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41. The provisions of the Constitution of India pertaining to the institut

The provisions of the Constitution of India pertaining to the institution of Panchayat do not apply to which one of the following States?

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Meghalaya
Tripura
Assam
Goa
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Article 243M of the Constitution specifies areas where the provisions of Part IX (Panchayats) do not apply.
The States of Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram are explicitly exempted from the application of Part IX of the Constitution relating to Panchayats.
The exemption is primarily due to the existence of traditional tribal councils and administrative structures in these states. The PESA (Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996) extends Part IX with modifications to Scheduled Areas in other states, but Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram are generally outside the purview of the standard Panchayat system introduced by the 73rd Amendment.

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42. The 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India distributes powers

The 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India distributes powers between

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the Union and the State Legislatures
the State Legislatures and the Panchayat
the Municipal Corporation and the Panchayat
the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat
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The 11th Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
The 11th Schedule contains a list of 29 subjects over which the Panchayats have powers and responsibilities. It essentially outlines the distribution of powers between the State Legislatures and the Panchayats.
The State Legislatures are empowered to endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government, particularly in relation to the subjects listed in the 11th Schedule.

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43. The power to legislate on all matters relating to elections to Panchay

The power to legislate on all matters relating to elections to Panchayats lies with

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the Parliament of India
the State Legislatures
the State Election Commission
the Election Commission of India
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According to Article 243K of the Constitution of India, the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats are vested in a State Election Commission.
However, the power to legislate on matters relating to these elections, such as delimitation of constituencies, reservation of seats, and electoral rolls preparation details, rests with the State Legislatures.
While the State Election Commission conducts the elections, the legal framework governing these elections, including qualifications, disqualifications, etc., is provided by laws made by the respective State Legislatures under Article 243K(2).

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44. The Hunter Commission (1882) appointed to survey the state of educatio

The Hunter Commission (1882) appointed to survey the state of education in India

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deprecated University education
overruled the Despatch of 1854
endorsed the Despatch of 1854 with greater emphasis on primary education
criticized the grants-in-aid system of schooling
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The Hunter Commission (1882), appointed by Lord Ripon, was tasked with reviewing the progress of education in India since the Wood’s Despatch of 1854.
The Commission essentially endorsed the principles laid down in the Despatch of 1854 but put a greater emphasis on the development and promotion of primary education.
The Commission recommended state patronage for primary education and suggested that control of primary education be transferred to district and municipal boards. It also recommended extending the system of grants-in-aid to secondary and collegiate education.

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45. The State of Hyderabad in the Deccan officially acceded to the Indian

The State of Hyderabad in the Deccan officially acceded to the Indian Union in the year

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1948
1950
1949
1947
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The State of Hyderabad officially acceded to the Indian Union in 1948 following a military operation code-named ‘Operation Polo’.
Operation Polo led to the integration of Hyderabad state into India in September 1948.
Initially, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, wanted to remain independent or join Pakistan. The Indian government viewed Hyderabad’s geographical location as a threat to national integrity. Following a breakdown in negotiations and increasing internal unrest, the Indian army was sent in, resulting in the state’s accession.

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46. Who founded the ‘Seva Samiti’ at Allahabad in 1914?

Who founded the ‘Seva Samiti’ at Allahabad in 1914?

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Hridayanath Kunzru
G. K. Gokhale
Shri Ram Bajpai
T. B. Sapru
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The ‘Seva Samiti’ at Allahabad was founded by Pandit Hridayanath Kunzru along with others in 1914.
The Seva Samiti was a social service organization that aimed to organize social service during fairs and festivals (like Kumbh Mela), promote education, improve sanitation, and help during natural calamities. It was associated with the Servants of India Society, founded by G. K. Gokhale.

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47. The creation of a Federal Court in India was advocated by which of the

The creation of a Federal Court in India was advocated by which of the following Acts/Commissions?

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The Government of India Act, 1919
The Lee Commission, 1923
The Government of India Act, 1935
The Indian Councils Act, 1909
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The Government of India Act, 1935 explicitly provided for the establishment of a Federal Court in India, which was subsequently inaugurated in 1937.
The Federal Court was intended to interpret the Act and decide disputes between the constituent units of the proposed federation. It functioned until the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950, inheriting its jurisdiction.

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48. The maiden trilateral naval exercise involving India, Singapore and Th

The maiden trilateral naval exercise involving India, Singapore and Thailand was held at

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Port Blair
Chennai
Panaji
Kochi
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The maiden trilateral naval exercise involving India, Singapore, and Thailand (SITMEX-2019) was held off Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.
This exercise aimed to boost maritime cooperation and enhance inter-operability between the navies of the three countries in the Andaman Sea. Subsequent editions have been hosted by Singapore and Thailand.

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49. Rustom-2, which crashed in Karnataka recently, was a/an

Rustom-2, which crashed in Karnataka recently, was a/an

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fighter aircraft
helicopter
transport aircraft
unmanned aerial vehicle
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Rustom-2, also known as TAPAS BH-201, is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.
It is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition roles. A prototype of Rustom-2 crashed during a test flight in Karnataka, which is likely the incident referred to in the question.

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50. The Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground of the Indian Air Force, which

The Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground of the Indian Air Force, which was reopened recently, is located in

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Jammu and Kashmir
Arunachal Pradesh
Karnataka
Himachal Pradesh
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The Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) of the Indian Air Force is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It was renovated and reopened to enhance connectivity and operational capabilities in the region.
Vijaynagar is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, close to the international border. ALGs in Arunachal Pradesh are crucial for military logistics and strategic airlift in challenging terrains.

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