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Question 21. What is the total number of members in Rajya Sabha from States and Union Territories?
  1.    218
  2.    228
  3.    238
  4.    248
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 238
As per provisions under Article-80, Rajya Sabha can have maximum of 250 members. Out of 250, 238 shall be representatives of States and Union Territories while remaining 12 members shall be nominated by President. At present, it has 245 members, out of which 233 represents States and Union Territories and rest are nominated.
Question 22. To become a member of the Rajya Sabha a person must be at least_____ years old.
  1.    18
  2.    30
  3.    36
  4.    24
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 30
As per provisions of Article-84(b) minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years as against 25 years in case of Lok Sabha.
Question 23. Who elects the members of Rajya Sabha?
  1.    Elected members of the Legislative Council
  2.    The People
  3.    Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
  4.    Lok Sabha
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
As per provisions under Article-80, members of Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Pondicherry, in accordance with system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote system.
Question 24. What is the minimum age to qualify for Lok Sabha Elections?
  1.    25
  2.    30
  3.    21
  4.    18
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 25
As per provisions of Article-84(b) minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years as against 25 years in case of Lok Sabha.
Question 25. What is the maximum number of Members of the Rajya Sabha?
  1.    150
  2.    200
  3.    250
  4.    300
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 250
As per provisions under Article-80, Rajya Sabha can have maximum of 250 members. Out of 250, 238 shall be representatives of States and Union Territories while remaining 12 members shall be nominated by President. At present, it has 245 members, out of which 233 represents States and Union Territories and rest are nominated.
Question 26. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?
  1.    Right to Equality
  2.    Right to Freedom
  3.    Right against exploitation
  4.    Right to Freedom of Religion
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Right to Equality
Right to Equality emphasize that all persons are equal before law irrespective of their economic or social status. However, this right is not absolute and are subject to some restrictions. President Governors Diplomats cannot be prosecuted during the time of hold in office.
Question 27. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution includes equal access to shops bathing ghats hotels etc?
  1.    Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom
  2.    Right to Freedom of Religion
  3.    Right to Equality
  4.    Cultural and Educational Rights
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Right to Equality
Right to equality ensures everyone equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc, irrespective to caste, religion, creed, sex etc. The article ensures social and economic equality.
Question 28. When was the 'Right to Information' enacted in India?
  1.    15 August 2005
  2.    15 March 2005
  3.    15 June 2005
  4.    15 July 2005
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 15 June 2005
Right to Information Act was enacted 15th June 2005 and came into force on 12th October 2005. It aims at providing access to citizens of information under government control thereby promoting transparency and accountability. This act extends to whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir.
Question 29. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian CoilStitution includes abolition of untouchability?
  1.    Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom
  2.    Right to Freedom of Religion
  3.    Right to Equality
  4.    Cultural and Educational Rights
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Right to Equality
Right to equality under Article-17 of the constitution prohibited untouchability. However constitution itself does not prescribe any punishment but Parliament has the freedom to legislate to make provision more stringent.
Question 30. According to Indian constitution which is not a fundamental right-
  1.    Right to education
  2.    Right to information
  3.    Right to Expression
  4.    Right to life
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Right to information
Right to information is not a fundamental right rather it is a legal right provided through Right to Information Act 2005. Right to education Right to Expression and Right to life are fundamental rights under Articles-21(A), 19 and 21 respectively.

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