Description : The first proclamation of Emergency under article 352 was made by the President in - (1) 1975 (2) 1971 (3) 1965 (4) 1962
Last Answer : (4) 1962 Explanation: First proclamation of emergency tinder article 352 (national emergency) was declared in India in 1962 (Indo-China War) 1971, (Indo-Pak War), 1975 (by Indira Gandhi) were made under article 352.
Description : When were the first minicomputer built? a. 1965 b. 1962 c. 1971 d. 1966
Last Answer : a. 1965
Description : Which period below depicts internal emergency in India under article 352? (1) 26th June, 1974 to 23rd March, 1976 (2) 25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977 (3) 20th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977 (4) 21st June, 1976 to 21st March, 1974
Last Answer : (3) 20th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977 Explanation: In India, "the Emergency" refers to a 21-month period in 1975-77 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi unilaterally had a state of emergency ... disturbance", the Emergency was in effect from 25 June 1975 until its withdrawal on 21 March 1977.
Description : Which type of emergency has been imposed only one time in India so far? (1) Internal Emergency (2) State Emergency (3) External Emergency (4) Financial Emergency
Last Answer : (1) Internal Emergency Explanation: Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
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 : The system of privy purses in respect of former rulers of Indian States before Independence was abolished by the Constitution through – (1) 26th Amendment Act, 1971 (2) 27th Amendment Act, 1971 (3) 38th Amendment Act, 1975 (4) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Last Answer : (1) 26th Amendment Act, 1971 Explanation: The 26th constitutional amendment of 1971 amended article 366, inserted article 363 A; removed articles 291 and 362 and abolished privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states which were incorporated into the Indian Republic.
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 : Pakistan and Afghanistan have ‘Transit Trade Agreement’ signed in: A. 1965 B. 1962 C. 1955 D. 1959
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Indian army’s oldest T-72 tanks, entered service in (a) 1960 (b) 1962 (c) 1965 (d) 1969
Last Answer : (d) 1969
Description : The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by - (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The Vice-President of India (3) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The two Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (4) The two Houses of Parliament Explanation: Impeachment of President by the two houses of Parliament under article 61 mentioned.
Description : Hybrid cotton came into existence in India in the year? a 1975 b 1965 c 1980 d 1970
Last Answer : d 1970
Description : The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of – (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union Explanation: National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. The ... headed by the prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month
Description : The National Emergency in India declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through (1) Article-352 (2) Article-356 (3) Article-360 (4) Article-368
Last Answer : (1) Article-352 Explanation: Under article 352 of Constitution, the President can declare such an emergency (caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion) only on the basis of a written ... by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month.
Description : Insecticide/herbicide registration comes under which rule a). 1971 b). 1969 c). 1962 d). 1968
Last Answer : a). 1971
Description : When was the Central Railway established? A. 1945 B. 1951 C. 1965 D. 1975
Last Answer : B [1951] Explanation: Central Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Description : The agricultural price commission was set up in the year a. 1975 b. 1970 c. 1965 d. 1969
Last Answer : c. 1965
Description : Production of power tiller rapidly increased during year a. 1920 to 1930 c) 1950 to 1965 b. 1935 to 1945 d) 1960 to 1975
Last Answer : 1950 to 1965
Description : Production of power tiller rapidly increased during the year . A. 1950-1970 C. 1970-1980 B. 1960-1975 D. 1950-1965
Last Answer : 1950-1965
Description : The period of the Second Generation Computers was (1) 1946 – 1958 (2) 1940 – 1960 (3) 1959 – 1964 (4) 1965 – 1975
Last Answer : 1959 – 1964
Description : What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval? (1) within one month (2) within two months (3) within four months (4) within six months
Last Answer : (1) within one month Explanation: The President of India has the power to declare three types of emergency. They are National Emergency, State Emergency and Financial Emergency. A proclamation ... passed within one month of Lok Sabha being reconstituted; otherwise the proclamation will be invalid.
