Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#916] Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with-
Correct Answer

(B) Distribution of power between the Union and the States

Explanation

Solution: Seventh Schedule of Indian constitution deals with distribution of powers between union and states. There are three lists in this schedule under which subject matters are distributed between union and states. These are Union list. State list and Concurrent list.

[#917] Which of these is not a language in India?
Correct Answer

(B) Sikh

Explanation

Solution: Sindh Kahnda and Konkani are languages recognised by constitution under Eighth Schedule. Whereas, sikh is not a language, rather sikh is a person belonging to one of the world's major religions, Sikhism.

[#918] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram-
Correct Answer

(D) Sixth schedule

Explanation

Solution: Sixth Schedule of constitution contains provisions reiating to administration of Tribal Areas in state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

[#919] "Taxes on lands and buildings" is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer

(B) State

Explanation

Solution: Taxes on lands and building is listed in state list of 7th Schedule of Constitution. The state list encompasses 61 items. Few other subjects are public order, prisons, public health, liquors, agricultur and inland waterways

[#920] The new official language of United Nations is-
Correct Answer

(D) Arabic

Explanation

Solution: In 1997, Arabic became the official language of UN by proposal number 3190(28). Other official languages of UN are English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian.