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Question : The Ugadi festival in India celebrates the___________.
Option 1: first rainfall
Option 2: commencement of the new year
Option 3: harvesting season
Option 4: monsoon season
Correct Answer: commencement of the new year
Solution : The correct option is the commencement of the new year.
The Ugadi festival in India celebrates the new year. It is a significant festival in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and certain other regions of South India. Ugadi marks
Question : Which are the most widespread forests in India?
Option 1: Montane forest
Option 2: Mangrove Forests
Option 3: Tropical Evergreen Forests
Option 4: Tropical Deciduous Forests
Correct Answer: Tropical Deciduous Forests
Solution : The answer is Tropical Deciduous Forests.
Tropical deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India. They are widely spread in the regions that receive rainfall between 100 and 200 cm. These forests are found along the equator belt between the Tropic of
Question : The Finance Commission in India is appointed by
Option 1: Prime Minister of India
Option 2: President of India
Option 3: Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Option 4: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The Correct Answer is- President of India
According to Article 280, the Finance Commission is a constitutional entity. A Finance Commission must be appointed by the Indian President every five years or sooner. It serves as a constitutional body that distributes certain revenue
Question : As per the following result of the 2011 census, the density of population in India is
Option 1: 325 per sq km
Option 2: 352 per sq km
Option 3: 372 per sq km
Option 4: 382 per sq km
Correct Answer: 382 per sq km
Solution : The correct answer is 382 per sq km.
Population density is a metric used to measure the number of people or species present within a geographical area. It is calculated by dividing number of persons present by the total geographical area. According
Question : Which article of the Constitution of India states that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India?
Option 1: Article 73
Option 2: Article 75
Option 3: Article 74
Option 4: Article 76
Correct Answer: Article 75
Solution : The correct answer is Article 75.
According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints Prime Ministers. No particular process is followed in the election or appointment of him. According to Article 74(1), the President will be assisted and advised by a
Question : Which agency is responsible for disaster management in India?
Option 1: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Option 2: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Option 3: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Option 4: Ministry of Power
Correct Answer: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Solution : The correct answer is (B) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The NDMA is an apex body established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It is responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management and coordinating the efforts of
Question : Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions. Big dams received a big push from politicians and bureaucracy pouring enormous amounts of borrowed money in the early years of Independence. There has however been hardly any attempt at questioning the extent of damage caused or in evaluating whether the promises of food, water and prosperity for all have actually been realised. The diversion of rivers and construction of a long system of canals in a densely populated country like India will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale and the people affected are never likely to agree with such measures. All over the world, community reaction is to prevent construction of large dams. Preserving rivers in free-flow condition is considered ecologically necessary and the construction of large dams is now legally prohibited in Sweden and also in parts of USA. The technical challenges to be faced in redrawing the geography of the country are many and full of dangerous consequences and the mad rush in pursuit of such a chimera will prove disastrous. The cost of the project is so stupendous that any water made available will cost so much that governments will have to be forever subsidizing farmers. What long-term impact this massive borrowing will have on the economy is difficult to foresee.
Question:
Which of the following statements is true?
Option 1: The water made available through dams is better suited for industries than agricultural because of high costs and most of the countries have banned the construction of big dams.
Option 2: Most of the countries have banned the construction of big dams.
Option 3: The water made available through dams is better suited for industries than agricultural because of high costs.
Option 4: The diversion of rivers will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale.
Correct Answer: The diversion of rivers will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
'The diversion of rivers will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale. ' Explanation: - The diversion of rivers and construction of a long system of
Question : As of 2023, the term of office of the Vice-President of India is
Option 1: 4 years
Option 2: 5 years
Option 3: 2 years
Option 4: 6 years
Correct Answer: 5 years
Solution : The correct answer is 5 years.
The President and Vice-President are chosen for the 5-year term. The President is chosen by the electoral college mentioned in the constitution. The Vice President is the Ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha and is elected by
Question : In India, which of the following bodies is constitutional in nature?
Option 1: NITI Aayog
Option 2: National Human Rights Commission
Option 3: Central Vigilance Commission
Option 4: Finance Commission
Correct Answer: Finance Commission
Solution : The correct answer is the Finance Commission.
According to Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the Finance Commission of India is established every five years by the Indian President. It is an advisory body that deals with the distribution of tax revenues among
Question : Who among the following was the commander of Muhammad Ghori, who also founded the slave dynasty in India?
Option 1: Iltutmish
Option 2: Ghiyas ud din Balban
Option 3: Aram Shah II
Option 4: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Correct Answer: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Solution : The correct option is Qutb ud-Din Aibak.
The commander of Muhammad Ghori, who founded the Slave Dynasty in India, was Qutb ud-Din Aibak. After Ghori's death, he became the ruler and established the Slave Dynasty in Delhi in 1206. He was the first
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