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Question 81 Discuss
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Who among the following is the longest serving Chief Minister of a state?

A
Lal Thanhawla
B
Gegong Apang
C
Pawan Kumar Chamling
D
Jyoti Basu

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim holds the record as the longest-serving Chief Minister in Indian history, serving for over 24 years.
Question 82 Discuss
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How many Lok Sabha seats are there for the state of Meghalaya?

A
Three
B
Four
C
One
D
Two

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The northeastern state of Meghalaya is allocated two seats in the Lok Sabha based on its population distribution.
Question 83 Discuss
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In which year did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan assume office as the first Vice-President of India?

A
1950
B
1951
C
1954
D
1952

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan assumed office as the first Vice-President of India on May 13, 1952, and served a full decade until 1962.
Question 84 Discuss
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Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution enforces that it is the duty of the State to apply directive principles in making laws?

A
Article 38
B
Article 39
C
Article 36
D
Article 37

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 37 states that while Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court, they are fundamental in the governance of the country, and it is the State's duty to apply them in making laws.
Question 85 Discuss
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Read the given statements and select the correct option. A. Directive Principles of State Policy consists of all the ideals which the state should follow and keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws for the country.

A
Only B
B
Only C
C
Both A and C
D
Only A

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) act as guidelines and ideals for both the central and state governments to keep in mind while framing laws and public policies.
Question 86 Discuss
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Article 171 deals with ……… .

A
composition of the Legislative Assembly
B
qualifications of the Chief Minister of a State
C
qualifications of the Governor of a State
D
composition of the Legislative Councils

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 171 of the Constitution of India specifies the composition of the Legislative Councils in Indian states that have a bicameral legislature.
Question 87 Discuss
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From which country were the ideals of justice (social, economic, and political) in the Preamble borrowed?

A
USA
B
France
C
Ireland
D
USSR

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The ideals of justice—social, economic, and political—enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Russian Revolution and borrowed from the Soviet Union (USSR).
Question 88 Discuss
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During a National Emergency, the term of Lok Sabha can be extended for:

A
three months at a time
B
two years at a time
C
one year at a time
D
six months at a time

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Under Article 83(2), during a proclamation of a National Emergency, Parliament can extend the normal five-year term of the Lok Sabha by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.
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How many Members of Parliament were elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Odisha?

A
10
B
14
C
18
D
21

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Odisha is allocated 21 parliamentary constituencies, meaning 21 Members of Parliament are elected to represent the state in the Lok Sabha.
Question 90 Discuss
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The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) ordinance, 2020 reduced the salary of Members of Parliament by ______ for a period of one year commencing from 1 April 2020 to meet the exigencies arising out of COVID-19.

A
40%
B
25%
C
30%
D
20%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

To supplement the financial resources needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India reduced the salaries of all MPs by 30% for a period of one year.
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