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.
Q2. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year? Q2. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year?
(A) 1986 (A) 1986
(B) 1988 (B) 1988
(C) 1990 (C) 1990
(D) 1992 (D) 1992
Answer: (B) 1988 Answer: (B) 1988
The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988. The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988. The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
Q4. What is the difference between Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)? Q4. What is the difference between Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?
(A) 2 hours and 30 minutes (A) 2 hours and 30 minutes
(B) 4 hours and 30 minutes (B) 4 hours and 30 minutes
(C) 5 hours and 30 minutes (C) 5 hours and 30 minutes
(D) No Difference (D) No Difference
Answer: (C) 5 hours and 30 minutes Answer: (C) 5 hours and 30 minutes
Indian Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.Indian Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Q5. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India? Q5. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India?
(A) Jal Shakti Abhiyan (A) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
(B) Jal Vikas Abhiyan (B) Jal Vikas Abhiyan
(C) Jal Hi Dhan Hai Abhiyan (C) Jal Hi Dhan Hai Abhiyan
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) was launched on July 1, 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to accelerate water conservation, harvesting, and bore well recharge activities in 256 water-stressed districts. The scheme's theme is "Sanchay Jal Behtar Kal".The Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) was launched on July 1, 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to accelerate water conservation, harvesting, and bore well recharge activities in 256 water-stressed districts. The scheme's theme is "Sanchay Jal Behtar Kal".
Q6. Assam covers what percent of India's total area? Q6. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
(A) 2.4% (A) 2.4%
(B) 5.2% (B) 5.2%
(C) 2% (C) 2%
(D) 3.5% (D) 3.5%
Answer: (A) 2.4% Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
Q7. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated? Q7. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated?
(A) 2005 (A) 2005
(B) 2014 (B) 2014
(C) 1978 (C) 1978
(D) 1991 (D) 1991
Answer: (D) 1991 Answer: (D) 1991
Economic liberalization in India was initiated in 1991. The reforms were introduced in July 1991 by the minority government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The reforms were a response to a balance of payments crisis and were part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.Economic liberalization in India was initiated in 1991. The reforms were introduced in July 1991 by the minority government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The reforms were a response to a balance of payments crisis and were part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
Q8. Which is the highest gallantry award in India? Q8. 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.
