GEN. STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 2
GENERAL STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 2
1. On January 10 2015, Vikram Sarabhai Memorial award was given to
(a). M.Y.S. Prasad
(b). Tendulkar
(c). Kholi
(d). Saina Nehwal
Answer: M.Y.S. Prasad
2. Which state has introduced the scheme Aahar for the poor people?
(a). Rajasthan
(b). Odissa
(c). Bihar
(d). Jharkhand
Answer: Odissa
3. "Gate Way of India ' build in 1911 in commemoration of the visit of ____
(a). King Henry I and Metilda of Scotland
(b). King George IV and Maria Fitzherbert
(c). King William IV and Saxe Meninger
(d). King George V and Queen Mary
Answer: King George V and Queen Mary
4. What is special about the following personalities?
1. Satya Narayan Nadella
2. Mala Mehta
3. Nandini Tandon
4. Kamlesh Lulla
(a). Recipients of Bharat Ratna
(b).Recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2015
(c). Recipients of Sahitya Academy Awards
(c). Recipients of Padma Bhushan Awards
Answer: Recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2015
5. Madan Mohan Malviya Mission is about
(a). Police and cops
(b). Teachers and Teaching
(c). Army and Nation
(d). Students and Parents
Answer: Teachers and Teaching
6. Assertion (A). : The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.
Reason (R) : The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.
You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a). Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b). Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c). A is true but R is false
(d). A is false but R is true
Answer: (C)
7. Which one among the following States is smallest in area ?
(a). Andhra Pradesh
(b). Gujarat
(c). Karnataka
(d). Tamil Nadu
Answer: (d)
8. Indian Postal Department has issued a special postage stamp in March, 2009 in the memory of which of the following industrialist ?
(a) Arvind Lai Bhai
(b) Charat Ram
(c) J.R.D. Tata
(d) K.K.Birla
Answer: K.K.Birla
9. What was the main theme of 2015 Republic Day Parade?
(a). Information Technology
(b). Industrial Growth
(c). Women Empowerment
(d). Rural Development
Answer: Option-C
10. How many national waterways are there in India?
(a). 4
(b). 9
(c). 7
(d). 6
Answer: 9
11. For the Constitution of which Lok Sabha, the General Elections were held in April/May, 2009 ?
(a) Thirteenth Lok Sabha
(b) Fourteenth Lok Sabha
(c) Fifteenth Lok-Sabha
(d) Sixteenth Lok Sabha
Answer: Fifteenth Lok-Sabha
12. Name the visually challenged person who got selected in 2015 Civil Service Examination
(a). Janet Catherine
(b). Bianca Catherine
(c). Julie Laudine
(d). Beno Zephine
Answer: Beno Zephine
13. Where is India-based Neutrino Observatory (I.N.O) going to be built?
(a). Kollam District, Kerala
(b). Theni District, Tamil Nadu
(c). Udupi District, Karnataka
(d). Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Theni District, Tamil Nadu
14. Which film was India's official entry to the 87'th Oscar Awards in the best foreign language film category ?
(a). Liar's Dice
(b). Mother India
(c). Salaam Bombay
(d). The Good Road
Answer: Option-A
15. Which one of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority in the parliament?
(a). Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
(b). Provisions relating to constitution of a High Court for Union Territory
(c). Provisions relating to Executive power of the state
(d). Provisions relating to Executive power of the union
Answer: Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
16. The Lokpal bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in which year?
(a). 1998
(b). 1988
(c). 1978
(d). 1968
Answer: 1968
17. Who among the following won the Lok Sabha elections with record margin ?
(a). Ramvilas Paswan
(b). Preetham Munde
(c). Anil Basu
(d). Narendra Modi
Answer: Option-B
18. Subash Chandran got the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for his book
(a). Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
(b). Talpam
(c). Parudeesa Nashtam
(d). None of the Above
Answer: Option-A
19. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India ?
(a). Tarun Gogoyi
(b). Manik Sarkar
(c). Pawan Chamling
(d). Naveen Patnaik
Answer: Option-C
20. Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level ?
(a). Bangalore
(b). Delhi
(c). Jodhpur
(d). Nagpur
Answer: Bangalore
21. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a). Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members
(b). There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha
(c). There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister
(d). A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential election
Answer: There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister
22. Consider the following statements :
1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from Lok Sabha.
