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Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?

A) To abide by constitution and respect the National Flag B) To promote harmony and brotherhood
C) To uphold and protect the sovereignty D) Abolition of titles except military and academic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Abolition of titles except military and academic

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Which one of the following is n ot an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?

A) To achieve convergence ofinvestment in irrigation at the fieldlevel B) To expand cultivable area underirrigation
C) To improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water D) To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities

Explanation:

The major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve

•convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level,

•expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko pani),

•improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water,

•enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop),

•enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated municipal based water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in precision irrigation system.

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Nearly ____________ crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report.  

A)  2.4 crore  B)  3.5 crore 
C)  6.9 crore  D)  1.2 crore 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  1.2 crore 

Explanation:

Nearly 1.2 crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. The CSO's employment outlook report is based on the new member enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO, Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) and NPS. 

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The Prime Minister is the ex-officio President of

A) CLRI B) CSIR
C) ISRO D) DRDO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CSIR

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Who was the first female Governor of India?

A) Kamala Nehru B) Madam Bikaji Kama
C) Sarojini Naidu D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sarojini Naidu

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According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency ?

A) Prime Minister B) President
C) Chief Justice D) Parliament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) President

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The most important function of an interest group is to

A)  form the government B) alter government policies to its liking
C) build up public opinion D)  Contest elections
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) alter government policies to its liking

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Under which Article of Indian Constitution an emergency can be declared on the grounds of failure of constitutional machinery in the states?

A) Article 350 B) Article 352
C) Article 356 D) Article 368
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 356

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