GEN. STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 5
GENERAL STUDIES- INDIA PAGE 5
1. Which industrial policy resolution has contemplated a mixed economy structure in India ?
(a) Industrial Policy – 1948
(b) Industrial Policy – 1956
(c) Industrial Policy – 1977
(d) Industrial Policy – 1980
Answer: Option A
2. Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, the right to work is __________ .
A:-Fundamental right
B:-Legal right
C:-Not a legal right
D:-Political right
Ans: B
3:-The contingency fund in a state is operated by __________ .
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Council of Ministers
C:-Governor
D:-Prime Minister
Ans: C
4. Under which article of the Constitution of India, the Government of India can borrow on the security of the consolidated fund of India ?
(a) Article 290
(b) Article 292
(c) Article 260
(d) Article 265
Answer: Option B
5. Who has written the book entitled ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ ?
(a) Gunnar Myrdal
(b) P.C. Mahalanobis
(c) Dada Bhai Naoroji
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: Option C
6. Which part of the Indian Constitution is called ‘The Soul of the Constitution’ ?
(a) Election of President
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Preamble
Answer: Option D
7. The Constitution of India was adopted on
(a) 9th December, 1946
(b) 15th August, 1947
(c) 26th November, 1949
(d) 26th January, 1950
Answer: Option C
8. By which amendment ‘Right to Property’ was abolished from the category of Fundamental Rights ?
(a) 40th
(b) 42nd
(c) 44th
(d) 46th
Answer: Option C
9. The Parliament of India consists of
(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) the President, Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
(c) Lok Sabha & Council of Ministers
(d) President and Lok Sabha only
Answer: Option B
10. In the absence of President and Vice-President who officiates for the President ?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Lok Sabha Speaker
(c) Home Minister
(d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Answer: Option D
11. Generally the gap between the two Sessions of the Parliament should not be more than
(a) six months
(b) four months
(c) five months
(d) three months
Answer: Option A
12. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office before their normal term by
(a) the President on the recommendation of the two Houses of Parliament
(b) the President on his discretion
(c) the Council of Ministers
(d) the Parliament
Answer: Option A
13. Which one of the following is the highest Revenue Court ?
(a) Magistrate’s Court
(b) Commissioner’s Court
(c) Deputy Commissioner’s Court
(d) The Board of Revenue
Answer: Option D
14. The real executive authority under Cabinet Government rests with
(a) the Council of Ministers
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) the Constitution
(d) the Parliament
Answer: Option A
15. Part IX-A of Indian Constitution is related to
(a) Panchayats
(b) Municipalities
(c) State Legislature
(d) None of these
Answer: Option B
16. After whose failure was the Quit India Movement launched by the Indian National Congress ?
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Shimla Conference
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) None of the above
Answer: Option A
17. What was the main objective of Wahabi Movement ?
(a) To establish good relation with the British
(b) For Purification of Islam
(c) To support English education
(d) To oppose social reforms
Answer: Option B
18. The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by
(a) Annie Besant
(b) Lokmanya Tilak
(c) Sampurnanand
(d) Ambika Charan Mazumdar
Answer: Option D
19. Who among the following was an extremist leader ?
(a) Surendra Nath Banerjee
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji
(c) Aurobindo Ghosh
(d) Mahadev Govind Ranade
Answer: Option C
20. Who was the pioneer of Peasant Movement in Bihar in the 1930s ?
(a) C.R. Das
(b) Swami Sahajanand
(c) Muzaffar Ahmad
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Option B
21. Who elects the head of Block Pramukh ?
(a) Gram Pradhans
(b) Members of Panchayat
(c) Sarpanch
(d) All residents of Panchayat
Answer: Option B
22. The minimum age of candidate for the election of Gram Pradhan will be
(a) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years
Answer: Option B
23. The Ganga was declared a national river on
(a) 15th August, 2003
(b) 26th January, 2005
(c) 4th November, 2008
(d) 1st May, 2012
Answer: Option C
24. Lok Adalat was introduced in
(a). 1984
(b). 1987
(c). 1986
(d). 1989
Answer: 1987
(a) Industrial Policy – 1948
(b) Industrial Policy – 1956
(c) Industrial Policy – 1977
(d) Industrial Policy – 1980
Answer: Option A
2. Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, the right to work is __________ .
