In which of these constellations does the current Pole Star, Polaris, lie?
- Ursa Minor
- Orion
- Ursa Major
- Corona Borealis
Ursa Minor, or the 'Little Bear', is a relatively conspicuous constellation, visible from the latitudes 90 degrees North to 10 degrees South. It is 'circum-polar', i.e. always visible in the sky, above 20 degrees North latitude.
Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Which of the following activities is also referred to as the 'Gold Collar' profession?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Quinary
- Quaternary
Quinary activities are services that focus on the creation, re-arrangement, and interpretation of new and existing ideas; data interpretation, and the use and evaluation of new technologies. Gold Collar Worker: Refers to highly-skilled knowledgeable people such as doctors, lawyers, scientists, and also young, low-wage workers who also get parental support.
The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
