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Consider the following institutions in India:
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- NITI Aayog
- Central Information Commission (CIC)
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
How many of the above institutions are neither a Statutory body nor a Constitutional body?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All five
Consider the following institutions in India:
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- NITI Aayog
- Central Information Commission (CIC)
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) How many of the above institutions are neither a Statutory body nor a Constitutional body? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All five
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: In India, Panchayati Raj Institutions are governed by state-specific acts that outline their composition, powers, functions, and administrative procedures.
Statement II: "Local government" is a subject, enumerated under the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, Panchayati Raj Institutions are governed by state-specific acts that outline their composition, powers, functions, and administrative procedures. Statement II: "Local government" is a subject, enumerated under the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement for Statement-I c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Consider the following languages:
- Tamil
- Gujarati
- Malayalam
- Bengali
- Kannada
- Telugu
How many of the above languages have been given the status of a Classical Language in India?
a) Only three
b) Only four
c) Only five
d) All six
Consider the following languages:
- Tamil
- Gujarati
- Malayalam
- Bengali
- Kannada
- Telugu How many of the above languages have been given the status of a Classical Language in India? a) Only three b) Only four c) Only five d) All six
With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions, consider the following statements:
- Currently, more than two-thirds of the States in India have expanded reservations for women in the Panchayat at village level to 50 percent.
- Bihar was the first state in India to increase the reservation for women to 50 percent in Panchayat at the Village level
- No state in India has established minimum educational qualifications for contesting Panchayat elections.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions, consider the following statements:
- Currently, more than two-thirds of the States in India have expanded reservations for women in the Panchayat at village level to 50 percent.
- Bihar was the first state in India to increase the reservation for women to 50 percent in Panchayat at the Village level
- No state in India has established minimum educational qualifications for contesting Panchayat elections. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2022-23, consider the following statements:
- The survey is conducted by the National Statistical Organization (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
- The average monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) in households is highest in Chhattisgarh for rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2022-23, consider the following statements:
- The survey is conducted by the National Statistical Organization (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
- The average monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) in households is highest in Chhattisgarh for rural areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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With reference to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, consider the following statements:
- The legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir can make laws on any subject mentioned in the state list of the 7th schedule of the Constitution except on the subject of land.
- The electoral college for the President of India does not include the members of the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, consider the following statements:
- The legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir can make laws on any subject mentioned in the state list of the 7th schedule of the Constitution except on the subject of land.
- The electoral college for the President of India does not include the members of the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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According to the Constitution of India, reservation of seats in Panchayat elections for Scheduled Tribes shall not apply to the state of:
a) Bihar
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Arunachal Pradesh
According to the Constitution of India, reservation of seats in Panchayat elections for Scheduled Tribes shall not apply to the state of: a) Bihar b) Gujarat c) Madhya Pradesh d) Arunachal Pradesh
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 transformed India's governance from a representative system to a participatory system of governance.
Statement-II: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandated the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 transformed India's governance from a representative system to a participatory system of governance. Statement-II: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandated the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect. d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
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With reference to the historical development of Panchayati Raj institutions in India, consider the following statements:
- The Royal Commission on Decentralization of 1909 recommended that the villages in India should be regarded as the basic unit of local self-government institutions.
- The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the three-tier system of government for the first time in independent India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the historical development of Panchayati Raj institutions in India, consider the following statements:
- The Royal Commission on Decentralization of 1909 recommended that the villages in India should be regarded as the basic unit of local self-government institutions.
- The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the three-tier system of government for the first time in independent India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following groups of countries are members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
a) Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy
b) Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal
c) Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland\d) Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland
Which of the following groups of countries are members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)? a) Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy b) Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal c) Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland\d) Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland
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With reference to Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) PESA act, 1996, consider the following:
- The power to enforce prohibition or to regulate and restrict the sale and consumption of intoxicants.
- The authority to own and manage minor forest produce.
- The power to prevent alienation of land in the Tribal Areas declared under Schedule 6 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the above powers are conferred on Gram Sabha under the PESA Act, 1996?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) PESA act, 1996, consider the following:
- The power to enforce prohibition or to regulate and restrict the sale and consumption of intoxicants.
- The authority to own and manage minor forest produce.
- The power to prevent alienation of land in the Tribal Areas declared under Schedule 6 of the Constitution of India. Which of the above powers are conferred on Gram Sabha under the PESA Act, 1996? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the State Finance Commission (SFC), consider the following statements:
- The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 provided for the establishment of SFC.
- It works under the overall supervision of the Finance Commission of India.
- It makes recommendations to the President regarding grants-in-aid to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
With reference to the State Finance Commission (SFC), consider the following statements:
- The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 provided for the establishment of SFC.
- It works under the overall supervision of the Finance Commission of India.
- It makes recommendations to the President regarding grants-in-aid to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of India. How many of the statements given above are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None
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With reference to Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), 1996 consider the following statements:
- It was enacted on the recommendations of the Bhuria Committee.
- It is not applicable in the state of Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), 1996 consider the following statements:
- It was enacted on the recommendations of the Bhuria Committee.
- It is not applicable in the state of Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Study Notes
Instructions for General Studies Test
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Test Booklet and Answer Sheet: Carefully encode and fill in roll number and test booklet series on the answer sheet, without omissions or discrepancies; otherwise, the answer sheet may be rejected. This is the candidate's responsibility.
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Test Booklet Content: The booklet contains 100 items (questions) exclusively in English, each with four answer options. Choose the best option for each item and mark the selected response only on the separate answer sheet provided.
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Equal Marks: All items carry equal marks.
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Answer Sheet Instructions: Complete the particulars on the answer sheet as per instructions in the admission certificate. Hand over the answer sheet to the invigilator at the end of the examination. The test booklet can be taken away.
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Rough Work: Sheets for rough work are provided at the end of the test booklet.
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Penalty for Wrong Answers: Wrong answers will be penalized
- One-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty if a candidate answers incorrectly.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer to a question, it is considered wrong and the same penalty applies.
- There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
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This quiz provides instructions for taking the General Studies test, including how to fill out the answer sheet and the consequences of incorrect answers. The test consists of 100 items, and candidates must ensure all details are accurate to avoid rejection of their answer sheets.