A:-Fundamental right
B:-Legal right
C:-Not a legal right
D:-Political right
Ans: B
3:-The contingency fund in a state is operated by __________ .
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Council of Ministers
C:-Governor
D:-Prime Minister
Ans: C
4. Under which article of the Constitution of India, the Government of India can borrow on the security of the consolidated fund of India ?
(a) Article 290
(b) Article 292
(c) Article 260
(d) Article 265
Answer: Option B
5. Who has written the book entitled ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ ?
(a) Gunnar Myrdal
(b) P.C. Mahalanobis
(c) Dada Bhai Naoroji
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: Option C
6. Which part of the Indian Constitution is called ‘The Soul of the Constitution’ ?
(a) Election of President
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Preamble
Answer: Option D
7. The Constitution of India was adopted on
(a) 9th December, 1946
(b) 15th August, 1947
(c) 26th November, 1949
(d) 26th January, 1950
Answer: Option C
8. By which amendment ‘Right to Property’ was abolished from the category of Fundamental Rights ?
(a) 40th
(b) 42nd
(c) 44th
(d) 46th
Answer: Option C
9. The Parliament of India consists of
(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) the President, Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
(c) Lok Sabha & Council of Ministers
(d) President and Lok Sabha only
Answer: Option B
10. In the absence of President and Vice-President who officiates for the President ?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Lok Sabha Speaker
(c) Home Minister
(d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Answer: Option D
11. Generally the gap between the two Sessions of the Parliament should not be more than
(a) six months
(b) four months
(c) five months
(d) three months
Answer: Option A
12. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office before their normal term by
