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21. Which state has the largest number of Rajya Sabha seats?
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Uttar Pradesh elects 31 Rajya Sabha members, the highest among states. It also has 80 Lok Sabha seats.
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22. Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is provided by:
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Article 368 provides Parliament’s constitutional amendment power and procedure. Some federal provisions also require ratification by at least half of the states.
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23. Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
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The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years by amending Article 326.
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24. The ideal of a Welfare State is mainly enshrined in:
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The Welfare State ideal is primarily reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy, Part IV. They guide the State toward social and economic justice.
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25. Article 51A contains:
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Fundamental Duties are in Article 51A, Part IVA. They were inserted by the 42nd Amendment, 1976; an 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment.
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26. Which statement about the Vice-President is NOT correct?
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The Vice-President is eligible for re-election, so statement A is incorrect. Article 66 deals with election and Article 67 with term of office.
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27. Which provisions provide for equality of men and women before law and protection against sex discrimination?
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Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection, while Article 15 prohibits specified discrimination including on grounds of sex. Both are in Part III.
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28. Which former justice of Supreme Court has been appointed as the first Lokpal of India?
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Pinaki Chandra Ghosh was appointed India's first Lokpal in 2019. The Lokpal is established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
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29. Name the woman who was the first woman Judge of Delhi High Court.
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Leila Seth was the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court and became the first woman Chief Justice of a state High Court on 5 August 1991.
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30. National Voters' Day is celebrated on:
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25 January is National Voters' Day. It was first observed in 2011, marking the Election Commission's foundation day of 25 January 1950.
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31. Which personality is known as ‘Deshratna’?
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Dr Rajendra Prasad is known as Deshratna and was India's first President from 1950–1962.
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32. Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration?
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LBSNAA is located at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand and was established in 1959.
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33. The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by:
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Article 316 provides for appointment of the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission by the Governor.
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34. The birthday of which personality is celebrated every year on 14 April?
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Dr B. R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891; Ambedkar Jayanti is observed annually on 14 April.
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35. Which foreign national was honoured with Bharat Ratna?
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Nelson Mandela received the Bharat Ratna in 1990.
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36. Financial distribution between Union and States takes place on recommendations of the:
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Finance Commission recommends tax devolution between Union and States under Article 280.
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37. The Union Public Service Commission submits its annual report to the:
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Article 323 requires UPSC to submit its annual report to the President, who lays it before Parliament.
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38. Who is considered the ‘Architect of Panchayati Raj in India’?
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Balwant Rai Mehta is called the architect of Panchayati Raj; his committee recommended a three-tier system in 1957.
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39. Election to the office of the President is conducted by:
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Article 324 vests control of elections, including the Presidential election, in the Election Commission of India.
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40. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth?
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Article 15 prohibits discrimination against citizens on specified grounds. It is part of Fundamental Rights in Part III.
