Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

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Question 101 The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to:

A) substitute the National Development Council
B) strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution
C) be an institutional interface between the Judiciary and the Government
D) provide membership to local customary bodies

Answer: B) strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution

Question 102 Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

A) Central Industrial Security Force
B) Central Reserve Police Force
C) Ladakh Scouts
D) Border Security Force

Answer: C) Ladakh Scouts

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Question 103 The following item consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select answer using the code given below:
Code:
A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Statement I : India's share of world manufacturing output steadily declined during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Statement II : There was no absolute decline in production in India during the colonial rule.
Answer: In Discussion

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from office only by:

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Question 104 The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from office only by:

A) President on the advice of the Inion Cabinet.
B) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
C) President of India after an address in both Houses in Parliament
D) President on the advice of Chief Justice of India

Answer: C) President of India after an address in both Houses in Parliament

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Question 105 Which of the following is under the control of the Ministry of Defence?

A) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
B) Rashtriya Rifles
C) National Security Guard
D) Sashasta Seema Bal

Answer: Rashtriya Rifles

Question 106 Which of the following statements with regard to construction of railways in colonial India by the British companies is/are NOT true?

1) The companies were guaranteed a return of 5 per cent on their investment by Government of India
2) The railways were to be managed mainly by the Government
3) There was no system of preferential freight charges
4) The companies were to get the land free from the Government
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 4 only
D) 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C) 4 only

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According to Granville Austin, which of the following was/were the most significant contributions of India to costitution-making?

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Question 107 According to Granville Austin, which of the following was/were the most significant contributions of India to costitution-making?

A) Majority rule and minority rights

B) Consensus and Accomodation

C) Social revolution and Political Freedom

D) Asymmetrical Federal structure

Answer: Social revolution and Political Freedom

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Question 108 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is:

A) A central Paramilitary Force

B) A force maintained by the state of Jammu and Kashmir

C) A regiment of the Indian Army

D) None of the above

Answer: C) A regiment of the Indian Army

Question 109 Which of the following represents the main phases of the Quit India Movement?

1. Strikes, boycotts, and picketing in urban centres
2. Widespread attacks in rural areas on the many symbols and means of colonial rule and authority, e.g. railways, telegraph lines, and Government buildings
3. Formation of Home Rule leagues
4. The Karnataka method'

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2, 3 and 4

C) 1,2 and 4

D) 1 and 4 only

Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India relate to the state of :

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Question 110 The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India relate to the state of :

A) Jammu and Kashmir

B) Jharkhand

C) Mizoram

D) Nagaland

Answer: Mizoram

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The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of

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Question 111 Who among the following resigned from his post in the year 2014?

A) Chief of Air Staff

B) Chief of Naval Staff

C) Director General Coast Guard

D) Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

Answer: B) Chief of Naval Staff

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Question 112 Which of the following was / were NOT part/ parts of the RIN Mutiny?

1. Indian National Army

2. HMIS Talwar

3. Hunger strike by naval ratings

4. Lord Irwin

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A) 1 and 2

B) 2 and 3

C) 1 and 4

D) 4 only

Answer: D) 4 only

Question 113 The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of:

A) SR Bommai v. Union of India

B) Minerva Mills v. Union of India

C) SP Gupta V. union of India

D) Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

Answer: Minerva Mills v. Union of India

Who heads the Defence Acquisition Council?

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Question 114 Who heads the Defence Acquisition Council?

A) Defence Minister

B) Defence Secretary

C) Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff

D) Director General (Acquisition)

Answer: Defence Minister

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Question 115 Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with:

1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

2. The Age of Consent Bill

3. Gaurakshini Sabha

4. Atmiya Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 4

C) 3 and 4

D) 2 and 4 only

Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

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Provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India

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Question 116 The provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India relates to the :

A) right of any section of the citizens to preserve its distinct language and culture

B) right of the Sikh community to carrying and wearing of kirpans

C) provision for providing facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage

D) freedom of Minority-managed educational institutions from discrimination in the matter of receiving aid from the State

Answer: C) provision for providing facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage

Explanation : Article 350A of Indian Constitution relates to the provision for providing facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage. President can issue direction any time to any authority for that.

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The equivalent rank of Commodore of Indian Navy in Indian Army is

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Question 117 The equivalent rank of Commodore of Indian Navy in Indian Army is:

A) Brigadier

B) Lieutenant Colonel

C) Colonel

D) Major General

Answer:  A) Brigadier

Explanation 

 Military Ranks Comparison

Indian Military Ranks Comparison

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