General Awareness Questions

Q:

The Indian musical instrument 'Samvadini' is which type?

A) String B) Wind
C) Percussion D) Impact
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wind

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2 1896
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Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations?

1. Stabilization

2. Peace consolidation

3. To extend support to a losing State in a war.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1,2 and 3 B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1 and 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.

UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

 

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1 1895
Q:

Jallikattu is associated with _____.

A) Trichur B) Karthigai
C) Onam D) Pongal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pongal

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0 1894
Q:

Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably. What is the minimum charge to file a case in a Lok Adalat? 

A) no court fee  B)  Rs 10 
C)  Rs 50  D)  Rs 05 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) no court fee 

Explanation:

There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. 

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1 1892
Q:

With which country has India signed an agreement for assistance in green and sustainable construction of infrastructure in the Himalayan Kingdom in December, 2016?

A) Nepal B) Afghanistan
C) Bhutan D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhutan

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2 1889
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In September 2017, “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna” was launched for giving electricity connections in rural and urban areas by ______.

A) March, 2019 B) December, 2018
C) March, 2018 D) October, 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) December, 2018

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0 1889
Q:

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct?

 

A) It was inserted by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951. B) The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.
C) The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review of an Act included in the Ninth Schedule on the doctrine of basic structure. D) The appropriate Legislature can repeal or amend an Act specified in the Ninth Schedule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.

Explanation:

Ninth Schedule says that the article mentioned in this are immune from judicial review. It is for the larger good of the society, the government cannot be challenged in the court for his actions. Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by First Constitutional Amendment, 1951.In a landmark ruling on 11th January 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to judicial review, if they violated the basic structure of the Constitution.

 

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1 1885
Q:

Which State Government has recently abolished "agriculture income tax"

A) Karnataka B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar D) Asssam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Karnataka

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1 1884