General Studies II
Q.1
Easy
How many districts does Karnataka have as of 2024?
Explanation:
Karnataka has 31 districts after the formation of Kalasa-Banduri and Vijayapura district divisions.
Q.2
Easy
Which river is the lifeline of Karnataka?
A Krishna River
B Cauvery River
C Tungabhadra River
D Sharavati River
Correct Answer:
B. Cauvery River Explanation:
The Cauvery River is considered the lifeline of Karnataka, originating in the Western Ghats.
Q.3
Easy
Who is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka as of 2024-25?
A Siddaramaiah
B B.S. Yediyurappa
C H.D. Kumaraswamy
D D.V. Sadananda Gowda
Correct Answer:
A. Siddaramaiah Explanation:
Siddaramaiah is serving as the Chief Minister of Karnataka since May 2023.
Q.4
Easy
The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily located in which region?
A North India
B South India
C Northwestern India and Pakistan
D Eastern India
Correct Answer:
C. Northwestern India and Pakistan Explanation:
The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily located in northwestern India and Pakistan, around the Indus River.
Q.5
Easy
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
A Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
B Right to Property
C Right to Equality
D Right to Constitutional Remedies
Correct Answer:
B. Right to Property Explanation:
Right to Property was removed from fundamental rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, and is now a constitutional right under Article 300A.
Q.6
Easy
Which of the following statements regarding the 15th Finance Commission is correct?
A It determines resource allocation for 5 consecutive financial years
B It is chaired by the Finance Minister
C It has no role in reviewing tax-sharing arrangements
D It makes recommendations only for Union territories
Correct Answer:
A. It determines resource allocation for 5 consecutive financial years Explanation:
Finance Commissions are constituted for a 5-year period to review the allocation of resources between the Centre and States.
Q.7
Easy
Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a national emergency?
A Article 352
B Article 356
C Article 360
D Article 325
Correct Answer:
A. Article 352 Explanation:
Article 352 empowers the President to declare a national emergency if the security of India is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Q.8
Easy
The Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates that public authorities should provide information within:
A 7 days
B 15 days
C 30 days
D 45 days
Correct Answer:
C. 30 days Explanation:
Under RTI Act, 2005, public authorities must provide information within 30 days, extendable to 45 days in exceptional circumstances.
Q.9
Easy
The concept of 'Panchayat Raj' as established by the 73rd Amendment relates to:
A Urban local governance only
B Rural local self-governance at village, block, and district levels
C State legislative assemblies
D Union government administration
Correct Answer:
B. Rural local self-governance at village, block, and district levels Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, established a three-tier Panchayat system (village, block, and district) for rural local governance.
Q.10
Easy
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) primarily focuses on:
A Industrial waste management
B Sanitation and open defecation elimination in rural areas
C Urban solid waste management
D Ocean pollution control
Correct Answer:
B. Sanitation and open defecation elimination in rural areas Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), launched in 2014, focuses on eliminating open defecation and improving sanitation in rural areas.
