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General Studies II

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Q.41 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.42 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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Which West Bengal city has been recognized as India's first 'World Heritage City' by UNESCO?
A Darjeeling
B Kolkata
C Santiniketan
D Siliguri
Correct Answer:  B. Kolkata
EXPLANATION

Kolkata is recognized for its historical significance, colonial architecture, and cultural contributions.

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The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was enacted in which year?
A 2013
B 2011
C 2015
D 2016
Correct Answer:  A. 2013
EXPLANATION

The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 was passed by Parliament to establish an anti-corruption framework.

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Which of the following states was the first to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
A All states simultaneously on July 1, 2017
B Tamil Nadu
C Gujarat
D Karnataka
Correct Answer:  A. All states simultaneously on July 1, 2017
EXPLANATION

GST was implemented uniformly across all Indian states and union territories on July 1, 2017.

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Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the mandatory reservation percentage for women in local government bodies?
A 25%
B 33%
C 40%
D 50%
Correct Answer:  B. 33%
EXPLANATION

The 73rd Amendment Act mandates 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions at all levels.

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Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of 'Sunset Clauses' in legislation?
A To provide legal protection to sunset industries
B To automatically repeal or review laws after a specified period
C To allow evening debates in legislatures
D To restrict working hours during evening sessions
Correct Answer:  B. To automatically repeal or review laws after a specified period
EXPLANATION

Sunset Clauses are provisions that automatically expire or trigger a review of legislation after a predetermined period, ensuring laws remain relevant and effective through periodic reassessment.

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Q.48 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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Q.49 Medium General Studies II
Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Rural Development
C Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
D Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer:  C. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
EXPLANATION

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation acts as the nodal agency for SDG implementation in India, coordinating with various ministries to track progress on sustainable development targets.

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According to the Directive Principles of State Policy, which of the following is NOT a directive?
A The state shall strive to promote the welfare of the people
B The state shall ensure citizens' right to property without any restriction
C The state shall minimize inequality in income and status
D The state shall protect monuments of national importance
Correct Answer:  B. The state shall ensure citizens' right to property without any restriction
EXPLANATION

Directive Principles do not include an unrestricted right to property. In fact, Article 31C allows laws to be made to implement the Directive Principles even if they may curtail property rights.

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