Description : Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways was initiated by – (1) P V Narasimha Rao (2) I K Gujral (3) Manmohan Singh (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Last Answer : (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Explanation: The Golden Quadrilateral project was launched by the then Prinie Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2001. The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting many of ... India. It is the largest highway project in India and the fifth longest in the world.
Description : Who of the following is not a recipient of ‘Bharat Ratna’? (1) Morarji Desai (2) Gulzari Lal Nanda (3) Rajiv Gandhi (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Last Answer : Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Description : The Planning Commission has been abolished by the Prime Minister - (1) Narendra Modi (2) Morarji Desai (3) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (4) I. K. Gujral
Last Answer : (1) Narendra Modi Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi abolished the Planning Commission and replaced it with National Institution for Transforming India or NITI Aayog.
Description : Press censorship in India was imposed during the tenure of the Prime Minister (A) Rajeev Gandhi (B) Narasimha Rao (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Deve Gowda
Last Answer : (C) Indira Gandhi
Description : Right to properly was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of – (1) Indira Gandhi Government (2) Moraraj jiQ Desai Government (3) Narasimha Rio Government (4) Vajpayee Government
Last Answer : (2) Moraraj ji Desai Government Explanation: The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. Article 19 guaranteed to all citizens the right to acquire, hold ... Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights.
Description : Who announced the launch of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana? a) Narendra Modi b) Dr. Manmohan Singh c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee d) I.K.Gujral
Last Answer : b) Dr. Manmohan Singh
Description : _____becomes first Indian PM to visit Palestine: (a) Manmohan Singh (b) Narendera Modi (c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (d) None of These
Last Answer : (b) Narendera Modi
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 : 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 : 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 : Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha? (1) VP Singh (2) PV Narasimha Rao (3) Chandra Sekhar (4) Manmohan Singh
Last Answer : (4) Manmohan Singh
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 : Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution, the local body for a transitional area is known as - (1) Nyaya Panchayat (2) Municipal Panchayat (3) Nagar Panchayat (4) Gram Panchayat
Last Answer : (3) Nagar Panchayat Explanation: Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution the local body for a transitional area is known as Nagar Panchayat. This article provides that there be a Nagar Panchayat for ... a smaller urban area and a municipal corporation for a larger urban area. Amendment article 280.
Description : Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by— (1) Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly (2) Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee (3) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister (4) Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
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 : Former Prime Minister Mr.Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on?
Last Answer : 21-5-1991
Description : Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of (1) Indira Gandhi (2) Acharya Vinoba Bhave (3) Rajiv Gandhi (4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Last Answer : Rajiv Gandhi
Description : In which year was the former prime minister of India Indira Gandhi born? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Indira Priyadarshini Nehru19 November 1917 Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (present-day Prayagraj, India)
Description : Why Indira Gandhi was harshly criticized during her time as India's prime minister?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Former Prime Minister Mrs.Indira Gandhi was assassinated on?
Last Answer : 31-10-1984
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : In which year, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1972) was assented by the President? (1) 1990 (2) 1991 (3) 1993 (4) 1994
Last Answer : (3) 1993 Explanation: The constitutional 73rd 804th Amendment Acts 1992 received the assent of the president of India on 20th April 1993 and came into force on 24th April and on 1st June 1993 respectively.
Description : Who is considered the Architect of the Indian Constitution? (1) Mahatma Gandhi (2) B.R. Ambedkar (3) Jawaharlal Nehru (4) B.N. Rao
Last Answer : (2) B.R. Ambedkar Explanation: B. R. Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Consti-tution. Granville Austin has described the Indian Constitution drafted by Ambedkar as ' ... social revolution or attempt to foster this revolution by establishing conditions necessary for its achievement."
Description : Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution? (1) Jawaharlal Nehru (2) B.R. Ambedkar (3) B.N. Rao (4) Mahatma Gandhi
Last Answer : (1) Jawaharlal Nehru Explanation: When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The ... Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
Description : An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ______. (1) by introduction by the President of India. (2) by introduction of a Bill in Rao jya Sabha. (3) by the Governors of States. (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament Explanation: According to Article 368 of Indian constitution, an amendment of the constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a ... by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
Description : The mobile court in India is brainchild of : (1) Justice Bhagwati (2) Mt Rajiv Gandhi (3) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (4) Mrs. Pratibha Patil
Last Answer : (3) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Explanation: It is said to be a brainchild of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the concept of mobile court is based on the pressing need to take ... living in remote areas are able to benefit without incurring the expenses of travelling to courts at distant places.