Description : When was the right to vote given to women in Switzerland? A. 1935 B. 1950 C. 1965 D. 1971
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Project tiger programme was launched in: (1) 1975 (2) 1973 (3) 1994 (4) 1971
Last Answer : (2) 1973 Explanation: Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in 1973 by the Government of India. The aim of the project was to control as well as supplement the ... Royal Bengal tigers in the country. Project Tiger is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Description : First Microprocessor was launched in: a) 1975 b) 1971 c) 1991 d) None of These
Last Answer : b) 1971
Description : Field of PC forensics began in which year ? a. 1975 b. 1944 c. 1971 d. 1980
Last Answer : d. 1980
Description : When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India? (1) 1945 (2) 1950 (3) 1959 (4) 1962
Last Answer : (3) 1959 Explanation: In 1959 the Panchayati Raj system was introduced in India. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of ... (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
Description : When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India? (1) 1950 A.D. (2) 1954 A.D. (3) 1947 A.D. (4) 1962 A.D.
Last Answer : (2) 1954 A.D Explanation: In 1954, the government of India established the Balwant Rai Mehta committee for suggesting some major reforms which suggested the organization of Panchayati Raj in ... and in fact all states introduced Panchayati Raj in their respective areas by passing necessary laws.
Description : When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India? (1) 1952 (2) 1962 (3) 1972 (4) 1982
Last Answer : (2) 1962 Explanation: Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the ... issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.
Description : Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India? (1) Internal emergency caused due to internal disturbances (2) External emergency caused due to external threat (3) State emergency, caused due to failure of constitutional machinery in the stales (4) Financial emergency
Last Answer : (4) Financial emergency Explanation: If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare ... had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit.
Description : An emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India can be declared only during: (1) War, external aggression or internal disturbance. (2) War, external aggression or armed rebellion. (3) Failure of Constitutional Machinery in the State. (4) Financial instability in the country.
Last Answer : (2) War, external aggression or armed rebellion. Explanation: National emergency under article 352, emergency can be declared on the basis of external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a ... in 1962 (IndoChina war), 1971 (Indo-Pakistan war), and 1975 (declared by Indira Gandhi).
Description : Which one of the following cannot be the ground for proclamation of Emergency under the Constitution of India? (1) War (2) External aggression (3) Armed rebellion (4) Internal disturbance
Last Answer : (4) Internal disturbance Explanation: Internal disturbance substituted by the words 'armed rebellion' under the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. So, it is not the ground for proclamation of Emergency under the Constitution of India.
Description : In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India? (1) 1965 (2) 1976 (3) 1979 (4) 1982
Last Answer : (2) 1976 Explanation: The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They were originally ten in number, but by the 86th Amendment in 2002 they were increased to eleven.
Description : A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article 19, during proclamation of emergency - (1) caused by war or external aggression (2) caused by internal armed rebellion (3) caused by constitutional breakdown (4) caused by financial crisis
Last Answer : (1) caused by war or external aggression Explanation: Article 358 protects both legislative and executive action taken after the proclamation of emergency. National emergency is caused by war, external ... to the original Constitution. It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
Description : "Residuary powers" under the Indian Constitution means - (1) the powers relating to International Affairs. (2) the powers relating to Internal Emergency. (3) the powers, which can be exercised ... powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Last Answer : (4) the powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
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 : 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 : The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when – (1) The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns (2) The Governor of the State dies (3) The elections are announced (4) There is a Constitutional breakdown
Last Answer : (4) There is a Constitutional breakdown Explanation: President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been ... India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority.
Description : The President of India can issue proclamation of Emergency - (1) on the advice of the Prime Minister (2) on the advice of the Council of Ministers (3) in his own discretion (4) when the decision of the Union Cabinet for the issue of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing
Last Answer : (4) when the decision of the Union Cabinet for the issue of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing Explanation: Article 352 of the Indian Constitution mentions the National Emergency in ... on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
Description : The President of India has the discretionary power to – (1) impose President's Rule in a state (2) appoint the Prime Minister (3) appoint the Chief Election Commissioner (4) declare Financial Emergency
Last Answer : (2) appoint the Prime Minister Explanation: The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no ... veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc.
Description : As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to - (1) ... country (3) Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (1) Money Bill Explanation: As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
Description : The President of India enjoys emergency powers of - (1) Two types (2) Three types (3) Four types (4) Five types
Last Answer : (2) Three types Explanation: The President can declare three types of emergencies:- national, state, financial under articles 352, 356 & 360 in addition to promulgating ordinances under article 123.
Description : The President of India enjoys emergency powers of – (1) four types (2) two types (3) five types (4) three types
Last Answer : (4) three types Explanation: A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she ... that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened).