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11. The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in

The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in

[amp_mcq option1=”New Delhi” option2=”Gandhi Nagar” option3=”Prayagraj” option4=”Varanasi” correct=”option4″]

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The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in Varanasi.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every two years to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. The 15th edition was held from January 21 to 23, 2019, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

The theme for the 15th PBD was “Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India”. The event also coincided with the Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations, allowing participants to experience these cultural events.

12. Who among the following was appointed as head of the seven member comm

Who among the following was appointed as head of the seven member committee to look into revenue shortfall being faced by the states after the GST roll-out in India and suggest steps for augmenting collections ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Himanta Biswa Sharma” option2=”Thomas Isaac” option3=”Sushil Modi” option4=”Capt Abhimanyu” correct=”option3″]

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Sushil Modi was appointed as the head of the seven-member committee to look into the revenue shortfall faced by states after the GST roll-out.

In January 2019, a Group of Ministers (GoM) was constituted by the GST Council to discuss and recommend steps for augmenting revenue collection and address the issue of revenue shortfall being faced by some states. The GoM was headed by Sushil Kumar Modi, who was then the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Bihar.

The committee examined reasons for the shortfall and suggested measures, including anti-evasion steps and rate rationalization, to improve collections.

13. Who among the following was awarded The Hindu Prize in Fiction categor

Who among the following was awarded The Hindu Prize in Fiction category for the year 2018 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Neelum Saran Gour” option2=”N Kalyan Raman” option3=”Manoranjan Byapari” option4=”Arunav Sinha” correct=”option1″]

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Neelum Saran Gour was awarded The Hindu Prize in the Fiction category for the year 2018.

Neelum Saran Gour won The Hindu Prize 2018 for Fiction for her novel “Requiem in Raga Janki”.

The Hindu Prize is an Indian literary award established in 2010. It recognizes authors who have made significant contributions to Indian literature in English.

14. IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India

IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and

[amp_mcq option1=”Malaysia” option2=”Maldives” option3=”Mauritius” option4=”Myanmar” correct=”option4″]

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IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and Myanmar.

IMBEX stands for India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise. It is a series of joint military training exercises between the armies of the two nations.

These exercises are aimed at enhancing interoperability, sharing best practices, and improving coordination between the two armies in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous and jungle terrain.

15. Consider the following description of the Samadhi of a former Prime Mi

Consider the following description of the Samadhi of a former Prime Minister of India :
Central Samadhi platform comprises nine square black polished granite solid stone blocks, capped with a ‘Diya’ in the centre. The number nine holds significance and represents the navarasas, navaratnas and navagrahas. The placement of the nine-square Samadhi is in a circular lotus shaped pattern. The nine-square platform is accessed in four cardinal directions by pathways made in white composite tiles so that the floor does not get heated.
Identify the Samadhi :

[amp_mcq option1=”Shakti Sthal” option2=”Shantivan” option3=”Sadaiv Atal” option4=”Veer Bhumi” correct=”option3″]

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The description corresponds to the Samadhi of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, named Sadaiv Atal.

The architectural description, particularly the use of nine squares, the ‘Diya’ in the center, the reference to ‘nava’ concepts (navarasas, navaratnas, navagrahas), and the circular lotus pattern, are specific design elements incorporated in the Sadaiv Atal memorial. The number nine aligns with the birth date of Atal Bihari Vajpayee (25th December, summing to 9) and his being the 9th Prime Minister of India.

Sadaiv Atal is located near Raj Ghat in Delhi. Shakti Sthal is the memorial for Indira Gandhi, Shantivan for Jawaharlal Nehru, and Veer Bhumi for Rajiv Gandhi, each having distinct architectural characteristics.

16. In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary u

In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?

[amp_mcq option1=”Eighth form” option2=”Fifth form” option3=”Seventh form” option4=”Sixth form” correct=”option4″]

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In the Manusmriti, the form of marriage resulting from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover” is the sixth form.

Manusmriti describes eight forms of marriage. The “voluntary union of a maiden and her lover, with carnal desire for its motive” is the definition of the Gandharva form of marriage, which is listed as the sixth form.

The eight forms are (typically listed as): Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Asura, Gandharva, Rakshasa, and Paishacha. Gandharva is considered a less approved form than the first four (Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya).

17. The treaty of Yandabo was signed in

The treaty of Yandabo was signed in

[amp_mcq option1=”1826″ option2=”1825″ option3=”1824″ option4=”1823″ correct=”option1″]

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The treaty of Yandabo was signed in 1826.

The Treaty of Yandabo was signed on February 24, 1826, at Yandabo, concluding the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826).

This treaty forced the Burmese to cede territories like Assam, Manipur, Arakan, and Tenasserim to the British, recognize British sovereignty over Cachar and Jaintia, and pay a large indemnity.

18. Fundamental right guaranteed under which one of the following Articles

Fundamental right guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is available only to the citizens of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 19″ option2=”Article 20″ option3=”Article 21″ option4=”Article 22″ correct=”option1″]

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The fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India is available only to the citizens of India.

Article 19 guarantees six fundamental rights relating to the freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession. These rights are specifically limited to citizens of India.

Articles 20 (Protection in respect of conviction for offences), Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty), and Article 22 (Protection against arrest and detention) are available to both citizens and foreigners. Other fundamental rights available only to citizens include those under Articles 15, 16, 29, and 30.

19. Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT

Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of a State” option2=”The election follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote” option3=”1/3rd of its members retire after every two years” option4=”It is a permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President” correct=”option4″]

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The statement “It is a permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President” is NOT correct.

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. While it is permanent, its members serve terms. One-third of its members retire after every two years, and new members are elected to fill the vacancies. The President does not have the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha.

Statements A, B, and C are correct descriptions of the Rajya Sabha. Members are elected by elected MLAs using proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote, and the system of periodic retirement ensures its continuous nature.

20. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendat

An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendation of

[amp_mcq option1=”The Chief Justice of India” option2=”The Chief Election Commissioner” option3=”The President of India” option4=”The Parliament” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is The Chief Election Commissioner.

According to Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. However, any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

This provision ensures the independence of the Election Commission as a multi-member body by giving the Chief Election Commissioner a significant role in the removal process of other commissioners. The President appoints the Election Commissioners.