Constitution Amendment Bill (4) consider and pass a Bill on which the two Houses disagree
Last Answer : (4) consider and pass a Bill on which the two Houses disagree Explanation: In case of a deadlock due to disagreement between the two I louses on a Bill, an extraordinary situation arises ... sitting together. The Constitution empowers the President to summon a 'joint sitting' of both thy Houses.
Description : Answer the incorrect one from below about the Lok Ayuktas? (1) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have no Lokayuktas (2) 11th All India Lokayukta Conference 2012 was held in New Delhi. (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Neither (1) nor (2)
Last Answer : (1) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have no Lokayuktas. Explanation: Tamil Nadu and Andhra pradesh have already set up Lokayauktas. So the in is option (a). The Lokayukta appointed by the ... by Morarji Desai submitted a special interim report on "Problems of Redressal of Citizen's Grievances".
Description : The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of: (1) 2 years (2) 3 years (3) 4 years (4) 5 years
Last Answer : (4) 5 years Explanation: Article 243 E mentioned duration of Panchayat is for five years from the date of appointment.
Description : The first General Election in India and first Amendment to the Constitution was held in: (1) (1) 1949 (2) (2) 1950 (3) 1951 (4) 1952
Last Answer : (3) 1951 Explanation: The Indian general election of 1951-52 elected the first Lok Sabha since India became independent in August 1947. The First Amendment of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1951. It made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution.
Description : The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National flag atop the private buildings is a fundamental right of every citizen under - (1) Article 14 of the Constitution (2) Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution (3) Article 21 of the Constitution (4) Article 25 of the Constitution
Last Answer : (2) Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution Explanation: The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National flag atop the Private buildings is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 19 (1) (1) of the constitution.
Description : Under Bush Doctrine, the USA held states responsible for activities inside their territor and thus acquired the right to - (1) act unilaterally against rogue and failed states (2) act against ... states which refused to join in drive for NATO expansion (4) intervene institutions of ethnic cleansing
Last Answer : (1) act unilaterally against rogue and failed states Explanation: The Bush Doctrine was laid down by the US President George W, Bush in 2001. It refers to foreign policy principles of ... Council proposals the National Security strategy of the United states, published on September 20, 2002.
Description : Which of the following committees recommended that the elections to Panchayati Raj bodies should be held on party lines? (1) Balwant Rai Mehta committee (2) Ashok committee (3) Dhar Committee (4) VKRV Rao committee
Last Answer : (2) Ashok committee Explaantion: According to Ashok Mehta Committee, there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. Dhar committee demanded for ... committee, National income committee, UN Sub-committee on experts on levels of living etc.
Description : The first mid-term elections for Lok Sabha were held in – (1) 1962 (2) 1971 (3) 1977 (4) 1980
Last Answer : (2) 1971 Explanation: India held general elections to the 4th Lok Sabha in 1967 in which the Indian National Congress lost nearly 60 seats in the Lower House, managing to win 283 seats. The Congress' dismal ... for a mid-term election to the Lok Sabha in March 1971 a full one year ahead of schedule.
Description : If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within – (1) 1 month (2) 3 months (3) 6 months (4) 1 year
Last Answer : (3) 6 months Explanation: The fresh elections to constitute a panchayat shall be completed in case of dissolution before the expiry of a period of six months.
Description : When was the First Gerneral Election to the Lok Sabha held? (1) 1950 - 51 (2) 1951 - 52 (3) 1952 - 53 (4) 1956 - 57
Last Answer : (2) 1951 – 52 Explanation: General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence was held in India were held between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat.
Description : If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within: (1) One month (2) Three months (3) Six months (4) One year
Last Answer : (3) Six months Explanation: An election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest litigation was introduced in the Indian Judicial system? (1) M. Hidayatuiliah (2) A.M. Ahmedi (3) P.N. Bhagwati (4) A.S. Anand
Last Answer : (3) P.N. Bhagwati Explanation: P.N. Bhagwati was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation was introduced in the Indian Judicial system.
Description : Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? (1) G.V. Maviankar (2) T. Swaminathan (3) K.V.K. Sundaram (4) Sukumar Sen
Last Answer : (4) Sukumar Sen Explanation: Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his ... successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957.
Description : Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with Trade Union Movement? (1) V. V. Girt (2) N. Sanjiva Reddy (3) K. R. Narayanan (4) Zakir Hussain
Last Answer : (1) V. V. Girt Explanation: V.V. Giri served as President of India during 1969 to 1974. He was actively associated with trade union movement. He was President of All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) twice. He was also associated with All India Railway Workers' Federation.
Description : Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? (1) K.V.K. Sundaram (2) Sukumar Sen (3) G.V. Mavlankar (4) T. Swaminathan
Last Answer : (2) Sukumar Sen Explanation: Sukumar Sen was the first Chier Election Commissioner of India (March 21, 1950 - December 19, 1958). V S Sampath is the Chief Election Commissioner of India since June 11, 2012.
Description : Name the Prime Minister who brought about a thaw in India-China relations by signing the "Line of Actual Control". (1) Lai Bahadur Shastri (2) P.V. Narashima Rao (3) Chandrasekhar (4) V.P. Singh
Last Answer : (2) P.V. Narashima Rao Explanation: The Line of Actual Control is the effective border between India and People's Republic of China. The term "LAC" gained legal recognition in Sino-Indian ... . The 1996 agreement states, "No activities of either side shall overstep the line of actual control.
Description : What is the Terms of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? (1) 6 years (2) upto 65 years of age (3) 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever earlier (4) upto 64 years of age
Last Answer : (3) 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever earlier Explanation: CAG of India holds office for 6 years or 65 years of age, which ever earlier.