Description : In the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which languages were added subsequently? (1) English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit (2) Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri (3) Sincihi, Konkani, Manipur, Nepali (4) Marathi, Orlya, Konkani, Nepali
Last Answer : (3) Sincihi, Konkani, Manipur, Nepali Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. Via the 92nd constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages Bodo, Maithill, Dogri, and Santhali - were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Description : From the following languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution pick out the one which is the official language of a State : (1) Kashmiri (2) Urdu (3) Sindhi (4) Nepali
Last Answer : (1) Kashmiri Explanation: The Kashmiri language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is a part of the Sixth Schedule in the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir. Along with other ... language has been made a compulsory subject in all schools in the Valley up to the secondary level.
Description : Which one of the following languages is not specified in the Eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution? (1) Urdu (2) English (3) Sindhi (4) Sanskrit
Last Answer : (2) English Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. English is not one of them.
Description : According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in- (1) English only (2) Hindi only (3) English and Hindi both (4) All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) English and Hindi both Explanation: Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament- (1) Notwithstanding anything in part XVII, but subject to the provisions of article 348, business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English.
Description : Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding antidefection Act? (1) Second Schedule (2) Fifth Schedule (3) Eighth Schedule (4) Tenth Schedule
Last Answer : (4) Tenth Schedule Explanation: Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution Ideals f with vacation of seats and disqualification from membership of Parliament d the State Legislatures on account of defection. ... constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act (1985), popularly known as the anti-defection law.
Description : The ninth schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by? (1) First amendment (2) Eighth amendment (3) Ninth amendment (4) Forty second amendment
Last Answer : (1) First amendment Explanation: First amendment made in 1951, inserted two new articles, 31A and 31B and the 9th schedule to give protection from challenge to land reforms. It formed the ... . Further, another new article 31B was introduced to validate 13 enactments relating to zamindari abolition.
Description : The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains - (1) provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List ( ... recognized languages (4) provisions about the disqualification of Members of Legislatures on grounds of defection
Last Answer : (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List Explanation: The Seventh Schedule is given under Article 246 and includes The union (central government) state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities.
Description : The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India deals with : (1) provisions related to the administration of tribal areas. (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States. (3) the Union List, The State List and the Concurrent List. (4) recognized languages of the Union of India.
Last Answer : (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States Explanation: The Fourth Schedule [Articles 4(1) and 80(2)] of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union Territory.
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 : According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in (A) English only (B) Hindi only (C) English and Hindi both (D) All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
Last Answer : Answer: B Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament 1) Notwithstanding anything in pa rt XVII, but subject to the provisions of article 348, business in Parliament shall be ... member who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or in English to address the House in his mothertongue
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (1) Languages : Eighth Schedule (2) The forms of oaths or affirmations: Second Schedule (3) Allocation of seats in the Council of States - Fourth Schedule (4) Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection - Tenth Schedule
Last Answer : (2) The forms of oaths or affirmations: Second Schedule Explanation: Forms of Oaths and Affirmations are the subject of Third Schedule. Salary of President, Governors, Chief Judges, Judges of High Court and Supreme Court, Comptroller and Auditor General are the subject of Second Schedule.
Description : Which of the following statements correctly describes the fourth schedule of the Constitution of India? (1) It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the States. (2) It contains the ... regarding the administration of tribal areas. (4) It allocates seats in the council of states.
Last Answer : (4) It allocates seats in the council of states. Explanation: The fourth schedule of the constitution is about allocation of seats in the council of states. Fourth Schedule [Articles 4(1) and 80( ... allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union Territory.
Description : Which of the following statements regarding literacy in India are correct ? 1. A person who can only read but cannot write is not defined literate 2. Children below 7 years of age are not taken into consideration even if they are able to read ... and 4 (b) 2, 3, and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : According to the Supreme Court of India, the foundation of composite culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A, is : (1) the diverse culture of India (2) the Sanskrit language and literature (3) the secular fabric of India (4) the values evolved during the freedom movement
Last Answer : (2) the Sanskrit language and literature Explanation: According to Supreme Court of India, the Foundation of `Composite Culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A is the Sanskrit Language and literature.
Description : Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the state? (1) Bihar (2) Chhattisgarh (3) Uttar Pradesh (4) Uttarakhand
Last Answer : (4) Uttarakhand Explanation: Uttarakhand has given to Sanskrit as the status of second official language of the state in January 2010.
