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General Studies II

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Q.21 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.22 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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Q.23 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.24 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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Q.25 Medium General Studies II
Which West Bengal district has been recognized for highest literacy rate in recent census data?
A Kolkata
B Darjeeling
C Birbhum
D Purba Medinipur
Correct Answer:  A. Kolkata
EXPLANATION

Kolkata district, as the state capital with urban concentration and better educational infrastructure, consistently shows the highest literacy rate in West Bengal according to census reports.

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Q.26 Medium General Studies II
What does the term 'Subsidiary Alliance' refer to in Indian history?
A Military cooperation between Indian kingdoms
B A system where Indian rulers maintained British forces at their own expense
C Trade agreements between East India Company and local merchants
D Religious alliances between different communities
Correct Answer:  B. A system where Indian rulers maintained British forces at their own expense
EXPLANATION

The Subsidiary Alliance was a political and military system introduced by Lord Wellesley where Indian rulers had to maintain British troops at their own cost and cede control of foreign policy.

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Q.27 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following sectors received the highest allocation in the 2024-25 Union Budget?
A Defense and Internal Security
B Agriculture and Allied Activities
C Education and Health
D Infrastructure and Development
Correct Answer:  A. Defense and Internal Security
EXPLANATION

The 2024-25 Union Budget allocated the largest share to Defense and Internal Security, reflecting government priorities for national security and law and order maintenance.

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Q.28 Medium General Studies II
What is the tenure of a District Judge in India?
A 5 years
B 6 years
C Until retirement at age 60
D Until retirement at age 62
Correct Answer:  D. Until retirement at age 62
EXPLANATION

District Judges in India serve until their retirement, which is typically at age 62 years, though they can be removed through impeachment by the President on grounds of incapacity or misbehavior.

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Q.29 Medium General Studies II
What is the recommended minimum nutritional standard for an adult as per the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)?
A 1500 calories per day
B 2000 calories per day
C 2400 calories per day
D 2800 calories per day
Correct Answer:  C. 2400 calories per day
EXPLANATION

The NIN recommends 2400 calories per day for an average adult male and 2000 calories for an average adult female engaged in moderate physical activity.

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Q.30 Medium General Studies II
Under which article of the Indian Constitution are state governments empowered to manage education?
A Article 246
B Article 252
C Article 28
D Article 45
Correct Answer:  A. Article 246
EXPLANATION

Article 246 of the Constitution provides the division of legislative powers between the Union and States, with education listed in the Concurrent List, allowing both to legislate.

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