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1.

For which of the following schemes Supreme court has allowed to use Aadhaar identity cards?
1. EPF
2. MGNREGS
3. PDS
4. LPG
5. Jan Dhan Yojna

A. 1,3,4
B. 2,3,4
C. 3,4,5
D. All
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following can be issued to foreign nationals?

A. Aadhaar
B. PAN
C. Driving license
D. All
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Consider the following statements related to recently approved amendments in the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.
1. Any public servant or any other person including a non-governmental organization may make such a disclosure to the Central or State Vigilance Commission.
2. It is not mandatory to include the identity of the complai t.
3. If identity is disclosed ,the Vigilance Commission shall not disclose the identity of the complai t except to the head of the department if he deems it necessary.
4. The Act penalizes any person who has disclosed the identity of the complai t.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1,3,4
B. 1,2,3
C. 2,3,4
D. All
Answer» B. 1,2,3
Discussion
4.

Which state government has established special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption cases and attachment of assets?

A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Consider the following statements related to Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill, 2015
1. It will replace the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 for the taxation of foreign income.
2. A flat rate of 30 percent tax will be applied to undisclosed foreign income or assets
3. For nondisclosure of foreign income or assets outside India, penalty will be equal to three times the amount of tax payable which is 90 percent of the undisclosed income in addition to tax payable at 30%.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 2,3
B. 1,2
C. 1,3
D. All
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Consider the following statements related to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2013
1. The amendment will fulfill the obligations of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption
2. The Bill provides more stringent punishment for bribery offenses both for those offering and taking bribes
3. Penal provisions have been enhanced from a lower limit of 6 months to as high as 3 years; the maximum term is now from 5 to 7 years.
4. Corruption has now been categorized under the heinous crime category
Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3,4
C. 1,3,4
D. All
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Who from India has been elected to the board of directors of the China-sponsored Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?

A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Dinesh Sharma
C. Amartya Sen
D. Harun Rashid Khan
Answer» C. Amartya Sen
Discussion
8.

The theme of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in the republic day parade will be

A. Mega Watt To Giga Watt Sustainable Power
B. Mega Watt To Giga Watt Land of Thousand Suns
C. Mega Watt - Thousand Suns in India
D. Mega Watt To Giga Watt Making The Sun Brighter, Even At Night
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Consider the following statements about NRLM
1. It promotes self-employment and organization of rural poor.
2. It is supported by World Bank with a credit of $1 Billion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
10.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?
1. After opening account under schme,beneficiary will get free accident insurance cover worth Rs.1 lakh.
2. But to get benefit benefeciiary must use RuPay debit card atleast once every 45 days.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
11.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about PMJDY?
1. Account holders will be provided zero-balance bank account with RuPay debit card
2. After Six months of opening of the bank account, holders can avail 5,000 ? overdraft from the bank.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
12.

Which of the following is/ are true?
1) The President is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office.
2) In case of the President s Rule in a state, the Supreme Court can ask the Governor for the grounds of recommendation of the President s Rule.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
13.

By which of the following constitutional article, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa are obliged to appoint minister for welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes?

A. Article 164
B. Article 330
C. Article 332
D. Article 165
Answer» B. Article 330
Discussion
14.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Indian Constitution specifically bans human trafficking by Article 23.
2. Indian constitution does not allow citizens of India from accepting any title from any foreign State.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
15.

The Constitution was adopted by the India Constituent Assembly on -

A. 26th January 1950
B. 26th November 1948
C. 26th November 1949
D. 15th June 1948
Answer» D. 15th June 1948
Discussion
16.

According to Indian constitution, who is authorized to declare particular area as Scheduled Areas?

A. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
B. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
C. National Human right Commission
D. President of India
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Which of the constitutional schedule covers validation of certain acts and regulations pertaining to land reform?

A. Seventh schedule
B. Ninth schedule
C. Tenth schedule
D. Twelvth schedule
Answer» C. Tenth schedule
Discussion
18.

Who is authorized to decide a dispute regarding election of vice president?

A. President
B. Supreme Court
C. Election Commissioner
D. President in constitution with Election Commission
Answer» C. Election Commissioner
Discussion
19.

Who called Article 32 as the very soul of the constitution and the very heart of it?

