Q. 41
Which of the following comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(A) The State shall strive to promote science and technology for development
(B) The State shall endeavour to secure citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout India
(C) The State shall try to develop population policy and family planning
(D) The State shall take necessary steps for promoting tourism
Answer: (B)
Uniform Civil Code is under Article 44 (Directive Principles). Others are not explicitly listed.
Q. 42
In which of the following States, there is a constitutional requirement to have a minister in charge of the tribal welfare?
(A) Assam, Nagaland and Manipur
(B) Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan
(C) Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
(D) Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya
Answer: (D)
Article 164(1) mandates a Minister for Tribal Welfare in states with significant Scheduled Areas: Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya (and Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand—but only D fits).
Q. 43
Which of the following States was the last one to get the status of full statehood?
(A) Sikkim
(B) Manipur
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Meghalaya
Answer: (C)
Arunachal Pradesh became a full state on 20 February 1987 (last among options).
Sikkim (1975), Manipur/Meghalaya (1972).
Q. 44
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, a special provision is made for the State of Assam?
(A) Article 371A
(B) Article 371C
(C) Article 371B
(D) Article 371D
Answer: (C)
Article 371B provides special provisions for Assam (formation of committees for tribal areas, etc.).
Q. 45
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India grants the Supreme Court of India the power to review its own Judgements and orders?
(A) Article 78
(B) Article 234
(C) Article 145
(D) Article 137
Answer: (D)
Article 137 empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgments.