Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the constitution?
(A) Preamble
(B) Part-3
(C) Part-4
(D) Part-1
The values of Indian democracy can be traced in the Preamble of the Constitution. The 'Preamble' of the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding objectives and principles of the document indicating the source from which the document derives its authority and meaning for the people.
In which year, the name of Laccadive, Minicoy and Aminidivi Islands was changed in Lakshadweep by parliamentary act-
(A) 1973
(B) 1971
(C) 1970
(D) 1972
Lakshadweep was formerly known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Aminidivi Islands.
How many states are in Union of India-
(A) 28
(B) 27
(C) 30
(D) 29
Currently, there are 29 states and 7 union territories in India.
The number of union territories in India are-
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 9
(D) 6
There are seven union territories in India. These are Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep.
The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of –
(A) Democratic character of government
(B) Federal character of government
(C) Socialist character of government
(D) Unitary character of government
The Constitution of India establishes a federal system of government. It contains all the usual features of a federation Viz., two government, Division of powers, written constitution, Supremacy of constitution, Independent judiciary and Bicameralism. Article 1 says that India is a union of states which implies two things: first, Indian federation is not the result of an agreement by the states and second, No state has the right to secede from the federation.
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?
(A) Telangana
(B) Assam
(C) Kerala
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. During this festival, Goddess Mahakali is worshiped with offerings of food and other items. Devotees offer Bonalu (cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and other food items) to the goddess as a symbol of gratitude and seek her blessings for the well-being of their families and communities. The festival is marked by colorful processions, traditional music, and dance performances.
In which state of India, is the Chapchar Kut festival celebrated?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Goa
(C) Mizoram
(D) Kerala
Who is the writer of ‘Becoming’?
(A) Jhumpa Lahiri
(B) Sudha Murthy
(C) Michelle Obama
(D) Hillary Clinton
Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?
(A) Haryana
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance styles?
(A) bharatanatyam
(B) odissi
(C) Kathakali
(D) Kathak
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