GEN. STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 3
GENERAL STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 3
1. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
(a). The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by Bankimchandra Chattterji originally in Bengali.
(b). The National Calendar of India based on Saka era has its Ist Chaitra on 22nd March normally and 21st March in a leap year.
(c). The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947.
(d). The song Jana-gana-mana composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constitutent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, as the National Anthem of India.
Answer: The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by Bankimchandra Chattterji originally in Bengali.
2. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance?
(a). Article 215
(b). Article 275
(c). Article 325
(d). Article 355
Answer: Article 355
3.The first exclusive educational satellite of India?
(a). METSAT
(b). EDUSAT
(c). MOM
(d). APPLE
Answer: Option-B
4. The period of Eleventh Five Year Plan in India is
(a) 2005-2010
(b) 2006-2011
(c) 2007-2012
(d) 2008-2013
Answer: 2007-2012
5. Eleventh schedule of the Indian Constitution speaks about
(a) Panchayat Raj Institutions
(b).Water resources
(c).Union Government
(d).Parliament
Answer: Panchayat Raj Institutions
6.Match the following: 1. Panchayats 2.Languages 3. SC/ST 4. Anti-defection with (I). Eighth schedule (II). Tenth Schedule (III). Eleventh Schedule (IV). Fifth Schedule
(a). Panchayats-Fifth Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Eleventh Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
(b). Panchayats-Tenth Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Eleventh Schedule
(c). Panchayats-Eleventh Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
(d). Panchayats-Eighth Schedule, Languages- Eleventh Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
Answer: Panchayats-Eleventh Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
7.Consider the following statements:
1. A Panchayat elected after dissolution does not enjoy the full period but remains in office for the remaining period.
2. For Panchayats, seats are reserved for the scheduled-caste, scheduled tribes, women but not for backward classes of citizen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 only
(b). both 1 and 2
(c). 2 only
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: both 1 and 2
8.Which of the following is India's highest honour in the field of literature ?
(a). Kalidas Samman
(b). Vyas Samman
(c). Saraswati Samman
(d). Jnanpith Award
Answer: Option-D
9. In which State is Kandhamal?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Orissa
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: Orissa
10. Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award ?
(a). Dev Anand
(b). Lata Mangeshkar
(c). Ramanand Sagar
(d). Yash Chopra
Answer: Yash Chopra
11. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
(a). The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament
(b). The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media persons so as to have easy access to information from government sources
(c). Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
(d). Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country
Answer: The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament
12.The Government holding in BPCL is
(a). more than 70%
(b). between 60% and 70%
(c). between 50% and 60%
(d). less than 50%
Answer: between 60% and 70%
13.Consider the following statements :
1. India’s import of crude and petroleum products during the year 2001-02 accounted for about 27% of India’s total imports.
2. During the year 2001-02, India’s exports had increased by 10% as compared to the previous year.
Which of these statements is / are correct ?
(a). Only 1
(b). Only 2
(c). Both 1 and 2
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
14. Consider the following statements :
The function(s) of the Finance Commission is / are
1. to allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes.
3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States.
4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.
Which of these statements is / are correct?
(a). Only 1
(b). 2 and 3
(c). 3 and 4
(d). 1, 2 and 4
Answer: 3 and 4
15. Which one among the following States has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001?
(a). Chattisgarh
(b). Madhya Pradesh
(c). Orissa
(d). Rajasthan
Answer: Chattisgarh
16. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a). Alliance Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines
(b). The Airports Authority of India manages seven of the country’s international airports
(c). The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
(d). It is the function of Directorate General of Civil Aviation to plan and construct runways and terminal buildings and to provide air safety services.
Answer: The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
17. Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer ?
(a). Delhi
(b). Kolkata
(c). Jodhpur
(d). Nagpur
Answer : Kolkata
18. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence ?
(a). Deputy Prime Minister
(b). Former President
(c). Governor of a State within his State
(d). Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: Governor of a State within his State
19. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes recommends that a National Education Commission must be setup for every
(a). Three years
(b). Five years
(c). Two years
(d). One year
Answer: Five years
20. Which river is known as the lifeline of Maharashtra ?
(a). Narmada
(b). Koyna
(c). Gomati
(d). Krishna
Answer: Option-B
21. Chepauk Stadium is in
(a). Mumbai
(b). Hyderabad
(c). Kolkatta
(d). Chennai
Answer: Option-D
22. Which Committee's recommendation led to the introduction of Competition Act in 2002?
(a) Rangarajan Committee
(b).Narasimhan Committee
(c).Raja Chellaiah Committee
(d).Raghavan Committee
Answer: Raghavan Committee
23. According to the Constitution, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency?
(a) Right to speak
(b) Right to freedom of movement
(c).Right to personal Liberty
(d) Right to organise meeting
Answer: Right to personal Liberty
24. In April, 2009 Jhuian Goswami was appointed as the new captain of the Indian women team of
(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Hockey
(d) Kabaddi
Answer: Cricket
25. What is the name given to India's relief and rescue mission in Quake-hit Nepal?
(a). Operation Woodrose
(b). Operation Maitri
(c). Operation Bluestar
(d). Operation Viraat
Answer: Operation Maitri
(a). The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by Bankimchandra Chattterji originally in Bengali.
