National Events (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 50

11. Nanda, who passed away in March, 2014 was a - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Bollywood actress
(b) Freedom fighter
(c) Social worker
(d) Guitar player

Correct Answer: (a) Bollywood actress

Solution:Nanda, who passed away in March, 2014 was a Bollywood actress. Hence, option (a) is correct.

12. Famous leader, Bangaru Laxman who passed away in March 2014 at Hyderabad is related to - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Telugu Desam Party
(b) Indian National Congress
(c) Bhartiya Janata Party
(d) Communist Party of India

Correct Answer: (c) Bhartiya Janata Party

Solution:Famous leader, Bangaru Laxman who passed away in March 2014 at Hyderabad is related to Bhartiya Janata Party. Hence, option (c) is correct.

13. After the accident of which of the following Submarines, the Ex. Indian Navy Chief resigned in February, 2014?. [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) I.N.S. Sindhurakshak
(b) I.N.S. Sindhushastra
(c) I.N.S. Sindhuraj
(d) I.N.S. Sindhuratna

Correct Answer: (d) I.N.S. Sindhuratna

Solution:Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi resigned on 26th February 2014, taking moral responsibility for the accident of I.N.S. Sindhuratna. Admiral Joshi was the 21" Admiral of Indian Navy. He was the first Naval Admiral to resign by accepting moral responsibility.

14. Support price of Sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh fixed for 2012-13 is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Rs. 220 per quintal
(b) Rs. 250 per quintal
(c) Rs. 280 per quintal
(d) Rs. 310 per quintal

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 280 per quintal

Solution:The support price of sugarcane for the year 2012-13 in Uttar Pradesh was Rs. 280 per quintal, whereas in this context the price of the Central Government was Rs. 170 per quintal.

In September, 2021 the State Advised Price (SAP) of sugarcane for crushing season 2021-22 was set by the Uttar Pradesh government at Rs. 350 per quintal.

15. What is the total production of oilseeds in India in 2013-14? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 34.32 million tonnes
(b) 43.34 million tonnes
(c) 20.89 million tonnes
(d) 32.75 million tonnes

Correct Answer: (d) 32.75 million tonnes

Solution:The total production of oilseeds in India was 32.75 million tonnes in the year 2013-14. As per First Advance Estimates for 2022-23 (Kharif Only), total foodgrain production in the country is estimated at 149.92 million tonnes which is higher by 6.98 million tonnes than the average foodgrain production of previous five years' (2016-17 to 2020-21).

Total kharif oilseeds production in the country during 2022-23 is estimated at 23.57 million tonnes which is higher by 1.74 million tonnes than the average oilseeds production.

16. In how many Assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh the by-election took place in September, 2014? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 12
(b) 11
(c) 13
(d) 14

Correct Answer: (b) 11

Solution:In 11 assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh the by-election took place in September, 2014. Hence, option (b) is correct.

17. North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC) would organize Chaite and Kajri centres in which city? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Mirzapur
(b) Bhojpur
(c) Mathura
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (d) Varanasi

Solution:North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC) would organize Chaite and Kajri centres in Varanasi. Hence, option (d) is correct.

18. Who has been appointed the Brand Ambassador of Mother and Child Health Campaign by the government of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2015]

(a) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
(b) Madhuri Dixit
(c) Sania Mirza
(d) Saina Nehwal

Correct Answer: (b) Madhuri Dixit

Solution:In June 2014, the Madhya Pradesh government appointed famous Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador of 'Mamta Abhiyan' for maternal and child health.

19. Which of the following States has launched 'Aahar Yojana' in April 2015 to provide food at cheap rates for city poor? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (d) Odisha

Solution:Aahaar program was launched on 1st April 2015 in Odisha. Housing and Urban Development Department is the nodal department to implement the Aahaar program in the State.

The objective of the program is to provide cooked hot meals - steamed rice and dalma- to the poor and needy people at the cost of Rs. 5/- at places of public congregations in the urban areas.

20. Which of the following States has recently (July 2015) proposed to abolish the role of Chief Justice in selection of Lokayukta ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:In July 2015, the State of Uttar Pradesh proposed to abolish the role of Chief Justice in the selection of Lokayukta.

On August 27, 2015 the Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill 2015 was passed by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, according to this Bill, the Lokayukta's selection panel will have 4 members - Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition, Speaker of the Assembly and a retired Judge.

Retired Judge will be the fourth member to be selected in consultation with the Chief Minister and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Later the bill was reserved for President's consideration.

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