What is the constitutional position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Answer: B
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.
Q.82Medium
How many members does the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consist of, including the Chairperson?
Answer: B
UPSC has a Chairperson and 10 other members, making a total of 11 members.
Q.83Medium
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) guarantees minimum days of employment per year to rural households. What is this number?
Answer: B
NREGA guarantees 100 days of employment per financial year to each rural household.
Q.84Medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
Answer: B
Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Q.85Medium
The 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme is primarily applicable to which category of employees?
Answer: B
OROP ensures uniform pension for military personnel who retire at the same rank and length of service.
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Q.86Medium
As per the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 2023 data, what is the primary occupation sector in West Bengal by workforce percentage?
Answer: B
The services sector employs the largest percentage of West Bengal's workforce, followed by agriculture.
Q.87Medium
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Basic Structure' in Indian constitutional law?
Answer: B
The 42nd Amendment expanded Directive Principles but the Basic Structure doctrine was established by Kesavananda Bharati case interpretation.
Q.88Medium
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) primarily aims to achieve which developmental goal?
Answer: B
PMJDY focuses on providing basic banking services and financial inclusion to all citizens.
Q.89Medium
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which Act?
Answer: B
NGT was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 to handle environmental disputes.
Q.90Medium
In the Indian federal structure, which body has the power to create new states or alter boundaries of existing states?
Answer: B
Parliament has exclusive power to create, alter, or abolish states through constitutional amendments or under Article 3.
Q.91Medium
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Union and State governments in matters of taxation?
Answer: B
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.
Q.92Medium
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: B
While NCW investigates and recommends, it cannot issue binding orders. NCW's recommendations are advisory in nature and require government action for implementation.
Q.93Medium
Which constitutional article deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons and remissions in West Bengal?
Answer: B
Article 161 grants the Governor power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment. Article 72 deals with similar presidential powers.
Q.94Medium
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provides for the establishment of anti-corruption ombudsmen. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Lokpal?
Answer: C
The Lokpal investigates and recommends action but does not conduct trials. Criminal prosecutions are undertaken by designated CBI officials, not the Lokpal itself.
Q.95Medium
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) reports to which authority?
Answer: C
The CVC is the apex anti-corruption agency in India and reports directly to the Prime Minister, though it works independently in its investigations.
Q.96Medium
Which of the following correctly identifies a key difference between the powers of the President and Governor regarding ordinances?
Answer: D
Articles 123 and 213 respectively authorize ordinances when legislatures are not in session. Both President and Governor have similar ordinance-making powers within their respective domains.
Q.97Medium
The concept of 'Separation of Powers' in the Indian Constitution is best reflected in which of the following?
Answer: B
Indian Constitution adopts a system of separation of powers with checks and balances. There is no complete separation but rather a distribution of powers with overlapping functions to maintain constitutional balance.
Q.98Medium
Which Act provides the framework for public participation in environmental decision-making at the grassroots level?
Answer: C
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipal Corporations with powers over local environmental matters, enabling grassroots participation.
Q.99Medium
Which of the following powers is exercised by the Governor on the advice of the Council of Ministers in a state?
Answer: C
While judges are appointed by the President (not Governor), and salaries are determined by law, the Governor does dissolve the Assembly on ministerial advice. However, judicial appointments remain a presidential function.
Q.100Medium
The Right to Information Act, 2005 exempts disclosure of information in which of the following cases?
Answer: D
Section 8 of the RTI Act provides exemptions for national security, personal privacy, public safety, and other sensitive matters to balance transparency with legitimate confidentiality concerns.
