Q: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States

b) It contains the languages listed in the constitution

c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas

d) It allocates seats in the Council of States

A: d) It allocates seats in the Council of States

 

Q: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which of the following?

a) Mahapadma Nanda

b) Chandragupta Maurya

c) Samudragupta

d) Asoka

A: c) Samudragupta

 

Q: In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?

a) Through Parliamentary Committees

b) Through Consultative Committees of various ministries

c) By making the administrators send periodic reports

d) By compelling the executive to issue writs

A: a) Through Parliamentary Committees

Q: Who among the following was not conferred the Padma Vibushan 2008?

a) N R Narayana Murthy

b) P R S Oberoi

c) R K Pachauri

d) Sunita Williams

A: d) Sunita Williams

Q: Who among the following Sultans of Delhi introduced market reforms for the first time?

a) Balban

b) Iltutmish

c) Alauddin Khalji

d) Muhammad bin Tughluq

A: c) Alauddin Khalji

Q: Which South American nation is the only one through which both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

a) Brazil

b) Argentina

c) Peru

d) Chile

A: a) Brazil

Q: Which of the following is the amount earmarked for education in the Union Budget 2008-09?

a) Rs. 32,000 Cr

b) Rs 34,000 Cr

c) Rs 35,000 Cr

d) Rs 38,000 Cr

A: b) Rs 34,000 Cr