(C) To abolish the post of secretary of the state for India
(D) to establish diarchy in provinces
Answer:
(A) Extension of provincial assemblies
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1909, known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, widened the scope of legislative councils, increased the participation of Indians in the governance, and extended provincial assemblies.
57. The minimum age required to become the prime minister of India is
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 40 years
(D) 35 years
Answer:
(A) 25 years
Explanation:
To become PM, a person must be a member of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Since the minimum age for Lok Sabha is 25, that is the absolute minimum age to become PM.
58. Notes on which denomination has the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi printed on them?
(A) 1000 rupee
(B) 500 rupee
(C) 100 rupee
(D) All of the above
Answer:
(D) All of the above
Explanation:
The Mahatma Gandhi Series of banknotes introduced by the RBI in 1996 featured Gandhi’s portrait on all major denominations, including the 100, 500, and 1000 rupee notes (prior to the 2016 demonetization).
59. The author of ‘India Wins Freedom’?
(A) Dominique Lapierre
(B) Maulana Azad
(C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
(B) Maulana Azad
Explanation:
‘India Wins Freedom’ is an insightful autobiographical account written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, one of the foremost leaders of the Indian independence movement.
60. Jude Felix is a famous Indian player in which of the fields?
(A) Volleyball
(B) Tennis
(C) Football
(D) Hockey
Answer:
(D) Hockey
Explanation:
Jude Felix Sebastian is a prominent former Indian field hockey player who also captained the national team.
