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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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0 2008
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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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2 2008
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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 2008
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What is the maximum possible strength of the judges of Supreme Court of India?

A) 28 B) 29
C) 30 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 31

Explanation:

Supreme Court no. of judges Amendment act 2008, it consists of 31 judges. One CJI(Chief Justice of India) & 30 other judges.

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2 2008
Q:

The largest glaciers are

A) continental glaciers B) mountain glaciers
C) piedmont glaciers D) alpine glaciers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) continental glaciers

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3 2008
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Gandhara Art is the combination of

A) Indo - Roman B) Indo - Greek
C) Indo - Islamic D) Indo - China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Indo - Greek

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9 2008
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Which is the second largest gland of Human body?

A) Liver B) Large Intestine
C) Thorax D) Pancreas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pancreas

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1 2007
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Which mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles?

A) Concave B) Plane
C) Convex D) Any of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Convex

Explanation:

Convex mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles. Because the image is smaller, more image can fit onto the mirror, so a convex mirror provides for a larger field of view than a plane mirror. This is why they are useful.

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5 2007