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Which of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India with regard to the State of Jammu and Kashmir is not correct?

A) The Directive Principles of State Policy do not apply B) Article 35A gives some special rights to the permanent residents of the State with regard to employment, settlement and property.
C) Article 19(1) (f) has been omitted D) Article 368 is not applicable for the amendment of Constitution of the State.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 19(1) (f) has been omitted

Explanation:

Part IV (dealing with Directive Principles of State Policy) and Part IVA(dealing with Fundamental Duties) are not applicable to the state.Articles 19(1)(f) and 31(2) of the Constitution are still applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.An amendment made to the Constitution of India does not apply to thestate unless it is extended by a presidential order.Article 35A of theIndian Constitution is an article that empowers the Jammu and Kashmir state's legislature to define “permanent residents” of the state and provide special rights and privileges to those permanent residents

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In Indian parliamentary system, the leader of the largest opposition party having not less than _______ seats of total strength of the house is recognized as the leader of the opposition in that House.

A) 1/10 th B) 1/9 th
C) 1/8 th D) 1/7 th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/10 th

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An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ___

A) by introduction by the President of India. B) by introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha.
C) by the Governors of States. D) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.

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Manohar Parrikar is India's ___________.

A) Railway Minister B) Finance Minister
C) HRD Minister D) Defence Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Defence Minister

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Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?

A) 42nd Amendment Act B) 52nd Amendment Act
C) 62nd Amendment Act D) 32nd Amendment Act
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52nd Amendment Act

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Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna has now been restructured as

A) Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojna B) National Rural Livelihoods Mission
C) Jawahar Gram Samriddhi Yojana D) Sampoorna Gramin Rojgar Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) National Rural Livelihoods Mission

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__________ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.

A) Sukanya Samridhi Account B) Bal Swachta Mission
C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sukanya Samridhi Account

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Article 43A of the Indian Constitution "Participation of workers in management of industries" deals with?

A) the State Government B) the Union Government
C) the directive principles of state policy D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the directive principles of state policy

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