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Q.61
Medium
General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
AArticle 15
BArticle 17
CArticle 19
DArticle 21
Correct Answer:
B. Article 17Explanation:
Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Q.62
Medium
General Studies II
The 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme is primarily applicable to which category of employees?
ACentral Government civilians
BArmed Forces personnel
CRailway employees
DBank employees
Correct Answer:
B. Armed Forces personnelExplanation:
OROP ensures uniform pension for military personnel who retire at the same rank and length of service.
Q.63
Medium
General Studies II
As per the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 2023 data, what is the primary occupation sector in West Bengal by workforce percentage?
AAgriculture
BServices
CManufacturing
DMining
Correct Answer:
B. ServicesExplanation:
The services sector employs the largest percentage of West Bengal's workforce, followed by agriculture.
Q.64
Medium
General Studies II
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Basic Structure' in Indian constitutional law?
A24th Amendment
B42nd Amendment
C44th Amendment
D52nd Amendment
Correct Answer:
B. 42nd AmendmentExplanation:
The 42nd Amendment expanded Directive Principles but the Basic Structure doctrine was established by Kesavananda Bharati case interpretation.
Q.65
Medium
General Studies II
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) primarily aims to achieve which developmental goal?
AUniversal healthcare coverage
BFinancial inclusion and banking access
CAgricultural subsidies
DEducational scholarships
Correct Answer:
B. Financial inclusion and banking accessExplanation:
PMJDY focuses on providing basic banking services and financial inclusion to all citizens.
Q.66
Hard
General Studies II
In the context of Indian federalism, which list of the Constitution grants residual powers to the Union Government?
AUnion List
BState List
CConcurrent List
DResidual List
Correct Answer:
A. Union ListExplanation:
The Union List contains subjects under exclusive Union jurisdiction, and the Constitution grants residual powers to the Union.
Q.67
Hard
General Studies II
Which Supreme Court judgment established the principle of 'Doctrine of Pleasure' limitations on executive powers?
AIndira Sawhney v. Union of India
BRameshwar Prasad v. Election Commission
CSukhdev Singh v. Bhatnagar
DR.C. Cooper v. Union of India
Correct Answer:
C. Sukhdev Singh v. BhatnagarExplanation:
Sukhdev Singh case restricted the 'Doctrine of Pleasure' principle in government employment.
Q.68
Hard
General Studies II
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) functions under which ministry/department in India?
AMinistry of Defence
BDepartment of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
CMinistry of Law and Justice
DMinistry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer:
B. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)Explanation:
CBI operates under the Department of Personnel and Training within the Prime Minister's Office framework.
Q.69
Hard
General Studies II
Which constitutional commission was tasked with reviewing the working of the Constitution and recommending amendments?
ASarkaria Commission
BVenkatachaliah Commission
CGopal Singh Commission
DM.N. Srivastava Commission
Correct Answer:
B. Venkatachaliah CommissionExplanation:
The Venkatachaliah Commission (1999) reviewed the working of the Constitution and suggested reforms.
Q.70
Hard
General Studies II
The concept of 'Negative Income Tax' has been theoretically advocated by which Indian economist?
AC. Rangarajan
BAmartya Sen
CJagdish Bhagwati
DManmohan Singh
Correct Answer:
B. Amartya SenExplanation:
Amartya Sen has theoretically engaged with concepts of universal basic income and negative income tax.