2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
3. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Boards and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a). 1 and 2
(b). 2 and 3
(c). 1 and 3
(d). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
23. With reference to Government of India’s decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001-02, consider the following statements:
1. Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in tea sector, the foreign firm would have to disinvest 33% of the equity in favour of an Indian partner within four years.
2. Regarding the FDI in print media in India, the single largest Indian shareholder should have a holding higher than 26%.
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
24. Survey of India is under the Ministry of
(a). Defence
(b). Environment and Forests
(c). Home Affairs
(d). Science and Technology
Answer: Home Affairs
25. In December 2002, the Prime Minister of India signed Delhi Declaration with the
(a). President of Indonesia
(b). President of Russia
(c). Prime Minister of Cambodia
(d). Prime Minister of Laos
Answer: President of Russia
(a). M.Y.S. Prasad
(b). Tendulkar
(c). Kholi
(d). Saina Nehwal
Answer: M.Y.S. Prasad
2. Which state has introduced the scheme Aahar for the poor people?
(a). Rajasthan
(b). Odissa
(c). Bihar
(d). Jharkhand
Answer: Odissa
3. "Gate Way of India ' build in 1911 in commemoration of the visit of ____
(a). King Henry I and Metilda of Scotland
(b). King George IV and Maria Fitzherbert
(c). King William IV and Saxe Meninger
(d). King George V and Queen Mary
Answer: King George V and Queen Mary
4. What is special about the following personalities?
1. Satya Narayan Nadella
2. Mala Mehta
3. Nandini Tandon
4. Kamlesh Lulla
(a). Recipients of Bharat Ratna
(b).Recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2015
(c). Recipients of Sahitya Academy Awards
(c). Recipients of Padma Bhushan Awards
Answer: Recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2015
5. Madan Mohan Malviya Mission is about
(a). Police and cops
(b). Teachers and Teaching
(c). Army and Nation
(d). Students and Parents
Answer: Teachers and Teaching
6. Assertion (A). : The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.
Reason (R) : The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.
You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a). Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b). Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c). A is true but R is false
(d). A is false but R is true
Answer: (C)
7. Which one among the following States is smallest in area ?
(a). Andhra Pradesh
(b). Gujarat
(c). Karnataka
(d). Tamil Nadu
Answer: (d)
8. Indian Postal Department has issued a special postage stamp in March, 2009 in the memory of which of the following industrialist ?
(a) Arvind Lai Bhai
(b) Charat Ram
(c) J.R.D. Tata
(d) K.K.Birla
Answer: K.K.Birla
9. What was the main theme of 2015 Republic Day Parade?
(a). Information Technology
(b). Industrial Growth
(c). Women Empowerment
(d). Rural Development
Answer: Option-C
10. How many national waterways are there in India?
(a). 4
(b). 9
(c). 7
(d). 6
Answer: 9
11. For the Constitution of which Lok Sabha, the General Elections were held in April/May, 2009 ?
(a) Thirteenth Lok Sabha
(b) Fourteenth Lok Sabha
(c) Fifteenth Lok-Sabha
(d) Sixteenth Lok Sabha
Answer: Fifteenth Lok-Sabha
12. Name the visually challenged person who got selected in 2015 Civil Service Examination
(a). Janet Catherine
(b). Bianca Catherine
(c). Julie Laudine
(d). Beno Zephine
Answer: Beno Zephine
13. Where is India-based Neutrino Observatory (I.N.O) going to be built?
(a). Kollam District, Kerala
(b). Theni District, Tamil Nadu
(c). Udupi District, Karnataka
(d). Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Theni District, Tamil Nadu
14. Which film was India's official entry to the 87'th Oscar Awards in the best foreign language film category ?
(a). Liar's Dice
(b). Mother India
(c). Salaam Bombay
(d). The Good Road
Answer: Option-A
15. Which one of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority in the parliament?
(a). Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
(b). Provisions relating to constitution of a High Court for Union Territory
(c). Provisions relating to Executive power of the state
(d). Provisions relating to Executive power of the union
Answer: Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
16. The Lokpal bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in which year?
(a). 1998
(b). 1988
(c). 1978
(d). 1968
Answer: 1968
17. Who among the following won the Lok Sabha elections with record margin ?
(a). Ramvilas Paswan
(b). Preetham Munde
(c). Anil Basu
(d). Narendra Modi
Answer: Option-B
18. Subash Chandran got the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for his book
(a). Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
(b). Talpam
(c). Parudeesa Nashtam
(d). None of the Above
Answer: Option-A
19. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India ?
