71. The total number of judges in Supreme Court including the Chief Justice of India is :
(a) 29
(b) 25
(c) 33
(d) 31
Answer:
(c) 33 (See note)
Explanation:
Note: At the time this question was likely formulated before the 2019 amendment, the maximum sanctioned strength was 31 (1 CJI + 30 judges). However, following the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act of 2019, the maximum strength was increased to 34. In the context of the options provided (where 34 is missing), selecting ’33’ often reflects the number of puisne judges, or the question was un-updated.
72. The age for registration as a voter under the Constitution of India is :
(a) 21 years
(b) 18 years
(c) 20 years
(d) 25 years
Answer:
(b) 18 years
Explanation:
The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 lowered the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies from 21 years to 18 years.
73. How many languages are recognized under the Constitution of India ?
(a) Twenty one
(b) Twenty eight
(c) Twenty two
(d) Twenty six
Answer:
(c) Twenty two
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently recognizes 22 official languages.
74. A person can remain a minister in the Union Cabinet without being a member of either House of Parliament for a maximum period of :
(a) Six months
(b) Three months
(c) Eight months
(d) One year
Answer:
(a) Six months
Explanation:
According to Article 75(5) of the Constitution, a Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.
75. Who amongst the following discharges the functions of President of India in the absence of President and the Vice-President ?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Cabinet Secretary
Answer:
(b) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
Under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President in the event of the offices of both the President and the Vice-President being vacant.
