Description : Which among the following legislation gives constitutional status to three-tier Panchayati Raj system? (1) 72nd constitutional amendment, 1992 (2) 73rd constitutional amendment, 1993 (3) 74th constitutional amendment, 1993 (4) 75th constitutional amendment, 1994
Last Answer : (2) 73rd constitutional amendment, 1993 Explanation: The philosophy of Panchayat Raj is deeply steeped in tradition and culture of rural India and is by no means a new concept. Panchayati ... Amendment) Act, 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
Description : Consumer Protection Act 1986, was amended in : (1) (1) 1992 (2) (2) 1993 (3) 1994 (4) 1991
Last Answer : (2) 1993 Explanation: Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an act of Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect interests of consumers in India. The Act was amended in 1991 mainly to ... uninterruptedly. In 1993 the Act was again amended exhaustively to make it more effective and purposeful.
Description : Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution? (1) 72nd Amendment Act (2) 71st Amendment Act (3) 73rd Amendment Act (4) 78th Amendment Act
Last Answer : (3) 73rd Amendment Act Explanation: The 73rd amendment of the Constitution was enacted in 1992, to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions. It ... a three tier Panchayati Raj system at the Village, Intermediate (Block) and District levels.
Description : Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System? (1) 71st (2) 72nd (3) 73rd (4) 74th
Last Answer : (3) 73rd Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system found backing in the Indian Constitution, with the 73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment contains provision for devolution ... for implementation in relation to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.
Description : The 73rd Constitutional amendment act is related to : (1) Foreign Exchange (2) Finance Commission (3) Panchayat Raj (4) RBI
Last Answer : (3) Panchayat Raj Explanation: The Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 is related to Panchayati Raj in India. It added Part IX of the Constitution of India, related to Panchayats ... on which the Panchayats may be devolved with powers and responsibility by the State Legislatures by law.
Description : Which one of the following states started the Panchayati Raj institution soon after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed? (1) Karnataka (2) Bihar (3) West Bengal (4) Orissa
Last Answer : (1) Karnataka Explanation: Some states like Kerala, Karnataka, Sikkim, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madya Pradesh etc. have taken good steps in devolution of Power, authority and ... little in devolving Powers to the Panchayats as provided under Article 243-G of the Constitution.
Description : By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 61st (4) 73rd
Last Answer : (3) 61st Explanation: The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Description : Through which Constitutional Amendment was the Nagarpalika Bill passed? (1) 70th (2) 72nd (3) 73rd (4) 74th
Last Answer : (4) 74th Explanation: While the Constitution (Seventythird Amendment) Act, 1992 accorded the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) a constitutional status, the Seventy Fourth Amendment Act did the ... enacted to accord constitutional recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as third tier of government.
Description : A 2 tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than - (1) 10 lakhs (2) 5 lakhs (3) 20 lakhs (4) none of these
Last Answer : (3) 20 lakhs Explanation: 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 provides for 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having population of over 20 Lakhs.
Description : Latur Earthquake occurred in (a) 1991 (b) 1992 (c)1993 (d) 1994
Last Answer : (c)1993
Description : National stock exchange was set up a joint stock company by all indian financial institution and banks on November 27 ____. A. 1991. B. 1992. C. 1993. D. 1994.
Last Answer : B. 1992.
Description : Kashmir Day was first observed in_______ on call of Nawaz Sharif, who was the opposition leader and chief minister of Punjab at the time. A. 1991 B. 1990 C. 1988 D. 1993
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : 36 Kashmir Day was first observed in_______ on call of Nawaz Sharif, who was the opposition leader and chief minister of Punjab at the time. A. 1991 B. 1990 C. 1988 D. 1993
Description : The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with - (1) Panchayati Raj (2) Compulsory primary education (3) Nagar Palikas (4) Minimum age of marriage
Last Answer : (1) Panchayati Raj Explanation: The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj. The Amendment Act of 1992 contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the panchayats both for the preparation of economic development plans and social justice.
Description : Functions to be assigned to panchayats by 73rd amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in (1) Tenth schedule (2) Eleventh schedule (3) Twelfth schedule (4) Thirteenth schedule
Last Answer : (2) Eleventh schedule Explanation: By 73rd amendment in 1992. 11th schedule contains provisions of Panchayat Raj.
