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The East India Company lost all its administrative powers with the enforcement of .

A
The Regulating Act, 1773
B
The Charter Act of 1853
C
The Indian Councils Act, 1892
D
The Government of India Act, 1858

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Following the Revolt of 1857, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1858, which abolished the East India Company and transferred the administration of India directly to the British Crown.
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The 11th Fundamental Duty to the Indian Constitution was added in the year by the 86 th Constitutional Amendment Act.

A
2002
B
2004
C
2000
D
2001

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Enacted in 2002, the 86th Amendment Act legally enshrined the right to education, concurrently adding the 11th Fundamental Duty requiring parents to facilitate their children's schooling.
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The Right to Freedom of Religion is covered under which Articles of the Constitution of India?

A
Articles 25-28
B
Articles 29-32
C
Articles 21-24
D
Articles 24-27

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Freedom of Religion, ensuring all persons have the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate their faith.
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Which of the following correctly describes the nature of the Indian Constitution?

A
A blend of rigidity and flexibility
B
Flexible
C
Rigid
D
Very rigid and difficult to amend

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Indian Constitution is uniquely described as a blend of rigidity and flexibility because some provisions require a special majority to amend, while others can be amended by a simple legislative majority.
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India propound the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Constitution?

A
Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narayan Case
B
Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India Case
C
Golakhnath vs. State of Punjab Case
D
Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala Case

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

In the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court ruled that while Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution, it cannot alter its foundational 'Basic Structure'.
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Which of the following Articles entails "Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment"?

A
Article 16
B
Article 14
C
Article 15
D
Article 17

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 16 specifically guarantees equal opportunity to all citizens in matters related to employment or appointment to any office under the State, prohibiting discrimination on grounds like religion, race, or caste.
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The position of the President in the Indian Political system is that of a .

A
Real Executive
B
Nominal Executive
C
King
D
Dictator

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

India's parliamentary democracy designates the President as the nominal, constitutional, or 'de jure' executive head of the state, whereas real executive power rests with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
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Who is the chairman of the State Planning Board?

A
Advocate General
B
Speaker
C
Chief Minister
D
Governor

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In the administrative structure of Indian states, the Chief Minister acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the State Planning Board, guiding the state's economic and developmental strategy.
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Who among the following was the first President of Indian National congress?

A
Womesh Chandra Banerjee
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
George Yule
D
Badruddin Tyabji

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee, a prominent Indian barrister, presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in December 1885.
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the promotion of international peace and security?

A
Article 51
B
Article 47
C
Article 44
D
Article 49

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 51, part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, obligates the State to strive for the promotion of international peace, maintain honorable relations between nations, and respect international law.
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