The time taken by light to reach the earth from the sun is (A) 8 hr. 20 sec. (B) 8 min. 20 sec. (C) 8 sec. (D) 20 sec.

The proclamation of emergency under Article 352 was made by the President for the first time in: (A) 1960 (B) 1962 (C) 1965 (D) 1972

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the: (A) languages of the Union (B) lists of legislative businesses (C) Anti-defection Law (D) special status of Jammu and Kashmir

The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, it: (A) appointed by the Speaker (B) appointed by the President (C) elected by the Lok Sabha (D) elected by both the Houses of Parliament

FCI, ICICI, SSC,

Which one of the following is not a statutory body? (A) Election Commission (B) Finance Commission (C) Planning Commission (D) Union Public Service Commission

BEd, Election Commission of India, Finance Commission, ISRO, SSC,

Disagreement between the two Houses of Indian Parliament is finally resolved through: (A) a joint session of the two Houses (B) mediatory efforts by the Presiding officers of the two Houses (C) a joint committee of the two Houses for the purpose (D) mediation by the President

Which one of the following Articles of Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority in both the House of Parliament? (A) Article 2 (B) Article 3 (C) Article 4 (D) Article 15

The Rule of the Law means: (A) the existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials (B) that no person can be punished unless his guilt is established through a fair trial (C) that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives of the people (D) independence of the judiciary

In which one of the following situations, can the President promulgate in Ordinance? (A) There is a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill (B) Both Houses have refused to pass a Bill sponsored by Government with the previous sanction of the President (C) A Bill has been pending in the Parliament for a long period (D) Parliament is not in session

Vijay Tendulkar is a : (A) Poet (B) Political reformist (C) Social reformist (D) Playwright

Which one of the following Schedules in the Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and the States? (A) Schedule V (B) Schedule VI (C) Schedule VII (D) Schedule VIII

All of following statements in regard to Money Bills are incorrect, except that: (A) a money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha has no power to make a change in it against the will of the Lok Sabha (B) A money Bill may be introduced in the Rajya Sabha but it must be approved by the Lok Sabha (C) A money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha but it must also be approved by the Rajya Sabha (D) A money Bill can be introduced in either House; the decision of the Lok Sabha thereon shall prevail

A person?who is arrested and detained in police custody?has to be produced before the nearest magistrate: (A) immediately after arrest (B) within 12 hours after arrest (C) within 24 hours after arrest (D) within 48 hours after arrest

The President is empowered to establish an Inter-state Council, if at any time, it is evident to him that the public interests would be served thereby. Which one of the following has not been set up so far? (A) Central Council of Health (B) Inter-state Commerce Council (C) Central Council of Local Self-Government (D) Transport Development Council

The Council of Ministers in India remains in office till it enjoys the support of the: (A) majority of the members of the Rajya Sabha (B) majority of the members of the Lok Sabha (C) minority of the members of the Rajya Sabha (D) minority of the members of the Lok Sabha