Description : Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented? (1) Narasimha Rao (2) Indira Gandhi (3) Rajiv Gandhi (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Last Answer : (1) Narasimha Rao Explanation: 73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao ( 1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? (1) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally ... children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Last Answer : (4) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act Explanation: The 86th amendment to the Constitution approved ... notified. It included Article 21(1) in the Indian constitution making education a fundamental right.
Description : 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 deals with – (1) Union Territories (2) Defection and disqualification (3) Extending reservation (4) Abolition of privy purses
Last Answer : (2) Defection and disqualification Explanation: The 52nd Constitutional Amendment of 1985 amended articles 101, 102, 190 and 191; and inserted Schedule 10 to the Constitution of India. It dealt ... disqualification of members from parliament and assembly in case of defection from one party to other.
Description : The Planning Commission of India has been constituted - (1) under constitutional provision with specific mention for it (2) through an Act of Parliament (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard (4) through constitutional amendment
Last Answer : (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard Explanation: The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of the Government of India, on the recommendation of the ... nor a statutory body. Planning commission has been replaced by new institution namely NITI Aayog.
Description : Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs? (1) (1) 42nd Amendment Act (2) (2) 52nd Amendment Act (3) 62nd Amendment Act (4) 32nd Amendment Act
Last Answer : (2) 52nd Amendment Act Explanation: The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on ... 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
Description : Which of the following constitutional Amendment Act, deals with the Elementary Education as a Fundamental Right? (1) 84th Amendment Act (2) 85th Amendment Act (3) 86th Amendment Act (4) 87th Amendment Act
Last Answer : (3) 86th Amendment Act Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 inserted Article 21A in the Indian constitution, making right to elementary education a fundamental right. According to this amendment act, ... of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
Description : When a constitutional amendment bill goes to the President, he – (1) can withhold his assent (2) can return it to the Parliament for reconsideration (3) can delay it for not more than six months (4) is bound to give his assent
Last Answer : (4) is bound to give his assent Explanation: All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.
Description : List the main features of the 73rd Amendment Act. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) All the three levels of the Panchayati Raj are elected directly by the people. (ii) The term is 5 years. (iii) 1/3rd seats are reserved for women. (iv) Reservations for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs are also provided at all the three levels.
Description : The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in the year: A. 1986 B. 1974 C. 1994 D. 1972
Last Answer : D. 1972
Description : The voting age in India was lowered from 21 year to 18 years through – (1) Presidential ordinance. (2) Constitutional Amendment. (3) Executive Order. (4) Parliamentary Legislation.
Last Answer : (2) Constitutional Amendment Explanation: The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act in .1988 read with Act 21 of 1989.
Description : Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 62nd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 43rd Amendment
Last Answer : (3) 44th Amendment Explanation: The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
Description : By which constitutional amendment political defections were banned? (1) The Fiftieth amendment of 1984 (2) The Fifty-third amendment of 1986 (3) The Fifty-fourth amendment of 1986 (4) The Fifty-second amendment of 1985
Last Answer : (4) The Fifty-second amendment of 1985 Explanation: The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution, that is popularly referred to as the 'Anti-Defection Law' was inserted by the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution, It has provisions for Members of Parliament and Members of the State Legislatures.
Description : The word "Secular" was added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by which Constitutional Amendment? (1) 41st Constitutional Amendment (2) 42nd Constitutional Amendment (3) 43rd Constitutional Amendment (4) 44th Constitutional Amendment
Last Answer : (2) 42nd Constitutional Amendment Explanation: The 42nd Amendment of 1976 changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic" ... most widespread changes to the Constitution in its history, and is called "Mini-Constitution."
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
Description : The constitutional amendment through which the four regional languages namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithali and Santhali were included in the constitution is: (1) 72nd (2) 92nd (3) 93rd (4) 94th
Last Answer : (4) 94th Explanation: The Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution so as to include Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithali languages. It ... 22. The Eighth Schedule lists languages that the Government of India has the responsibility to develop.
