General Knowledge (GK) 2023-24: GK Questions, Topics, Mock Test, Practice Quiz

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Social forestry and agroforestry are mentioned under the 11th schedule, while urban forestry is mentioned in the 12th schedule. Hence, forestry is mentioned in both.

2. Poverty alleviation is a subject under both the 11th and 12th schedules. The 12th schedule deals with urban poverty alleviation, while the 11th schedule deals with rural poverty alleviation.

3. It is a subject listed in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India.

1. Animal Husbandry

2. Poverty alleviation program

3. Minor Forest Produce

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.

4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.

7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.

10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows

- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)

- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)

- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)

- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

All the statements regarding the benefits of the retired President of India are correct.

A. The former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of ₹2.5 lakh.

B. He/She is entitled to a secretarial staff comprising a private secretary, a personal assistant, an additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to ₹1 lakh per annum.

C. He/She is also entitled to free highest-class travel anywhere in India, accompanied by one person, by rail, air, or steamer.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, the President is required to constitute a Finance Commission at the end of every five years or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.

2. The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India.

3. Who gives his advice to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Centre?

4. K.C. Niyogi was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The first female film star nominated to the Rajya Sabha was (C) Nargis Dutt.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Subhas Chandra Bose organized the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) under an agreement with (B) Japan.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Pitts's India Act 1784: It distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. It allowed the Court of Directors to manage the commercial affairs. New body called the Board of Control to manage political affairs.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The editor of the "Bharat Mata" magazine was Ajeet Singh.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Bal Gangadhar Tilak has never been appointed as the President of the Indian National Congress(INC). He established a prominent organization Deccan Education Society to promote modern learning. He also established Fergusson College at Pune. He along with Annie Besant played an important role during Home Rule Movement(1916-18).