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Q.81 Medium General Studies II
In the Indian federal structure, which body has the power to create new states or alter boundaries of existing states?
A President with cabinet approval
B Parliament alone
C Supreme Court
D Inter-State Council
Correct Answer:  B. Parliament alone
EXPLANATION

Parliament has exclusive power to create, alter, or abolish states through constitutional amendments or under Article 3.

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Q.82 Medium General Studies II
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which Act?
A Environment Protection Act, 1986
B National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
C Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Correct Answer:  B. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
EXPLANATION

NGT was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 to handle environmental disputes.

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Q.83 Medium General Studies II
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) primarily aims to achieve which developmental goal?
A Universal healthcare coverage
B Financial inclusion and banking access
C Agricultural subsidies
D Educational scholarships
Correct Answer:  B. Financial inclusion and banking access
EXPLANATION

PMJDY focuses on providing basic banking services and financial inclusion to all citizens.

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Q.84 Medium General Studies II
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Basic Structure' in Indian constitutional law?
A 24th Amendment
B 42nd Amendment
C 44th Amendment
D 52nd Amendment
Correct Answer:  B. 42nd Amendment
EXPLANATION

The 42nd Amendment expanded Directive Principles but the Basic Structure doctrine was established by Kesavananda Bharati case interpretation.

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Q.85 Medium General Studies II
As per the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 2023 data, what is the primary occupation sector in West Bengal by workforce percentage?
A Agriculture
B Services
C Manufacturing
D Mining
Correct Answer:  B. Services
EXPLANATION

The services sector employs the largest percentage of West Bengal's workforce, followed by agriculture.

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Q.86 Medium General Studies II
The 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme is primarily applicable to which category of employees?
A Central Government civilians
B Armed Forces personnel
C Railway employees
D Bank employees
Correct Answer:  B. Armed Forces personnel
EXPLANATION

OROP ensures uniform pension for military personnel who retire at the same rank and length of service.

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Q.87 Medium General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
A Article 15
B Article 17
C Article 19
D Article 21
Correct Answer:  B. Article 17
EXPLANATION

Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

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Q.88 Medium General Studies II
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) guarantees minimum days of employment per year to rural households. What is this number?
A 80 days
B 100 days
C 120 days
D 150 days
Correct Answer:  B. 100 days
EXPLANATION

NREGA guarantees 100 days of employment per financial year to each rural household.

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Q.89 Medium General Studies II
How many members does the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consist of, including the Chairperson?
A 10
B 11
C 13
D 15
Correct Answer:  B. 11
EXPLANATION

UPSC has a Chairperson and 10 other members, making a total of 11 members.

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Q.90 Medium General Studies II
What is the constitutional position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
A Member of the Cabinet with voting rights
B Non-voting presiding officer who maintains discipline
C Directly elected by the people
D Appointed by the Prime Minister
Correct Answer:  B. Non-voting presiding officer who maintains discipline
EXPLANATION

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is a presiding officer elected by members of the House who maintains order, decides on procedural matters, and traditionally does not vote except in case of a tie.

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