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What the Indian Federation has been called in the Indian Constitution?
- A.
Union of States
- B.
The Indian Union
- C.
Union of India
- D.
Indian Federal Union
Correct Answer
A. Union of StatesExplanation
ARTICLE 1 – “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following British Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?
- A.
MacDonald
- B.
Baldwin
- C.
Chamberlain
- D.
Churchill
Correct Answer
D. ChurchillExplanation
The Cripps Mission in India. Sir Stafford Cripps visiting with Mohandas Gandhi in
India, March 1942. Sir Stafford Cripps was appointed the British ambassador to the
Soviet Union by Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1940.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Centre provides grants-in-aid to the states
- A.
To maintain friendly relations between the centre and the states
- B.
For use in centrally sponsored schemes
- C.
To cover gaps on revenue accounts so that states can undertake various beneficial activities
- D.
For meeting expenses of state plan project
Correct Answer
C. To cover gaps on revenue accounts so that states can undertake various beneficial activitiesExplanation
Besides sharing of taxes between the Centre and the states, the Constitution provides for grants-in-aid to the states from the Central resources. There are two types of grants-in-aid, viz, statutory grants and discretionary grants .Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the Chairman of the Commission appointed by the Government of India to review the question of Centre-State relations
- A.
S C Sarkar
- B.
Manmohan Singh
- C.
Swaran Singh
- D.
R S Sarkaria
Correct Answer
D. R S SarkariaExplanation
In 1983, the Central government appointed a three-member Commission on Centre–state relations under the chairmanship of R S Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court.26 The commission was asked to examine and review the working of existing arrangements between the Centre and states in all spheres and recommend appropriate changes and measures.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which park also shares its boundaries with Bangladesh?
- A.
Sundarbans National Park
- B.
Kaziranga National Park
- C.
Kanchendzonga National Park
- D.
Panna National Park
Correct Answer
A. Sundarbans National ParkExplanation
The Sundarbans forest is about 10,000 sq km across India and Bangladesh, of which 40% lies in India, and is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the estuarine crocodile, royal Bengal tiger, Water monitor lizard, Gangetic dolphin, and olive ridley turtle. The forest in India is divided into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and 24 Parganas (South) Forest Division, and together with the forest in Bangladesh is the only mangrove forest in the world where tigers are found.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In terms of size, Neptune ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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D. 4Explanation
Neptune is the fourth largest planet .Neptune is the last of the planets in our solar system. It’s more than 30 times as far from the sun as Earth is. Neptune is very similar to Uranus. Its atmosphere is made of hydrogen, helium, and methane. The methane gives Neptune the same blue color as Uranus.Rate this question:
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Abu Dhabi is the Capital City of _____.
- A.
United Arab Emirates
- B.
Netherlands
- C.
South Korea
- D.
Italy
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A. United Arab EmiratesExplanation
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the largest Emirate taking up 80% of the country’s landmass.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which planet has the maximum number of satellites?
- A.
Jupiter
- B.
Earth
- C.
Neptune
- D.
Saturn
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A. JupiterExplanation
Jupiter has 69 moons with known orbits, of which 60 have confirmed orbits and have thus received permanent designations; of these, 51 have been named.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The partition of Bengal made in 1905—
- A.
Was annulled as a result of the Morley-Minto Reforms in 1919
- B.
Was withdrawn in 1908 because of the immense protests it evoked
- C.
Was annulled by the king’s proclamation at the Delhi Durbar in 1911
- D.
Continued till India got independence
Correct Answer
C. Was annulled by the king’s proclamation at the Delhi Durbar in 1911Explanation
Lord Hardinge, the Viceroy of India (1910- 1916), is remembered for the annulment of the Partition of Bengal in 1911. Lord Hardinge Held a durbar in December, 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V Capital Shifted from Calcutta to Delhi 1911.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
- A.
B R Ambedkar
- B.
J B Kripalani
- C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- D.
