Q. 131. The strait that connects the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal is?
(A) Panama
(B) Malacca
(C) Palk
(D) Bering
Answer:
(C) Palk
Explanation:
The Palk Strait is the body of water located between the Tamil Nadu state of India and Sri Lanka, directly connecting the Bay of Bengal to the northeast with the Arabian Sea (via the Gulf of Mannar) to the southwest.
Q. 132. Neap tides are produced when
(A) The sun, Moon and Earth are in alignment
(B) The Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other
(C) There is new Moon
(D) There is full moon
Answer:
(B) The Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other
Explanation:
Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases when the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, partially canceling each other and resulting in weaker tides.
Q. 133. If you cross the date line moving east
(A) You subtract a day
(B) You add a day
(C) You add 12 hours
(D) You subtract 12 hours
Answer:
(A) You subtract a day
Explanation:
When you cross the International Date Line traveling eastward (e.g., from Asia to the Americas), you “go back in time,” which means you subtract one calendar day.
Q. 134. In a parliamentary system whom is the executive responsible?
(A) President of the nation
(B) House of the people
(C) Legislature
(D) Judiciary
Answer:
(C) Legislature
Explanation:
In a parliamentary democracy, the executive branch (the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is strictly held accountable to, the Legislature (parliament).
Q. 135. India is a federal state because its constitution provides for
(A) dual citizenship
(B) Dual Judiciary
(C) Sharing powers between states and centre
(D) Written constitution
Answer:
(C) Sharing powers between states and centre
Explanation:
Federalism is a political system in which power is divided and shared between a central national authority (centre) and constituent political units (states).
Q. 136. Supreme court judge can hold office up to the age of:
(A) 58 years
(B) 56 years
(C) 62 years
(D) 65 years
Answer:
(D) 65 years
Explanation:
According to Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution, a judge of the Supreme Court can hold office until they attain the age of 65 years.
Q. 137. The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(A) President
(B) Vice President
(C) Prime minister
(D) Speaker
Answer:
(B) Vice President
Explanation:
Article 64 of the Constitution dictates that the Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament).
Q. 138. How many languages are included in the 8th Schedule of constitution of India?
(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
Answer:
(D) 22
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the Republic of India. Currently, it officially recognizes 22 languages.
Q. 139. The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 provided for
(A) preservation of heritage and culture
(B) safe guarding public property
(C) free and compulsory education
(D) promoting harmony
Answer:
(C) free and compulsory education
Explanation:
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 inserted Article 21-A, which established the right to free and compulsory education as a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
Q. 140. The oldest Veda is
(A) Rig Veda
(B) Sama Veda
(C) Yajur Veda
(D) Atharva Veda
Answer:
(A) Rig Veda
Explanation:
The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four sacred Vedas and is widely considered one of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language.
