Which one of the following features we have not borrowed
from the Constitution of U.K.?
(a) Parliamentary type of government
(b) Two Houses of Parliament
(c) Privileges of the Members of Parliament
(d) Supreme Court
The Indian National congress had its birth in the year: (a) 1757 (b) 1775 (c) 1857 (d) 1885
Which of the following is the most suitable region for cultivation of cotton in India? 1 The Brahmaputra Valley 2 The Indo-Gangetic Plain 3 The Deccan plateau 4 The Coromandal Coast
How long would an ordinance, issued by the President, operate after re-assembly of Parliament? (a) One fortnight (b) One month (c) Six weeks (d) Eight weeks
The ?White Revolution? was brought about in India by (A) Dr. S.N. Bose (B) Dr. P.C. Mahalanobis (C) Dr. Verghese Kurien (D) Dr. M.A. Swaminathan
When sound wave is refracted from air to water, which of the following will remain unchanged? (a) Wave number (b) Wavelength (c) Wave velocity (d) Frequency
When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha? 1 Haryankas 2 Shishunagas 3 Nandas 4 Mauryas
in which state does champaran come?
In which of the following States a devastating fire killed more than 90 students in a primary school in July 2004? (a) Bihar (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Orissa (d) West Bengal
Destruction of forests leads to (1) Loss of vegetation (2) Soil erosion (3) Loss of minerals (4) Less rainfall
Bhanu Athaiya is the first Indian to win the (1) Guardian Award (2) Oscar Award (3) Magsaysay Award (4) Olympic Gold Order
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently in a meeting expressed his desire that an early and smooth Value Added Tax (VAT) is very much needed in the country. How the introduction of VAT will be helpful for a country like India?A) VAT will avoid cascading of taxes.B) VAT is expected to enhance revenues in the medium term.C) Some State Governments may have to lose a substantial amount of Sales Tax as the Centre will have a greater share in taxes, but the same will be compensated later on by providing subsidies on certain items.Which of these statements is/are true? (1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only A & B (4) Only C (5) A, B and C
Which of the following festivals is not a harvest festival of India? (a) Onam (b) Pongal (c) Bhogali Bihu (d) Lohri