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According to Dr. Ambedkar which Article is the most important article of Indian constitution?

A) Article 21 B) Article 24
C) Article 32 D) Article 256
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 32

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The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

A) sexual harassment in the work-place B) Sati
C) dowry death D) rape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sexual harassment in the work-place

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Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan was a 1997 Indian Supreme Court case where Vishakhaand other women groups filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against State of Rajasthan and Union of India to enforce the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.The court decided that the consideration of "International Conventions and norms are significant for the purpose of interpretation of the guarantee of gender equality, right to work with human dignity in Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution and the safeguards against sexual harassment implicit therein.

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In Indian Parliamentary System, ‘Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)’ are ______.

A) Elected by the people B) Elected by members of parliament
C) Nominated by Chief Minister of that state D) Nominated by President of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Elected by the people

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Which of the following Article/Articles cannot be suspended even during emergency?

A) Article 19 B) Article 20 and 21
C) Article 22 and 23 D) Article 24 and 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Article 20 and 21

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'Ganga Action Plan' initiated by the Union Government aims at

A) Streamlining the flow of Ganga river B) Reduction of pollution on Ganga river
C) Efficient use of Ganga water for irrigation D) Using Ganga river for generating hydel energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reduction of pollution on Ganga river

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Who elects the members of Rajya Sabha?

A) Elected members of the Legislative Council B) The People
C) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly D) Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly

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Election Commission is not concerned with which of the following elections?

A) Election of President of India B) Elections of Parliament
C) Elections of State Legislature D) Elections of Panchayats
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Elections of Panchayats

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is correct in relation to the GST Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016?

A) It  will  replace  all  central  taxes,  duties, etc, only by a single tax. B) It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.
C) GST  will  be  levied  on  alcoholic liquor for  human  consumption  at  a  uniform rate of 25 percent. D) Petroleum   and   petroleum   products shall  not  be  subject  to  the  levy  of GST.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.

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Goods and Services Tax (GST)  will replace  all  central  as well as  state taxes  by  a  single  tax.  GST  will subsume  various  Central  indirect taxes,  including  the  Central  excise duty,Countervailing  duty,  Service tax,  etc.  It  also  subsumes  State Value Added Tax(VAT), Octroi and entry    tax,    Luxury    tax,    etc. Petroleum  products  like  kerosene, naphtha  and  LPG  will  be  under GST,  while  five  items,  including crude oil, natural gas, aviation fuel, diesel    and    petrol    have    been excluded.    Alcohol    for    human consumption will be out of GS

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