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
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C. Jawaharlal NehruExplanation
Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman of the union constitution committee of
constituent assembly.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following is necessary for a natural monopoly?
- A.
Economies of scale
- B.
A high proportion of the total cost as the cost of capital goods
- C.
Very small market
- D.
All options are correct
Correct Answer
D. All options are correctExplanation
A natural monopoly is a type of monopoly that exists due to the high fixed or start-up costs of conducting a business in a specific industry. Additionally, natural monopolies can arise in industries that require unique raw materials, technology or similar factors to operate.Rate this question:
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In which area is the public sector most dominant in India?
- A.
Organised term lending financial institutions
- B.
Transport
- C.
Commerical banking
- D.
Steel production
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C. Commerical bankingExplanation
A commercial bank is a type of financial institution that accepts deposits; offers checking account services; makes business, personal and mortgage loans; and offers basic financial products like certificates of deposit (CDs) and savings accounts to individuals and small businesses. commercial bank area is the public sector most dominant in India.Rate this question:
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- 13.
An increase in the money supply will cause interest rates to ___________.
- A.
Rise
- B.
Fall
- C.
Remain unchanged
- D.
No option is correct
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B. FallExplanation
A larger money supply lowers market interest rates. Conversely, smaller money supplies tend to raise market interest rates.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In India, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981, but was amended in ________ to include noise as an air pollutant.
- A.
1987
- B.
1997
- C.
2007
- D.
2017
Correct Answer
A. 1987Explanation
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 is amended in 1987 to include noise as an air pollutant.According to amendmemt “air pollutant” means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Indian State of Sikkim does not share a border with which neighbouring country?
- A.
Nepal
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
Bhutan
- D.
China
Correct Answer
B. BangladeshExplanation
The Indian State of Sikkim share its border with three neighbouring countries Bhutan, China (Tibet) and Nepal.Rate this question:
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Which Indian state is the largest in terms of the total area covered?
- A.
Maharashtra
- B.
Madhya Pradesh
- C.
Rajasthan
- D.
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer
C. RajasthanExplanation
Rajasthan is the largest state in India (in terms of area). It covers an area of 342, 239 square kilometres. This represents 10.4% of the whole India.In terms of area, Rajasthan is followed by Madhya Pradesh (308,245 square kilometres), Maharashtra (307,713 square kilometres), Uttar Pradesh (240,928 square kilometres).Rate this question:
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Which one of the following functions of the Prime Minister has been wrongly listed?
- A.
The presides over the meeting of the Cabinet
- B.
The prepares the agenda for the meetings of the Cabinet
- C.
The coordinates the working of various departments
- D.
The chairs the meetings of the various standing and ad hoc committees of Parliament
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D. The chairs the meetings of the various standing and ad hoc committees of ParliamentExplanation
He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president and he allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers. He presides over the meeting of council of ministers and influences its decisions. Prime Minister stands at the head of the council of ministers, the other ministers cannot function when the Prime Minister resigns or dies.Rate this question:
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Foehn is a local wind of
- A.
China
- B.
Japan
- C.
Korea
- D.
Switzerland
Correct Answer
D. SwitzerlandExplanation
Foehn is a local wind of Switzerland. A foehn is a type of dry, warm, down-slope wind that occurs in the lee (downwind side) of a mountain range. It is a rain shadow wind that results from the subsequent adiabatic warming of air that has dropped most of its moisture on windward slopes (see orographic lift).Rate this question:
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The salaries and allowances of the members of the Council of Ministers
- A.
Have been stipulated in the Constitution
- B.
Are determined by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister
- C.
Are determined by the Parliament from time to time
- D.
Are fixed by the President in consultation with the Speaker
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C. Are determined by the Parliament from time to timeExplanation
The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament from time to time. A minister gets the salary and allowances that are payable to a member of Parliament.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The Prime Minister of India occupies a superior position than the British Prime Minister because
- A.
