31. Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented:
(a) in the Supreme Court only
(b) in the High Court only
(c) first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court
(d) either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
Answer:
(d) either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
Explanation:
Under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian Constitution, citizens can approach either the Supreme Court or the High Courts directly for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.
32. Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon at :
(a) Sarnath
(b) Vaishali
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Lumbini
Answer:
(a) Sarnath
Explanation:
After attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, Gautama Buddha traveled to Sarnath (near Varanasi) where he preached his first sermon, setting the “Wheel of Dharma” in motion.
33. Dual System of administration of Bengal was ended by :
(a) Clive
(b) Warren Hastings
(c) Cornwallis
(d) John Shore
Answer:
(b) Warren Hastings
Explanation:
The Dual System of Government in Bengal, originally introduced by Robert Clive in 1765, was officially abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772.
34. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is buried in:
(a) Aligarh
(b) Meerut
(c) Bijnor
(d) Delhi
Answer:
(a) Aligarh
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University, is buried within the premises of the Jama Masjid at AMU in Aligarh.
35. Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
(a) The Prime Minister of India
(b) The Vice President of India
(c) The Attorney General for India
(d) The Governors of States
Answer:
(b) The Vice President of India
Explanation:
The Vice President of India is not appointed by the President; instead, they are indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament.