General Knowledge: Geography and Indian Civics

The first Emergency proclaimed on grounds of internal disturbance was in June 1975 during Indira Gandhi's prime ministership. This was different from the 1962 Emergency which was proclaimed due to external aggression (China war).

According to Article 352 of the Constitution, an Emergency proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its proclamation. If not approved, it ceases to operate. The approval can be for up to six months at a time with periodic extensions.

Note: The question likely refers to Article 352 (Emergency due to external aggression or armed rebellion). The first Emergency was proclaimed in 1962 during the China war. This was before the 1975 Emergency which was on grounds of internal disturbance.

The Finance Commission is NOT a committee of Parliament but a constitutional body established under Article 280. The three financial committees of Parliament are the Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, and Committee on Public Undertakings which scrutinize government expenditure.

The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi on Tilak Marg. It was established in 1950 and replaced the Federal Court of India. Delhi was chosen as the seat of the Supreme Court as it is the national capital.

According to Article 56 of the Constitution, the President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date of assuming office. The President is eligible for re-election and there is no upper limit on the number of terms.

Article 109 of the Constitution specifies that Rajya Sabha can detain a Money Bill for maximum 14 days. After this period, the bill is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha, even if no action is taken. This ensures Lok Sabha's primacy in financial matters.

Article 58 specifies the President must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and not hold an office of profit. Membership of Lok Sabha is NOT essential - the President can be (or become) a member of either House, but it's not a requirement for election.

Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution empowers the President to nominate 12 members to Rajya Sabha based on their expertise in literature, science, art, and social service. These members bring specialized knowledge that elected members may lack.

The Nile River in Africa is the world's longest river, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers. It flows through 11 countries including Egypt, Sudan, and Uganda. The Amazon is second-longest but has the largest discharge volume.

Japan is called 'Nippon' in Japanese, which means 'sun origin' or 'land of the rising sun.' Katakana and Hiragana are writing scripts, while 'wa' is a cultural concept. 'Nippon' is the official native name.

Peking (now Beijing) was known as the 'Forbidden City' because it was the imperial palace complex where ordinary citizens were forbidden entry for nearly 500 years. It housed Chinese emperors and their households from Ming to Qing dynasties.

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. The mountain was officially named 'Peak XV' before being renamed in his honor in 1865. The local names are Sagarmatha and Chomolungma.

The Gurkhas are the original inhabitants of Nepal, known for their fierce military tradition. They serve in the British and Indian armies. Gurkha soldiers are renowned for their bravery, loyalty, and distinctive curved kukri knives.

India gained independence from British rule on 15th August 1947, celebrated annually as Independence Day. 26th January is Republic Day, when India's constitution came into effect in 1950. 4th March and 2nd October are unrelated to Indian independence - October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's birth anniversary).

The Big Apple is New York City's famous nickname, popularized in the 1920s by jazz musicians and later promoted by tourism campaigns in the 1970s. The other options (Small Apple, Medium Apple, Apple) are distractors created for this question.

The Durand Line, established in 1893, is the 2430 km international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Line of Control separates India and Pakistan in Kashmir region. Option A (Furand line) appears to be a misspelling of Durand.

New York City was originally named New Amsterdam by Dutch settlers in 1624. The British captured it in 1664 and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York (later King James II). New Yorkshire, New Dam, and New Amper are fictional distractors.