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General Studies II

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The concept of 'Negative Income Tax' has been theoretically advocated by which Indian economist?
A C. Rangarajan
B Amartya Sen
C Jagdish Bhagwati
D Manmohan Singh
Correct Answer:  B. Amartya Sen
EXPLANATION

Amartya Sen has theoretically engaged with concepts of universal basic income and negative income tax.

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Which constitutional commission was tasked with reviewing the working of the Constitution and recommending amendments?
A Sarkaria Commission
B Venkatachaliah Commission
C Gopal Singh Commission
D M.N. Srivastava Commission
Correct Answer:  B. Venkatachaliah Commission
EXPLANATION

The Venkatachaliah Commission (1999) reviewed the working of the Constitution and suggested reforms.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) functions under which ministry/department in India?
A Ministry of Defence
B Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
C Ministry of Law and Justice
D Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer:  B. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
EXPLANATION

CBI operates under the Department of Personnel and Training within the Prime Minister's Office framework.

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Which Supreme Court judgment established the principle of 'Doctrine of Pleasure' limitations on executive powers?
A Indira Sawhney v. Union of India
B Rameshwar Prasad v. Election Commission
C Sukhdev Singh v. Bhatnagar
D R.C. Cooper v. Union of India
Correct Answer:  C. Sukhdev Singh v. Bhatnagar
EXPLANATION

Sukhdev Singh case restricted the 'Doctrine of Pleasure' principle in government employment.

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In the context of Indian federalism, which list of the Constitution grants residual powers to the Union Government?
A Union List
B State List
C Concurrent List
D Residual List
Correct Answer:  A. Union List
EXPLANATION

The Union List contains subjects under exclusive Union jurisdiction, and the Constitution grants residual powers to the Union.

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Q.36 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.37 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.38 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.39 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.40 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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