Which of the following schemes specifically targets the elimination of child marriage in India?

The correct answer is C: Both A and B focus on girl child welfare including prevention of child marriage. Both schemes promote girl child welfare through education and financial support, which indirectly helps prevent child marriage by keeping girls in school.

Which principle of governance did the Mysore Kingdom under Dewan Keshav Rao Jedhe emphasize in the early 20th century?

The correct answer is B: Administrative decentralization and village-based governance. Keshav Rao Jedhe, as Dewan of Mysore, emphasized administrative decentralization and strengthening village-level governance structures.

Under the National Nutrition Mission, which age group is identified as the most critical period for nutritional intervention according to the '1000 days' concept?

The correct answer is A: From conception to 3 years of age. The '1000 days' window from conception (pregnancy) to 3 years of age is considered the most critical period for nutritional intervention as it affects lifelong health and development.

The Mysore Kingdom under which ruler saw significant military and administrative reforms in the 18th century?

The correct answer is B: Haidar Ali. Haidar Ali initiated significant military and administrative reforms that strengthened the Mysore Kingdom in the 18th century.

The administrative division of Karnataka into districts was reorganized in 2007. Which district was created as a new district during this reorganization?

The correct answer is D: All of the above. In 2007, Karnataka's administrative structure was reorganized, creating several new districts including Ballari, Chikkaballapur, and Yadgir from existing districts to improve administrative efficiency.

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General Studies II

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Q.11 Easy General Studies II

The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in India is governed by which institution?

A National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

B Reserve Bank of India directly

C Ministry of Finance

D State Bank of India

Correct Answer: A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

EXPLANATION

NPCI, a subsidiary of RBI, developed and governs UPI as India's real-time payment system under RBI oversight.

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Q.12 Easy General Studies II

Which scheme aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections by 2024-25?

A Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

B Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

C Smart Cities Mission

D Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

EXPLANATION

PMAY-U targets construction of 1 crore houses for EWS/LIG categories with government assistance through credit-linked subsidy.

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Q.13 Easy General Studies II

In the context of Indian fiscal federalism, what does the Finance Commission primarily recommend?

A Distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States

B Monetary policy decisions

C Foreign exchange management

D Banking sector regulation

Correct Answer: A. Distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States

EXPLANATION

The Finance Commission, constituted every 5 years, recommends tax distribution and grants between Centre and States under Article 280.

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Q.14 Easy General Studies II

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

A Providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households

B Promoting solar energy in rural areas

C Improving water sanitation facilities

D Enhancing digital literacy programs

Correct Answer: A. Providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households

EXPLANATION

PMUY aims to provide clean cooking fuel access to BPL families by distributing LPG connections, launched in May 2016.

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Q.15 Easy General Studies II

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law?

A Article 12

B Article 13

C Article 14

D Article 15

Correct Answer: C. Article 14

EXPLANATION

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

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Q.16 Easy General Studies II

The Mission Indradhanush scheme is primarily focused on which area?

A Rural electrification

B Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases

C Groundwater management

D Forest conservation

Correct Answer: B. Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases

EXPLANATION

Mission Indradhanush was launched to improve immunization coverage across the country against vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Q.17 Easy General Studies II

The Constitution of India recognizes how many official languages?

A 18

B 20

C 22

D 24

Correct Answer: C. 22

EXPLANATION

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages as per the 21st Amendment Act, 1967.

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Q.18 Easy General Studies II

The 'Make in India' initiative was launched in which year?

A 2012

B 2013

C 2014

D 2015

Correct Answer: C. 2014

EXPLANATION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Make in India initiative on September 25, 2014, to encourage manufacturing in India.

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Q.19 Easy General Studies II

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) focuses on which of the following?

A Agricultural skill development

B Skill development and vocational training

C Medical training

D Engineering education

Correct Answer: B. Skill development and vocational training

EXPLANATION

PMKVY is a government flagship scheme that focuses on skill development and vocational training for youth.

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Q.20 Easy General Studies II

The Bharatiya Samvidhan Divas is celebrated on which date to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution?

A January 26

B November 26

C December 25

D August 15

Correct Answer: B. November 26

EXPLANATION

November 26 marks the date when the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly.

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