Description : How many Indian languages have been recognized in the 8th schedule of the Constitution? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : 14 official languages
Description : How many languages are recognized in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Last Answer : 8th schedule lists 22 languages... (Article 344 and 351)
Description : Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? (1) The Supreme Court Rules, 1966 (2) A Legislation made by the Parliament (3) Article 145 of the Constitution of India (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India Explanation: Article 348 of Indian Constitution mentions the language to be used in Supreme Court and the High Courts. According to the article 348, the language of all proceedings in the Supreme court and in every high court shall be English.
Description : Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with: (1) Allocation of Seats in the Council of States (2) Distribution of power between the Union and the States (3) Power and Authority of the Municipalities (4) Powers of the Governor of the State
Last Answer : (2) Distribution of power between the Union and the States Explanation: Seventh schedule of the Constitution deals with distribution of power between the union and the states. It contains three lists (Union, State and Con-current) over which the Union and state governments enjoy authority.
Description : Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains the three lists that divide powers between the Union and the sates? (1) Fifth (2) Sixth (3) Seventh (4) Eigth
Last Answer : (3) Seventh Explanation: 7th Schedule gives allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains 3 lists: Union List (97 Subjects) States List (66 subjects) Concurrent List (52 subjects).
Description : Eleventh schedule of the Constitution of India is related? (1) Panchayati Raj (2) Municipality (3) Centre Sate relations (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) Panchayati Raj Explanation: The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
Description : Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the disqualification of a Legislator on grounds of defection? (1) 8th Schedule (2) 7th Schedule (3) 6th Schedule (4) 10th Schedule
Last Answer : (4) 10th Schedule Explanation: The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution is known as Anti-Defection Law. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act 1985 to the Constitution. It sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party.
Description : Which one of the following Schedules to the Constitution of India provides for setting up of Autonomous District Councils? (1) Third Schedule (2) Fourth Schedule (3) Fifth Schedule (4) Sixth Schedule
Last Answer : (4) Sixth Schedule Explanation: Sixth Schedule, the four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram contain the Tribal Areas which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas. ... District Councils and regional councils for the exercise of the certain legislative and judicial powers.
Description : Which of the following is incorrect regarding schedule VI of our Constitution? (1) The areas are administered as Autonomous districts over which the executive authority of the states extends (2) ... 4) It deals with the administration of the tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland
Last Answer : (4) It deals with the administration of the tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland Explanation: Schedule VI of our Constitution does not deal with the administration of the tribal ... in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh in VI schedule of Indian Constitution.
Description : Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution : (1) The Preamble (2) The Fundamental Rights (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy (4) The Seventh Schedule
Last Answer : (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the ... shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Description : What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span? (1) List I, Schedule VII (2) List III, Schedule VII (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 (4) Emergency Powers
Last Answer : (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 Explanation: Under the Residuary powers of legislation enumerated in Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to ... the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
Description : Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the disqualification of elected members on the ground of defection? (1) 8th (2) 9th (3) 10th (4) 11th
Last Answer : (3) 10th 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 in 1985. It has provisions for Members of Parliament and Members of the State Legislatures.
Description : How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution? (1) 22 (2) 16 (3) 20 (4) 14
Last Answer : (1) 22 Explanation: The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344(1) and 351, it consists of the following 22 languages: Assamese, Bengali ... Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu Bodo, Santhali, Maithili and Dogri.
Description : How many subjects are kept under the jurisdiction of panchayats in the eleven schedule of the Constitution? (1) 27 (2) 28 (3) 29 (4) 30
Last Answer : (3) 29 Explanation: There are 29 subjects kept under the jurisdiction of Panchayats in the XI schedule of the constitution.
Description : Which of the following schedules of Indian Constitution is related with the allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha? (1) Third Schedule (2) Fourth Schedule (3) Fifth Schedule (4) Sixth Schedule
Last Answer : (2) Fourth Schedule Explanation: 4th Schedule of constitution is related to allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha. Democratic-republic form of government is the basic structure of the constitution.
Description : Which schedule of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayti Raj? (1) II Schedule (2) VIII Schedule (3) X Schedule (4) XI Schedule
Last Answer : (4) XI Schedule Explanation: The XI schedule of the constitution deals with Partchayati Raj. IInd schedule deals with salary of President, Chief justice, Governors & CAG of India.