(a) the President on the recommendation of the two Houses of Parliament
(b) the President on his discretion
(c) the Council of Ministers
(d) the Parliament
Answer: Option A
13. Which one of the following is the highest Revenue Court ?
(a) Magistrate’s Court
(b) Commissioner’s Court
(c) Deputy Commissioner’s Court
(d) The Board of Revenue
Answer: Option D
14. The real executive authority under Cabinet Government rests with
(a) the Council of Ministers
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) the Constitution
(d) the Parliament
Answer: Option A
15. Part IX-A of Indian Constitution is related to
(a) Panchayats
(b) Municipalities
(c) State Legislature
(d) None of these
Answer: Option B
16. After whose failure was the Quit India Movement launched by the Indian National Congress ?
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Shimla Conference
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) None of the above
Answer: Option A
17. What was the main objective of Wahabi Movement ?
(a) To establish good relation with the British
(b) For Purification of Islam
(c) To support English education
(d) To oppose social reforms
Answer: Option B
18. The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by
(a) Annie Besant
(b) Lokmanya Tilak
(c) Sampurnanand
(d) Ambika Charan Mazumdar
Answer: Option D
19. Who among the following was an extremist leader ?
(a) Surendra Nath Banerjee
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji
(c) Aurobindo Ghosh
(d) Mahadev Govind Ranade
Answer: Option C
20. Who was the pioneer of Peasant Movement in Bihar in the 1930s ?
(a) C.R. Das
(b) Swami Sahajanand
(c) Muzaffar Ahmad
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Option B
21. Who elects the head of Block Pramukh ?
(a) Gram Pradhans
(b) Members of Panchayat
(c) Sarpanch
(d) All residents of Panchayat
Answer: Option B
22. The minimum age of candidate for the election of Gram Pradhan will be
(a) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years
Answer: Option B
23. The Ganga was declared a national river on
(a) 15th August, 2003
(b) 26th January, 2005
(c) 4th November, 2008
(d) 1st May, 2012
Answer: Option C
24. Lok Adalat was introduced in
(a). 1984
(b). 1987
(c). 1986
(d). 1989
Answer: 1987
25. When was the first annual Indian Premier League Cricket Tournament started ?
A:-2006
B:-2007
C:-2008
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-C
A:-2006
B:-2007
C:-2008
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-C
26. Which scheme envisions a bank account for each person in the country?
A:-Prime Minister's Empowerment Scheme
B:-Prime Minister's Bal Vardhan Scheme
C:-None of these
D:-Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Scheme
Correct Answer:- Option-D
27. During which Five Year Plan emergency was clamped in India and new election took place?
A:-Fourth
B:-Third
C:-Fifth
D:-Sixth
Correct Answer:- Option-C
28. The phrase "Equality before Law" used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from
A:-Britain
B:-USA
C:-Germany
D:-Greece
Correct Answer:- Option-A
29. The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in
A:-Preamble
B:-Fundamental Rights
C:-Fundamental Duties
D:-Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
30. The responsibility of Jawahar Rozgar Yojana is vested with
A:-District Collector
B:-Panchayat Raj Institutions
C:-State Government
D:-Central Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
31. Which university honoured by giving the prefix 'Mahakavi' to Kumaran Asan?
A:-Madras University
B:-Kerala University
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru University
D:-Mahatma Gandhi University
Correct Answer:- Option-A
A:-Prime Minister's Empowerment Scheme
B:-Prime Minister's Bal Vardhan Scheme
C:-None of these
D:-Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Scheme
Correct Answer:- Option-D
27. During which Five Year Plan emergency was clamped in India and new election took place?
A:-Fourth
B:-Third
C:-Fifth
D:-Sixth
Correct Answer:- Option-C
28. The phrase "Equality before Law" used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from
A:-Britain
B:-USA
C:-Germany
D:-Greece
Correct Answer:- Option-A
29. The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in
A:-Preamble
B:-Fundamental Rights
C:-Fundamental Duties
D:-Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
30. The responsibility of Jawahar Rozgar Yojana is vested with
A:-District Collector
B:-Panchayat Raj Institutions
C:-State Government
D:-Central Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
31. Which university honoured by giving the prefix 'Mahakavi' to Kumaran Asan?
A:-Madras University
B:-Kerala University
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru University
D:-Mahatma Gandhi University
Correct Answer:- Option-A
32. NH 44 connects Kanyakumari with
A:-Srinagar
B:-Varanasi
C:-Salem
D:-Chennai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
33. The playing time of the national song 'Vande Mataram' is
A:-68 seconds
B:-52 seconds
C:-65 seconds
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34. The original name of Jhansi Rani was
A:-Lakshmi
B:-Chennamma
C:-Manikarnika
D:-Bhageerathi Bhai
Correct Answer:- Option-C
35. Nasik is situated on the bank of
A:-Krishna
B:-Godavari
C:-Narmada
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
36. A. J. John was the Governor of
A:-Bombay
B:-Tamil Nadu
C:-Central Province
D:-Madras
Correct Answer:- Option-D
37. "Tuhfat-al Muwahidun' is a treatise written by
A:-Shibili Numani
B:-Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C:-Swami Vivekananda
D:-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
A:-Srinagar
B:-Varanasi
C:-Salem
D:-Chennai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
33. The playing time of the national song 'Vande Mataram' is
A:-68 seconds
B:-52 seconds
C:-65 seconds
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34. The original name of Jhansi Rani was
A:-Lakshmi
B:-Chennamma
C:-Manikarnika
D:-Bhageerathi Bhai
Correct Answer:- Option-C
35. Nasik is situated on the bank of
A:-Krishna
B:-Godavari
C:-Narmada
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
36. A. J. John was the Governor of
A:-Bombay
B:-Tamil Nadu
C:-Central Province
D:-Madras
Correct Answer:- Option-D
37. "Tuhfat-al Muwahidun' is a treatise written by
A:-Shibili Numani
B:-Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C:-Swami Vivekananda
D:-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
38. Who is the author of the book, 'Thee Kadal Kadanj Thirumathuram' ?
A:-C. Radhakrishnan
B:-Sethu
C:-Vaishakan
D:-V.R. Sudheesh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. "Arangu Kanatha Nadan' is the autobiography of __________
A:-N.N. Pillai
B:-P.J. Antony
C:-Thikkodiyan
D:-Ibrahim Vengara
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40:-In the Lokayan-2015, INS Tarangini visited
A:-14 Ports in 17 Countries
B:-17 Ports in 14 Countries
C:-27 Ports in 20 Countries
D:-18 Ports in 20 Countries
Ans: B
A:-C. Radhakrishnan
B:-Sethu
C:-Vaishakan
D:-V.R. Sudheesh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. "Arangu Kanatha Nadan' is the autobiography of __________
A:-N.N. Pillai
B:-P.J. Antony
C:-Thikkodiyan
D:-Ibrahim Vengara
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40:-In the Lokayan-2015, INS Tarangini visited
A:-14 Ports in 17 Countries
B:-17 Ports in 14 Countries
C:-27 Ports in 20 Countries
D:-18 Ports in 20 Countries
Ans: B
41:-In which city does the novel' Aarachar' by K R Meera take place?
