Q.81
Medium
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.
Q.82
Medium
How many members does the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consist of, including the Chairperson?
Explanation:
UPSC has a Chairperson and 10 other members, making a total of 11 members.
Q.83
Medium
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.
Q.84
Medium
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.
Q.85
Medium
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.
Q.86
Medium
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.
Q.87
Medium
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.
Q.88
Medium
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.
Q.89
Medium
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.
Q.90
Medium
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.