His office has been created by the Constitution
- B.
The procedure for his removal is much tougher than that of the British Prime Minister
- C.
His office cannot be abolished
- D.
He heads the largest democracy of the world
Correct Answer
A. His office has been created by the ConstitutionExplanation
In Britain, The head of the state is either King or Queen of the royal family while in India, we elect head of the state or president after every 5 year. In Britain, PM should be member of lower house while in India, PM can be member of Lower house (Lok sabha) or upperhouse (Rajya sabha).Rate this question:
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According to Article 80 of Indian Constitution, Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of 250 members. Out of these 250 members how many are representatives of States and Union Territories?
- A.
230
- B.
236
- C.
238
- D.
242
Correct Answer
C. 238Explanation
Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.Rate this question:
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Under which Article of Indian Constitution an emergency can be declared on the grounds of failure of constitutional machinery in the States?
- A.
Article 350
- B.
Article 352
- C.
Article 356
- D.
Article 368
Correct Answer
C. Article 356Explanation
Article 356, commonly known as President’s rule deals with “Failure of constitutional machinery in the State”.Rate this question:
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The constitution of India refers to the budget as the ______.
- A.
Annual Financial Statement
- B.
Money Bill
- C.
Finance Bill
- D.
Annual Money Statement
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A. Annual Financial StatementExplanation
The Union Budget of India, also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in the Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India. The Government presents it on the first day of February so that it could be materialized before the commencement of new financial year in April.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?
- A.
Coal
- B.
Iron ore
- C.
Mineral oil
- D.
Manganese
Correct Answer
C. Mineral oilExplanation
Plateau is very, rich in minerals. Large 3 deposits of minerals like coal, iron-ore, manganese, mica and bauxite are found in this area. Mineral oil is a colorless and odorless oil that’s made from petroleum as a by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline.Rate this question:
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What percentage of the total area of lithosphere has the expansion of mountains?
- A.
Around 26-27%
- B.
Around 30-31%
- C.
Around 33-34%
- D.
Around 41-42%
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A. Around 26-27%Explanation
Total area of around 26-27% lithosphere has the expansion of mountains.Rate this question:
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Where is located the most active volcano in the world?
- A.
Around the Atlantic Ocean
- B.
Around the Pacific Ocean
- C.
Around the Indian Ocean
- D.
Around the Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer
B. Around the Pacific OceanExplanation
The Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, or earthquakes, around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Roughly 90% of all earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire, and the ring is dotted with 75% of all active volcanoes on Earth.Rate this question:
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In which of the following Five Year Plan was the growth rate target exceeded?
- A.
Eighth Five Year Plan
- B.
Ninth Five Year Plan
- C.
Tenth Five Year Plan
- D.
Eleventh Five Year Plan
Correct Answer
A. Eighth Five Year PlanExplanation
The Target Growth of Eighth Five Year plan is 5.6 % but the Actual Growth rate is 6.8%.Rate this question:
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Who among the following was a social reformer belonging to the Mali Community of Pune?
- A.
ThakkarBhappa
- B.
BR Ambedkar
- C.
JyotibaPhule
- D.
None of these
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C. JyotibaPhuleExplanation
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian social activist for the Dalit people, a thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Satyashodhak Samaj is a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, India, on 24 September 1873. Its purpose was to liberate the Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression.Rate this question:
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Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress ?
- A.
Dadabahi Naoroji
- B.
Badruddin Tyabji
- C.
Pherozeshah Mehta
- D.
Womesh Chandra Bannerji
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D. Womesh Chandra BannerjiExplanation
Womesh Chandra Bannerji presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885 from 28 December to 31 December.Rate this question:
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Where was the Congress Session held in 1907 at which the first split in Congress took place?
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Calcutta
- B.
Meerut
- C.
Allahabad
- D.
Surat
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D. SuratExplanation
The Indian National Congress which was established in 1885 was divided into two groups in the year 1907 session of Surat mainly into in extremists and moderates.Rate this question:
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The last of the Charter Act concerning India was the Act of-
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1773
- B.
