Physics GK Questions & Answers Upcoming Exams

Physics GK Questions & Answers Upcoming Exams

1. The law of electrolysis was formulated by?

Answer: Michael Faraday

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2. Father of Electricity?
Answer: Michael Faraday
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3. The ordered flow of charges in a conductor is called?
Answer: Electric current
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4. The unit of current?
Answer: Ampere
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5. The substance that allows electric charges to flow through it?
Answer: Conductor
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6. The best conductor of Electricity?
Answer: Silver
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7. The substance that does not allow current to flow through it?
Answer: Insulators
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8. The unit of electric charge?
Answer: Coulomb
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9. A device that maintains a constant potential difference across its terminals for a long time?
Answer: Cell
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10. The fuse is a piece of wire made of?
Answer: Bismuth alloy
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11. The instrument used to measure electric current in a circuit is called?
Answer: Ammeter
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12. Unit of electric potential?
Answer: Volt
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13. Commercial unit of electricity?
Answer: KWH (Kilowatt Hour)
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14. An instrument used to measure the electrical energy consumed in Kwh?
Answer: Watt-hour meter
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15. The potential difference measured in volt is called?
Answer: Voltage
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16. The EMF of a dry cell is:
Answer: 1.5 volt
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17. The source of EMF containing two or more cells is called?
Answer: Battery
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18. The electric current which changes its direction at regular intervals of time?
Answer: Alternating Current (AC)
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19. Voltage of AC in our household circuit?
Answer: 230 V
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20. Electric current flowing always in the same direction?

Answer: Direct Current (DC)

IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS OF INDIA

IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS OF INDIA

       PARK --------- STATE

[1] Anshi National Park --------- Karnataka
[2] Bandipur National Park ----------- Karnataka
[3] Bannerghatta National Park --------- Karnataka
[4] Balphakram National Park ------- Meghalaya
[5] Bandhavgarh National Park --------- Madhya Pradesh
[6] Betla National Park --------- Jharkhand
[7] Bhitarkanika National Park ------- Odisha
[8] Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar -------- Gujarat
[9] Buxa Tiger Reserve -------- West Bengal
[10] Campbell Bay National Park --------- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[11] Chandoli National Park --------- Maharashtra
[12] Dachigam National Park ------- Jammu and Kashmir
[13] Darrah National Park --------- Rajasthan
[14] Desert National Park -------- Rajasthan
[15] Dibru-Saikhowa National Park ---------Assam
[16] Dudhwa National Park --------- Uttar Pradesh
[17] Eravikulam National Park -------- Kerala
[18] Galathea National Park --------- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[19] Gangotri National Park --------- Uttarakhand
[20] Gir Forest National Park --------- Gujarat
[21] Gorumara National Park -------- West Bengal
[22] Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary ------Uttarakhand
[23] Great Himalayan National Park -------Himachal Pradesh,
[24] Gugamal National Park -------- Maharashtra
[25] Guindy National Park -------- Tamil Nadu
[26] Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park---------- Tamil Nadu
[27] Hemis National Park --------- Jammu and Kashmir
[28] Harike Wetland ------- Punjab
[29] Hazaribagh National Park ------- Jharkhand
[30] Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park -------- Tamil Nadu
[31] Indravati National Park ------- Chhattisgarh
[32] Jaldapara National Park ------- West Bengal
[33] Jim Corbett National Park --------Uttarakhand
[34] Kalesar National Park ------ Haryana
[35] Kanha National Park ------- Madhya Pradesh
[36] Kanger Ghati National Park --------Chhattisgarh
[37] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park-------- Telangana
[38] Kaziranga National Park ------ Assam
[39] Keibul Lamjao National Park ------ Manipur
[40] Keoladeo National Park --------- Rajasthan
[41] Khangchendzonga National Park -------Sikkim
[42] Kishtwar National Park --------- Jammu and Kashmir
[43] Kudremukh National Park ------- Karnataka
[44] Madhav National Park ------- Madhya Pradesh
[45] Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park -------Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[46] Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park------- Telangana
[47] Manas National Park ------ Assam
[48] Mandla Plant Fossils National Park --------Madhya Pradesh
[49] Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch -------Gujarat
[50] Mathikettan Shola National Park ------- Kerala Sanchi Nager

IMP FOR SCIENCE GK:Disease and effected body parts

IMP FOR SCIENCE GK:

