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141. Megasthenes was the Ambassador of:
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Megasthenes served as ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya and wrote the lost work Indica.
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142. Where is Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research located?
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IGCAR is located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu and focuses on fast-breeder reactor technology and related nuclear research.
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143. The President of India enjoys emergency powers of:
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The three constitutional emergencies are National Emergency under Article 352, President’s Rule under Article 356, and Financial Emergency under Article 360.
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144. Who first deciphered the Ashokan inscriptions?
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James Prinsep deciphered the Brahmi script used in Ashokan inscriptions in the 1830s, enabling major advances in Mauryan history.
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145. Which Article is cultural and educational rights?
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The cultural and educational rights are protected by Articles 29 and 30, located in Part III of the Constitution.
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146. Full form of TDS is:
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TDS means Tax Deducted at Source and is governed mainly by provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
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147. Who presented the Assam Official Language Bill in Assam Assembly to make Assamese as the sole official language of Assam?
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Bimala Prasad Chaliha was Chief Minister of Assam when the Assam Official Language Bill was presented; the Assam Official Language Act was enacted in 1960.
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148. Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
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Attorney-General of India is the Union Government’s highest law officer. Under Article 76, the Attorney-General has the right to participate in proceedings of either House and its committees, but cannot vote because he is not a Member of Parliament.
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149. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour comes under which of the following fundamental rights?
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Articles 23–24 constitute the Right against Exploitation. Article 23 prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labour, while Article 24 prohibits child labour in factories, mines and other hazardous employment.
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150. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right?
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Free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years is a Fundamental Right under Article 21A. It was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
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151. Which of the following take part in the election of the President?
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The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members do not participate in this election. The framework is provided under Article 54.
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152. The first sitting of Constituent Assembly was held on:
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The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on 9 December 1946 in New Delhi. Sachchidananda Sinha served as the temporary chairman, while Rajendra Prasad later became the permanent President.
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153. Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?
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B. N. Rau served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly. He prepared an important initial draft and studied constitutional systems of several countries during the Constitution-making process.
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154. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
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The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Article 64. The Chairman presides over the Council of States but is not a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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155. Who among the following is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee, is widely called the Father of the Indian Constitution in popular exam terminology. He played a central role in drafting and finalizing the constitutional text.
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156. Which of the following Chief Justices of India has acted as President of India?
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Justice M. Hidayatullah, then Chief Justice of India, served as Acting President in 1969 after President Zakir Husain’s death and Vice-President V. V. Giri’s resignation to contest the presidential election.
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157. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/ reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The Preamble, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties reflect values that are also found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN in 1948.
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158. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
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The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in specified states. It provides safeguards relating to tribal land and governance.
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159. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:
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Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States fall under the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 131. The Court hears such disputes directly rather than on appeal.
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160. ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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Article 21 has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the Right to Privacy as part of the right to life and personal liberty. The landmark nine-judge bench judgment in 2017 affirmed privacy as a fundamental right.
