Prepare for MPSC State Services Examination (Rajyaseva) General Studies Paper 1 with official previous year questions, in-depth analytical solutions, and Maharashtra-specific references across History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, and General Science.
Marking pattern: +2.00 positive, -0.50 negative (Official MPSC Rajyaseva 1/4th Negative Scheme).
Which of the following is/are non-constitutional body/bodies ?
I. NITI Aayog
II. State Finance Commission
III. National Commission for Backward Classes
IV. Central Information Commission
Key Provisions of Lokpal and Lokayukta (Amendment) Act, 2016:
A. It amended the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 (which came into force on 16 January 2014).
B. It also amended Section 44 of the 2013 Act that deals with the Provision of furnishing details of assets and liabilities of Public Servants.
C. Made it compulsory that all States should set up the office of the Lokayukta within one year.
D. The Amendment has removed the period of 30 days for furnishing details of assets and liabilities of Public Servants.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is/are a duties of National Commission for Backward Classes ?
(1) To enquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the socially and educationally backward classes
(2) To participate and advise on the socio-economic development of the socially and educationally backward classes
(3) To discharge other functions in relation to the protection, welfare, development and advancement of socially and educationally backward classes
(4) All of the above
Which of the following pair is incorrect?
National Party of India β Year of establishment
(1) Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI-M β 1964
(2) Communist Party of India (CPI) β 1926
(3) Bahujan Samaj Party (B.S.P.) β 1984
(4) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) β 1998
Match the pairs correctly.
| Part of the Constitution | Subject |
|---|---|
| A. Part I | i. Fundamental Rights |
| B. Part III | ii. Panchayat Raj |
| C. Part IX | iii. Citizenship |
| D. Part II | iv. The Union and its territory |
Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in Schedule V
Which of the following are the objectives of the 'SVAMITVA' Scheme ?
A. Ensure financial stability to villagers by letting them use their property to take loans.
B. Create precise land records for urban planning and implementation.
C. Lessen property related disputes.
D. Determine property tax.
Consider the following statements regarding 'Zero Hour' of Lok Sabha :
A. The time immediately following the question hour and laying of papers and before any listed business is taken up in the house has come to be known as the zero hour.
B. For raising matters during the zero hour members has to give notice between 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. everyday to the Speaker.
C. At present, thirty matters per day as per their priority are allowed to be raised during zero hour.
D. There is no maximum limit on the number of matters that can be raised on any given day as there is no provision in rules about Zero Hour.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the legal relationship between the Central and State Government in India?
A. The subject of transfer of property other than agricultural land is included in the Concurrent List.
B. The subject of wealth tax on property other than agricultural land is included in the Union List.
C. The subject of entertainment tax is included in the Concurrent List.
D. The subject of 'Antiquities Museum' is included in the State List.
After the extensive discussion in the Constituent Assembly, the following provisions was/were included. Which Article does not include ?
I. Fundamental duties under Art. 51A
II. Constitutional Amendment under Art. 368
III. National emergency under Art. 352
IV. Ordinance under Art. 123
In which State was the 10th International Tourism Mart organized in November 2022 ?
Choose the correct option considering the following statements.
a. Ramesh Bais is appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra.
b. Earlier he was the Governor of Tripura State.
c. He belongs to Chhattisgarh State.
Examine the following statements regarding the 'Nutrition Promotion Campaign' of the United Nations.
A. Afshan Khan was nominated as the co-ordinator of this Campaign.
B. Antony Blinken was nominated as the co-ordinator of this Campaign.
C. To eradicate malnutrition by 2030 is the objective of this Campaign.
D. This campaign is implemented in countries suffering with malnutrition in the world.
Identify the correct statements from the above.
In the Budget 2023 of Maharashtra State, which Corporations was announced to be established ?
A. Raje Umaji Naik Economic Development Corporation.
B. Marathwada Milk Development Corporation.
C. Jagadjyoti Mahatma Basaveshwar Economic Development Corporation.
D. Saint Kashiba Gurav Youth Economic Development Corporation.
Which of the following city was the host of '5th ASEAN-India Business Summit' in 2023 ?
The Shrine of Sammed Shikharji has been in news for the past few days. Identify the correct statements about this pilgrimage site.
A. It is the pilgrimage site of Jain community.
B. This pilgrimage site is at Girdhi in the Jharkhand State.
C. This pilgrimage site is at Aravali Mountain in Rajasthan.
D. It is the pilgrimage site of Hindu community.
Which Mission did India conduct to aid earthquake affected in 'Turkey'?
Identify the correct statement/s from the following in relation to the 'UN COP 15'
A. The Global Biodiversity Agreement was approved by this Council.
B. The Global Biodiversity Agreement was done under the Presidency of America.
C. China presided 'UN COP 15'.
D. There is a need to make efforts to reduce the consequences of climate change and the conservation of threatened species in the agreement.
Who among the following inaugurated IBA Women's World Boxing Championship, 2023 in New Delhi ?
Match the following.
| Winner of Arjun Award 2022 | Sports |
|---|---|
| a. Bhakti Kulkarni | i. Badminton |
| b. Sakshi Kumari | ii. Kabaddi |
| c. Lakshya Sen | iii. Chess |
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) by Government in March 2023 ?
Where was the 25th National E-Governance Conference, 2022 held ?
UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day of 2023 to which country's girls and women ?
Which country has removed the mention of the British Monarchy from its currency notes in 2023 ?
Match the pairs about 'Padma Shri' Award, 2023.
| Person | Field |
|---|---|
| a. Ramesh Patange | i. Science and Engineering |
| b. Dr. Mahendra Pal | ii. Literature and Education |
| c. Uma Shankar Pande | iii. Art |
| d. Parshuram Khune | iv. Social Work |