Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Last Answer : (1) 91st Amendment Explanation: Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Councl of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Description : What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies? ((1) 350 (2) 600 (3) 500 (4) 750
Last Answer : (3) 500 Explanation: Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60. However, the size of the Vidhan Sabha can be less than 60 members through an Act of Parliament, such is the case in the states of Goa, Sikkim and Mizoram.
Description : Maximum root zone depth for Maize (a) 200-300 mm (b) 400-600 mm (c) 500-600 mm (d) 350- 450 mm
Last Answer : (b) 400-600 mm
Description : Hot extrusion of aluminium is done in the temperature range of __________ °C. (A) 550-600 (B) 450-500 (C) 350-400 (D) 250-300
Last Answer : (C) 350-400
Description : Sum of tread and rise must lie between (A) 300 to 350 mm (B) 400 to 450 mm (C) 500 to 550 mm (D) 600 to 650 mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Assembly? (1) 1/6 of the members (2) 1/3 of the members (3) 1/12 of the members (4) 5/6 of the members
Last Answer : (2) 1/3 of the members Explanation: The Legislative Council or the Vidhan Parishad is the Upper Chamber of the State Legislature. As mentioned in the constitution the total membership of ... knowledge and experience in the field of art, science, literature, social service and cooperative movement.
Description : How many members were assigned by Cabinet Mission in Constituent Assembly? (1) 300 (2) 309 (3) 450 (4) 296
Last Answer : (4) 296 Explanation: There were 296 members assigned by Cabinet Mission in Constitution Assembly. The mission consisted of Lord Patrick-Lawrence, the Secretary of State for India, Sir Stafford Cripps ... the First Lord of the Admiralty. 296 seats assigned in the cabnit mission in India Constitution.
Description : The members of the Legislative Assembly are – (1) indirectly elected (2) directly elected by the people (3) partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor (4) mainly nominated
Last Answer : (2) directly elected by the people Explanation: Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate ... outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
Description : The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by – (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly (2) Elected members of Legislative Council (3) The people (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly Explanation: Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament. As per this article, a member of the ... transferable vote through Proportional representation. Rajya Sabha members are elected for a six-year term.
Description : How many nominated members are there in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand (2016)? (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4
Last Answer : (1) 1 Explanation: There is 1 nominated member in the Legislative Assembly of Uttrakhand 2016. George Ivan Gregory Mann a member of the Anglo Indian Community has been nominated for this.
Description : Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly? (1) Himachal Pradesh (2) Kerala (3) Jammu and Kashmir (4) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : (3) Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: The state of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly. The two women may be nominated as members by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir if he or she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented.
Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
Description : What is the average weight of Human Heart? A. 300 gram (Answer) B. 350 gram C. 400 gram D. 450 gram
Last Answer : A. 300 gram (Answer)
Description : If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that? (1) The polling was very poor (2) The election was for a multi- ... over his nearest rival was very marginal. (4) A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Last Answer : (1) The polling was very poor Explanation: A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
Description : The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the President of India (4) the Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (4) the Legislative Assembly Explanation: In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister ... of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The president of India (3) The governor of the concerned state (4) The Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) The president of India Explanation: Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the chief Justice.
Description : In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : (1) the advice of former Chief Minister (2) the advice of the Prime Minister (3) the advice of the President of India (4) his own discretion
Last Answer : (4) his own discretion Explanation: The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During ... d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - (1) Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after the ... resolution of that effect. (4) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. Explanation: Legislative council in state can be created or abolished by Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution.
Description : Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State? (1) The President of India (2) The Governor of the concerned State (3) The Legislative Council of the concerned State (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Last Answer : (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State Explanation: The legislative assembly of the concerned state recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state (Article 169).
Description : No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the a State, except on the recommendations of - (1) the Parliament (2) the Governor of the State (3) the president of India (4) a Special Committee of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a state except on the recommendations of the Governor of the state
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the- (1) President on the recommendation of the Governor (2) Parliament (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. (4) Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India ... or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India.
Description : The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called : (1) Legislative Council (2) Legislative Assembly (3) Executive Council (4) Governor - in - Council
Last Answer : (1) Legislative Council Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of ... a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : To pump water from a water reservoir 3 m deep and maximum water level at 135 m, a pump is installed to lift water up to R.L. 175 m at a constant rate of 36,00,000 litres per hour. If the length of the ... the water horse power of the pump is (A) 400 (B) 450 (C) 500 (D) 600
Last Answer : (D) 600
Description : What is the range of tempering temperature (°C) for most of the materials? (A) 75-100 (B) 200-300 (C) 350-450 (D) 500-600
Last Answer : (B) 200-300
Description : While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to (A) 350 (B) 420 (C) 450 (D) 500
Description : The compound interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 25,500 at the end of three years is Rs. 8,440.5.What would be the simple interest accrued on the same amount at the same rate in the same period? a) Rs. 5,450/- b) Rs. 8,750/- c) Rs. 4,350/- d) Rs. 3,650/- e) Rs. 7,650/-
Last Answer : A = P + Interest = 25500 + 8440.5 = 33940.5 A = P + 1 + (R/100)^3 33940.5 = 25500 a + R/100)^3 a + R/100)^3 = 33940.5 / 25500 a + R/100)^3 = 1.331 a + R/100)^3 = ... R = 10% Simple Interest = Principle Rate Time / 100 = 25500 10 3/100 = 7650 Answer: e)
Description : Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the – (1) Governor of the State (2) Chief Minister of the State (3) Speaker of Legislative Assembly (4) Finance Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) Governor of the State Explanation: No money bill can be' introduced in the State Legislative Assembly without the prior permission of the Governor. Besides, the annual and supplementary budgets are introduced in the Assembly in the name of the Governor.