1813
- C.
1853
- D.
1793
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C. 1853Explanation
Charter acts are passed in 1773, 1793, 1813, 1833 and 1853. Charter act 1853 established a separate Governor-General’s legislative council which came to be known as the Indian (Central) Legislative Council. However, this was for the first time, that this charter act, unlike other charter acts, did not fix any limit for the continuance of the administration of the company in India. The act provided that the Indian territories will remain under the Governance of the company, until the parliament otherwise directed.Rate this question:
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The office of the Secretary of State for India was created by the Act of
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1853
- B.
1858
- C.
1861
- D.
1892
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D. 1892Explanation
Government of India Act 1858 provided that India was to be governed directly and in the name of the crown. This act abolished the company rule, abolished the Court of directors and abolished the Board of control. The act provided the Crown will govern India directly through a Secretary of State for India, who was to exercise the powers which were being enjoyed by the Court of Directors and Board of control.Rate this question:
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Who did not find a place in the Legislative Council as per the Act of 1853?
- A.
The Governor-General
- B.
Additional Members
- C.
The Commander-in-Chief
- D.
The Lieutenant Governor
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D. The Lieutenant GovernorExplanation
Charter Act of 1853 marks the expansion of the Council of the Governor General for legislative purposes. The council of legislative purposes which had 6 members now was expanded to 12 members. These members are Governor General, commander in Chief, four members of the Governor General’s Council etc.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are true instruments of Monetary Policy?
- A.
Open market operations
- B.
Bank rate policy
- C.
Selective credit controls
- D.
All options are correct
Correct Answer
D. All options are correctExplanation
Open market operations, Bank rate policy and Selective credit controls are all instruments of Monetary policy.Rate this question:
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“Land of Golden Pagoda” is a popular sobriquet of which of the following country?
- A.
China
- B.
Bhutan
- C.
Myanmar
- D.
Sri Lanka
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C. MyanmarExplanation
“Land of Golden Pagoda” is a popular sobriquet or nickname of Myanmar.Rate this question:
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The boundaries of the plates of the earth’s ___________ are the weak zones known as seismic or faulzones.
- A.
Crust
- B.
Core
- C.
Kernel
- D.
Pith
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A. CrustExplanation
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of stored energy in the Earth’s crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes are accordingly measured with a seismometer, commonly known as a seismograph.Rate this question:
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How much longitude does the Earth move in an hour?
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12o
- B.
15 o
- C.
18 o
- D.
20 o
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B. 15 oExplanation
After 24 hours the Earth has undergone a full rotation with respect to the Sun, and the same meridian again faces noon. Thus each hour the Earth rotates by 360/24 = 15 degrees. When at your location the time is 12 noon, 15° to the east the time is 1 p.m., for that is the meridian which faced the Sun an hour ago.Rate this question:
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G V K Rao committee on Panchayat raj is constituted on –
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1981
- B.
1984
- C.
1983
- D.
1985
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D. 1985Explanation
GVK Rao committee was appointed by Planning Commission in 1985. The committee come to Final conclusion that development process was gradually bureaucratised and divorced from the Panchayat Raj.Rate this question:
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The ______ is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible.
- A.
Secretary
- B.
Gram Sabha
- C.
Only Sarpanch
- D.
Block Development officer
Correct Answer
B. Gram SabhaExplanation
The Gram sabha is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible. The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by the Panchayat. Anyone living in the area, who is an adult, that is 18 years old or more, is a member of Gram SabhaRate this question:
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In India, who appoints ministers at state level?
- A.
The President of India
- B.
Governor of that state
- C.
Chief Minister of that state
- D.
Prime Minister of India
Correct Answer
B. Governor of that stateExplanation
At the state level, there is a Governor in whom the executive power of the State is vested by the Constitution. But the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister appointed by Governor.Rate this question:
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The modern economy is NOT characterized by ___________.
- A.
Self-sufficient village system
- B.
Development of money economy
- C.
Capital intensive mode of production
- D.
Production for market
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A. Self-sufficient village systemExplanation
The modern economy is not characterized by self-sufficient village system.Rate this question:
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Who was elected the President of All India Workers and Peasants Party in Calcutta in 1928?
- A.
M.N. Joglekar
- B.
Shripad Amrit Dange
- C.
Sohan Singh Josh
- D.
Mujaffar ahmed
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C. Sohan Singh JoshExplanation
In late November 1928 the WPP of Bengal executive committee met with Philip Spratt and Muzaffar Ahmed. They decided to appoint Sohan Singh Josh of the Punjab Kirti Kisan Party to chair the All India Workers and Peasants Conference, to be held in Calcutta in December.Rate this question:
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The Attorney General of India is the ______ of the Government of India.
- A.
Chief Account Officer
- B.
Chief Law Officer
- C.
Chief Audit Officer
- D.
Chief Election Officer
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B. Chief Law OfficerExplanation
The Attorney General for India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor, and is primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.Rate this question:
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Which of the following information is found in Ashoka’s inscriptions?
- A.
Life story
- B.
Internal policy
- C.
Foreign policy
- D.
All options are correct
Correct Answer
D. All options are correctExplanation
The Edicts of Ashoka are in total 33 inscriptions written on the Pillars, boulders and cave walls of Mauryan Period, during the reign of the Emperor Ashok that are dispersed throughout the Indian Sub-continent covering India, Pakistan and Nepal. Information related to life story of Ashoka, Internal Policy and Foreign policy was found in inscriptions.Rate this question:
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Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
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Munda Rebellion : 1899
- B.
Vellore Mutiny: 1806
- C.
Santhal Rebellion: 1855
- D.
Chuar Rebellion: 1870
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D. Chuar Rebellion: 1870Explanation
Chuar Rebellion occurred in 1798-99 in Bankura / Midnapore districts of modern West Bengal. Munda rebellion took place in the region south of Ranchi in 1899-1900. Santhal Revolt took place in 1855. The Vellore mutiny on 10 July 1806 was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company.Rate this question:
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In which of the following types of economy are the factors of production owned individually?
- A.
Capitalist
- B.
Socialist
- C.
Mixed
- D.
Both Capitalist and Socialist
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A. CapitalistExplanation
Capitalism is an economic system based upon private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profitRate this question:
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Which committee was set up to review the concept of the poverty line?
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S Tendulkar Committee
- B.
Chelliah Committee
- C.
Wanchoo Committee
- D.
Dutt Committee
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A. S Tendulkar CommitteeExplanation
Suresh Tendulkar headed committee named as Suresh Tendulkar Committee to look into the people living under poverty line in India. A committee was formed by government of India in 2005, with Tendulkar as chairman to ‘report on methodology of estimation of poverty’.Rate this question:
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What was the real name of Gautam Buddha?
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Siddhartha
- B.
Mahendra
- C.
Shree Dutt
- D.
Vishal Dutt
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A. SiddharthaExplanation
The real name of Gautama Buddha is Siddhartha. The Buddhist tradition regards Lumbini, in present-day Nepal to be the birthplace of the Buddha.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up?
- A.
Santa Cruz
- B.
Kandla
- C.
Cochin
- D.
Surat
Correct Answer
B. KandlaExplanation
The Kandla Free Trade Zone is India’s first Export Processing Zone was set up in 1965.Rate this question:
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Which of the following contributes the maximum earning in Indian Railways?
- A.
Passenger Earning
- B.
Goods Traffic Earning
- C.
Sundry Earning
- D.
Other Coach Earning
Correct Answer
B. Goods Traffic EarningExplanation
Goods Traffic Earnings contributes the maximum earning in Indian Railways.Rate this question:
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