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Question : Who has been signed on as a brand ambassador of lubricant manufacturer Gulf Oil India in October 2022?
Option 1: Sonu Sood
Option 2: Rishabh Pant
Option 3: Sania Nehwal
Option 4: Smriti Mandhana
Correct Answer: Smriti Mandhana
Solution : The correct answer is Smriti Mandhana.
Gulf Oil India, a maker of lubricants, has engaged Indian cricket player Smriti Mandhana as a brand ambassador. The vice-captain of India's women's team joins former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and current men's cricket player Hardik Pandya as brand ambassadors for the company.
Question : In which of the following acts was the system of dyarchy introduced at the centre?
Option 1: Indian Councils Act 1909
Option 2: Government of India Act 1919
Option 3: Government of India Act 1935
Option 4: Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: Government of India Act 1935
Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India Act 1935.
The dyarchy at the centre was provided for by the Government of India Act of 1935. The governor was given full control over the centre's executive functions by this act. The Government of India Act of 1919's introduction of a monarchical system at the provincial level was abolished. The subjects that were designated as reserved included matters of religion, defence, tribal administration and foreign policy.
Question : To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as a Marine Park :
Option 1: Andaman Islands
Option 2: Gulf of Kutch
Option 3: Lakshadweep Islands
Option 4: Gulf of Mannar
Correct Answer: Gulf of Kutch
Solution : The correct option is Gulf of Kutch.
In 1982, the Indian government established a 110 km2 area of the Gulf of Kutch as a marine national park to safeguard coral reefs. The peninsula areas of Kutch and Saurashtra, which are divided by the Gulf of Kutch border Pakistan. There are 42 islands in the Gulf of Kutch.
Question : The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress was _______.
Option 1: C Rajagopalachari
Option 2: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 3: Chandra Shekhar Azad
Option 4: Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution : The correct option is Lala Lajpat Rai.
The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was Lala Lajpat Rai. He played a pivotal role in its founding in 1920 and remained president until 1928. His leadership and influence helped establish AITUC as a force in promoting workers' rights and organising labour movements in India.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indians (2)______ 'people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)______ downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)______ by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)______ but in practice willingly resort to the (7) ______ forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)______ of corruption is eating into the (9) ______ of our society and we have become helpless (10)______ of our own degradation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 9.
Option 1: threats
Option 2: vitals
Option 3: necessity
Option 4: imperative
Correct Answer: vitals
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Vitals mean essential, and it helps convey the intended meaning that corruption is eating away the essential aspects of the society.
Question : Rukmini Devi was featured in India Today's list of "100 People Who Shaped India". She was awarded with "Padma Bhushan" in the year 1956 and the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship" in 1967. She was associated with which of the following dances?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The correct answer is Bharatanatyam.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a theosophist, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer renowned for revitalising the dance form. Breaking from the traditional "sadhir" style of temple dancers, she led Bharatanatyam's revival. Additionally, she championed the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and crafts. Notably, Rukmini Devi made history as the first woman appointed to the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
Question : What was a notable feature of the electoral process during the participatory upsurge in the 1990s in India?
Option 1: Dominance of a single party
Option 2: Decreased participation of marginalized communities
Option 3: Increased use of electronic voting machines
Option 4: Reduction in the number of political parties
Correct Answer: Increased use of electronic voting machines
Solution : A notable feature of the electoral process during the participatory upsurge in the 1990s in India was the increased use of electronic voting machines, which aimed to make the voting process more efficient and transparent.
Question : Which of the following is not correct about the eligibility criteria for being elected as Vice President of India?
Option 1: He/She should be a citizen of India.
Option 2: He/She should have completed 35 years of age.
Option 3: He/She should not hold any office of profit under the Union government/state government or any subordinate local authority.
Option 4: He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
Correct Answer: He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
Solution : The correct option is He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
The Vice President of India is not required to be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
The eligibility criteria for the Vice President of India are outlined in Article 66 of the Constitution of India, and they include:
Question : What was the primary reason for the suspension of the Five-year Plans in India during the late 1960s?
Option 1: Political instability
Option 2: Natural disasters
Option 3: Economic recession
Option 4: War with neighboring countries
Correct Answer: Political instability
Solution : The primary reason for the suspension of the Five-year Plans in India during the late 1960s was political instability, including internal conflicts and challenges faced by the government, which disrupted the planning process.
Question : Which type of democracy do we follow in India?
Option 1: Direct
Option 2: Presidential
Option 3: Representative
Option 4: Dictatorship
Correct Answer: Representative
Solution : The correct answer is Representative.
Democracy can take one of two forms. The first type of democracy is direct democracy, and the second and more popular type is representative democracy. A representative democracy exists in India. India practices indirect democracy. In an indirect democracy, citizens are represented by elected representatives. The term representative democracy is also used.
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