Last Answer : At the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina raised a 4-point resolution on the Rohingya issue.
Description : Who was the first Woman Governor of a State in free India from out of the following? (1) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu (2) Mrs. Sucheta Kriphmi (3) Mrs. Indira Gandhi (4) Mrs. Vijay Laxrni Pandit
Last Answer : (1) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu Explanation: Mrs. Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to become the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Description : Who among the following gave the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao' and led Congress to win the general elections of 1971? (1) Indira Gandhi (2) Morarji Desai (3) Sitaram Kesri (4) Jayaprakash Narayan
Last Answer : (1) Indira Gandhi Explanation: Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao (Abolish poverty and rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election bid and later also used by her son Rajiv Gandhi. Later, this slogan was part of the 5th Five-Year Plan.
Description : Which Prime minister of India inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj Day? a. P.V. Narsimha Rao b. Dr. Manmohan Singh c. Morarji Desai d. V.P. Singh
Last Answer : b. Dr. Manmohan Singh
Description : Thes President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers – (1) with the consent of the Speaker (2) only under emergency conditions (3) on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (4) on his own
Last Answer : (3) on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Expalanation : Article 74 of Indian constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. The President appoints the council ... President has no say in these matters as these constitute the prerogatives of the Prime Minister.
Description : If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha - (1) He/she has to get elected to the Lok Sabha within 6 months (2) He/she can declare the government's policies only in the Rajya ... of no confidence is under consideration (4) He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberation in the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of no confidence is under consideration Explanation: He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of no confidence is under consideration.
Description : Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law? (1) President (2) Any High Court (3) Prime Minister (4) All the above
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of such nature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter.
Description : The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) States
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
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 : Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? (1) ADM Jabalpur case-Rights of citizens under emergency (2) Indira Sawhney case-Rights of women at work (3) Vishakha case-Centre-State relations (4) Kartar Singh case-Rights of minorities
Last Answer : (1) ADM Jabalpur caseRights of citizens under emergency Explanation: Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees right to the life and liberty. However, during internal emergency (1975-77), the Right to move ... Shiv Kant Shukla AIR 1976, also known as the Habeas Corpus case, dealt with this question.
Description : 1. Which is the gas usually filled in the electric bulb? 2. What is an intrusion of magma along a bedding plane is called? 3. Of which metal was the The famous figure of a dancing girl ... alloys is used for making magnets? 20. By which bank are the central banking functions in India performed?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Nitrogen 2. Batholith 3. Bronze 4. Mahabalipuram 5. UTI-II 6. Xylem vessel system 7. China 8. Introduction of Dyarchy 9. Home Affairs 10. Charles H. Townes 11. Russia 12. Oxygen ... . Euclyptus 16. The Estimates Committee 17. Yangtze delta 18. Udayin 19. Alnico 20. Reserve Bank of India
Description : Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj? (1) Santhanam Committee (2) Ashok Mehta. Committee (3) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (4) V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Last Answer : (1) Santhanam Committee Explanation: The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
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 : 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 was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India? (1) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (2) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (3) Sir B.N. Rao (4) Shri K.M. Munshi
Last Answer : (3) Sir B.N. Rao Explanation : Benegal Narsing Rau was an Indian bureaucrat, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was also ... their duties with thoroughness and intelligence by supplying them with the material on which they could work.'
Description : Who was the first Chairman of Indian Constitution's Drafting Committee? (1) B L Mitter (2) Madhav Rao (3) Dr B R Ambedkar (4) T T Krishnamachari
Last Answer : (3) Dr B R Ambedkar Explanation: The Government of India Act 1935 provided for dyarchy at the Centre. Under this act, the executive authority of the centre was vested in the Governor. It ended the system of dyarchy at the provincial level introduced by Government of India Act 1919.
Description : Who was the first Vice-Chairman of the NITI Ayog? (1) Arvind Panagariya (2) Raghuram Rajan (3) Chandrashekhara Subramanyam (4) Rajiv Kumar
Last Answer : (1) Arvind Panagariya Explanation: Arvind Panagariya took charge as Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog on 13 January 2015. He became the first vice-chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
Description : Who was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadhavana Award? -Awards
Last Answer : Mother Teresa was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadhavana Award