A. Jawharlal Nehru
B. Babasaheb Ambedkar
C. Sardar Patel
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. Sardar Patel
Discussion
20.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)?
1. The Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan has been restructured into the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
2. It will be implemented by Ministry of Rural Development

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
21.

Which of the following is/are the measures to boost Swachh Bharat Mission?
1) It is mandatory for private fertilizer companies to buy compost that is extracted from municipal solid waste.
2) It is mandatory for all power distribution companies to buy electricity from power plants fuelled by solid waste.
3) Private companies must promote the municipal compost and slowly reduce the market size of urea.

A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
22.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about PMGSY?
1. The target date is reduced by by three years from 2022 to 2019.
2. It is under authority of theMinistryof Road Transport andHighways

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
23.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about AYUSH GRAM?
1. It is implemented by Ministry of Health.
2. The fi ces will be shared by central and state on 75:25 basis.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» E.
Discussion
24.

Which of the following branches of AYUSH have been selected for a pilot project of integration with the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke?
1) Yoga
2) Homeopathy
3) Ayurveda
4) U i

A. 1,2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 4
D. All of the above
Answer» B. 1, 2, 3
Discussion
25.

Which of the following comes under ministry AYUSH?
1. Acupuncture
2. Yoga & Naturopathy
3. U i
4. Siddha
5. Homoeopathy
6. Ayurveda

A. 1,2,3,4,5
B. 2,3,4,5,6
C. 1,2,4,5,6
D. All
Answer» C. 1,2,4,5,6
Discussion
26.

According to the Supreme Court decision, appealing for votes on basis of which of the following will amount to corrupt practice?
1) Sex, Gender
2) Caste
3) Community
4) Religion

A. 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 4
D. All of the above
Answer» B. 1, 2, 3
Discussion
27.

Which new service has been formed to achieve the vision of Startup India , Stand-up India and Make in India ?

A. Enterprise Development Service
B. Indian Enterprise Development Service
C. Indian Enterprise Service
D. Indian Business Service
Answer» C. Indian Enterprise Service
Discussion
28.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) India has given freedom to its citizens for following personal law of their own religion.
2) Divorce granted by ecclesiastical tribunal under Christian personal law is valid as it can override the law of the land like Muslim Personal Laws.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
29.

Which of the following is/are true regarding National Commission for Minorities?
1) The Chairperson shall hold office for a term of five years.
2) The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 2001.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
30.

Which of the following is/are true regarding political party symbols?
1) Election Commission allots party symbols to all except National and State parties.
2) In case of divide in a party, both sections are allowed to decide on their own as to who will get the original party symbol.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
31.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
1) PAC has the powers to summon Prime Minister or any other Minister with regard to any issue before it.
2) PAC was set up first under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1909.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
32.

Which of the following schemes are merged into a new umbrella scheme called Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) ?
1) National Discipline Scheme
2) Youth Hostels
3) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Gram Nyayalayas?
1) The Gram Nyayalaya shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
2) One cannot appeal against the decision of the Gram Nyayalaya except to the High Court and the Supreme Court.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
34.

Which of the following are components of the National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP)?
1) National Youth Corps
2) National Youth Development Fund
3) Neighbourhood Youth Parliament

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
35.

Which of the following is/are true regarding River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016?
1) NGRBA will come under National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management).
2) National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) will be headed by the Minister of Water Resources.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
36.

Which of the following are functions of NITI Aayog?
1) Fostering cooperative federalism
2) Platform for resolution of inter-sectoral and inter departmental issues
3) Instrument to bring outside ideas into policy-making

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
37.

Which of the following are functions of NITI Aayog?
1) To formulate credible plans at the village level
2) Partnerships with National and International Think Tanks
3) To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
38.

Which of the following are areas identified by NITI Aayog to engage in?
1. Land leasing
2. Land acquisition
3. land titling
4. Right To Education Act

A. 2 and 4
B. 1,2,3
C. 1,3,4
D. All
Answer» D. All
Discussion
39.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Gram Nyayalayas?
1) The Gram Nyayalaya can try only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2) The presiding officer of the Gram Nyayalaya will be selected by the Gram Sabha by two-third majority.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion