Top 500 GK Questions 2023-24
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Q : When is the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated?
(A) 28 March
(B) 22 March
(C) 28 April
(D) 24 April
Correct Answer : D
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)
In which name has Paytm launched its credit card?
(A) Paytm Digital Card
(B) Paytm First Card
(C) Paytm Green Card
(D) Paytm Payment Bank
Correct Answer : B
Who prepared the April thesis?
(A) Trotsky
(B) Lenin
(C) Marks
(D) Stalin
Correct Answer : B
Golden quadrilateral is related to?
(A) Rail Scheme
(B) Water Management
(C) Road Planning
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : D
Which region receives rainfall throughout the year?
(A) Mediterranean
(B) Equatorial
(C) Tropical
(D) Temperate
Correct Answer : B
What is the time difference between Indian Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time?
(A) 5 hours 10 minutes
(B) 5 hours 30 minutes
(C) 5 hours 40 minutes
(D) 5 hours 20 minutes
Correct Answer : B
In which state of India is Buxa Tiger Project located?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Gujarat
(C) West Bengal
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
What is the contribution of road transport in total passenger transport in India?
(A) 20%
(B) 45%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%
Correct Answer : D
Where is the Prithudak Saraswati Tirtha situated?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Haryana
(C) Telangana
(D) Goa
Correct Answer : B
Which state's Sabarimala temple board has accepted the court's decision to allow women of all ages to enter the temple?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.
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