1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Article 32 guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies — it allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution. Article 19 deals with freedom of speech and Article 21 with right to life.
Article 32 guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies — it allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution. Article 19 deals with freedom of speech and Article 21 with right to life.
2. The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced in India by which Governor-General?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse (1848-1856) under which any princely state whose ruler died without a natural heir would be annexed by the British. Satara (1848) Jhansi (1854) and Nagpur (1854) were annexed under this policy.
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse (1848-1856) under which any princely state whose ruler died without a natural heir would be annexed by the British. Satara (1848) Jhansi (1854) and Nagpur (1854) were annexed under this policy.
3. The Palghat Gap (Palakkad Gap) connects Kerala with which neighbouring state?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Palghat Gap is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats at about 300 m elevation connecting Kerala's Palakkad district with Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district. It is the widest break in the Western Ghats and significantly influences Kerala's rainfall pattern.
The Palghat Gap is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats at about 300 m elevation connecting Kerala's Palakkad district with Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district. It is the widest break in the Western Ghats and significantly influences Kerala's rainfall pattern.
4. Which body in India is responsible for measuring the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the Central Statistics Office (CSO) compiles the All India CPI. It measures price changes of goods and services consumed by households and is the primary inflation measure used for RBI's inflation targeting.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the Central Statistics Office (CSO) compiles the All India CPI. It measures price changes of goods and services consumed by households and is the primary inflation measure used for RBI's inflation targeting.
5. Which planet in the Solar System has the largest number of known moons?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
As of 2024 Saturn holds the record for the highest number of confirmed moons — over 140 — surpassing Jupiter. Saturn's most famous moon is Titan which has a dense atmosphere.
As of 2024 Saturn holds the record for the highest number of confirmed moons — over 140 — surpassing Jupiter. Saturn's most famous moon is Titan which has a dense atmosphere.
6. Under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution are the powers of Panchayati Raj institutions listed?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The 11th Schedule added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) lists 29 functional items assigned to Panchayati Raj institutions. The 12th Schedule lists 18 items for Urban Local Bodies. The 10th Schedule deals with Anti-Defection.
The 11th Schedule added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) lists 29 functional items assigned to Panchayati Raj institutions. The 12th Schedule lists 18 items for Urban Local Bodies. The 10th Schedule deals with Anti-Defection.
7. The newspaper Kesari was founded by which Indian nationalist leader?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the Marathi newspaper Kesari meaning Lion in 1881 and the English newspaper Mahratta. He used Kesari as a powerful tool for nationalist mobilisation and popularised Ganesh Chaturthi and Shivaji Jayanti festivals.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the Marathi newspaper Kesari meaning Lion in 1881 and the English newspaper Mahratta. He used Kesari as a powerful tool for nationalist mobilisation and popularised Ganesh Chaturthi and Shivaji Jayanti festivals.
8. Which river is known as the Lifeline of Kerala?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Periyar River is known as the Lifeline of Kerala. It is the longest and largest river in Kerala (244 km) originating in the Sivagiri hills of Tamil Nadu and flowing westward into the Arabian Sea near Aluva. The Idukki Dam is built across it.
The Periyar River is known as the Lifeline of Kerala. It is the longest and largest river in Kerala (244 km) originating in the Sivagiri hills of Tamil Nadu and flowing westward into the Arabian Sea near Aluva. The Idukki Dam is built across it.
9. The concept of Rolling Plan in India was introduced during which period?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Rolling Plan replaced the 5th Five Year Plan which was terminated in 1978. Proposed by Prof. D.T. Lakdawala and introduced by the Janata Party government (1978-1980) it allowed previous year targets to be revised annually with a new year added each time.
The Rolling Plan replaced the 5th Five Year Plan which was terminated in 1978. Proposed by Prof. D.T. Lakdawala and introduced by the Janata Party government (1978-1980) it allowed previous year targets to be revised annually with a new year added each time.
10. Which vitamin is known as the Sunshine Vitamin because it is synthesized by the body on exposure to sunlight?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Vitamin D is called the Sunshine Vitamin because human skin synthesizes it on exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. It is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
Vitamin D is called the Sunshine Vitamin because human skin synthesizes it on exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. It is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.