Q1. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is? Q1. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is?
(A) Railways (A) Railways
(B) Airways (B) Airways
(C) Roadways (C) Roadways
(D) Iron and Steel Plants (D) Iron and Steel Plants
Answer: (A) Railways Answer: (A) Railways
Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.
Q1. When the fundamental rights of Indian citizens be suspended? Q1. When the fundamental rights of Indian citizens be suspended?
(A) During National Emergency (A) During National Emergency
(B) Anytime (B) Anytime
(C) During Financial Emergency (C) During Financial Emergency
(D) Never (D) Never
Answer: (A) During National Emergency Answer: (A) During National Emergency
The Fundamental Rights can be suspended during the Emergency under Article 359 of the Constitution by the President of India but not those conferred in Articles 20 and Article 21.The Fundamental Rights can be suspended during the Emergency under Article 359 of the Constitution by the President of India but not those conferred in Articles 20 and Article 21.
Q2. The East India Association was set up in Q2. The East India Association was set up in
(A) 1857 (A) 1857
(B) 1866 (B) 1866
(C) 1875 (C) 1875
(D) 1885 (D) 1885
Answer: (B) 1866 Answer: (B) 1866
The East India Association was founded in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London, with the collaboration of other Indians and retired British officials. It superseded the London Indian Society and aimed to discuss Indian affairs, represent Indian grievances to the British government, and educate the British public about the true conditions in India. The Association became an important platform for early Indian nationalists to voice their concerns and advocate for Indian welfare.The East India Association was founded in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London, with the collaboration of other Indians and retired British officials. It superseded the London Indian Society and aimed to discuss Indian affairs, represent Indian grievances to the British government, and educate the British public about the true conditions in India. The Association became an important platform for early Indian nationalists to voice their concerns and advocate for Indian welfare.
Q3. Which is the highest gallantry award in India? Q3. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
(A) Ashoka Chakra (A) Ashoka Chakra
(B) Vir Chakra (B) Vir Chakra
(C) Maha Vir Chakra (C) Maha Vir Chakra
(D) Param Vir Chakra (D) Param Vir Chakra
Answer: (D) Param Vir Chakra Answer: (D) Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.
Q5. Which community uses the Sadri language? Q5. Which community uses the Sadri language?
(A) Mizo (A) Mizo
(B) Koch (B) Koch
(C) Adivasi (C) Adivasi
(D) Hmar (D) Hmar
Answer: (C) Adivasi Answer: (C) Adivasi
Sadri is the native language of the Sadan, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group primarily residing in the Chota Nagpur region of India. Sadri is also known as Nagpuri. In Assam, Sadri is the lingua franca of the Adivasi community. Sadri is used in the tea gardens of Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh, where it is known as Baganiya bhasa.Sadri is the native language of the Sadan, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group primarily residing in the Chota Nagpur region of India. Sadri is also known as Nagpuri. In Assam, Sadri is the lingua franca of the Adivasi community. Sadri is used in the tea gardens of Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh, where it is known as Baganiya bhasa.
Q7. Who is the first law officer of the country? Q7. Who is the first law officer of the country?
(A) Chief Justice of India (A) Chief Justice of India
(B) Attorney General (B) Attorney General
(C) Law Minister (C) Law Minister
(D) All of above (D) All of above
Answer: (B) Attorney General Answer: (B) Attorney General
Attorney General is the highest law officer in India. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises the union government on all legal matters.Attorney General is the highest law officer in India. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises the union government on all legal matters.
Q8. What day India will celebrate on August 23 to commemorate the achievement of Chandrayaan-3? Q8. What day India will celebrate on August 23 to commemorate the achievement of Chandrayaan-3?
(A) Indian Space Day (A) Indian Space Day
(B) ISRO Day (B) ISRO Day
(C) National Space Day (C) National Space Day
(D) Chandrayaan 3 Day (D) Chandrayaan 3 Day
Answer: (C) National Space Day Answer: (C) National Space Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, declared August 23 as the National Space Day to commemorate the remarkable achievement of Chandrayaan-3's landing on the moon.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, declared August 23 as the National Space Day to commemorate the remarkable achievement of Chandrayaan-3's landing on the moon.
Q10. The controversial Ilbert Bill of 1883 in British India was introduced by Q10. The controversial Ilbert Bill of 1883 in British India was introduced by