The Atharva Veda does not discuss the ideal of

The institution of varna appeared in the

The Aryans did not practise the craftsmanship of

The only Veda to have been rendered musically is

What is the first discourse that the Buddha had delivered at the Deer Park in Sarnath called?

Name the ruler whose patronage had been enjoyed by Jainism.

To whom is the introduction of Buddhism into China traditionally attributed?

Name the ruler whose reign was a witness to both Vardhaman Mahavira and the Buddha preaching their respective doctrines?

Where was Mahavira born?

The oldest Jain scriptures are regarded to be the

Who among the following rulers had embraced Jainism?

The original teachings of Mahavira are contained in the

Which of the following rulers did not enter the Buddhist Cold?

In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period, women and Sudras speak

According to tradition, a mighty king In India in the fourth century BC had been raised to power by a Taxila brahmin, named

Who had established the four Mathas or Monastic seats in the four corners of India?

The term used to denote a group of families in the vedic society was

The Svetambaras and Digambaras refer to two sects of

According to the Mimansa School of Philosophy, liberation is possible through

The President of India is vested with ordinance making power by Article 126, He exercises this power:

Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of
India ?

Which one of the following statements is correct?
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by:

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament.
2. The President of India cannot appoint anyone as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only.
2. The power to declare emergency in a State in India lies with the President only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha?

Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India.
2. As per the Representation of the People Act 1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, this will be disqualification to contest election.

Which one among the following" is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential system of government?

Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:
1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.
2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation.
3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.
4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration fo the Union must be communicated to the President.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment:
1. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
2. need not necessarily be a member of one of the. Houses of Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
3. must be either a nominated or elected member of one of the Houses of Parliament.
4. must be an elected member of only Lok Sabha

The Union Council of Ministers consists of:

The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by:

The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by:

The salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided by the:

The Prime Minister is said to hold office during the pleasure of the President but in reality he stays in office as long as he enjoys the confidence of:

In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister:

The Prime Minister is :

The Prime Minister:

Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought?

The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the:

In Parliamentary Government, Ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy:

Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the:

If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of
resignation?

What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government?

Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

The executive power is vested in the President but it is actually used by him on the advice of :

An 'office of profit' which disqualifies a person from being a member of the Union or State Legislature does not include office held under:

In practice the policy of the Government is shaped by: