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The Swachh Bharat Mission has two components: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. What is the primary focus of the rural component?
A Construction of community centers
B Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management
C Development of smart cities
D Industrial waste treatment
Correct Answer:  B. Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management
EXPLANATION

The rural component of Swachh Bharat focuses on eliminating open defecation through toilet construction and solid waste management.

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Which of the following schemes is specifically designed for skill development of rural youth in India?
A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
B Skill India Mission
C Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana
D Both A and B
Correct Answer:  D. Both A and B
EXPLANATION

Both PMKVY and Skill India Mission are major government initiatives for skill development across India including rural areas.

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The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households by which year?
A 2023
B 2024
C 2025
D 2026
Correct Answer:  B. 2024
EXPLANATION

Jal Jeevan Mission targeted to provide functional household tap water connections (Har Ghar Jal) by 2024.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A National Solar Mission
B National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
C National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
D National Mission on Urban Development
Correct Answer:  D. National Mission on Urban Development
EXPLANATION

NAPCC has 8 missions focusing on climate change, energy, agriculture, and water. Urban development is not explicitly a NAPCC mission.

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The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections. What was the target number of houses to be built?
A 1 crore
B 2 crore
C 50 lakh
D 3 crore
Correct Answer:  B. 2 crore
EXPLANATION

PM Awas Yojana (Urban) targets to provide 2 crore affordable houses to eligible beneficiaries by 2024.

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The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules were notified in which year?
A 2015
B 2017
C 2019
D 2021
Correct Answer:  B. 2017
EXPLANATION

The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 replaced the earlier 2010 rules for better conservation of wetlands.

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Blue Economy'?
A Economy based solely on agricultural exports
B Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources for economic growth
C Manufacturing sector focused on blue products
D A monetary policy framework
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources for economic growth
EXPLANATION

Blue Economy refers to sustainable use of ocean and marine resources including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, and renewable energy.

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Q.68 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India is correct?
A CAG is appointed by the President and reports to the Prime Minister
B CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
C CAG can be removed by the President without any proceedings
D CAG's tenure is for 7 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier
Correct Answer:  B. CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
EXPLANATION

CAG is an independent constitutional authority who submits audit reports directly to Parliament and State Legislatures. CAG reports to these bodies, not to the executive, ensuring independence.

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Q.69 Medium General Studies II
Which committee report in 2023 recommended reforms in the functioning of subordinate courts in India?
A Malimath Committee Report
B Narasimhan Committee Report
C Gajendragadkar Committee Report
D Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee Report
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhan Committee Report
EXPLANATION

The Narasimhan Committee Report (2023) made significant recommendations regarding the functioning, administration, and modernization of subordinate courts and the subordinate judiciary in India.

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Q.70 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is NOT a function of the State Election Commission of West Bengal?
A Conducting elections to local bodies
B Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
C Superintendence of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
D Preparation of electoral rolls for local body elections
Correct Answer:  B. Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
EXPLANATION

Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections is the function of the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission handles local body elections like Panchayats and Municipalities.

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