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  1. The Indian Constitution came into force on which date?

    Answer: 26 January 1950

    The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 but came into force (enacted) on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.

  2. Who was the Viceroy of India during the Partition of Bengal in 1905?

    Answer: Lord Curzon

    Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India who partitioned Bengal in 1905, dividing it into East Bengal (Muslim majority) and West Bengal (Hindu majority).

  3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?

    Answer: Article 12-18

    Articles 14-18 deal with the Right to Equality (part of Fundamental Rights). Articles 12-13 are general definitions for Part III.

  4. The Dandi March of 1930 was a protest against which British law?

    Answer: Salt Laws

    The Dandi March (March 12 to April 6, 1930) was led by Gandhi to protest the British monopoly on salt production and the Salt Tax imposed through the Salt Laws.

  5. How many Schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?

    Answer: 12

    The Indian Constitution currently has 12 Schedules. It originally had 8 Schedules when enacted in 1950; 4 more were added later.

  6. Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after independence?

    Answer: General Roy Bucher

    General Sir Frank Walter Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief, followed by General Sir Rob Lockhart, and then General Roy Bucher. General K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.

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