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Q.31 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following states in India has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2021?
A Kerala
B Mizoram
C Delhi
D Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:  B. Mizoram
EXPLANATION

Mizoram has the highest literacy rate in India at 91.58% according to Census 2021, followed by Kerala at 93.91% in Union Territories.

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Q.32 Medium General Studies II
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the Indian Penal Code, includes provisions for:
A Completely abolishing criminal law
B Modernization of criminal law with provisions for cybercrime and terrorism
C Reducing punishment for all offenses
D Merging civil and criminal law
Correct Answer:  B. Modernization of criminal law with provisions for cybercrime and terrorism
EXPLANATION

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is a comprehensive modernization of criminal law including new provisions for cybercrime, sexual offenses, and terrorism.

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Q.33 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is a challenge in implementing the National Health Mission in India?
A Surplus of healthcare infrastructure in all districts
B Shortage of qualified healthcare professionals and unequal distribution across regions
C Excessive private sector dominance
D Too much central government funding
Correct Answer:  B. Shortage of qualified healthcare professionals and unequal distribution across regions
EXPLANATION

The National Health Mission faces significant challenges including shortage of ASHA workers, ANM workers, and unequal distribution of healthcare facilities between urban and rural areas.

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Q.34 Medium General Studies II
Which constitutional amendment granted voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Indian elections?
A 99th Amendment
B 97th Amendment
C No amendment yet; NRIs cannot vote
D 100th Amendment
Correct Answer:  C. No amendment yet; NRIs cannot vote
EXPLANATION

NRIs cannot participate in Indian elections. The Election Commission has consistently maintained that voting rights are tied to domicile, not citizenship alone.

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Q.35 Medium General Studies II
The 'Uniform Civil Code' falls under which list of the Constitution?
A Union List
B State List
C Concurrent List
D Residual powers
Correct Answer:  C. Concurrent List
EXPLANATION

The Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Article 44 under the Directive Principles and is a concurrent matter, allowing both Union and States to legislate.

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Q.36 Medium General Studies II
The Local Government Elections (Conduct of Elections and Voter Verification) Rules, 2023 primarily focus on:
A Establishing political parties' election expenses
B Conducting elections for panchayats and municipalities with voter verification
C Regulating media coverage only
D Setting salaries for elected officials
Correct Answer:  B. Conducting elections for panchayats and municipalities with voter verification
EXPLANATION

These rules, notified by the Election Commission, regulate the conduct of local body elections with enhanced provisions for voter verification.

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Q.37 Medium General Studies II
Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the state level?
A Chief Minister's office directly
B State Disaster Management Authority
C Police Department
D Municipal Corporation
Correct Answer:  B. State Disaster Management Authority
EXPLANATION

The Disaster Management Act, 2005, establishes the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to coordinate disaster management activities at the state level.

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Q.38 Medium General Studies II
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Right to Free and Compulsory Education' as a fundamental right?
A 82nd Amendment
B 86th Amendment
C 93rd Amendment
D 97th Amendment
Correct Answer:  B. 86th Amendment
EXPLANATION

The 86th Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.

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Q.39 Medium General Studies II
The doctrine of 'Implied Powers' in Indian Constitutional law means:
A Powers that are explicitly written in the Constitution
B Powers that are necessary to exercise the explicitly granted powers
C Powers that are delegated by the President
D Powers that supersede state government authority
Correct Answer:  B. Powers that are necessary to exercise the explicitly granted powers
EXPLANATION

Implied powers are those reasonably incidental to or necessary for the effective exercise of explicitly granted powers, as established in McCulloch v. Maryland principle adopted in India.

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Q.40 Medium General Studies II
A state legislature passes a law on marriage and divorce. Later, the Union Parliament also legislates on the same subject. Which law will prevail in case of conflict?
A State law will prevail as it was passed first
B Union law will prevail as it is under concurrent jurisdiction
C Both laws will operate simultaneously without any conflict
D The President will decide which law to enforce
Correct Answer:  B. Union law will prevail as it is under concurrent jurisdiction
EXPLANATION

Marriage and divorce fall in the Concurrent List. When both Union and State legislate on concurrent subjects, the Union law prevails in case of conflict (Article 254).

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