A solar eclipse happens when the moon gets in the way of the sun's light and casts its shadow on Earth. Solar eclipses happen when the New Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and blocks out the Sun's rays.
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Office of the Vice President of India?
A) The vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament.
B) The vice President is elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferab
C) The Vice President shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament or of a
D) The Vice President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any office
A) The vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament.
B) The vice President is elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferab
C) The Vice President shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament or of a
D) The Vice President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any office
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: A) The vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament.
Explanation:
The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of both elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot. The Vice-President is not a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state.
Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
A) Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
B) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
D) Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral
A) Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
B) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
D) Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal