A Karnataka-based company intends to establish a Special Economic Zone. Under which Act would this be primarily governed?
Answer: B
Special Economic Zones are governed by the SEZ Act, 2005, which provides the framework for their establishment and operation.
Q.62Medium
The Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to create new All-India Services. Which article of the Constitution grants this power?
Answer: A
Article 312 empowers the Rajya Sabha to create new All-India Services by a two-thirds majority in the presence of not less than two-thirds of members.
Q.63Medium
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?
Answer: B
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).
Q.64Medium
The doctrine of 'Implied Powers' in Indian Constitutional law means:
Answer: B
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.
Q.65Medium
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Right to Free and Compulsory Education' as a fundamental right?
Answer: B
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.66Medium
Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the state level?
Answer: B
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, establishes the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to coordinate disaster management activities at the state level.
Q.67Medium
The Local Government Elections (Conduct of Elections and Voter Verification) Rules, 2023 primarily focus on:
Answer: B
These rules, notified by the Election Commission, regulate the conduct of local body elections with enhanced provisions for voter verification.
Q.68Medium
The 'Uniform Civil Code' falls under which list of the Constitution?
Answer: C
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.
Q.69Medium
Which constitutional amendment granted voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Indian elections?
Answer: C
NRIs cannot participate in Indian elections. The Election Commission has consistently maintained that voting rights are tied to domicile, not citizenship alone.
Q.70Medium
Which of the following is a challenge in implementing the National Health Mission in India?
Answer: B
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.
Q.71Medium
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the Indian Penal Code, includes provisions for:
Answer: B
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is a comprehensive modernization of criminal law including new provisions for cybercrime, sexual offenses, and terrorism.
Q.72Medium
Which of the following states in India has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2021?
Answer: B
Mizoram has the highest literacy rate in India at 91.58% according to Census 2021, followed by Kerala at 93.91% in Union Territories.
Q.73Medium
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme primarily aims to provide health insurance coverage to how many crore poor families?
Answer: C
Ayushman Bharat targets around 10 crore poor families with health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.
Q.74Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
Q.75Medium
In the context of local governance, which constitutional amendment introduced the three-tier panchayat system?
Answer: B
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, introduced the three-tier panchayat system and made Panchayati Raj a constitutional institution.
Q.76Medium
Which of the following is NOT a core sector in the Indian economy as classified by the government?
Answer: C
Textiles are not included in the core infrastructure sectors. Core sectors include mining, electricity, refining, cement, steel, and fertilizers.
Q.77Medium
The National Green Tribunal was established under which Act?
Answer: C
The National Green Tribunal was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, to provide a specialized forum for environmental disputes.
Q.78Medium
Which state has implemented the 'Twice A Day' (TAD) scheme for school nutrition?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu implemented the Twice A Day meal scheme providing two meals daily to government school students.
Q.79Medium
Which state in India has the maximum number of Lok Sabha constituencies?
Answer: A
Uttar Pradesh has 80 Lok Sabha constituencies, the highest among all Indian states.
Q.80Medium
The Ayushman Bharat scheme operates on which health insurance model?
Answer: A
Ayushman Bharat has two components: PM-JAY (₹5 lakh cashless insurance) and AB-HWCs for preventive healthcare.