A:-Pazhani
B:-Mumbai
C:-Pondichery
D:-Kolkata
Ans: D
42:-Whose birth anniversary is observed as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'?
A:-Indira Gandhi
B:-Syama Prasad Mukerji
C:-Sardar Vallabhai patel
D:-Atal Bihari vajpayee
Ans: C
43:-Who along with Sachin tendulkar is inducted recently in Bradman Hall of Fame?
A:-Ricky Ponting
B:-M S Dhoni
C:-Mahela Jayawardene
D:-Steve waugh
Ans: D
44:-What is the numerical strength required for a political party in the Lok sabha to get a recognized Leader of opposition?
A:-15% of the total strength of the House.
B:-10% of the total strength of the House
C:-20% of the total strength of the House
D:-Political party with highest number of seats
Ans: B
45:-Who among the following Presidents of India was the nominee of Janatha party?
A:-V V Giri
B:-Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C:-Shankar Dayal Sharma
D:-Zakir Hussain
Ans: B
46:-Who is the first Indian recipient of Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding?
A:-Dr.Rajendra Prasad
B:-Aruna Asafali
C:-Indira Gandhi
D:-Mother Teresa
Ans: D
47:-What was the reason for the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi?
A:-Indo Pak war
B:-India Chaina war
C:-Financial crisis in the country
D:-Internal disturbances
Ans: D
48:-Which is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency (area wise)
A:-Arunachal West
B:-Barmer
C:-Ladakh
D:-Kutch
Ans: C
49:-Which Indian state celebrates 'Bihu' festival?
A:-Bihar
B:-Assam
C:-Meghalaya
D:-Orissa
Ans: B
50:-Who is the architect of Indian Panjayath Raj?
A:-Balwant Rai Mehta
B:-Dr.Jivraj mehta
C:-Hitendra K Desai
D:-Chimanbai J Patel
Ans: A
A:-Pazhani
B:-Mumbai
C:-Pondichery
D:-Kolkata
Ans: D
42:-Whose birth anniversary is observed as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'?
A:-Indira Gandhi
B:-Syama Prasad Mukerji
C:-Sardar Vallabhai patel
D:-Atal Bihari vajpayee
Ans: C
43:-Who along with Sachin tendulkar is inducted recently in Bradman Hall of Fame?
A:-Ricky Ponting
B:-M S Dhoni
C:-Mahela Jayawardene
D:-Steve waugh
Ans: D
44:-What is the numerical strength required for a political party in the Lok sabha to get a recognized Leader of opposition?
A:-15% of the total strength of the House.
B:-10% of the total strength of the House
C:-20% of the total strength of the House
D:-Political party with highest number of seats
Ans: B
45:-Who among the following Presidents of India was the nominee of Janatha party?
A:-V V Giri
B:-Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C:-Shankar Dayal Sharma
D:-Zakir Hussain
Ans: B
46:-Who is the first Indian recipient of Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding?
A:-Dr.Rajendra Prasad
B:-Aruna Asafali
C:-Indira Gandhi
D:-Mother Teresa
Ans: D
47:-What was the reason for the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi?
A:-Indo Pak war
B:-India Chaina war
C:-Financial crisis in the country
D:-Internal disturbances
Ans: D
48:-Which is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency (area wise)
A:-Arunachal West
B:-Barmer
C:-Ladakh
D:-Kutch
Ans: C
49:-Which Indian state celebrates 'Bihu' festival?
A:-Bihar
B:-Assam
C:-Meghalaya
D:-Orissa
Ans: B
50:-Who is the architect of Indian Panjayath Raj?
A:-Balwant Rai Mehta
B:-Dr.Jivraj mehta
C:-Hitendra K Desai
D:-Chimanbai J Patel
Ans: A
51:-Who was the first Chair Person of National Commission of Women ?
A:-Lalitha Kumaramangalam
B:-Jayanthi Padnayik
C:-Dr. Poornima Adwani
D:-Smt. Sugathakumary
Ans: B
52:-Name the first Indian State which passed the Right to Information Act.
A:-Kerala
B:-Maharashtra
C:-Jammu & Kashmir
D:-Tamil Nadu
Ans: D
53:-The first tidal energy plant in India was started in which of the following states ?
A:-Gujarat
B:-Kerala
C:-Tamil Nadu
D:-Andhra Pradesh
Ans: A
54:-Who was the Project Director of Chandrayaan ?