(a). Tarun Gogoyi
(b). Manik Sarkar
(c). Pawan Chamling
(d). Naveen Patnaik
Answer: Option-C
20. Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level ?
(a). Bangalore
(b). Delhi
(c). Jodhpur
(d). Nagpur
Answer: Bangalore
21. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a). Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members
(b). There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha
(c). There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister
(d). A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential election
Answer: There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister
22. Consider the following statements :
1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from Lok Sabha.
2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
3. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Boards and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a). 1 and 2
(b). 2 and 3
(c). 1 and 3
(d). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
23. With reference to Government of India’s decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001-02, consider the following statements:
1. Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in tea sector, the foreign firm would have to disinvest 33% of the equity in favour of an Indian partner within four years.
2. Regarding the FDI in print media in India, the single largest Indian shareholder should have a holding higher than 26%.
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
24. Survey of India is under the Ministry of
(a). Defence
(b). Environment and Forests
(c). Home Affairs
(d). Science and Technology
Answer: Home Affairs
25. In December 2002, the Prime Minister of India signed Delhi Declaration with the
(a). President of Indonesia
(b). President of Russia
(c). Prime Minister of Cambodia
(d). Prime Minister of Laos
Answer: President of Russia
26. The National Commission for Women consists of a Chairperson and ............... members.
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
27. What is the name of the programme launched on December 25, 2000 by the Central Government for providing food grains to the poor at highly subsidised rates?
A:-Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
B:-Targeted Public Distribution System.
C:-Indira Awaas Yojana.
D:-Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
28. What is the maximum time period fixed by Section 7(1) of Right to Information Act,2005 for providing information by Central or State Public Information Officers in normal course?
A:-15 days.
B:-30 days.
C:-60 days.
D:-90 days.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
29. The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in pursuance of ...............................
A:-World Commission on Environment and Development 1987.
B:-UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972.
C:-UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012.
D:-UN Conference on Environment and Development.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
30. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 aims at providing a minimum of ............ days unskilled manual work.
A:-25
B:-50
C:-100
D:-150
Correct Answer:- Option-C
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
27. What is the name of the programme launched on December 25, 2000 by the Central Government for providing food grains to the poor at highly subsidised rates?
A:-Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
B:-Targeted Public Distribution System.
C:-Indira Awaas Yojana.
D:-Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
28. What is the maximum time period fixed by Section 7(1) of Right to Information Act,2005 for providing information by Central or State Public Information Officers in normal course?
A:-15 days.
B:-30 days.
C:-60 days.
D:-90 days.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
29. The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in pursuance of ...............................
A:-World Commission on Environment and Development 1987.
B:-UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972.
C:-UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012.
D:-UN Conference on Environment and Development.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
30. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 aims at providing a minimum of ............ days unskilled manual work.
A:-25
B:-50
C:-100
D:-150
Correct Answer:- Option-C
31. In ancient Tamilakam coastal areas were known as
A:-Palai
B:-Mullai
C:-Marutham
D:-Naithal
Ans: D
32. Who became the Chief minister of Odisha consecutively for four times?
A:-Naveen Patnaik
B:-Biju Patnaik
C:-Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
D:-Giridhar Gamang
Correct Answer:- Option-A
33. The autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar
A:-Cutting Edge
B:-Open
C:-Playing it my way
D:-Dreams from my father
Correct Answer:- Option-C
A:-Palai
B:-Mullai
C:-Marutham
D:-Naithal
Ans: D
32. Who became the Chief minister of Odisha consecutively for four times?
A:-Naveen Patnaik
B:-Biju Patnaik
C:-Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
D:-Giridhar Gamang
Correct Answer:- Option-A
33. The autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar
A:-Cutting Edge
B:-Open
C:-Playing it my way
D:-Dreams from my father
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34. The new Indian Rupee symbol is designed by....?
A:-Hitesh Padmashali
B:-D. Udayakumar
C:-Shibin K K
D:-Sharukh J Irani
Correct Answer:- Option-B
35. The actress who performed as Kasturba Gandhi in the film 'Gandhi' of Richard Attenborough ?
A:-Hemamalini
B:-Shabana Azmi
C:-Nargis Dutt
D:-Rohini Hattangadi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
36:-Name the app launch by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for Jawans.
