66. Which one of the following is not a feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?
(a) Dyarchy at the centre as well as in the provinces
(b) A bicameral legislature
(c) Provincial autonomy
(d) An all India Federation
Answer:
(a) Dyarchy at the centre as well as in the provinces
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1935 actually abolished dyarchy in the provinces and replaced it with ‘provincial autonomy’, while simultaneously introducing dyarchy only at the Centre.
67. The first English writer to get the Gyampedh Award was:
(a) Chetan Bhagat
(b) Amitav Ghosh
(c) Anundhadi Roy
(d) Arvind Adiga
Answer:
(b) Amitav Ghosh
Explanation:
Indian author Amitav Ghosh became the first English-language writer to win the prestigious Jnanpith (often transcribed as Gyampedh) Award in 2018.
68. Article 360 of the Indian Constitution has provision for:
(a) National Emergency
(b) Financial Emergency
(c) Defence Emergency
(d) Disaster Emergency
Answer:
(b) Financial Emergency
Explanation:
Article 360 empowers the President of India to proclaim a Financial Emergency if the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
69. Dandi March was organized by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
(a) 1920
(b) 1917
(c) 1930
(d) 1942
Answer:
(c) 1930
Explanation:
The historic Dandi March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930.
70. The Speaker in Lok Sabha is:
(a) Appointed by President of India
(b) Nominated by Prime Minister of India
(c) Elected by the members of Lok Sabha only
(d) Elected by members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Answer:
(c) Elected by the members of Lok Sabha only
Explanation:
According to Article 93 of the Constitution, the Lok Sabha elects its Speaker and Deputy Speaker from among its own members.