A:-Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
B:-Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
C:-Dr. T.K. Alex
D:-Dr. Myiswamy Annadurai
Ans: D
55:-The first meeting of Indian National Congress was held in Mumbai in 1885 under the leadership of
A:-W.C. Banerjee
B:-Dadabhai Navrojee
C:-Badarudheen Tyabji
D:-Sri. C. Sankaran Nair
Ans: A
56:-National Rural Development Institute is situated at
A:-Chennai
B:-Mumbai
C:-Hyderabad
D:-Kolkatta
Ans: C
57:-By which Constitutional Amendment the National Commission for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe was established
A:-`56^(th)` Amendment (1987)
B:-`61^(st)` Amendment (1988)
C:-`65^(th)` Amendment (1990)
D:-`69^(th)` Amendment (1991)
Ans: C
58:-Imperial Bank of India is now known as
A:-State Bank of India
B:-Indian Overseas Bank
C:-Punjab National Bank
D:-Canara Bank
Ans: A
59:-In which year Indira Avas Yojana was established ?
A:-1980
B:-1983
C:-1985
D:-1989
Ans: C
60:-Which of the following Prime Minister of India who signed the Simla Agreement ?
A:-Lal Bahadur Sastri
B:-Indira Gandhi
C:-Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D:-Narendra Modi
Ans: B
61:-The concept of economic planning was derived from
A:-Britain
B:-USA
C:-Switzerland
D:-Russia
Ans: D
62:-The Hindustan Iron and Steel Industry, Durgapur was started with the help of
A:-Russia
B:-Britain
C:-Germany
D:-USA
Ans: B
63:-Guwahati is situated on the Bank of River
A:-Sindhu
B:-Ganga
C:-Brahmaputra
D:-Yamuna
Ans: C
64:-Where are the coal reservoirs of India largely concentrated ?
A:-Son Valley
B:-Mahanadi Valley
C:-Godawari Valley
D:-Damodar Valley
Ans: D
A:-Lalitha Kumaramangalam
B:-Jayanthi Padnayik
C:-Dr. Poornima Adwani
D:-Smt. Sugathakumary
Ans: B
52:-Name the first Indian State which passed the Right to Information Act.
A:-Kerala
B:-Maharashtra
C:-Jammu & Kashmir
D:-Tamil Nadu
Ans: D
53:-The first tidal energy plant in India was started in which of the following states ?
A:-Gujarat
B:-Kerala
C:-Tamil Nadu
D:-Andhra Pradesh
Ans: A
54:-Who was the Project Director of Chandrayaan ?
A:-Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
B:-Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
C:-Dr. T.K. Alex
D:-Dr. Myiswamy Annadurai
Ans: D
55:-The first meeting of Indian National Congress was held in Mumbai in 1885 under the leadership of
A:-W.C. Banerjee
B:-Dadabhai Navrojee
C:-Badarudheen Tyabji
D:-Sri. C. Sankaran Nair
Ans: A
56:-National Rural Development Institute is situated at
A:-Chennai
B:-Mumbai
C:-Hyderabad
D:-Kolkatta
Ans: C
57:-By which Constitutional Amendment the National Commission for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe was established
A:-`56^(th)` Amendment (1987)
B:-`61^(st)` Amendment (1988)
C:-`65^(th)` Amendment (1990)
D:-`69^(th)` Amendment (1991)
Ans: C
58:-Imperial Bank of India is now known as
A:-State Bank of India
B:-Indian Overseas Bank
C:-Punjab National Bank
D:-Canara Bank
Ans: A
59:-In which year Indira Avas Yojana was established ?
A:-1980
B:-1983
C:-1985
D:-1989
Ans: C
60:-Which of the following Prime Minister of India who signed the Simla Agreement ?
A:-Lal Bahadur Sastri
B:-Indira Gandhi
C:-Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D:-Narendra Modi
Ans: B
61:-The concept of economic planning was derived from
A:-Britain
B:-USA
C:-Switzerland
D:-Russia
Ans: D
62:-The Hindustan Iron and Steel Industry, Durgapur was started with the help of
A:-Russia
B:-Britain
C:-Germany
D:-USA
Ans: B
63:-Guwahati is situated on the Bank of River
A:-Sindhu
B:-Ganga
C:-Brahmaputra
D:-Yamuna
Ans: C
64:-Where are the coal reservoirs of India largely concentrated ?
