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The correct answer is Arif Mohammad Khan.

Key Points

• Arif Mohammad Khan took oath as the 42^nd Governor of Bihar.
• The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
• His appointment as Governor was part of a reshuffle involving several gubernatorial positions in India.

Additional Information

• Governor’s Role: The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India, appointed by the President of India.
• Oath of Office: Governors take an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law.
• Tenure: The Governor serves for a term of five years, but can remain in office at the pleasure of the President.
• Responsibilities: The Governor’s duties include summoning, proroguing, and dissolving the state legislature, and giving assent to bills passed by the state assembly.
• Significance: The Governor acts as a bridge between the state and central governments, ensuring the implementation of constitutional provisions and laws effectively.

The correct answer is Jairamdas Daultatram.

• Shri Jairamdas Daulatram was appointed as the first Governor of Bihar after India's Independence.
• Before Independence of India, James Sifton was first Governor of Bihar appointed on 01 April 1936.
• At present Aarif Mohamad Khan is the governor of Bihar.

Additional Information

• Hon. Pandit Lakshmi Kant Jha was the first Indian Chief justice of Patna high court after independence.
• Ms Rekha Doshit was the first woman chief justice of Patna High court.
• Ms Gyan Sudha Mishra was the first woman judge in the Supreme court from Bihar.
• The Patna high court was given two chief justice of India Justice Bhuvneshwar Prasad Mishra and Justice Lalit Mohan Sharma.

The correct answer is 1946.

• The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in 1946.

Key Points

• Constituent Assembly
• Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 first proposed the constituent assembly.
• Members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
• After the partition of India, the number of members of the Constituent Assembly came to 299, of whom 284 were actually present on the 26 November 1949 and signed on the final approved Constitution of India Assembly, which had been elected for undivided India.
• It held its first meeting on December 9, 1946, and reassembled on August 14, 1947, as the sovereign Constituent Assembly for the dominion of India.
• The Constituent Assembly finalized the Constitution in two years, eleven months, and eighteen days.
• Objective Resolution was moved in the first session of the Constituent Assembly i.e. on 13 December 1946 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Additional Information

• • Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first President of the Constituent Assembly.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the President of the Assembly.
• B.N. Rao was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor of the Assembly.

• ‘Mandamus’ means - We Command.
• It is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty.
• There are five writs that can be issued by the Supreme Court of India and High Court of India - Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari.
• Supreme Court has the power to issue writs under Article 32. High Courts have the power to issue writs under Article 226.
• You May Have the Body - Habeas Corpus
• To be Certified - Certiorari
• By What Warrants - Quo Warranto

The correct answer is Third five year plan.

Key Points

• The third Five Year Plan was launched from 1961-1966 under the leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
• The Deputy Chairman of the Planning commission at the time of the third five-year plan was D. R. Gadgil.
• The plan was also known as the Gadgil Yojana.
• The independent economy (establishment of a self-reliant and self-generating economy), agriculture, and improvement in the production of wheat were the major objectives of the plan.
• The third Five Year Plan was affected due to drought and two wars (Sino-India war of 1962 and Indo-Pakistani war of 1965).

Additional Information

• The First five-year plan 
• This plan was launched from 1951-1956 under the leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
• It was based on the Harrod-Domar model.
• The targeted growth rate of the plan was 2.1%.
• The plan was successful and achieved a growth rate of 3.6% which was more than its target.
• The agricultural development of the country was the major objective of the plan.
• At the end of this plan, five IITs were set up in the country.
• The second five-year plan
• ​​​This plan is based on P.C Mahalanobis Model.
• It was planned from 1 April 1956 to 31 March 1961.
• It is popularly known as Mahalanobis Plan.
• The second five-year plan accords high priority to industrialization, and especially to the development of basic and heavy industries.
• This plan includes substantial investment in iron and steel, coal and Heavy engineering, Machine building, Heavy chemicals, and Cement Industries.​
• ​Fourth-Five year Plan:
• ​The duration of this Plan is 1969-1974 under the leadership of Indira Gandhi.
• The two main objectives of this Plan are growth with Stability and Progressive achievement with self-reliance.
• During this Plan, 14 major Indian Banks were nationalized.
• At this time, the Indo-Pak war of 1971 and the Bangladesh liberation war took Place.
• The main emphasis was on the growth rate of agriculture to enable other sectors to move forward.
• First, two years of the plan saw record production.
• The last three years did not measure up due to poor monsoon.
• Implementation of Family Planning Programmes was amongst the major targets of the Plan.

