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General Studies II

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Q.11 Medium General Studies II
Which constitutional article deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons and remissions in West Bengal?
A Article 72
B Article 161
C Article 226
D Article 356
Correct Answer:  B. Article 161
EXPLANATION

Article 161 grants the Governor power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment. Article 72 deals with similar presidential powers.

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Q.12 Medium General Studies II
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A Investigate cases of violation of women's rights
B Issue binding orders on state governments
C Provide legal advice to women seeking redressal
D Monitor implementation of laws relating to women
Correct Answer:  B. Issue binding orders on state governments
EXPLANATION

While NCW investigates and recommends, it cannot issue binding orders. NCW's recommendations are advisory in nature and require government action for implementation.

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Q.13 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Union and State governments in matters of taxation?
A States have exclusive power to levy income tax
B Both Union and States can levy income tax, with Union having primary authority under the Constitution
C Only the Union can levy any form of taxation
D States can levy income tax only with Union's written permission each year
Correct Answer:  B. Both Union and States can levy income tax, with Union having primary authority under the Constitution
EXPLANATION

The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution places income tax in the Union List, but subsequent amendments and constitutional provisions allow concurrent taxation. The Union has primary authority while states can levy certain taxes.

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Q.14 Medium General Studies II
In the Indian federal structure, which body has the power to create new states or alter boundaries of existing states?
A President with cabinet approval
B Parliament alone
C Supreme Court
D Inter-State Council
Correct Answer:  B. Parliament alone
EXPLANATION

Parliament has exclusive power to create, alter, or abolish states through constitutional amendments or under Article 3.

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Q.15 Medium General Studies II
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which Act?
A Environment Protection Act, 1986
B National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
C Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Correct Answer:  B. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
EXPLANATION

NGT was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 to handle environmental disputes.

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Q.16 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.17 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.18 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.19 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.20 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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