A:-Son Valley
B:-Mahanadi Valley
C:-Godawari Valley
D:-Damodar Valley
Ans: D
65:-Which date is observed as Telangana Foundation Day ?
A:-30th June
B:-31st July
C:-2nd June
D:-2nd July
Ans: C
66:-Which one of the following is a system developed by ISRO to provide navigational support to Indian Railway ?
A:-BOSS
B:-BHUVAN
C:-GAGAN
D:-PARAM
Ans: C
67:-Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Administrative reforms in India ?
A:-Alok Rewat
B:-Devendra Chaudary
C:-Feros Shah Mehta
D:-None of these
Ans: B
68:-Who among the following received Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award 2015 ?
A:-MYS Prasad
B:-K. Radhakrishnan
C:-Prof. U.R. Rao
D:-G.N. Ramachandran
Ans: A
69:-The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted in the Indian Constitution from :
A:-U.K.
B:-U.S.S.R.
C:-U.S.A.
D:-Ireland
Ans: D
70:-Which Amendment was challenged in Kesavananda Bharati case ?
A:-24th
B:-42nd
C:-25th
D:-44th
Ans: A
71:-The principle of Res-judicata is not applied in the writ of :
A:-Habeas Corpus
B:-Quo Warranto
C:-Certiorari
D:-All the above
Ans: A
72:-The right to privacy is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India ?
A:-Article 14
B:-Article 20
C:-Article 19
D:-Article 21
Ans: D
73:-The National Food Security Act came into force on :
A:-15th July 2013
B:-15th August 2013
C:-5th July 2013
D:-15th August 2014
Ans: C
74:-An authority need not disclose information under S.8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 if :
A:-it violates the legal right of any person
B:-it affects the process of investigation
C:-it causes loss or injury to any person
D:-it affects reputation of any person
Ans: B
75:-The Committee that should be constituted by every employer of a workplace under S.4 of the Protection of Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act is :
A:-Disciplinary Committee
B:-Anti-harassment Committee
C:-Anti-sexual Harassment Committee
D:-Internal Complaints Committee
Ans: D
76:-Agenda 21 is an outcome of __________ .
A:-Rio Earth Summit 1992
B:-Kyoto Protocol
C:-World Development Report 2002
D:-UN Declaration
Ans: A
77:- The writ which related to unlawful detention or imprisonment?
A:- Prohibition B:-Mandamus C:- Habeas Corpus D:- Quo Warranto
Ans: C
78:- Which article of the Indian Constitution stands for Uniform civil code?
A:-44 B:- 25 C:- 14 D:-21
Ans: A
79:- "Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years". Which amendment act added these lines into the part IV-A of the Indian Constitution?
A:- 93 B:- 73 C:- 86 D:-42
Ans: C
80:- First Indian state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta?
A:-Maharashtra B:-Kerala C:- Rajasthan D:- De|hi
Ans: A
81:- "Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act" known by the year
A:- 2002 B:- 2005 C:- 2008 D:-2015
Ans: B
82:- |n which year "The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act" (Forest Rights Act) passed in India?
A:-2006 B:- 2008 C:- 2000 D:-2016
Ans: A
83:- Tollfree number of Childline lndia
A:-1000 B:- 1098 C:- 101 D:-1089
Ans: B
84:- Under Right to Information Act, which among the following is not come under the exception from disclosure of information?
A:- Affect the sovereignty and integrity of India B:- Would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament
C:- Cabinet papers D:-Affidavits submitted by candidates for general election
Ans: D
85:- Andyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme provides food grains at a highly subsidized rate to the following target group of _
A:- Al| Below Poverty Line (BPL) families B:- Above Poverty Line (APL) families
C:- Poorest BPL families identified by State / UT Government D:-Al| of the above
Ans: C
86:- Which Government scheme provides Rs.500/- as post-birth grant to the mother on delivery of baby girl as well as an annual scholarship for the girl child's education?
A:-Balika Samridhi Yojana B:-Mahila Samridhi Yojana
C:- Sukanya Samridhi Yojana D:-Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Ans: A
87:- Which among the following is not a component under Bharat Nirman action plan for the rural infrastructure development?
