Article 80 of the Indian Constitution stipulates that the maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is 250 members.
57. Sania Mirza is associated with which sports?
(A) Tennis
(B) Badminton
(C) Shooting
(D) Cricket
Answer:
(A) Tennis
Explanation:
Sania Mirza is a legendary Indian professional tennis player and a former doubles world No. 1, winning six major titles during her career.
58. In which year did ‘Dandi March’ take place?
(A) 1928
(B) 1929
(C) 1930
(D) 1931
Answer:
(C) 1930
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi led the historic Salt March (Dandi March) from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi from March 12 to April 6, 1930.
59. Who is the current Speaker of the 17th of Lok Sabha?
(A) Shri Om Birla
(B) Shri Somnath Chatterjee
(C) Smt. Sumitra Mahajan
(D) Smt. Meira Kumar
Answer:
(A) Shri Om Birla
Explanation:
Following the 2019 general elections, Shri Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha.
60. Who was the first Education Minister of India?
(A) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Dr Sachinder Sanyal
(D) Rabindarnath Tagore
Answer:
(A) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was an eminent freedom fighter and scholar who served as the first Minister of Education in independent India. His birthday is celebrated as National Education Day.
