General Awareness Questions

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Who is the founder and also first Chairman of the ISRO, it was established in 1969?

A) Vikram Sarabhai B) A P J Abdul Kalam
C) Homi J Bhabha D) Satish Dhawan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vikram Sarabhai

Explanation:

The founder and also first Chairman of the ISRO is Vikram Sarabhai.

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Which place is NOT associated with Gautama Buddha?

A) Saranath B) Bodh Gaya
C) Kushinagar D) Pawapuri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pawapuri

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Which state ranks 1st in highest alcohol consumption among kids?

A) Punjab B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Punjab

Explanation:

Punjab state ranks 1st in highest alcohol consumption among kids.

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Which among the following statements about the power to change the basic structure of the Constitution of India is/are correct?1. It falls outside the scope of the amending powers of the Parliament.2. It can be exercised by the people though representatives in a Constituent Assembly.3. It falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 B) 1 and 2
C) 1 only D) 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 3

Explanation:

The Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavan and a Bharati Case. (1973)

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution is not defined. But according to SC, the basic structure can be evolved but cannot be destroyed. Hence it falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament. Hence both 1 and 3 are correct.

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Which state will be hosting 'International Tourism Mart' for the first time this year?

A) Tripura B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka D) Telangana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tripura

Explanation:

The 7th International Tourism Mart to be held in Tripura, the northeastern state in India for the first time for 3 days from Nov 22nd to Nov 24th.

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Which bank introduced Repo Rate linked home loan recently?

A) SBI B) HDFC
C) Axis D) ICICI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) SBI

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Q:

Types of budget?

Answer

Types of Budget ::


 


1) General Budget
2) Performance Budget
3) Zero Based Budget
4) Outcome Budget
5) Gender Budget

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The ______ is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible.

A) Secretary B) Gram Sabha
C) Only Sarpanch D) Block Development officer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gram Sabha

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