A:-Rural housing B:- Rural Self Help Group (SHG) Development
C:- Rural electrification D:- Rural telecommunication connectivity
Ans: B
88:-Beneficiaries of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) Public House Scheme should be identified by the _
A:- Central Government B:- State Government
C:- Grama Sabha D:- Non-Governmental Organisation
Ans: C
89:- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is mainly implemented through _
A:-Primary Health Centres B:-Village Office C:- Local Government School D:-Anganwadi Centres
Ans: D
90:- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in the year
A:-1975 B:- 1994
C:- 2000 D:- 2004
Ans: A
91:- Jawahar RozgarYojana (JRY) scheme aimed at
A:- Improving Health Care services B:-Provide Education in rural areas
C:- Creation of sustained employment D:- Supporting Farmers
Ans: C
92:- From which place Gandhiji started his Dandi March?
A:-Mumbai B:- Dandi C:- Sabarmathi Ashram D:-Birla House
Ans: C
93:- Which category of literature Gandhiji's famous work 'My Experiment with Truth' belongs to?
A:-Travelogue B:-Autobiography C:- Biography D:-Essays
Ans: B
94:- |n which place the revolt of 1857 broke out?
A:- Delhi B:- Kanpur C:- Awadh D:- Meerut
Ans: D
95:- Who wrote the book 'Planned Economy of lndia'?
A:-Dadabai Naoroji B:-Visweswarayya C:- Amartya Sen D:- Motila| Nehru
Ans: B
96:- Who said 'Go back to Geeta'?
A:-Swami Dayananda Saraswathi B:-Swami Vivekananda C:- Kesab Chandra Sen D:- Bala Gangadhara Tilak
Ans: B
97:- Which Five Year Plan proposed the aim sustainable growth?
A:- Fifth Plan B:- Twelfth Plan C:- Tenth Plan D:- Seventh Plan
Ans: B
98:- From which Indus Valley site a great tank called Great bath was discovered?
A:- Lotha| B:- Banawali C:- Rupar D:-Mohenjodaro
Ans: D
99:- Who has been known as the Father of Indian Unrest?
A:-Subhash Chandra Bose B:-Chandra SekharAzad C:- Balagangadhara Tilak D:-Sukhdev
Ans: C
100:- Which of the following places are connected by Banihal Pass?
A:- Jammu - Srinagar B:-Sikkin - Tibet C:- Srinagar - Kargil D:-Sikkim - Lasa
Ans: A
A:-30th June
B:-31st July
C:-2nd June
D:-2nd July
Ans: C
66:-Which one of the following is a system developed by ISRO to provide navigational support to Indian Railway ?
A:-BOSS
B:-BHUVAN
C:-GAGAN
D:-PARAM
Ans: C
67:-Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Administrative reforms in India ?
A:-Alok Rewat
B:-Devendra Chaudary
C:-Feros Shah Mehta
D:-None of these
Ans: B
68:-Who among the following received Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award 2015 ?
A:-MYS Prasad
B:-K. Radhakrishnan
C:-Prof. U.R. Rao
D:-G.N. Ramachandran
Ans: A
69:-The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted in the Indian Constitution from :
A:-U.K.
B:-U.S.S.R.
C:-U.S.A.
D:-Ireland
Ans: D
70:-Which Amendment was challenged in Kesavananda Bharati case ?
A:-24th
B:-42nd
C:-25th
D:-44th
Ans: A
71:-The principle of Res-judicata is not applied in the writ of :
A:-Habeas Corpus
B:-Quo Warranto
C:-Certiorari
D:-All the above
Ans: A
72:-The right to privacy is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India ?
A:-Article 14
B:-Article 20
C:-Article 19
D:-Article 21
Ans: D
73:-The National Food Security Act came into force on :
A:-15th July 2013
B:-15th August 2013
C:-5th July 2013
D:-15th August 2014
Ans: C
74:-An authority need not disclose information under S.8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 if :
A:-it violates the legal right of any person
B:-it affects the process of investigation
C:-it causes loss or injury to any person
D:-it affects reputation of any person
Ans: B
75:-The Committee that should be constituted by every employer of a workplace under S.4 of the Protection of Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act is :
A:-Disciplinary Committee
B:-Anti-harassment Committee
C:-Anti-sexual Harassment Committee
D:-Internal Complaints Committee
Ans: D
76:-Agenda 21 is an outcome of __________ .
