Q. 96. 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:
The retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India is constitutionally set at 65 years.
Q. 97. The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:
(A) President
(B) Vice President
(C) Prime minister
(D) Speaker
Answer:
(B) Vice President
Explanation:
Article 64 of the Indian Constitution states that the Vice-President of India shall act as the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Q. 98. 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 of the Indian Constitution lists 22 officially recognized languages of the Republic of India.
Q. 99. 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 introduced Article 21A, establishing the right to free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years of age.
Q. 100. 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 in Hinduism, comprising ancient Sanskrit hymns.
