Who proposed the theory of the expanding universe?
- Georges Lemaitre
- Galileo Galilei
- Edwin Hubble
- Claudius Ptolemy
American astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered in the 1920s that the Universe is expanding by showing that most galaxies are receding from the Milky Way and the farther away they are, the faster they are receding.
How many articles, parts, and schedules are in the Indian constitution?
- 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules
- 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules
- 385 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules
- 385 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules
At its enactment, it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. At about 145,000 words, it is the second-longest active constitution—after the Constitution of Alabama—in the world.
Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Who was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly?
- Dr. Sachinand Sinha
- Dr. B.N. Rau
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- H.C. Mukherjee
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau CIE was an Indian civil servant, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