Important Points

The correct answer is 18^th.

Key Points

• The 18^th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention was organized in Bhubaneswar.
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated to recognize the contributions of the overseas Indian community to India's development.
• The event was first celebrated on January 9, 2003, to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India in 1915.
• The 18^th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas focused on strengthening ties between India and its diaspora.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• The Moplah Peasant Rebellion of 1921 is associated with the state of Kerala.
• It is also known as the Moplah Riots or the Malabar Rebellion.
• The rebellion was primarily led by the Moplah Muslims against the British authorities and the Hindu landlords.
• The rebellion was a reaction to the oppressive feudal system and the exploitative practices of the British colonial rulers.
• The uprising was characterized by large-scale violence, destruction of property, and loss of life.
• The rebellion is considered a significant event in the history of the Indian independence movement.
• The British government responded with a heavy crackdown, leading to further resentment and unrest in the region.
• The Moplah Rebellion had a lasting impact on the social and political landscape of Kerala.

 Additional Information

• Rajasthan
• Rajasthan is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
• The state is famous for its forts, palaces, and desert landscapes.
• Punjab
• Punjab is known for its vibrant culture and significant role in the Indian independence movement.
• The state is famous for its agricultural productivity and the Green Revolution.
• Odisha
• Odisha is known for its ancient temples and rich cultural heritage.
• The state is famous for its classical dance form, Odissi.

The correct answer is President.

Key PointsThe Governors of states:

• Governors have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India and is responsible for the administration of the state.
• Under Article 155, the appointment of the Governor is done by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
• He/She holds office at the pleasure of the President, which means that the President can remove the Governor from office at any time without assigning any reason.
• The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier.
• He/She can also resign from his/her office by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
• Under Article 157, the qualifications for appointment as a Governor are: A Governor must
• be an Indian citizen and reside in the country.
• attain an age of a minimum of 35 years.
• not be a member of both houses of the parliament and the house of the state legislature.
• not hold any office for generating profit.

Additional Information

• The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government at the centre.
• Under Article 75, he/she is appointed by the president of India if he/she has the confidence of the majority of Lok Sabha members.
• He can recommend a person's name for the post of Governor to the President.
• Article 74(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with a Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
• ​The Chief Minister of a state head of the government at the state level.
• According to Article 164 in the Indian Constitution, the Governor appoints a Chief Minister.

The correct answer is 1915.

Key Points

• Mahatma Gandhi returns to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
• After arriving in India, Mahatma Gandhi successfully organized Satyagraha Movements in various places.
• Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915 at the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
• Gandhi Ji returns from South Africa can be seen as perfect timing for the future of development of the Indian national movement. Gokhale helped  Gandhiji at the time of hardships in raising funds when Gandhiji was in South Africa.
• Gokhale insisted Gandhiji that he has been far away from his nation. He wanted Gandhiji to come to India and know the situation of India under British Rule.

Important Points

• Things Mahatma Gandhi did in South Africa:
• He organised non-violent protests against the racial discrimination directed towards the native Africans and Indians in 1894.
• He came to India for a short time in 1896 to gather fellow India to serve in South Africa,
• He organised the Indian Ambulance corps for the British during the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899.
• Het set up Phoenix Farm near Durban where Gandhi trained his cadre for peaceful restraint or non-violent Satyagraha.
• He also set up another farm which was Tolstoy Farm which is considered the place where Satyagraha was moulded into a weapon of protest.
• Movements Started by Gandhiji in India:
• Champaran Satyagraha of 1917
• Kheda Satyagrah of 1918
• Khilafat Movement Post World War I
• Non-Co-operation Movement
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Negotiations over Round Table Conferences
• Gandhi Irwin Pact
• Quit India Movement

Additional Information

Mahatama Gandhi:

• Born: 2 October 1869
• Died: 30 January 1948
• He was undoubtedly a great man, both in personal force and in political effect.
• He was an Indian Lawyer, Politician, social activist, and writer who moulded the character of the struggle for freedom in India, and impressed his own ideals upon the new governing class that came into power when the English went home.