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 : The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Tribal areas. Which of the following States is not covered under this Schedule - (1) Assam (2) Manipur (3) Meghalaya (4) Tripura
Last Answer : (2) Manipur Explanation: Tribal areas generally mean areas having preponderance of tribal population. However, the Constitution of India refers tribal areas within the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura & Mizoram, as ... I, II, IIA & III of the table appended to paragraph 20 of the Sixth Schedule.
Description : How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution? (1) 18 (2) 22 (3) 16 (4) 12
Last Answer : (2) 22 Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language ... Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali - were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Description : In which schedule of the Indian Constitution powers of panchayats are stated? (1) 8th schedule (2) 9th schedule (3) 1 0th schedule (4) 11th schedule
Last Answer : (4) 11th schedule Explanation: The powers of panchayats are stated in the 11th schedule of the Indian Constitution. 8th schedule of constitution enlists 22 Indian recognized languages. 9th ... was added by 52nd amendment in 1985, contains provisions of disqualification of grounds of defection.
Description : According to the author, it is easier for (1) Indians to have a profound knowledge of Arabic literature and science than learn English. (2) Indians to learn Sanskrit than for Englishmen to ... foreigners to learn Indian language than for Indians to learn foreign languages. (4) Indian to appreciat
Last Answer : 3) foreigners to learn Indian language than for Indians to learn foreign languages
Description : This political party was first derecognized and later on again recognized as a National Party by the Election Commssion of India – (1) Communist Party of India (2) Communist Party of India -- Marxist (3) Samajwadi Party (4) Republican Party of India
Last Answer : (2) Communist Party of India - Marxist Explanation: The Election Commission of India again granted recognition to the CPI (M) as a national party in December 2000. Going by the old criteria which ... parties, the Election Commission had de-recognized the CPI (M) as a national party in August 2000.
Description : In which year were the States recognized on a linguustic basis? (1) 1951 (2) 1947 (3) 1950 (4) 1956
Last Answer : (4) 1956 Explanation: Indian slates were reorganized on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganization Act, 1956. Andhra State was merged with the Telugu-speaking area of Hyderabad state (also ... the Hindi speaking area. West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Punjab were enlarged by addition of territories.
Description : __________ is recognized as one of the great English-language writers of the 20th century. (A) Patrick White (B) Dimfna Cusack (C) Katherine Prichard (D) Henry Lawson
Last Answer : (A) Patrick White
Description : Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with - (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution (2) financial emergency (3) reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha (4) Official Language of the Union of India
Last Answer : (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution Explanation: The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Description : Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by - (1) a simple majority of its members (2) 2/3rd majority (3) 3/4th majority (4) support of 1/3 of its members
Last Answer : (1) a simple majority of its members Explanation: Parliament can amend the official language of India by the simple majority of its members. The process of amendment in the Indian Constitution is ... 368 of Part XX of the Constitution. According to this article Parliament can amend the Constitution.
Description : Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India? (1) Article 343 (2) Article 348 (3) Article 154 (4) Article 156
Last Answer : (1) Article 343 Explanation: Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor.
Description : Sir Syed Ahmad Khan estbalished an istitution in 1864 with the objective to translate books from English to Urdu and Persian, knwon as: A. Aligarh Institute B. The Scientific Society C. Muhammaden Educational Conference D. Ghazipur Educational Society
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Sir Syed Ahmad Khan estbalished an istitution in 1864 with the objective to translate books from English to Urdu and Persian, knwon as: A. Aligarh Institute 108 B. The Scientific Society C. Muhammaden Educational Conference D. Ghazipur Educational Society
Description : Sir Syed Ahmad Khan estbalished an istitution in 1864 with the objective to translate books from English to Urdu and Persian, knwon as: A. Aligarh Institute 98 B. The Scientific Society C. Muhammaden Educational Conference D. Ghazipur Educational Society
Description : Sir Syed Ahmad Khan estbalished an istitution in 1864 with the objective to translate books from English to Urdu and Persian, knwon as: A. Aligarh Institute B. The Scientific Society C. Muhammaden Educational Conference ... : ANSWER فيض احمد فيض .A احمد نديم قاسمی .B احسان دانش .C جوش مليح آبادی .D
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : “If the Hindus and Muslims cannot agree even on the choice of a National Language, and if Hindus are so narrow minded as to object to Urdu, which represented a linguistic compromise between Hindi and Persian, A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan B. Nehru C. Allama Iqbal D. None of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : The largest spoken language in Pakistan is: A. Urdu B. Sindhi C. Punjabi D. Sindhi
Last Answer : ANSWER: C