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Hard General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams
Q : To whom does the General Purpose Committee advise?
(A) The president
(B) The vice-president
(C) The speaker
(D) The Prime Minister
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The functions of the Committee shall be to consider and advise on such matters concerning the affairs of the House as may be referred to it by the Chairman from time to time. The Report of the Committee shall be presented to the Council by the Deputy Chairman or in his absence, by any Member of the Committee.
When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
(A) 1972
(B) 1976
(C) 1977
(D) 1979
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Originally, the Indian constitution did not provide any formal list of duties for its citizens. But through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, in 1976, fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution.
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
(A) 5
(B) 12
(C) (1/5) of the total members
(D) 10
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.
For how long can the President of India retain a bill in pocket veto?
(A) one month
(B) six months
(C) twelve months
(D) indefinitely
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A pocket veto is a kind of veto enjoyed by the President of India by keeping a bill on his table indefinitely without giving or refusing assent. He will not take any action on the bill under Pocket veto. The first president to use Pocket Veto was Gyani Zail Singh.
Who was the President of the Republic of India who always called Indian secularism as 'Equality of all religions'?
(A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(B) Dr.Zakir Hussain
(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(D) Giani Zail Singh
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is the only President who always called Indian secularism as equality of all religions.
Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
(A) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
(B) Rahul Sachdeva
(C) Anil Agnihotri
(D) Mohan Seth
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs and Special Secretary to the Government of India. An officer of the 1988 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), he has worked in various capacities in Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax and GST field formations.
Which state has tied up with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to launch “Mission Shakti Living Lab” for the financial empowerment of women?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Odisha
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Government of Odisha through the Department of Mission Shakti and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), signed an agreement today to announce the launch of the Mission Shakti Living Lab.
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) on 02 November 2021 approved the purchase of weapons and military equipment worth how many crore rupees under 'Make in India'?
(A) Rs 5,965 crore
(B) Rs 2.23 lakh crore
(C) Rs 9,865 crore
(D) Rs 3,335 crore
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
n a meeting held in November, the DAC accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals amounting to Rs 2.23 lakh crore, of which, acquisition worth Rs 2.20 lakh crore (98% of total AoN amount) will be sourced from domestic industries.
Where did Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru establish the Swaraj Party in 1923?
(A) Allahabad
(B) Patna
(C) Lucknow
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In January 1923, Chittaranjan Das, Narsingh Chintaman Kelkar and Motilal Nehru Bithalbhai Patel established a party named 'Congress-Khilafat Swarajya Party' in Allahabad, of which Chittaranjan Das was made its president and Motilal was made its secretary.
During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aybak rule?
(A) 1206 – 1210
(B) 1320 – 1324
(C) 1290 – 1296
(D) 1266 – 1287
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
He ruled only for four years (1206 – 1210).
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