1. Who amongst the following drafted the 'Sarvodaya Plan' ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Jaiprakash Narayan drafted the Sarvodaya Plan in 1950. The plan was inspired by Vinoba Bhave's Sarvodaya Idea and Gandhian Plan.
2. Which revolutionary died after 64 days fast in Jail ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Jatin Das known as Jatindra Nath Das, was arrested by the British on 14 June 1929 in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. He passed away in prison after a 63-day hunger strike at the age of 24 years.
3. Rani Gaidinliu was the fearless freedom fighter from which of the following
part of the then British India ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Rani Gaidinliu was a famous freedom fighter from the Tamenglong District of Manipur.
4. The members of the Rajya Sabha are
Correct : C
Explanation: The maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha is 250. Currently, there are 245 members, including 238 representatives of states and union territories, and 12 special category members nominated by the President. Members are elected by the elected members of the State Assembly with a system of proportional representation by a single transferable vote.
5. What is the fix number of members of Lok Sabha ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Lok Sabha is known as the Lower house of Parliament. The Members in Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people. There are total 545 seats in Lok Sabha and there tenure is 5 years.
6. The function of the Pro-tem Speaker is to
Correct : A
Explanation: The Pro-tem Speaker presides over the first sitting of the Lok Sabha, administers the oath of office to the newly elected MPs.
7. What is 'Zero Hour' ?
Correct : C
Explanation: "Zero Hour" is a term used in Indian parliamentary affairs. It is a period when Members of Parliament (MPs) can raise important issues that require immediate attention from the government.
8. To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submit its report ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. Public Accounts Committee's main function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and submits its report to the parliament.
9. How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India can issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo-Warranto, Prohibition, Certiorari.
10. Which of the following is not appointed by the Governor ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The judges of a high court are appointed by the President. The judges in Supreme Court is also appointed by President.
11. The salary of the Governor is charged on
Correct : D
Explanation: The salary of the Governor is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. This practice is followed to ensure the smooth functioning of the state government and to uphold the dignity and stature of the Governor's office.
12. The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj was initially recommended by
Correct : A
Explanation: The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in 1957. The committee suggested the following three-tier PRIs:
Gram Panchayats (GPs): At the village level
Panchayat Samiti (PSs): At the block level
Zilla Parishad (ZPs): At the district level
13. PRIYASOFT' is related to
Correct : A
Explanation: PRIASoft is the Panchayati Raj Institutions Accounting Software. It was developed by the National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India. PRIASoft is used to manage and monitor the accounts of Panchayati Raj Institutions. It also keeps track of the institutions' receipts and expenditures.
14.Who is the chairman of Second Administrative Reforms Commission ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Veerappa Moily was the chairman of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC). The Government of India established the Second ARC on August 31, 2005. The commission's mandate was to suggest measures for a more efficient, accountable, responsive, and sustainable administration for the country.
15. A financial emergency can be declared by applying which of the following article of the constitution of India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Article 360 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to declare a financial emergency. The President can declare a financial emergency if they believe that India's financial stability or creditworthiness is at risk. The proclamation of a financial emergency requires the approval of both chambers of Parliament within two months.
16. How many languages have been recognized by the Constitution ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages, which are listed in the Eighth Schedule. These languages are also major literary languages in IndiaThe 22 languages are:
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, Dogri.
17. Which of the following is contained in the eleventh schedule of Indian
Constitution ?
Correct : B
Explanation: The 11th schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions that specify the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 added the 11th schedule to the Constitution. The 73rd Amendment Act is also known as the Panchayati Raj Act.
18. Which one of the following schemes is the recast form of the National Literacy Mission of India ?
Correct : B
Explanation: The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was recast as the Saakshar Bharat program in 2009. The program focuses on female education and covers citizens aged 15 and older.
19. Who are provided social security under the 'Aam Admi Bima Yojna' ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Aam Admi Bima Yojana was launched on October 2, 2007. It is an Indian social security scheme that aims at the low-income families of India. Fishermen, car drivers, cobblers, and others who are normally not on payroll can get the benefits from this scheme.
20. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched initially in
Correct : C
Explanation: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was launched in February 2006. The scheme was first operational in the 200 poorest districts of the country.
21. NITI Aayog stands for
Correct : A
Explanation: NITI Aayog, or the National Institution for Transforming India, is a policy think tank for the Indian government. It was established on January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Commission.NITI Aayog provides advice to the central and state governments, as well as the Union territories. It also monitors and evaluates the implementation of programs and initiatives.
22. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is located at Bidyadharpur, Cuttack, Odisha. It was established on April 23, 1946.
23. Gilt-edged means
Correct : A
Explanation: Gilt-edged securities are high-quality debt instruments issued by governments or reputable corporations. They are considered low-risk investments because they are backed by financially stable entities with strong credit ratings.
24. Priority sector lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
Correct : D
Explanation: Priority sector lending constitutes the lending to- agriculture, micro and small enterprises, micro credit, education, housing and weaker sections.
25. The major aim of devaluation is to
Correct : B
Explanation: The main aim of devaluation is to encourage exports.
Devaluation is a deliberate effort by a government to reduce the value of its domestic currency under a fixed exchange rate system. It involves raising the value of the rupee against foreign currency.