The question asks to identify the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President. This requires knowledge of the initial formation and key figures of the Indian Constituent Assembly.
Correct Option: D) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly, elected for the first meeting on December 9, 1946, before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over as the permanent President.
With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
1.It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2.Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statement(s) regarding the Government of India Act, 1935. We need to evaluate each statement based on the provisions of this Act.
A) 1 only. Statement 1 accurately describes a provision of the Government of India Act, 1935, regarding the proposed All India Federation. Statement 2 is incorrect because Defence and Foreign Affairs were reserved subjects under the direct control of the Governor-General, not the federal legislature.
The question asks to identify a work attributed to the ancient Indian playwright Bhasa from the given options. This requires knowledge of prominent ancient Indian literary figures and their famous works.
Correct Option: C) Madhyama-vyayoga is one of the thirteen plays attributed to Bhasa. It is a one-act play based on an episode from the Mahabharata, focusing on Bhima and Ghatotkacha.
The question asks about the authorship of a commentary by Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk who traveled to China in the late 4th century AD. This requires specific knowledge of Buddhist texts and their commentators.
Correct Option: C) Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain
Sanghabhuti was indeed an Indian Buddhist monk of the Sarvastivada school who traveled to China in 381 AD. He is well-known for his commentary on the Sarvastivada Vinaya (the monastic rules of the Sarvastivada school), which he helped translate and propagate in China. The term "Sain" in the option likely refers to the Vinaya text itself or a specific section/commentary within it.
The question asks to identify which of the listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites from India were inscribed in the year 2023. To answer this, we need to recall the inscription years for each of the given properties.
Based on this information, Shantiniketan and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were included in 2023. This means two properties were included in 2023.
B) Only two. Shantiniketan and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were inscribed in 2023.
The question asks about the methods by which the Parliament can amend the Constitution of India, as per Article 368. We need to identify which of the given options (Addition, Variation, Repeal) are valid methods of constitutional amendment.
Correct Option: D) 1, 2 and 3
The Parliament, under Article 368, has the power to amend the Constitution by adding new provisions, varying existing ones, or repealing certain parts. All three methods are recognized ways to bring about changes to the Constitution.
The question asks to identify countries frequently mentioned in the media for low birth rates, ageing populations, or declining populations. This requires general knowledge about global demographic trends and specific country situations.
Based on this analysis, Italy, Japan, and South Korea fit the criteria.
Correct Option: A) 1, 2 and 4
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament. We need to analyze each statement based on the constitutional provisions related to Money Bills.
Based on the analysis, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
Correct Option: C) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
| Sno | Army | Airforce | Navy |
| 1. | Brigadier | Air Commodore | Commander |
| 2. | Major General | Air Vice Marshal | Vice Admiral |
| 3. | Major | Squadron Leader | Lieutenant Commander |
| 4. | Lieutenant Colonel | Group Captain | Captain |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The question asks to identify the correctly matched equivalent ranks across the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. This requires knowledge of the rank structure in the Indian Defence Forces.
D) Only statement 3 is correctly matched. Major (Army), Squadron Leader (Air Force), and Lieutenant Commander (Navy) are equivalent ranks.
The question asks about the composition of the North Eastern Council (NEC) after its 2002 amendment. To answer this, one needs to recall the key members who constitute the NEC as per the updated Act.
Correct Option: A) 1, 2 and 3 only