A:-M-Troop
B:-M-Civil
C:-M-Power
D:-M-Query
Ans: C
37:-The Indian National Highway System was introduced in which Five Year Plan ?
A:-Second Five Year Plan
B:-Third Five Year Plan
C:-Fourth Five Year Plan
D:-Fifth Five Year Plan
Ans: D
38. Who found the Ananda Maha Sabha?
A:-Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi
B:-Thycaud Ayya
C:-Kumara Guru
D:-Dr. Palpu
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. Name the author of the book "What Happened to Netaji" ?
A:-Anuj Dhar
B:-Neel Kamal Prakash
C:-Anu Kumar
D:-Prakash Jha
Ans: A
40. 'Poorna Swaraj' was declared as the aim of INC in its ..... session?
A:-Culcutta
B:-Lahore
C:-Poona
D:-Madras
Correct Answer:- Option-B
41. Sundar Lal Bahuguna is associated with ?
A:-Chilka Movement
B:-Greenpeace Movement
C:-Chipko Movement
D:-Appiko Movement
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. The Revolt of 1857 was described as 'First War of Indian Independence' by the ...?
A:-Indologists
B:-Nationalist Historians
C:-Colonial Historians
D:-Marxist historians
Correct Answer:- Option-B
43. Who was the leader of the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar ?
A:-Nanasaheb
B:-Kunwar Singh
C:-Khan Bahadur Sha Khan
D:-Tantia Tope
Ans: B
44. Forest Research Institute is located at?
A:-New Delhi
B:-Bombay
C:-Dehradun
D:-Poona
Correct Answer:- Option-C
45. Consider the following statements and choose the correct one
A:-Badaruddin Tyabji is known as Frontier Gandhi
B:-Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc
C:-The Lucknow Congress endorsed the Non Cooperation Movement
D:-Balagangadhara Tilak was the leader of the Moderates
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The vehicle which is used to launch Mangalyaan?
A:-PSLV
B:-PSLV C5
C:-PSLV C11
D:-PSLV C25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
47. The Association founded by Vagbhatananda?
A:-Atmavidya Sangham
B:-SNDP
C:-Bombay Association
D:-Madras Mahajana Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
48. Khetri copper mine is in ...?
A:-Punjab
B:-Rajastan
C:-Maharashtra
D:-Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-B
49. Drafting Committee chairman of Indian Constitution
A:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B:-Dr. B R Ambedkar
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru
D:-Sardar Vallabjhai Patel
Ans: B
50. The President of India who officially issued a state of emergency in 1975
A:-Zakir Huzain
B:-V.V. Giri
C:-Fakruddin Ali Ahmad
D:-Neelam Sanjeev Reddy
Ans: C
A:-Hitesh Padmashali
B:-D. Udayakumar
C:-Shibin K K
D:-Sharukh J Irani
Correct Answer:- Option-B
35. The actress who performed as Kasturba Gandhi in the film 'Gandhi' of Richard Attenborough ?
A:-Hemamalini
B:-Shabana Azmi
C:-Nargis Dutt
D:-Rohini Hattangadi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
36:-Name the app launch by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for Jawans.
A:-M-Troop
B:-M-Civil
C:-M-Power
D:-M-Query
Ans: C
37:-The Indian National Highway System was introduced in which Five Year Plan ?
A:-Second Five Year Plan
B:-Third Five Year Plan
C:-Fourth Five Year Plan
D:-Fifth Five Year Plan
Ans: D
38. Who found the Ananda Maha Sabha?
A:-Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi
B:-Thycaud Ayya
C:-Kumara Guru
D:-Dr. Palpu
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. Name the author of the book "What Happened to Netaji" ?
A:-Anuj Dhar
B:-Neel Kamal Prakash
C:-Anu Kumar
D:-Prakash Jha
Ans: A
40. 'Poorna Swaraj' was declared as the aim of INC in its ..... session?
A:-Culcutta
B:-Lahore
C:-Poona
D:-Madras
Correct Answer:- Option-B
41. Sundar Lal Bahuguna is associated with ?
A:-Chilka Movement
B:-Greenpeace Movement
C:-Chipko Movement
D:-Appiko Movement
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. The Revolt of 1857 was described as 'First War of Indian Independence' by the ...?