Disease and affected body parts

• Arthritis : Joints (गठिया: जोड़ों)
• Asthma : Bronchial Muscles (अस्थमा : ब्रोन्कियल स्नायु)
• Cataract : Eyes (मोतियाबिंद : आंखें)
• Diabetes : Pancreas (मधुमेह: अग्न्याशय)
• Diptheria : Throat (Diptheria: गला)
• Eczema : Skin (एक्जिमा : त्वचा)
• Glaucoma : Eyes (ग्लूकोमा : आंखें)
• Goitre : Thyroid Gland (घेंघा : थायराइड ग्रंथि)
• Jaundice : Liver (पीलिया: लिवर)
• Leukemia : Blood (लेकिमिया : रक्त)
• Malaria : Spleen (मलेरिया : तिल्ली)
• Meningitis : Brain and Spinal Cord (मेनिनजाइटिस : मस्तिष्क और रीढ़ की हड्डी)
• Etitis : Ears (Etitis : कान)
• Paralysis : Nerves (पक्षाघात : तंत्रिकाओं)
• Pneumonia : Lungs (निमोनिया : फेफड़ों)
• Polio : Legs (पोलियो : पैर)
• Pyorrhoea : Teeth and Gums (मसूढ़े में पीब पड़ने का रोग : दांतों और मसूड़ों)
• Rheumatism : Joints (गठिया : जोड़ों)
• Sinusitis : Inflammation of sinus linings (साइनसाइटिस : साइनस अस्तर की सूजन)
• Tonsillitis : Tonsils (तोंसिल्लितिस : Tonsils)
• Trachoma : Eyes (ट्रेकोमा : आंखें)
• Tuberculosis : Lungs (क्षय रोग : फेफड़ों)
• Typhoid : Intestines (टाइफाइड : आंतों)

APPOINTMENTS- MARCH,2016

APPOINTMENTS- MARCH,2016

• Ajay Mathur - Director General, TERI
• Ashok Chawla - Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
• R.K. Pachauri - Executive Vice Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
• Alok Kumar Verma - Police Commissioner, Delhi
• Amit Mitra - Chairman, GST committee of state FMs
• Archana Ramasundram - Director-General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
• Brij Bhushan Singh - President, South Asian Wrestling Federation
• Christine Lagarde - MD, International Monetary Fund (IMF) [re-elected]
• D J Pandian - Vice-President & CIO, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• Gianni Infantino - 9th President, FIFA
• H L Dattu - Chairperson , National Human Rights Commission
• Kajol - Part-time Member, Prasar Bharati board
• Kalikho Pul - Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh(9th)
• KN Vyas - Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC)
• Mashrafe Bin Mortaza - UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador for Youth
• Piruz Khambatta - Ambassador, Make in India initiative
• UK Sinha - Chairman, SEBI (2nd term)
• Vinod Rai - 1st Chairman, Banks Board Bureau
• Vishal Sikka - MD & CEO, Infosys (2nd term)
• Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee - 28th Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka
• Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela - Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
• Dinesh Maheshwari - Chief Justice, Meghalaya High Court
• Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy - Chief Justice, Gujarat high Court
• Vineet Saran - Chief Justice, Odisha High Court

Important GK questions for Railway Exam

Important GK questions for Railway Exam

1. Where is Railway Staff College situated ?
Answer: Baroda
2. What is the width of Broad gauge rail ?
Answer: 1.676
3. Which is the First Electric Train in India ?
Answer: Deccan Queen (Kalyan - Pune)
4. When did Life Line Express (Jeevan Rekha) Started ?
Answer: In 1991
5. Which year is declared as "Year of Rail Users" by the Indian Railways ?
Answer: 1995
6. Which is the Longest Railway Tunnel ?
Answer: Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (Banihal railway tunnel)
7. Which is the Longest Railway platform in the World ?
Answer: Gorakhpur station platform (UP)
8. Which is the train running between India and Bangladesh ?
Answer: Maitree Express
9. Which are the states have no Railway ?
Answer: Meghalaya and Sikkim (building new railway lines)
10. Which is the Worlds oldest working steam locomotive engine (train) ?
Answer: Fairy Queen runs in India
11. What is the width of Narrow gauge rail ?
Answer: 0.762
12. Where is the Headquarters of Konkan railway ?
Answer: Bilapur
13. Which is the fastest train in India ?
Answer: Shatabdi Express
14. In which year Indian Railway board established ?
Answer: 1905
15. Which is the first Railway station in India ?
Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria terminal)
16. Who is the first Indian to present Railway Budget ?
Answer: John Mathai
17. Who is the first railway minister in India ?
Answer: John Matthai
18. Who is the first lady Railway minister of India ?
Answer: Mamta Benergy
19. Which is the highest railway station in India ?
Answer: Ghum railway station
20. Which is the longest Railway bridge in India ?
Answer: Vallarpadam Bridge (kerala)
21. What is the slogan of Indian Railway ?
Answer: lifeline of the nation
22. Where is the Museum of Indian Railway situated?
Answer: Chanakyapuri (New Delhi)

