All Questions

India

Follow
Showing 2671 - 2680 out of 18442 Questions
13 Views

Question : Name the river which is a reason for the dispute between India and Bangladesh?

Option 1: Teesta

Option 2: Brahmaputra

Option 3: Ganga

Option 4: None of the above

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Teesta


Solution : The correct option is Teesta.

The Teesta River water-sharing dispute has been a point of contention between Bangladesh and India. The Teesta River is a significant River for both India and Bangladesh. It drains 2800 sq. km of Bangladesh and almost fills the floodplains of Sikkim. The Teesta River provides both India and Bangladesh with water for drinking, irrigation and fisheries.

18 Views

Question : Which type of emergency has been imposed only one time in India so far?

Option 1: Internal Emergency 

Option 2: State Emergency

Option 3: External Emergency 

Option 4: Financial Emergency

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Internal Emergency 


Solution : The correct option is Internal Emergency.

The "Internal Emergency" or "State of Emergency," which was announced in 1975, was the only type of national emergency to be enforced in India just once. It was declared by the prime minister at the time, Indira Gandhi, and it lasted until 1977. The "internal disturbance" was cited to justify its declaration, which resulted in the suspension of civil liberties and an expansion of the powers of the national government. 

7 Views

Question : The procedure for impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in Article ________of the Constitution of India.

Option 1: 63

Option 2: 60

Option 3: 61

Option 4: 62

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 61


Solution : The correct answer is 61.

The impeachment procedure of the President is mentioned in Article 61 of the Indian Constitution. The President of India can be impeached for the violation of the constitution, and the impeachment process can be started by either House of Parliament. No such charge shall be preferred unless a 14-day notice is given to the President in writing, signed by not less than one-fourth of the total members of the house which has initiated the process. The resolution should be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the house.

5 Views

Question : Which neighboring country has India engaged in a significant water-sharing agreement with, apart from Bangladesh?  
     

Option 1: Pakistan  
    

Option 2: China  
      

Option 3: Nepal  

      

Option 4: Sri Lanka  

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Nepal  

      


Solution : Apart from Bangladesh, India has engaged in significant water-sharing agreements with Nepal, such as the Kosi and Gandak treaties, to manage shared river resources.

18 Views

Question : Which of the following winds is blowing from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Western parts of India?

Option 1: Western disturbances

Option 2: Norwesters

Option 3: Loo

Option 4: Mango showers

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Western disturbances


Solution : The answer is Western Disturbances.

The wind flowing from the Mediterranean Sea to Northern India is referred to as the Western Disturbances. These are extratropical storm systems that provide winter precipitation to the Indian subcontinent's Northern and Northwest regions, including Northern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

15 Views

Question : The members of All India Services serve the

Option 1: Central government only

Option 2: State government only

Option 3: Union territories only

Option 4: Both the union and state governments

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Both the union and state governments


Solution : The correct option is both the union and state governments.

Members of All India Services work for both the union government and their respective state governments. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFS) are among these services. While they are recruited by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) through the Civil Services Examination, their services can be assigned to both the central and state governments, depending on their postings and responsibilities.

12 Views

Question : Shared values and norms in India include:

 

Option 1: Respect for diversity

 

Option 2: Monolingualism

 

Option 3: Uniform dietary practices

 

Option 4: Single religious belief

 

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Respect for diversity

 


Solution : Respect for diversity is a shared value and norm in India, reflecting the country's multicultural and pluralistic society.

 

17 Views

Question : Statement 1: Women's health issues in India are often compounded by socio-cultural factors and lack of awareness.

Statement 2: Gender bias, limited access to healthcare, and discriminatory practices affect the overall health and well-being of women.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
   

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
 

Option 3: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.

 

Option 4: Both statements are false.

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.
   


Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.

Statement 1 accurately highlights that women's health issues in India are often influenced by socio-cultural factors and a lack of awareness. Socio-cultural norms, gender roles, and traditional practices can impact women's access to healthcare services and their overall health outcomes.

Statement 2 is also true as it correctly identifies the factors that affect the health and well-being of women in India. Gender bias, limited access to healthcare facilities, and discriminatory practices can contribute to disparities in women's health, including inadequate prenatal care, high maternal mortality rates, and limited awareness and treatment of specific women's health issues.

Therefore, both statements are true as they address the socio-cultural and systemic factors that impact women's health in India.

18 Views

Question : Which of the following is a poverty eradication program launched by the Government of India?

Option 1: Make in India Initiative

Option 2: National Skill Development Mission

Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Option 4: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana


Solution : The correct answer is (c) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to small and micro-enterprises, including individuals who are involved in income-generating activities. The program focuses on extending credit facilities to the unbanked or underbanked sections of society, particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections, to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment.

The question have been saved in answer later, you can access it from your profile anytime. Access now