Description : When were the Fundamental Duties included in the Constitution? (1) At the time of framing of Constitution (2) On 26th January, 1950 (3) In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (4) In the 41st Constitutional Amendment
Last Answer : (3) In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Explanation: The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of ... by the 42nd Amendment Act 1976- Article 51A, upon the recommendations of the Swam Singh Committee.
Description : During emergency, imposed under Art. 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspended? (1) Directive Principles of State Policy (2) Amendment Procedures (3) Fundamental Rights (4) Judicial Review
Last Answer : (3) Fundamental Rights Explanation: National emergency under article 352 of the Indian Constitution is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of ... according to the original Constitution, It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
Description : In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976, which word was added to the Preamble? (1) Democratic (2) Equality (3) Secular (4) Socialist
Last Answer : (4) Socialist Explanation: The 42nd constitutional amendment Act, 1976 amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic ... changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
Description : Name of the country from which the constitutional features of procedures for amendment was borrowed by India. (1) Britain (2) America (3) South Africa (4) Germany
Last Answer : (3) South Africa Explanation: The makers of Indian constitution borrowed the feature of amendment procedures from South Africa. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part ... election of members of the Rajya Sabha was also borrowed from the South African constitution.
Description : Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 52nd (4) 56th
Last Answer : (1) 42nd Explanation: The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, attempted to reduce the power of the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts to ... of administrative tribunals for service matters of Government employees and also other tribunals for economic offences.
Description : Which statement is true in relation to the Protection of Human Rights Act? (1) The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1993 (2) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993 (3) The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1995 (4) (4) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1995
Last Answer : (2) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993 Explanation: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of ... of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act,
Description : Which statement is true in relation to the Protection of Human Rights Act? (1) The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1993 (2) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993 (3) The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1995 (4) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1995
Last Answer : (2) The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993 Explanation: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of ... 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (TPHRA).
Description : Intensive agriculture program was launched in which year? a. 1972 b. 1980 c. 1961 d. 1993
Last Answer : c. 1961
Description : The Name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands was changed, to Lakshadweep by an act of parliament in - (1) 1973 (2) 1970 (3) 1971 (4) 1972
Last Answer : (1) 1973 Explanation: In 1956, during the reorganization of Indian states, the Lakshadweep islands were organized into a separate union territory for administrative purposes. The name of this Union Territory was changed to Lakshadweep with effect from November 1, 1973.
Description : Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservation of one-third seats in the Municipal Boards and Village Panchayats for women? (1) 73rd and 74th Amendments (2) 82nd and 83rd Amendments (3) 72nd and 73rd Amendments (4) 74th and 75th Amendments and Oridinary Law
Last Answer : (1) 73rd and 74th Amendments Explanation: The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments dealt with the organization of local governments in India: Panchayats and Nagarpalikas respectively. These ... other aspects related to decentralized governance, provided for reservation to women in such bodies.
Description : The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1993 deals with a. Panchayat Institutions b. Municipalities c. Law and order d. General administration
Last Answer : a. Panchayat Institutions
Description : The Constitution (Seventy-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1993 deals with a. Panchayat institutions b. Municipalities c. Law and order d. General administration
Last Answer : b. Municipalities
Description : The world trade organization was formed in the year with GATT as it basis. A. 1993 B. 1994 C. 1995 D. 1996
Last Answer : 1995
Description : Who was the chairman of INEC in Nigeria between 1991 and 1993?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : When was the Agartala Municipal Council elevated to Agartala Municipal Corporation? a. 22 nd Dec 1991 b. 21 st Jan 1992 c. 22 nd Dec 1993 d. 21 st Jan 2014
Last Answer : d. 21 st Jan 2014
Description : Government policy on disinvestment was introduced in India since a. 1995 b. 1991 c. 1980 d. 1972
Last Answer : b. 1991
Description : Java Language was released in _____as core component of Sun Micro-systems Java platform: a) 1994 b)1993 c) 1995 d) None of These
Last Answer : c) 1995
Description : DTP was introduced in the year? a) 1980 b) 1984 c) 1990 d) 1994
Last Answer : b) 1984