A:-Rio Earth Summit 1992
B:-Kyoto Protocol
C:-World Development Report 2002
D:-UN Declaration
Ans: A
77:- The writ which related to unlawful detention or imprisonment?
A:- Prohibition B:-Mandamus C:- Habeas Corpus D:- Quo Warranto
Ans: C
78:- Which article of the Indian Constitution stands for Uniform civil code?
A:-44 B:- 25 C:- 14 D:-21
Ans: A
79:- "Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years". Which amendment act added these lines into the part IV-A of the Indian Constitution?
A:- 93 B:- 73 C:- 86 D:-42
Ans: C
80:- First Indian state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta?
A:-Maharashtra B:-Kerala C:- Rajasthan D:- De|hi
Ans: A
81:- "Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act" known by the year
A:- 2002 B:- 2005 C:- 2008 D:-2015
Ans: B
82:- |n which year "The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act" (Forest Rights Act) passed in India?
A:-2006 B:- 2008 C:- 2000 D:-2016
Ans: A
83:- Tollfree number of Childline lndia
A:-1000 B:- 1098 C:- 101 D:-1089
Ans: B
84:- Under Right to Information Act, which among the following is not come under the exception from disclosure of information?
A:- Affect the sovereignty and integrity of India B:- Would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament
C:- Cabinet papers D:-Affidavits submitted by candidates for general election
Ans: D
85:- Andyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme provides food grains at a highly subsidized rate to the following target group of _
A:- Al| Below Poverty Line (BPL) families B:- Above Poverty Line (APL) families
C:- Poorest BPL families identified by State / UT Government D:-Al| of the above
Ans: C
86:- Which Government scheme provides Rs.500/- as post-birth grant to the mother on delivery of baby girl as well as an annual scholarship for the girl child's education?
A:-Balika Samridhi Yojana B:-Mahila Samridhi Yojana
C:- Sukanya Samridhi Yojana D:-Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Ans: A
87:- Which among the following is not a component under Bharat Nirman action plan for the rural infrastructure development?
A:-Rural housing B:- Rural Self Help Group (SHG) Development
C:- Rural electrification D:- Rural telecommunication connectivity
Ans: B
88:-Beneficiaries of Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) Public House Scheme should be identified by the _
A:- Central Government B:- State Government
C:- Grama Sabha D:- Non-Governmental Organisation
Ans: C
89:- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is mainly implemented through _
A:-Primary Health Centres B:-Village Office C:- Local Government School D:-Anganwadi Centres
Ans: D
90:- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in the year
A:-1975 B:- 1994
C:- 2000 D:- 2004
Ans: A
91:- Jawahar RozgarYojana (JRY) scheme aimed at
A:- Improving Health Care services B:-Provide Education in rural areas
C:- Creation of sustained employment D:- Supporting Farmers
Ans: C
92:- From which place Gandhiji started his Dandi March?
A:-Mumbai B:- Dandi C:- Sabarmathi Ashram D:-Birla House
Ans: C
93:- Which category of literature Gandhiji's famous work 'My Experiment with Truth' belongs to?
A:-Travelogue B:-Autobiography C:- Biography D:-Essays
Ans: B
94:- |n which place the revolt of 1857 broke out?
A:- Delhi B:- Kanpur C:- Awadh D:- Meerut
Ans: D
95:- Who wrote the book 'Planned Economy of lndia'?
A:-Dadabai Naoroji B:-Visweswarayya C:- Amartya Sen D:- Motila| Nehru
Ans: B
96:- Who said 'Go back to Geeta'?
A:-Swami Dayananda Saraswathi B:-Swami Vivekananda C:- Kesab Chandra Sen D:- Bala Gangadhara Tilak
Ans: B
97:- Which Five Year Plan proposed the aim sustainable growth?
A:- Fifth Plan B:- Twelfth Plan C:- Tenth Plan D:- Seventh Plan
Ans: B
98:- From which Indus Valley site a great tank called Great bath was discovered?
A:- Lotha| B:- Banawali C:- Rupar D:-Mohenjodaro
Ans: D
99:- Who has been known as the Father of Indian Unrest?
A:-Subhash Chandra Bose B:-Chandra SekharAzad C:- Balagangadhara Tilak D:-Sukhdev
Ans: C
100:- Which of the following places are connected by Banihal Pass?
A:- Jammu - Srinagar B:-Sikkin - Tibet C:- Srinagar - Kargil D:-Sikkim - Lasa
Ans: A
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