Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions?

(1) Strong military forces

(2) Respect for individual rights

(3) A one-party system

(4) An agricultural economy

The National Green Tribunal deals with cases relating to

(1) Issues relating to the protection and conservation of historical monuments.

(2) Civil cases

(3) Criminal offences

(4) Environmental protection and conservation of forests.

The first General Election in India and First Amendment to the Constitution was held in:

(1) 1949

(2) 1950

(3) 1951

(4) 1952

Which of the following considers the state as primarily a social organism?

(1) Historical Approach

(2) Sociological Approach

(3) Economic Approach

(4) Psychological Approach

Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?

(1) He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India

(2) He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court Judge

(3) He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court

(4) He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist

In a cut motion, when the amount of demand is reduced by Rs. 100 it is known as

(1) Disapproval of policy cut

(2) Economy cut

(3) Vote on Account

(4) Token cut

On which of the following planets the water cycle is available?

(1) Jupiter

(2) Earth

(3) Mars

(4) Venus

The asteroids revolve around the Sun in between :

(1) Earth and Mars

(2) Mars and Jupiter

(3) Jupiter and Saturn

(4) Saturn and Uranus

Which of the following is called the twin of the earth?

(1) Neptune

(2) Venus

(3) Mars

(4) Saturn

Which amidst the following planets has its orbit closest to Sun?

(1) Venus

(2) Mars

(3) Jupiter

(4) Uranus

The light from the Sun reaches the Earth in about—

(1) 8 seconds

(2) 8 minutes

(3) 10 seconds

(4) 10 minutes