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Uttarakhand came into existence on ?

1st November, 2000
4th November, 2000
7th November, 2000
9th November, 2000

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Uttarakhand was previously known as Uttranchal.

1. Under which Act, The councils were having a power to discuss the budget and addressing questions to the executive.

Government of India Act, 1858
Government of India Act, 1861
Government of India Act, 1892
Government of India Act, 1915

Answer: Option C

2. Which Article is for "Protection of interests of Minorities" ?

Article 26
Article 27
Article 29
Article 30

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

"Article 26" - Freedom to manage religious affairs.

"Article 27" - Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.

"Article 30" - Right of Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

3. Which among the following is not among six fundamental rights provided by Constitution ?

Right to equality
Right to Protest
Right against exploitation
Right to freedom of religion

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Six fundamental rights provided by Constitution are :

1. Right to equality
2. Right to liberty
3. Right against exploitation
4. Right to freedom of religion
5. Cultural and Educational rights
6. Right to constitutional remedy

4. How many articles are in Constitution of India now ?

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Indian constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules at the time of commencement.
But now Constitution of India have 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, 5 appendices and 98 amendments.

5. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India ?

Sukumar Sen
K.V.K. Sundaram
S.P. Sen Verma
T.N. Seshan

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India from 21 March, 1950 - 19 Dec, 1958.