66. Which Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with language?
(a) Vth
(b) VIth
(c) VIIth
(d) VIIIth
Answer:
(d) VIIIth
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Republic of India.
67. An out-of-court proceeding in which parties submit a dispute to a neutral person for resolution is called:
(a) Jury Trial
(b) Arbitration
(c) Arbitration Brief
(d) None
Answer:
(b) Arbitration
Explanation:
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where the disputing parties present their case to a neutral third party (an arbitrator) who makes a binding decision out of court.
68. In the Indian polity, ultimate sovereignty rests with:
(a) Parliament
(b) The Constitution
(c) The President
(d) The People
Answer:
(d) The People
Explanation:
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with “We, the People of India,” signifying that the ultimate source of sovereignty and democratic power resides with the citizens.
69. Right to privacy under the Constitution is a
(a) Fundamental right
(b) Statutory right
(c) Only Constitutional right
(d) All the above
Answer:
(a) Fundamental right
Explanation:
In the landmark 2017 case K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously declared that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right protected under Article 21.
70. Who has been appointed India’s first Chief of Defence Staff?
(a) Gen. Vikram Singh
(b) Gen. Bipin Rawat
(c) Adm. Kambir Singh
(d) AOC, B.S. Dhanoa
Answer:
(b) Gen. Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, assuming office on January 1, 2020.
