51. What the number of fundamental rights is as enshrined in our Constitution?
a) 6
b) 8
c) 10
d) 12
Answer:
a) 6
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution currently guarantees six fundamental rights to its citizens (Right to Equality, Freedom, against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion, Cultural/Educational Rights, and Constitutional Remedies).
52. India invented the number system. Who among the following invented the ‘zero’?
a) Aryabhatta
b) Bhaskaracharya
c) Budhayana
d) Sushrutha
Answer:
a) Aryabhatta
Explanation:
The ancient Indian mathematician-astronomer Aryabhata is credited with laying the foundation for the concept of zero and its use in the decimal place value system.
53. Good Governance Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of which of the following Prime Minister?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer:
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation:
Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to honor former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by observing his birth anniversary on December 25.
54. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth is located in
a) Tirupati
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Jaipur
Answer:
a) Tirupati
Explanation:
The National Sanskrit University (formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha) is a Central University situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
55. The oath of the office to the President is administered by the
a) Chief Justice of India
b) Speaker
c) Prime Minister
d) Vice president
Answer:
a) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
Under Article 60 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India (or, in their absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court) administers the oath of office to the President.