401: Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice-Presidents after having held diplomatic posts like Ambassadors and High Commissioners?
(a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G.S. Pathak
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain and K.R. Narayanan
(d) B.D. Jatti and K.R. Narayanan
Explanation:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union, from 1949 to 1952.
V.V. Giri was appointed high commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1947 to 1952.
402: The Constitution of India was actually ready in
(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1950
(d) 1952
403: Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
(a) First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)
(b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)
(c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)
(d) National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
Explanation:
Exp: Sarkaria commission gave its recommendations for the selection of Governors.
Source: http://interstatecouncil.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CHAPTERIV.pdf
404: Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Inter-State Council
(c) Union Ministry of Finance
(d) Public Accounts Committee
Explanation:
Finance Commission recommends the President on the Principles that should govern the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre (i.e. out of the Consolidated Fund of India).
405: The Chief Minister of a State In India is NOT eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
(a) he himself is a candidate
(b) he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State legislature
(c) he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature
(d) he is a caretaker Chief Minister