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How many languages have been listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A) 14 B) 15
C) 18 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

Explanation:

The 1950 Constitution had includeed 14 languages in the 8th Schedule. Sindhi was added seventeen years later, by the Constitution Act of 1967. Three more viz, Konkani, Nepali and Manipuri were added in 1992 by the 71st Amendment Act.

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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the 

A) Chief Minister B) Election Commission
C) Supreme Court D) Public Service Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Election Commission

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Main function of white blood corpuscles is _______

A) Transport of carbon dioxide B) Transport of oxygen
C) To produce immune system of body D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To produce immune system of body

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Which of the following is the largest phyllum in the animal kingdom in respect of number of species

A) Annalida B) Platyhelminthes
C) Chordata D) Arthropoda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Arthropoda

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Only male frog produce croacking sound because ____

A) Female frog have no larynx B) Female frog have larynx but no vocal cord
C) Male frog have three pair of vocal cord D) Male frog can magnify their voice with the help of sound box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Female frog have no larynx

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The corner of the cells of collenchyma tissue in plant are thickened due to deposition of _____

A) Lignin and suberin B) Suberin and cutin
C) Cellulose and pectin D) Chitin and lignin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cellulose and pectin

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In plant body, the water and minerals are transported by _______

A) Bast B) Collenchyma
C) parenchyma D) Xylum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Xylum

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