IMPORTANT POLITY QUESTION

IMPORTANT POLITY QUESTION

1. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of ---14 days

2. Which Bill is presented to the Parliament along with Budget? ----- Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill

3. Salary of which one of the Officials is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India? ---- Prime Minister

4. The Prime Minister acts as a channel of communication between ------- Ministry and President

5. Cabinet Ministers has to tender its resignation if a no-confidence vote is passed against it by ---- Lok Sabha

6. In which system, the government can be removed by way of ‘No Confidence Motion’? ----- Parliamentary

7. Who will determine the rank of different Ministers in Union and State Council of Ministers? ------ Prime Minister and Chief Minister

8. Which power is exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha? ----- To recommend the creation of new All India Services

9. Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya Sabha? ----- Nargis Dutt

10. No taxes can be levied or expenditure incurred without the approval of the ----- Parliament

11. Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of MPs? ------ The President in consultation with Election Commission

12. Election to the Lok Sabha could not be held in Punjab in December 1984 due to ----- Uncertainties created by growing terrorist activities

13. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not? (OR) If any question arises whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the _____ is final. ----- Speaker

14. All Money Bills can be introduced ----- in Lok Sabha only

15. Who is the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha who died in Office? ----- G.M.C. Balayogi

16. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? ----- A Member appointed by President

17. If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament on any particular Bill ---- A Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened

18. In the Indian Constitution, the Budget is referred as ------- Annual Financial Statement

19. During the discussions in Parliament, ‘Guillotine’ applies to ------ Demands for Grants

20. Which Assembly is presided over by a non-member? ------ Rajya Sabha

21. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has ----- a vote only in case of tie

22. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, is appointed by -------- Speaker

23. The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because ----- (i) of the presence of certain fundamental rights of the citizens, (ii) its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the Constitution & (iii) laws passed by Parliament can be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court

24. The Parliament of India exercises control over administration ---- through Parliamentary Committees

25. The speech made by a MP on the floor of House-------cannot be questioned in any Court of Law

26. The Parliament works through numerous committees, whose members are ----- Either appointed by the Speaker or elected by the House

27. This is not the function of Lok Sabha. ------ Judicial

28. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his / her casting vote only ----- in case of tie i.e. when votes are equally divided

29. Lok Sabha Secretariat works under the direct supervision of the ---- Speaker

30. Lok Sabha passes vote on account to ---- meet the expenditure during the period between the introduction of budget and its passage

31. Which State sends the maximum number of representatives to the Rajya Sabha? ----- Uttar Pradesh

32. A half an hour discussion can be raised in the House after giving notice to the ------ Secretary General of the House

33. A MP enjoys immunity from prosecution for having said anything ------ in the Parliament and its Committees

34. The final decision whether a MP of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification under the Defection Law rests with the ---- Speaker

35. The Parliament or State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for _____ days. ----- 60

36. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither Speaker nor Deputy Speaker is available? ------ a member of the panel of Chairmen announced by Speaker

37. The function of the Pro-Temp Speaker is to ------ swear-in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected

38. The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the ------ Speaker

39. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of -------- Public Accounts Committee

40. Who is considered as the Custodian of the Parliament? ----- Speaker

41. A member, after being elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha, generally ------ cuts-off his connection with his party

42. What is the correct definition of the term ‘Whip’?------- State in which all the members of the political party are required to be present in the Parliament and vote according to the instructions of the party

43. Who may belong to Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Houses? -------- Ministers who are MPs of Rajya Sabha

44. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by---- one year at a time