Description : The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by - (1) Member of Legislative Assembly (2) Zila Parishad (3) State Government (4) District Magistrate
Last Answer : (3) State Government Explanation: A municipal commissioner is appointed by the state government from the Indian Administrative Service and mostly from Provincial Civil Service to head the ... the Municipal Corporation, implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget.
Description : Which of the following is not correct? (1) A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years (2) A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have ... A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Last Answer : (3) A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years Explanation: To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India ... not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.
Description : An Ordinary bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of – (1) 1 month (2) 6 months (3) 3 months (4) 4 months
Last Answer : (4) 4 months Explanation: In case of difference between the two Houses there is no provision for a joint sitting of the State Legislature. The Legislative Council can only delay the passage of an ... placed in hands of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council has no share in this power.
Description : The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of - (1) Six years (2) Five years (3) Four years (4) Seven years
Last Answer : (1) Six years Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has tenure of six years unless sooner dissolved. The assembly may be dissolved before the completion of the six-year term by the Governor upon the advice of the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. It has 87 members.
Description : Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the Finance Minister (4) the Speaker
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
Description : How many members of the constituent assembly signed the Constitution of India? (1) 284 (2) 294 (3) 274 (4) 244
Last Answer : (1) 284 Explanation: There were 284 members of the Constituent Assembly who signed the Constitution of India. The Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was elected by the elected members of the provincial assemblies.
Description : The maximum number of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been fixed by the Constitution of India respectively as – ((1) 500 and 250 (2) 525 and 270 (3) 537 and 275 (4) 545 and 250
Last Answer : (4) 545 and 250 Explanation: The Indian Parliament consists of two houses called as Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha respectively and the President of India. The Constitution provides that the maximum ... of 250 members in all. Elections to it are scheduled and the chamber cannot be dissolved.
Description : The functions of which of the following bodies in India is limited to advisory nature only? (1) Legislative Council (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Lok Sabha (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (1) Legislative Council \ Explanation: The Provincial Legislative Councils established were mere advisory bodies by means of which Government obtained advice and assistance. The Provincial Legislative Council could not interfere with the laws passed by the Central Legislature.
Description : The President of India is elected by - (1) members of both houses of Parliament (2) members of both houses of Parliament and of State legislatures (3) members of both houses of ... assemblies (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies
Last Answer : (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies Explanation: The President is indirectly elected by the people through elected members of the Parliament of ... as of the state legislatures (Vidhan Sabhas), and serves for a term of five years.
Description : What is the composition of the electoral college for the election of Vice-President of India? (1) Elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Members of both Houses of Parliament (4) Members of Rajya Sabha only
Last Answer : (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot.
Description : What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India? (1) 58 years (2) 60 years (3) 62 years (4) There is no maximum age limit
Last Answer : (4) There is no maximum age limit Explanation: Article 58 of the Constitution sets the principle qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the President. A President must be: a citizen of India; of 35 years of age or above; and qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
Description : The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in – (1) Appointment of Chief Minister (2) Dismissal of the Ministry (3) Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly (4) Assent to Bills
Last Answer : (4) Assent to Bills Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission examined the scope of the discretion of the Governor in relation to assent to the Bills under Article 200 of the Constitution. It viewed ... limited as is obvious by the fact that the Governor cannot withhold assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Description : Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States? (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council (4) The Chief Minister
Last Answer : (4) The Chief Minister Explanation: Legislature of States consist of (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council.
Description : Who was the Speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand? (1) Prakash Pant (2) Harbansh Kapur (3) Govind Singh Kunjwal (4) Yashpal Arya
Last Answer : (4) Yashpal Arya Explanation: Yashpal Arya was the speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand.
Description : In which of the following houses the chairperson is not the member of that house? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Legislative Assembly (4) Legislative council
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The chairperson of Rajya sabha in not the member of house. Presently vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu is the chairman of upper house.
Description : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is : (1) Senate (2) Rajya Sabha (3) House of Lords (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of ... not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted? (1) 1922 (2) 1923 (3) 1921 (4) 1920
Last Answer : (4) 1920 Explanation: The Central Legislative Assembly was a legislature for India created by the Government of India Act 1919 from the former Imperial Legislative Council, implementing the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It was formed in 1920.
Description : Who votes in the election of Vice President of India? (1) All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies (3) Elected MPs and MLAs (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Last Answer : (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs Explanation: All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice— President of India.
Description : Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's Rule introduced in a State due to the failure of the constitutional machinery? (1) (1) 352 (2) (2) 356 (3) 360 (4) 350
Last Answer : (2) 356 Explanation: Under article 356 of the Indian Constitution, State emergency is declared on failure of constitutional machinery in a state. During such an emergency, the President can take over ... remain in suspended animation. The Parliament makes laws on the 66 subjects of the state list
Description : For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is (A) 400 (B) 425 (C) 450 (D) 500
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is (A) 400 (B) 450 (C) 500 (D) 550
Last Answer : Answer: Option C