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Question 51. "Taxes on lands and buildings" is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
  1.    Union
  2.    State
  3.    Global
  4.    Concurrent
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> State
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
Question 52. Which of the following term is not used in the preamble of the constitution-
  1.    Sovereign Democratic Republic
  2.    Socialist
  3.    Secular
  4.    Union
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Union
There is no direct mention of the term union in the preamble of constitution. But the spirit to maintain India as a union is mentioned under preamble, in form of maintaining unity and integrity of Nation.
Question 53. What is meant when the Constitution declare India "Secular State"?
  1.    Religious worship is not allowed
  2.    Religions are patronised by the State
  3.    The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
The term "Secular State" for India does not mean that India is non-religious or irreligious or anti-religious, but it simply means that state has no religion of its own and it follows the age-old Indian principle of "Sarva Dharma Samabhava". And also State regards religions as private affairs of citizens and does not discriminate on this basis.
Question 54. Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committe of the Constitution?
  1.    Jawaharlal Nehru
  2.    B.R. Ambedkar
  3.    B.N. Rao
  4.    Mahatma Gandhi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Jawaharlal Nehru
The 'Objective Resolution" proposed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on 13th December, 1946 and passed by constituent assembly, ultimately became the preamble to the constitution. It sets out main objectives which constituent Assembly intended to achieve.
Question 55. A Secular State is one which-
  1.    Has no religion of its own
  2.    Is irreligious
  3.    Is anti-religion
  4.    Takes into consideration the religious sentiments of the people
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Has no religion of its own
The term "Secular State" for India does not mean that India is non-religious or irreligious or anti-religious, but it simply means that state has no religion of its own and it follows the age-old Indian principle of "Sarva Dharma Samabhava". And also State regards religions as private affairs of citizens and does not discriminate on this basis.
Question 56. Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the country?
  1.    Defence Minister
  2.    Prime Minister
  3.    Senior of all three forces
  4.    President
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> President
According to the provisions under Article-53(2) President of India is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of Union of India. Defence forces in India include Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Question 57. Vice-President is-
  1.    Member of Lok Sabha
  2.    Member of Rajya Sabha
  3.    Member of any house
  4.    Not a member of any house
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Not a member of any house
Article-66(2) of Constitution prohibits Vice-President from being a member of either house of Parliament or of State Legislature. But he or she shall be qualified for election as a member of Council of States to become Vice-Presidernt as provided under Article-66(3).
Question 58. In India, Prime Minister can hold his post till, he has-
  1.    Support of armed forces
  2.    Confidence of Rajya Sabha
  3.    Confidence of Lok Sabha
  4.    Support of people
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Confidence of Lok Sabha
According to Article-75(3), Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister shall be collectively responsible to the lower house i.e. Lok Sabha. Collective responsibility here signifies that the existence of Council of Ministers with Prime Minister is only till they enjoy majority or confidence of Lok Sabha.
Question 59. Who chairs the meeting of Council of Ministers?
  1.    Prime Minister
  2.    President
  3.    Cabinet Secretary
  4.    Speaker of Lok Sabha
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Prime Minister
According to the Article-74, Prime Minister is the head of Council of Ministers. He presides over the meetings of Council of Ministers and decides the agenda and venue of the meeting too.
Question 60. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
  1.    Chief Minister of India
  2.    President of India
  3.    Law Minister
  4.    Prime Minister of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> President of India
According to the provisions under Article-76, any person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court can be appointed as Attomy General of India by President.

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