(b). The National Calendar of India based on Saka era has its Ist Chaitra on 22nd March normally and 21st March in a leap year.
(c). The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947.
(d). The song Jana-gana-mana composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constitutent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, as the National Anthem of India.
Answer: The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by Bankimchandra Chattterji originally in Bengali.
2. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance?
(a). Article 215
(b). Article 275
(c). Article 325
(d). Article 355
Answer: Article 355
3.The first exclusive educational satellite of India?
(a). METSAT
(b). EDUSAT
(c). MOM
(d). APPLE
Answer: Option-B
4. The period of Eleventh Five Year Plan in India is
(a) 2005-2010
(b) 2006-2011
(c) 2007-2012
(d) 2008-2013
Answer: 2007-2012
5. Eleventh schedule of the Indian Constitution speaks about
(a) Panchayat Raj Institutions
(b).Water resources
(c).Union Government
(d).Parliament
Answer: Panchayat Raj Institutions
6.Match the following: 1. Panchayats 2.Languages 3. SC/ST 4. Anti-defection with (I). Eighth schedule (II). Tenth Schedule (III). Eleventh Schedule (IV). Fifth Schedule
(a). Panchayats-Fifth Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Eleventh Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
(b). Panchayats-Tenth Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Eleventh Schedule
(c). Panchayats-Eleventh Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
(d). Panchayats-Eighth Schedule, Languages- Eleventh Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
Answer: Panchayats-Eleventh Schedule, Languages- Eighth Schedule,. SC/ST- Fifth Schedule and Anti-defection-Tenth Schedule
7.Consider the following statements:
1. A Panchayat elected after dissolution does not enjoy the full period but remains in office for the remaining period.
2. For Panchayats, seats are reserved for the scheduled-caste, scheduled tribes, women but not for backward classes of citizen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 only
(b). both 1 and 2
(c). 2 only
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: both 1 and 2
8.Which of the following is India's highest honour in the field of literature ?
(a). Kalidas Samman
(b). Vyas Samman
(c). Saraswati Samman
(d). Jnanpith Award
Answer: Option-D
9. In which State is Kandhamal?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Orissa
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: Orissa
10. Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award ?
(a). Dev Anand
(b). Lata Mangeshkar
(c). Ramanand Sagar
(d). Yash Chopra
Answer: Yash Chopra
11. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
(a). The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament
(b). The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media persons so as to have easy access to information from government sources
(c). Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
(d). Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country
Answer: The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament
12.The Government holding in BPCL is
(a). more than 70%
(b). between 60% and 70%
(c). between 50% and 60%
(d). less than 50%
Answer: between 60% and 70%
13.Consider the following statements :
1. India’s import of crude and petroleum products during the year 2001-02 accounted for about 27% of India’s total imports.
2. During the year 2001-02, India’s exports had increased by 10% as compared to the previous year.
Which of these statements is / are correct ?
(a). Only 1
(b). Only 2
(c). Both 1 and 2
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
14. Consider the following statements :
The function(s) of the Finance Commission is / are
1. to allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes.
3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States.
4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.
Which of these statements is / are correct?
(a). Only 1
(b). 2 and 3
(c). 3 and 4
(d). 1, 2 and 4
Answer: 3 and 4
15. Which one among the following States has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001?
(a). Chattisgarh
(b). Madhya Pradesh
(c). Orissa
(d). Rajasthan
Answer: Chattisgarh
16. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a). Alliance Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines
(b). The Airports Authority of India manages seven of the country’s international airports
(c). The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
(d). It is the function of Directorate General of Civil Aviation to plan and construct runways and terminal buildings and to provide air safety services.
Answer: The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
17. Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer ?
(a). Delhi
(b). Kolkata
(c). Jodhpur
(d). Nagpur
Answer : Kolkata
18. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence ?
(a). Deputy Prime Minister
(b). Former President
(c). Governor of a State within his State
(d). Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: Governor of a State within his State
19. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes recommends that a National Education Commission must be setup for every
(a). Three years
(b). Five years
(c). Two years
(d). One year
Answer: Five years
20. Which river is known as the lifeline of Maharashtra ?
(a). Narmada
(b). Koyna
(c). Gomati
(d). Krishna
Answer: Option-B
21. Chepauk Stadium is in
(a). Mumbai
(b). Hyderabad
(c). Kolkatta
(d). Chennai
Answer: Option-D
22. Which Committee's recommendation led to the introduction of Competition Act in 2002?
(a) Rangarajan Committee
(b).Narasimhan Committee
(c).Raja Chellaiah Committee
(d).Raghavan Committee
Answer: Raghavan Committee
23. According to the Constitution, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency?
(a) Right to speak
(b) Right to freedom of movement
(c).Right to personal Liberty
(d) Right to organise meeting
Answer: Right to personal Liberty
24. In April, 2009 Jhuian Goswami was appointed as the new captain of the Indian women team of
(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Hockey
(d) Kabaddi
Answer: Cricket
25. What is the name given to India's relief and rescue mission in Quake-hit Nepal?
(a). Operation Woodrose
(b). Operation Maitri
(c). Operation Bluestar
(d). Operation Viraat
Answer: Operation Maitri