A:-Indologists
B:-Nationalist Historians
C:-Colonial Historians
D:-Marxist historians
Correct Answer:- Option-B
43. Who was the leader of the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar ?
A:-Nanasaheb
B:-Kunwar Singh
C:-Khan Bahadur Sha Khan
D:-Tantia Tope
Ans: B
44. Forest Research Institute is located at?
A:-New Delhi
B:-Bombay
C:-Dehradun
D:-Poona
Correct Answer:- Option-C
45. Consider the following statements and choose the correct one
A:-Badaruddin Tyabji is known as Frontier Gandhi
B:-Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc
C:-The Lucknow Congress endorsed the Non Cooperation Movement
D:-Balagangadhara Tilak was the leader of the Moderates
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The vehicle which is used to launch Mangalyaan?
A:-PSLV
B:-PSLV C5
C:-PSLV C11
D:-PSLV C25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
47. The Association founded by Vagbhatananda?
A:-Atmavidya Sangham
B:-SNDP
C:-Bombay Association
D:-Madras Mahajana Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
48. Khetri copper mine is in ...?
A:-Punjab
B:-Rajastan
C:-Maharashtra
D:-Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-B
49. Drafting Committee chairman of Indian Constitution
A:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B:-Dr. B R Ambedkar
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru
D:-Sardar Vallabjhai Patel
Ans: B
50. The President of India who officially issued a state of emergency in 1975
A:-Zakir Huzain
B:-V.V. Giri
C:-Fakruddin Ali Ahmad
D:-Neelam Sanjeev Reddy
Ans: C
51. Right to Information Law was passed on
A:-26 January 2005
B:-15 June 2005
C:-15 August 2005
D:-2 October 2005
Ans: B
A:-26 January 2005
B:-15 June 2005
C:-15 August 2005
D:-2 October 2005
Ans: B
52. Under whose recommendation Rural Credit of RBI was handed over to NABARD?
(A) CRAFICARD
(B) NARIMANN
(C) SCHELEGAL
(D) BENCH MANN
Ans: A
(A) CRAFICARD
(B) NARIMANN
(C) SCHELEGAL
(D) BENCH MANN
Ans: A
53. Article 51A deals with
A:-Fundamental rights
B:-Fundamental duties
C:-Emergency provisions
D:-Directive principles
Correct Answer:- Option-B
54. Who is the first transgender Indian to be elected as Member of Legislative Assembly?
A:-Shobit Gautam
B:-Deepika Sharma
C:-Shabnam Mausi
D:-Shyam Divakar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
55. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision on demonetization on
A:-November 6. 2016
B:-November 7, 2016
C:-November 8, 2016
D:-November 9, 2016
Correct Answer:- Option-C
56. The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was brought to Indian constitution from
A:-Britain
B:-U.S.A.
C:-Ireland
D:-China
Correct Answer:- Option-C
57. The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of
A:-Defence
B:-Finance
C:-Rural Development and Local Administration
D:-Social Justice and Empowerment
Correct Answer:- Option-D
58. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under
A:-Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
B:-Environment (protection) act, 1986
C:-Hazardous Waste Handling and Management Act, 1989
D:-National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Correct Answer:- Option-A
59. Which Article was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution'?
A:-Article 14
B:-Article 19
C:-Article 22
D:-Article 32
Correct Answer:- Option-D
60. Who was the Chairman of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) appointed in 1998?
A:-Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy
B:-Justice M.N. Venkatachalaih
C:-Justice S. Rajendra Babu
D:-Justice R.C. Lahoti
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. Union Parliament consists of
A:-Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President of India
C:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the Union Council of Ministers
D:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President of India and the Governors of the State
Correct Answer:- Option-B
62. The three-tier Panchayat Raj system was accorded constitutional status by
A:-53rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1986
B:-63rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1989
C:-73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992
D:-83rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
63. In which year was the Right to Information Act enacted by Indian Parliament?
A:-2005
B:-2004
C:-2000
D:-2006
Correct Answer:- Option-A
64. Which of the following office is not a constitutional body?
A:-National Commission for Scheduled Caste
B:-National Commission for Women
C:-National Commission for Scheduled Tribe
D:-Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
Correct Answer:- Option-B
65. In which year was a National Policy on Open Standards for E-Governance first notified in India?
A:-2008
B:-2009
C:-2010
D:-2011
Correct Answer:- Option-D
A:-Fundamental rights
B:-Fundamental duties
C:-Emergency provisions
D:-Directive principles
Correct Answer:- Option-B
54. Who is the first transgender Indian to be elected as Member of Legislative Assembly?
A:-Shobit Gautam
B:-Deepika Sharma
C:-Shabnam Mausi
D:-Shyam Divakar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
55. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision on demonetization on
A:-November 6. 2016
B:-November 7, 2016
C:-November 8, 2016
D:-November 9, 2016
Correct Answer:- Option-C
56. The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was brought to Indian constitution from
A:-Britain
B:-U.S.A.
