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Q41
Who has the power to declare an Emergency in India?
  • A A) Prime Minister
  • B B) President
  • C C) Parliament
  • D D) Chief Justice
Answer: Option B
Explanation: On advice of Cabinet.
Q42
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
  • A A) 15 August 1947
  • B B) 26 January 1950
  • C C) 26 November 1949
  • D D) 2 October 1949
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Came into effect two months later.
Q43
Which Article provides for the protection of life and personal liberty?
  • A A) Article 19
  • B B) Article 21
  • C C) Article 25
  • D D) Article 32
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Often interpreted broadly by courts.
Q44
The first citizen of India is:
  • A A) Prime Minister
  • B B) Chief Justice
  • C C) President
  • D D) Vice President
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Ceremonial head of the Republic.
Q45
The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is:
  • A A) 500
  • B B) 525
  • C C) 545
  • D D) 552
Answer: Option D
Explanation: 530 from states, 20 from UTs, 2 nominated (earlier).
Q46
Which Article deals with the amendment of the Constitution?
  • A A) Article 356
  • B B) Article 368
  • C C) Article 370
  • D D) Article 395
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Provides procedure for constitutional changes.
Q47
Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
  • A A) G.V. Mavalankar
  • B B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
  • C C) Hukam Singh
  • D D) Balram Jakhar
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Known as the "Father of Lok Sabha".
Q48
Which committee recommended Panchayati Raj in India?
  • A A) Sarkaria Committee
  • B B) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  • C C) Ashok Mehta Committee
  • D D) Rajamannar Committee
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Set up in 1957.
Q49
The National Emergency can be declared for a maximum period of:
  • A A) 3 years
  • B B) 1 year
  • C C) 6 months
  • D D) Indefinitely with parliamentary approval
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Must be renewed every 6 months.
Q50
Which Article is known as the "Soul of the Constitution"?
  • A A) 14
  • B B) 19
  • C C) 32
  • D D) 370
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Enforces Fundamental Rights.

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