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A person born outside India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 10th December 1992 is a citizen of India by descent, if his father was a citizen of India at the time of his birth.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Indian Citizenship law provides for citizenship on the basis of Birth, descent, registration, and naturalisation. 
Persons born outside India on or after 26 January 1950 but before 10 December 1992 are citizens of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India at the time of their birth. (By Descent)
A person born in India on or after 1 July 1987 is a citizen of India if either parent was a citizen of India at the time of the birth. (By Birth) .

Only that person is qualified to be the Governor of the State who is citizen of India and __________________.

  1. who has completed the age of 35 years

  2. who does not hold any office of profit

  3. who is not member of any House of Parliament or State Legislature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor is the titular head of the state government, appointment by the Central government. Just like the President, the Governor’s role is mostly symbolic unless discretion is involved in which the Governor is not supposed to consult the state government. Article 157 lays down only two qualifications for the post of Governor.

A person to be eligible to the post of Governor should be:

  • A citizen of India
  • Should have completed 35 years of age

Additionally, certain conventions have developed over time that a person appointed as Governor of a state should not belong to that state to influence or be influenced by the local politics. Furthermore, he should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature, and he should not hold any other office of profit. 

Statement I: Mahatma Gandhi wished everyone had clothes to wear.
Statement II: He forced everyone to wear the single loin cloth as he did

  1. Statement I is true, Statement II is false

  2. Statement II is true, Statement I is false

  3. Both Statements are true, Statement II provides explanation to Statement I

  4. Both Statements are true, Statement II does not provide explanation to Statement I


Correct Option: A

 Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India?

  1. Indian Council Act, 1909

  2. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919

  3. Charter Act, 1831

  4. Government of India Act, 1935


Correct Option: D

The Government of India Act of 1935 is considered as an important document, because it _______.

  1. Introduced bicameral governments in provinces

  2. Appointed Board of control

  3. Formed separate electoral constituencies based on religion

  4. Led to the creation of a federal structure in the country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government of India Act 1935 was passed by British Parliament in August 1935. With 321 sections and 10 schedules, this was the longest Act passed by British Parliament so far and was later split into two parts viz. Government of India Act 1935 and Government of Burma Act 1935. This act ended the system of dyarchy introduced by GOI Act 1919 and provided for establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. The act also provided for the establishment of Federal Court to interpret the Act and adjudicate disputes relating to the federal matters. 

The Government of India Act of $1935$ was an important step in shaping of our present constitution because _______.

  1. Dyarchy was abolished in the provinces

  2. Reserve Bank of India was established

  3. Provided basic framework for the Federal Government of India

  4. Provided the provincial autonomy.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government of India Act 1935 was passed by British Parliament in August 1935. It had 321 sections and 10 schedules and was the longest act passed by British Parliament so far. It was later split into two parts viz. Government of India Act 1935 and Government of Burma Act 1935. This act ended the system of dyarchy introduced by GOI Act 1919 and provided for establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. The act also provided for the establishment of Federal Court to interpret the Act and adjudicate disputes relating to the federal matters. 

Jay Prakash Narayan became General Secretary of ____________

  1. Swaraj Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Congress Socialist Party

  4. Hindustan Repulic Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

The Socialist group emerged in Congress by ______.

  1. 1934

  2. 1936

  3. 1935

  4. 1940


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

The Socialist thoughts became popular during _________ in and out of the Congress Party.

  1. 1910s

  2. 1920s

  3. 1930s

  4. 1890s


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.