51. I was brought up ____________ Italy ____________ Rome. Insert the appropriate prepositions in the above sentence from the options given below:
(A) at, in
(B) in, at
(C) into, in
(D) within, in
Answer:
(B) in, at
Explanation:
In English grammar, when referring to geographical locations in the same sentence, “in” is typically used for the larger region or country (Italy), and “at” is used for the more specific localized point or city (Rome).
52. Harappan civilization was situated on the bank of river.
(A) Ravi
(B) Indus
(C) Ganges
(D) Saraswati
Answer:
(B) Indus
Explanation:
While the specific ancient city of Harappa was located along the Ravi river, the broader Harappan civilization as a whole is famously known as the Indus Valley Civilization, heavily concentrated along the Indus River basin.
53. The Constitution of India recognizes:
(A) Only religious minorities
(B) Only linguistic minorities
(C) Both religious and linguistic minorities
(D) Religious and ethnic minorities
Answer:
(C) Both religious and linguistic minorities
Explanation:
Under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution, the right to establish and administer educational institutions is explicitly granted to all minorities, whether based on religion or language.
54. Election Commission of India is a :
(A) One member body
(B) Two members body
(C) Three members body
(D) Five members body
Answer:
(C) Three members body
Explanation:
Since the Election Commissioner Amendment Act of 1989 (and permanently since 1993), the Election Commission of India has functioned as a multi-member body consisting of three members: one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
55. Which among the following deities controlled rivers according to the Rigveda?
(A) Varuna
(B) Mitra
(C) Brahmaputra
(D) Saraswati
Answer:
(D) Saraswati
Explanation:
In the Rigveda, Saraswati is revered not just as a physical river, but as a prominent river goddess who controls and represents the divine flow of the rivers. (Varuna is the broader god of the cosmic ocean and waters).
