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- Question
Which one of the following is n ot an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?
Options- A. To achieve convergence ofinvestment in irrigation at the fieldlevel
- B. To expand cultivable area underirrigation
- C. To improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water
- D. To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities
- Correct Answer
- To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities
ExplanationThe major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve
?convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level,
?expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko pani),
?improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water,
?enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop),
?enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated municipal based water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in precision irrigation system.
- 1. Which one of the following is not an International Human Rights Treaty?
Options- A. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- B. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
- C. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- D. Declaration on the Right to Development Discuss
- 2. Which one of the following statements in respect of the States of India is not correct?
Options- A. States in India cannot have their own Constitutions.
- B. The State of Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.
- C. States in India do not have the right to secede from the Union of India.
- D. The maximum number of members in the Council of Ministers of Delhi can be 15 percent of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Discuss
- 3. Under which one of the following Amendment Acts was Sikkim admitted into the Union of India?
Options- A. 35th
- B. 36th
- C. 37th
- D. 38th Discuss
- 4. Indian Citizenship is granted by
Options- A. The President of India
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Ministry of Home Affairs
- D. The Ministry of External Affairs Discuss
- 5. According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ?National Party?, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?
Options- A. At least two States
- B. At least three States
- C. At least four States
- D. At least five States Discuss
- 6. Which of the following are constituents of Indian Parliament? (i) The President (ii) The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) (iii) The House of the People (Lok Sabha)
Options- A. (ii) and (iii)
- B. (i) and (ii)
- C. (i) and (iii)
- D. (i), (ii) and (iii) Discuss
- 7. Which of the following has the supreme command of the Indian Defence Forces?
Options- A. Prime Minister of India
- B. Defence Minister of India
- C. Council of Ministers of India
- D. President of India Discuss
- 8. Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of Indian constitution?
Options- A. Second Schedule
- B. Tenth Schedule
- C. Third Schedule
- D. Fourth Schedule Discuss
- 9. Who appoints Governor of a state in India?
Options- A. Prime Minister of India
- B. Council of Minister
- C. Judge of Supreme Court
- D. President of India Discuss
- 10. Which article of Indian constitution has the provision for National Emergency?
Options- A. Article 350
- B. Article 352
- C. Article 360
- D. Article 357 Discuss
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Correct Answer: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Explanation:
The International Bill of Human Rights has been further supplemented by various other international treaties, conventions and declarations. They are usually regarded as ?human rights instruments?. The important among them are as follows....
?Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979)
?Declaration on the Right to Development (1986)
?Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006).
Correct Answer: The State of Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.
Explanation:
There shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than ten per cent (a special provision for Delhi as against the 15 percent clause under 91st Amendment Act)of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which the Legislative Assembly has power to make laws.
Correct Answer: 36th
Explanation:
The 35th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Terms and Conditions for the Incorporation of Sikkim into the Union of India.
The 37th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Formation of Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly.
The 38th constitutional Amendment Act(1975):Enhances the powers of President and Governors to pass ordinances.
The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Formation of Sikkim as a State within the Indian Union.
Correct Answer: The Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer: At least four States
Explanation:
Trinamool Congress became the 7th political party to be recognized as a National Party in September 2016.
Conditions for Recognition as a National Party
1. Secure at least 6% of the valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any four or more states and won at least 4 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election from any State or States.
2. Win at least 2% of the total Lok Sabha seats in a Lok Sabha General Election and these seats have to be won from at least 3 states.
3. The party is recognized as a State Party in at least four states.
Correct Answer: (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer: Defence Minister of India
Correct Answer: Tenth Schedule
Correct Answer: President of India
Correct Answer: Article 352
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