Which West Bengal city has been recognized as India's first 'World Heritage City' by UNESCO?
Answer: B
Kolkata is recognized for its historical significance, colonial architecture, and cultural contributions.
Q.42Easy
Which of the following is NOT a function of the West Bengal State Human Rights Commission?
Answer: B
The State Human Rights Commission investigates violations and recommends preventive measures but does not issue currency. Currency issuance is a monetary function of the central bank.
Q.43Easy
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the maximum time limit for the Central Public Information Officer to provide information to the applicant?
Answer: B
The RTI Act prescribes a maximum of 30 days for providing information under normal circumstances, with an extension of 20 days possible in complex cases.
Q.44Easy
The Finance Commission in India is constituted every how many years as per constitutional provision?
Answer: C
Article 280 of the Constitution mandates constitution of the Finance Commission every 5 years to recommend distribution of revenues between Union and States.
Q.45Easy
The West Bengal State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to which of the following?
Answer: C
The State Election Commission conducts elections to local bodies. Parliamentary elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
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Q.46Easy
Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?
Answer: A
Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.
Q.47Easy
Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordination of disaster management at the national level?
Answer: A
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.
Q.48Easy
The concept of 'Judicial Review' in Indian constitutional law primarily functions to:
Answer: B
Judicial Review is the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the executive to ensure they don't violate constitutional provisions.
Q.49Easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched by India?
Answer: B
NAPCC focuses on sustainable development and climate change mitigation through adaptation and mitigation strategies, not immediate bans or net-zero by 2030.
Q.50Easy
West Bengal is the largest producer of which mineral in India?
Answer: C
West Bengal has significant coal reserves, particularly in the Raniganj coalfield, making it one of the major coal-producing states.
Q.51Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides direct income support to farmers. What is the annual amount per beneficiary as per 2024-25?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides Rs. 6,000 per annum in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each to eligible farmers.
Q.52Easy
Under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), what is the minimum number of days of employment guaranteed per household per financial year?
Answer: B
NREGA guarantees 100 days of paid employment per household per financial year in rural areas.
Q.53Easy
Which forest in West Bengal is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: A
The Sundarbans in West Bengal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its mangrove forests and Bengal tigers.
Q.54Easy
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health coverage up to which amount per family per year?
Answer: B
PM-JAY provides cashless health coverage up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.55Easy
Which river is the primary source of water supply for Kolkata and the surrounding areas in West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Ganges (Ganga) River is the primary source of water for Kolkata and the surrounding regions in West Bengal.
Q.56Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) primarily focuses on which aspect of agriculture?
Answer: B
PMKSY aims to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water wastage, and ensure 'Per Drop More Crop' through modern irrigation techniques.
Q.57Easy
The PM-KISAN scheme provides income support to which category of farmers?
Answer: B
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual support to all farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares, regardless of other income sources.
Q.58Easy
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) targets construction of how many houses by 2024?
Answer: C
PM Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to construct 20 lakh affordable houses for EWS and LIG categories in urban areas by 2024.
Q.59Easy
Which environmental regulation specifically addresses the management of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in India?
Answer: C
India has separate E-Waste Management Rules (updated 2016) that regulate collection, segregation, and recycling of electronic waste.
Q.60Easy
Which environmental standard specifies ambient air quality criteria for Indian cities?
Answer: A
NAAQS sets permissible concentration limits for various air pollutants in ambient air across different zones in India.
