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WBPSC (West Bengal)

West Bengal Public Service Commission

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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides direct income support to farmers. What is the annual amount per beneficiary as per 2024-25?
A Rs. 4,000
B Rs. 6,000
C Rs. 8,000
D Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 6,000
EXPLANATION

PM-KISAN provides Rs. 6,000 per annum in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each to eligible farmers.

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West Bengal is the largest producer of which mineral in India?
A Iron ore
B Mica
C Coal
D Bauxite
Correct Answer:  C. Coal
EXPLANATION

West Bengal has significant coal reserves, particularly in the Raniganj coalfield, making it one of the major coal-producing states.

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Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched by India?
A To achieve net-zero emissions by 2030
B To promote sustainable development while addressing climate change
C To ban all fossil fuels immediately
D To increase industrial production
Correct Answer:  B. To promote sustainable development while addressing climate change
EXPLANATION

NAPCC focuses on sustainable development and climate change mitigation through adaptation and mitigation strategies, not immediate bans or net-zero by 2030.

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The concept of 'Judicial Review' in Indian constitutional law primarily functions to:
A Review all decisions made by subordinate courts
B Examine the constitutional validity of legislative and executive actions
C Monitor the functioning of the lower judiciary
D Ensure separation of powers among all three branches
Correct Answer:  B. Examine the constitutional validity of legislative and executive actions
EXPLANATION

Judicial Review is the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the executive to ensure they don't violate constitutional provisions.

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Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordination of disaster management at the national level?
A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
C District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
D Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer:  A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
EXPLANATION

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.

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Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A Article 85
B Article 356
C Article 72
D Article 52
Correct Answer:  A. Article 85
EXPLANATION

Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.

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The West Bengal State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to which of the following?
A Legislative Assembly only
B Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C Local bodies including Municipal Corporations and Panchayats
D All elections in the state including national elections
Correct Answer:  C. Local bodies including Municipal Corporations and Panchayats
EXPLANATION

The State Election Commission conducts elections to local bodies. Parliamentary elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India.

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The Finance Commission in India is constituted every how many years as per constitutional provision?
A 3 years
B 4 years
C 5 years
D 6 years
Correct Answer:  C. 5 years
EXPLANATION

Article 280 of the Constitution mandates constitution of the Finance Commission every 5 years to recommend distribution of revenues between Union and States.

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Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the maximum time limit for the Central Public Information Officer to provide information to the applicant?
A 15 days
B 30 days
C 45 days
D 60 days
Correct Answer:  B. 30 days
EXPLANATION

The RTI Act prescribes a maximum of 30 days for providing information under normal circumstances, with an extension of 20 days possible in complex cases.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the West Bengal State Human Rights Commission?
A Inquiring into complaints of human rights violations
B Issuing currency notes
C Recommending preventive measures for human rights protection
D Visiting jails and detention centers
Correct Answer:  B. Issuing currency notes
EXPLANATION

The State Human Rights Commission investigates violations and recommends preventive measures but does not issue currency. Currency issuance is a monetary function of the central bank.

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