C:-Ireland
D:-China
Correct Answer:- Option-C
57. The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of
A:-Defence
B:-Finance
C:-Rural Development and Local Administration
D:-Social Justice and Empowerment
Correct Answer:- Option-D
58. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under
A:-Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
B:-Environment (protection) act, 1986
C:-Hazardous Waste Handling and Management Act, 1989
D:-National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Correct Answer:- Option-A
59. Which Article was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution'?
A:-Article 14
B:-Article 19
C:-Article 22
D:-Article 32
Correct Answer:- Option-D
60. Who was the Chairman of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) appointed in 1998?
A:-Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy
B:-Justice M.N. Venkatachalaih
C:-Justice S. Rajendra Babu
D:-Justice R.C. Lahoti
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. Union Parliament consists of
A:-Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President of India
C:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the Union Council of Ministers
D:-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President of India and the Governors of the State
Correct Answer:- Option-B
62. The three-tier Panchayat Raj system was accorded constitutional status by
A:-53rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1986
B:-63rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1989
C:-73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992
D:-83rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
63. In which year was the Right to Information Act enacted by Indian Parliament?
A:-2005
B:-2004
C:-2000
D:-2006
Correct Answer:- Option-A
64. Which of the following office is not a constitutional body?
A:-National Commission for Scheduled Caste
B:-National Commission for Women
C:-National Commission for Scheduled Tribe
D:-Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
Correct Answer:- Option-B
65. In which year was a National Policy on Open Standards for E-Governance first notified in India?
A:-2008
B:-2009
C:-2010
D:-2011
Correct Answer:- Option-D
66. Who was the first recognised leader of opposition in the Loksabha?
A:-J.B. Kripalani
B:-A.K. Gopalan
C:-Morarji Desai
D:-Y.B. Chavan
Ans: D
67. Who said in the Constituent Assembly that the Directive Principles of state policy are like a 'cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank'?
A:-K.T. Shah
B:-B.R. Ambedkar
C:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D:-Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: A
68. Indian Air Force day was celebrated on
A:-September 8
B:-November 7
C:-October 8
D:-December 7
Ans: C
A:-J.B. Kripalani
B:-A.K. Gopalan
C:-Morarji Desai
D:-Y.B. Chavan
Ans: D
67. Who said in the Constituent Assembly that the Directive Principles of state policy are like a 'cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank'?
A:-K.T. Shah
B:-B.R. Ambedkar
C:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D:-Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: A
68. Indian Air Force day was celebrated on
A:-September 8
B:-November 7
C:-October 8
D:-December 7
Ans: C
69:-Which one of the following rivers originates from Mahabaleswar ?
A:-Godawary
B:-Krishna
C:-Kaveri
D:-Tapti
Ans: B
70:-The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of which State in India ?
A:-Kerala
B:-Karnataka
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Tamil Nadu
Ans: D
71:-Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right of India ?
A:-Right to Work
B:-Right to Equality
C:-Right to Freedom
D:-Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans: A
72. Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees complete equality of men and women ?
(A) Article 25 (B) Article 21 (C) Article 18 (D) Article 15
Ans: D
73. Surya Sen was associated with which of the event during Indian Freedom Struggle ?
(A) Chittagong Armoury Raid (B) Khilafat Movement (C) Kheda Sathyagraha (D) Kakori Conspiracy
Ans: A
74. Who is known as the mother of Indian Revolution ?
(A) Aruna Asaf Ali (B) Madam Bhikaji Cama (C) Sarojini Naidu (D) Pritilata Vadekar
Ans: B
75. The concept of single citizenship has been adopted from which country ?
(A) USA (B) France (C) Italy (D) UK
Ans: D
76:-Who is known as the Father of Internet? A:-Ray Tomlinson B:-Vinton Cerf C:-Nolan Bushnell D:-Marc Suckerburg Ans: B
77:-Which day is celebrated as World Health Day? A:-April, 7 B:-March, 22 C:-April, 23 D:-March, 8 Ans: A
78:-Which city is called the silicon valley in India? A:-Chennai B:-Hyderabad C:-Delhi D:-Bengaluru Ans: D
79:-|n which year the Kollam Era began? A:-78 AD B:-925 AD C:-825 AD D:-1453 AD Ans: C
80:-Ajantha-Ellora caves are at A:-Madhya Pradesh B:-Karnataka C:-Gujarat D:-Maharashtra Ans: D
81:-Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
A:-Eastern Himalayas B:-Eastern Ghats C:-Malabar D:-Western Rajastan
Ans: A
82:-The birth place of Marry Curie A:-England B:-Germany C:-Poland D:-America Ans: C
83:-Which fundamental right is guaranted even to non-citizens of India?
A:-Article : 280 - Financial Security B:-Article : 21 - Right to life and personal liberty
C:-Article : 36 - Directive principles of State Policy D:-Article : 294 - Right to property
Ans: B
84:-Lohri is the famous State festival of A:-Himachal Pradesh
B:-Punjab C:-Andra Pradesh D:-Tamil Nadu Ans: B
85:-The Tiger reserve forest in Karnataka A:-Palamu B:-Pench C:-Corbett D:-Bandipur Ans: D
86:-Which of the rivers originates from the Western Ghats near Mahabeleswar peak?
A:-Kaveri B:-Godavari C:-Sabarmati D:-Krishna Ans: D
87:-Which planet has the most Volcanoes? A:-Venus B:-Mercury C:-Mars D:-Jupiter Ans: A
88:-Name of the animal never drinks water in its entire life? A:-Camel B:-Giraffe C:-Kangaroo rat D:-Liontailed maca que Ans: C
89:-Who got the latest Nobel Prize for literature? A:-Richard S. Thaler B:-Kazuo Ishiguro C:-George Williamson D:-John Baker Ans: B
90:-The image seen in 500 rupee note? A:-Red fort B:-Hampi with Chariot C:-Sanchi stupa D:-|ndian parliament Ans: A
91:-Who has been appointed as the 9th UN secretary general? A:-Butros Ghali B:-Antonio Guterss C:-Banki Moon D:-Jorge Sampaio Ans: B
92:-Name of the bank introduced a humanoid robot IRA for easy service to customers A:-ICICI Bank B:-SBI C:-HDFC Bank D:-IDFC Bank Ans: C
93:-Who has been named for the 2017 Padmavibhushan Award in the field of Literature and Education?
A:-P. Parameswaran B:-Ghulam Musthafa Khan C:-Ilaiyaraaja D:-K.J. Yesudas Ans: A
94:-Who is the winner of Miss World 2017?
A:-Rotem Rebi B:-Aurore Kichenin C:-Joane Grabolli D:-Manushi Chhillar Ans: D
95:-lndia Government Project for relief to Rohingya refugee?
A:-Operation bluestar B:-Operation Burma C:-Operation insaniyat D:-Operation research
Ans: C
96:-Which is the first Indian State rectify GST constitution amendment bill A:-Assam B:-Hariyana C:-Punjab D:-Gujarat Ans: A
97:-Who won the world rapid chess championship title 2017? A:-Garry Kasparov B:-Viswanathan Anand C:-Alexander Alekhine D:-Bobby Fischer Ans: B
98:-New name of Kandla port A:-Gandhi port B:-EhsanJafri port C:-Port of Gujarat D:-Deendayal port Ans: D
99:-2018,G20 Summit will be held at A:-Germany B:-Japan C:-Argentina D:-Soudi Arabia Ans: C
100:-Who is known as the female Don Brandma in the cricket world? A:-Mithali Raj B:-Anjum Chopra C:-Jhulan Goswami D:-Betty Wilson Ans: D
A:-Godawary
B:-Krishna
C:-Kaveri
D:-Tapti
Ans: B
70:-The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of which State in India ?
A:-Kerala
B:-Karnataka
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Tamil Nadu
Ans: D
71:-Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right of India ?
A:-Right to Work
B:-Right to Equality
C:-Right to Freedom
D:-Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans: A
72. Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees complete equality of men and women ?
