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Who is a major driving force behind the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'?

A) Anna Hazare B) Medha Patkar
C) Shantha Sinha D) Manasi Pradhan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Medha Patkar

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Q:

Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'

A) Iron & Steel B) Cotton Textile
C) Information Technology D) Tea & Coffee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Information Technology

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1 2001
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Which among the following statements about the power to change the basic structure of the Constitution of India is/are correct?1. It falls outside the scope of the amending powers of the Parliament.2. It can be exercised by the people though representatives in a Constituent Assembly.3. It falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 B) 1 and 2
C) 1 only D) 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 3

Explanation:

The Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavan and a Bharati Case. (1973)

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution is not defined. But according to SC, the basic structure can be evolved but cannot be destroyed. Hence it falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament. Hence both 1 and 3 are correct.

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Q:

Which article of the Indian constitution has the provision of Union Budget?

A) Article 112 B) Article 120
C) Article 121 D) Article 102
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Article 112

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1 2001
Q:

Badrinath is situated on the bank of river

A) Mandakini B) Sutlej
C) Alaknanda D) Soudamini
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Alaknanda

Explanation:

Badrinath is situated on the bank of river Alaknanda.

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4 2001
Q:

Indus Valley Civilization flourished during

A) 2500-1750 B.C B) 1500-500 B.C
C) 5000-3500 B.C D) 3000-1500 B.C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2500-1750 B.C

Explanation:

Indus Valley Civilization flourished during 2500-1750 B.C. Indus Valley Civilization is also called as Bronze age civilization.

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7 2001
Q:

Which  of  the  following  statements  about the Ilbert Bill (1883) is/are correct?

1.It  proposed  to  grant  limited criminal jurisdiction to native officials.

2.It proposed to grant complete civil and criminal jurisdiction to native officials.

3.The proposed Bill generated opposition from England’s  European  subjects  in India.

4.In spite of opposition to the Bill, it was passed without any modifications.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1 and 2 B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 D) 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 only

Explanation:

Ilbert  Bill  was  introduced  in  1883 by  Viceroy  Ripon.  It  proposed  to grant  limited  criminal  jurisdiction to  native  officials  over  European British    subjects    living    in    the districts under their charge.It also allowed Indian judges and magistrates  the  jurisdiction  to  try British  offenders  in  criminal  cases. After opposition from Europeans in Britain as well as India, the bill was withdrawn  and  reintroduced  after amendment  saying  that  a  jury  of 50%  Europeans  was  required  if  an Indian    judge    was    to    face    a European.

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0 2001
Q:

Thorn Forests are found in ..........

A) Kashmir B) Kerala
C) Sikkim D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rajasthan

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