HSSC CLERK EXAM 11.12.2016 (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

61. When was the Indian national congress founded?

Correct Answer: (1) In the year 1885
Solution:In 1885 Indian National Congress was formed by A.O.Hume. It was established in Mumbai during the regime of lord Duphrin. The president of INC was W.C Banergee.

62. Arrange the following Gover-nor Generals of India in Chronological order.

1. Wellesley

2. Cornwallis

3. Warren hastings

4. Dalhousie

Correct Answer: (3) 3, 2, 1, 4
Solution:Warren Hasting- 1774-85

Lord cornwalis- 1786-93

Wellesley-1798-1805

Dalhousie-1848-1856

So option (3) is right

63. During the Indian freedom struggle why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation.

Correct Answer: (4) It autherized the government to imprison people without trial.
Solution:Rowlatt act 1919 was passed by British Parliament which authorised the government to imprison people without trial.

64. With whose permission did the British setup its first factory in surat?

Correct Answer: (4) Shahjahan
Solution:The English obtained permission to trade within India by Mughal emperor Jahangir they opened their first factory in Surat.

65. Paper currency was first started in India in

Correct Answer: (1) 1861
Solution:The paper currency was started in 1861 in the regime of Britishers.

66. As per 2012 RBI reports which state/UT has the highest peгcentage of below poverty line combined in Rural and Urban sectors?

Correct Answer: (4) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Solution:According to the RBI report 2012, In Chhatisgarh maximum number of people live below poverty line i.e 39.93.

67. In how many districts the MGNREGA scheme had been implemented initially?

Correct Answer: (1) 200
Solution:MNEREGA was implemented in 200 villages in its start. It was started from Badlapalee, Andhra Pradesh in year 2006.

68. Who is the chairman of the NITI Aayog?

Correct Answer: (2) Prime Minister of India
Solution:The Prime Minister is the coofficio chairman of NITI Aayoge. NITI Ayog was established in year 2015 in place of Yojna Ayog.

69. First Regional Rural Bank came in to existence in

Correct Answer: (3) 1975
Solution:The first regional rural bank was formed in 1975.

70. Who is the exofficio chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Correct Answer: (2) Governor
Solution:According to the article 64 of the Indian constitution the Vice president is the ex-offi-cio chairman of Rajya Sabha.