86. Direct Tax Code in India is related to which of the following ?
(a) Income Tax
(b) Excise Tax
(c) Sales Tax
(d) Service Tax
Answer:
(a) Income Tax
Explanation:
The Direct Taxes Code (DTC) was drafted to consolidate and amend the laws relating to all direct taxes, primarily overhauling the Income Tax Act of 1961.
87. The hallmark of personal liberty is :
(a) Mandamus
(b) Certiorari
(c) Quo Warranto
(d) Habeas Corpus
Answer:
(d) Habeas Corpus
Explanation:
The writ of “Habeas Corpus” (meaning “produce the body”) is considered the primary bulwark of personal liberty as it protects individuals against illegal detention.
88. The Constituent Assembly was proposed under:
(a) Mountbatten Plan
(b) Chelmsford Plan
(c) Simon Commission Plan
(d) Gokhale Plan
Answer:
(None of the above – Flawed Question)
Explanation:
Note: The Constituent Assembly of India was actually proposed and formed under the guidelines of the 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan. The options provided in the exam lack the correct historical plan.
89. The minimum age to contest the election of the President of India is :
(a) 50 years
(b) 45 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 25 years
Answer:
(c) 35 years
Explanation:
Article 58 of the Constitution mandates that a candidate must have completed the age of 35 years to be eligible for election as the President of India.
90. The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of :
(a) Inter-states Council
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Central Water Commission
Answer:
(c) Rajya Sabha
Explanation:
According to Article 64 of the Constitution, the Vice President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