(A) Article 25 (B) Article 21 (C) Article 18 (D) Article 15
Ans: D
73. Surya Sen was associated with which of the event during Indian Freedom Struggle ?
(A) Chittagong Armoury Raid (B) Khilafat Movement (C) Kheda Sathyagraha (D) Kakori Conspiracy
Ans: A
74. Who is known as the mother of Indian Revolution ?
(A) Aruna Asaf Ali (B) Madam Bhikaji Cama (C) Sarojini Naidu (D) Pritilata Vadekar
Ans: B
75. The concept of single citizenship has been adopted from which country ?
(A) USA (B) France (C) Italy (D) UK
Ans: D
76:-Who is known as the Father of Internet? A:-Ray Tomlinson B:-Vinton Cerf C:-Nolan Bushnell D:-Marc Suckerburg Ans: B
77:-Which day is celebrated as World Health Day? A:-April, 7 B:-March, 22 C:-April, 23 D:-March, 8 Ans: A
78:-Which city is called the silicon valley in India? A:-Chennai B:-Hyderabad C:-Delhi D:-Bengaluru Ans: D
79:-|n which year the Kollam Era began? A:-78 AD B:-925 AD C:-825 AD D:-1453 AD Ans: C
80:-Ajantha-Ellora caves are at A:-Madhya Pradesh B:-Karnataka C:-Gujarat D:-Maharashtra Ans: D
81:-Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
A:-Eastern Himalayas B:-Eastern Ghats C:-Malabar D:-Western Rajastan
Ans: A
82:-The birth place of Marry Curie A:-England B:-Germany C:-Poland D:-America Ans: C
83:-Which fundamental right is guaranted even to non-citizens of India?
A:-Article : 280 - Financial Security B:-Article : 21 - Right to life and personal liberty
C:-Article : 36 - Directive principles of State Policy D:-Article : 294 - Right to property
Ans: B
84:-Lohri is the famous State festival of A:-Himachal Pradesh
B:-Punjab C:-Andra Pradesh D:-Tamil Nadu Ans: B
85:-The Tiger reserve forest in Karnataka A:-Palamu B:-Pench C:-Corbett D:-Bandipur Ans: D
86:-Which of the rivers originates from the Western Ghats near Mahabeleswar peak?
A:-Kaveri B:-Godavari C:-Sabarmati D:-Krishna Ans: D
87:-Which planet has the most Volcanoes? A:-Venus B:-Mercury C:-Mars D:-Jupiter Ans: A
88:-Name of the animal never drinks water in its entire life? A:-Camel B:-Giraffe C:-Kangaroo rat D:-Liontailed maca que Ans: C
89:-Who got the latest Nobel Prize for literature? A:-Richard S. Thaler B:-Kazuo Ishiguro C:-George Williamson D:-John Baker Ans: B
90:-The image seen in 500 rupee note? A:-Red fort B:-Hampi with Chariot C:-Sanchi stupa D:-|ndian parliament Ans: A
91:-Who has been appointed as the 9th UN secretary general? A:-Butros Ghali B:-Antonio Guterss C:-Banki Moon D:-Jorge Sampaio Ans: B
92:-Name of the bank introduced a humanoid robot IRA for easy service to customers A:-ICICI Bank B:-SBI C:-HDFC Bank D:-IDFC Bank Ans: C
93:-Who has been named for the 2017 Padmavibhushan Award in the field of Literature and Education?
A:-P. Parameswaran B:-Ghulam Musthafa Khan C:-Ilaiyaraaja D:-K.J. Yesudas Ans: A
94:-Who is the winner of Miss World 2017?
A:-Rotem Rebi B:-Aurore Kichenin C:-Joane Grabolli D:-Manushi Chhillar Ans: D
95:-lndia Government Project for relief to Rohingya refugee?
A:-Operation bluestar B:-Operation Burma C:-Operation insaniyat D:-Operation research
Ans: C
96:-Which is the first Indian State rectify GST constitution amendment bill A:-Assam B:-Hariyana C:-Punjab D:-Gujarat Ans: A
97:-Who won the world rapid chess championship title 2017? A:-Garry Kasparov B:-Viswanathan Anand C:-Alexander Alekhine D:-Bobby Fischer Ans: B
98:-New name of Kandla port A:-Gandhi port B:-EhsanJafri port C:-Port of Gujarat D:-Deendayal port Ans: D
99:-2018,G20 Summit will be held at A:-Germany B:-Japan C:-Argentina D:-Soudi Arabia Ans: C
100:-Who is known as the female Don Brandma in the cricket world? A:-Mithali Raj B:-Anjum Chopra C:-Jhulan Goswami D:-Betty Wilson Ans: D
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