NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2016-I (GENERAL KNOWLEDGE)

Total Questions: 100

71. Which one of the following pairs of the Schedule in the Constitution of India and its Content is not correctly matched?

 

ScheduleContent
(a) Eighth ScheduleLanguages
(b) Second ScheduleThe forms of oaths and affirmations
(c) Fourth ScheduleAllocation of seats in the Council of States
(d) Tenth ScheduleProvisions as to disquialification on the ground of defection
Correct Answer: (b)

72. Consider the following statements :

1. The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new States and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by passing a resolution in simple majority.
2. Jammu and Kashmir has been given special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

73. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing, addressed to the

Correct Answer: (d) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Solution:On the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, although the Speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office. The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.

74. Who among the following is the founder of the 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan'?

Correct Answer: (b) Kailash Satyarthi
Solution:Bachpan Bachao Andolan was founded in 1980 by Kailash Satyarthi, who has since become a worldwide acclaimed anti-child labour activist.

75. Which of the following are the features of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?

1. Ensuring financial inclusion of the poor
2. Enhancing financial literacy
3. Provision for accidental insurance to account holders
4. Allowing bank accounts with zero balance

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution:Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner. Account can be opened in any bank branch or Business Correspondent (Bank Mitr) outlet. PMJDY accounts are being opened with Zero balance. However, if the account-holder wishes to get cheque book, he/she will have to fulfill minimum balance criteria

76. The Election Commission recognizes a political party as a national party if

1. it secures at least six percent of the total valid votes polled in four or more States in a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. it wins at least four seats in a general election to the Lok Sabha from any State or States.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

77. Which one of the following is not a feature of the Nehru-Mahalanobis model of development strategy?

Correct Answer: (c) Industrial deregulation and disinvestment in the public sector

78. Which of the following best explains the stated broad vision and aspirations of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017)?

Correct Answer: (a) Faster, Substainable and More Inclusive Growth

79. Nabhah Sprsain Diptam is the motto of

Correct Answer: (b) Indian Air Force
Solution:The Motto of Indian Air Force is Nabha sparsham Deeptam. It has been taken from eleventh chapter of the Gita, the Discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Great War of Mahabharata. The Lord is showing His Supreme Divine form to Arjuna and the great form of the Lord is reaching the sky with glory, evoking fear and loss of self-control in the mind of Arjuna.

80. Consider the following statements:

1. The Amendment procedure has been provided in Artical 368 of the Constitution of India.noo
2. The consent of the States is mandatory for all Amendments to the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 21 only