1. How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four Answer: (d) Four Explanation: The process of delimitation in India is governed by Article 82 of the Constitution, which mandates the Parliament to enact a Delimitation Act after every Census. The …
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Q1. Consider the following statements: Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given …
1. With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements AIIB has more than 80 member nations. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and …
1. Consider the following events: The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India India’s then largest bank, “Imperial Bank of India” was renamed “State Bank of India” Air India was nationalized and became the national carrier Goa became a part of independent India Which of the following is the correct …
Question 1: Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? (a) Kakinada (b) Motupalli (c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) (d) Nelluru Answer: (b) Motupalli Explanation: Motupalli was a prominent seaport during the Kakatiya dynasty, serving as a vital hub for maritime trade. It was visited by Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler, …
1. For outstanding contribution to which one of the following fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given? A. Literature B. Performing Arts C. Science D. Social service Answer: C Explanation The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of the most prestigious science awards in India. It is awarded annually for outstanding research contributions in various …
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1. Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List-I (Person) A. Nagender Singh B. A. N. Ray C. R.K. Trivedi D. Ashok Desai List-II (Position) Chief Election Commissioner of India President, International Court of Justice Chief Justice of India Attorney General of India Codes: (a) 1 …
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1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I (Town) List-II (River Nearer to it) A. Betul 1. Indravati B. Jagdalpur 2. Narmada C. Jabalpur 3. Shipra D. Ujjain 4. Tapti A B C D (a) 1 4 2 3 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 …
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1. Match List . I with List . II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List . I (National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) A. Chandra Prabha B. Karera C. Jaisamand D. Nahargarh List . II (Nearby Town) Jaipur Jhansi Agra Varanasi Udaipur A B C D (a) 4 1 …
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Q1 With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to …
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