45. Which Lok Sabha enjoyed a term of more than five years? ------- 5th

46. The differences between the two Houses of Parliament are resolved through (OR) Disagreement between the two Houses of the Indian Parliament is finally resolved by which processes? ----- a joint session of the two Houses

47. The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either House of Parliament is ----- one-tenth

48. Which State sends the largest number of MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh? ----- Maharashtra

49. Under the new Committee system launched in April 1993, out of the 17 Standing Committees ----- 6 are constituted by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and 11 by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

50. The term ‘closure’ in Parliamentary terminology ----- stoppage of debate on a motion

51. ‘No Confidence’ motion against Council of Ministers can be introduced in the ----- Lok Sabha

52. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and _____ Judges. ---- 30

53. Who is the first Chief Justice of India? ----- Harlal J. Kania

54. The Principles of Natural Justice do not require ------ follow instructions strictly by superior officer

55. The Supreme Court of India was set up ----- By the Constitution

56. Which is the highest Court of appeal in India? ----- Supreme Court

57. Who interprets the Indian Constitution? ----- Supreme Court

58. Which Article provides that laws laid down by Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India? --- 141

59. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgment? -----137

60. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the ------ President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

61. The Judges of the Supreme Court hold Office till they attain the age (in years) of ----- 65

62. One of the qualifications to become the Judge of the Supreme Court is ----- In the opinion of the President, he must be a distinguished Jurist

63. The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere ------ With the approval of the President

64. For criminal misconduct, the Judge of the Supreme Court ----- can be prosecuted

65. In the event of non-availability of Chief Justice of India, an Acting Chief Justice can be appointed by the ---- President

66. The Judges of the Supreme Court ----- can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament

67. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed on the ground of proved misbehavior by the _____ if the Parliament passes a resolution with two-third majority present and voting. ----- President

68. The Supreme Court of India is a court of record which implies that ---- (i) All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court & (ii) It has power to punish for its contempt

69. The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact ------ only if he seeks such advice

70. The advice of the Supreme Court is ------ not binding on the President

71. All cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the -------- Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

72. Power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Center and States fall under its -------Original Jurisdiction

73. Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India relates to ----- Disputes between Union and States

74. The Supreme Court has Original Jurisdiction in ------ All Inter-State disputes

75. Under the Advisory Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court gives it’s opinion to the ------ President

76. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not include ------ appeals against writs

77. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeal from High Court in regard to civil matters pertaining only to -------- Substantial question of law

78. Who has the power to enlarge the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court with respect to any matter contained under the Union List? ------ Parliament

79. Who has the power to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court? ------ Parliament

80. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court by the ------- Chief Justice of India with the prior consent of the President

81. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed to the Supreme Court -------- if requisite number of Judges are not available to hold the meeting of the Court

82. How many Judges of the Supreme Court have been removed from their Office before the expiry of their normal term through Impeachment? ------- none

83. Which conditions does not contribute to the independence of the Indian Judiciary? ------- Once appointed, the Judges cannot be removed from their Office before the date of retirement

84. Which case was connected with the Supreme Court’s judgment in 1980 that the Amendments made to Articles 31 (c) and 368 are invalid? ----- Keshavananda Bharti Case

85. In which Case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of State Policy? ------ Minerva Mills Case

86. Any Act violating Article 13(2) of the Constitution shall be declared as Unconstitutional by -----Supreme Court

87. ‘Appeal by Special Leave’ means ----- Supreme Court, granting in its discretion special permission to appeal from any judgment passed by any Court

88. The framers of Constitution borrowed the idea of Judicial Review from Constitution of ---- USA

89. The framers of Constitution adopted the doctrine of Judicial Review ----- to ensure proper working of the federal system of the government

90. It became imperative for the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the doctrine of Judicial Review because of ------ Adoption of Federal system of Government

91. Which Amendment curtailed the Supreme Court/High Court’s power of Judicial Review? ---- 42nd

92. The concept of ‘Judicial Activism’ gained currency in India in ----- 1990s

93. Judicial Activism has led to increase in the powers of ----- Judiciary

94. The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the Constitution of ------ USA

95. In India, power of Judicial Review is restricted because ------ Constitution is supreme

96. While imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of --- Procedure established by law

97. On which List does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers? ----- Union List

98. On which List do the States enjoy exclusive jurisdiction? ----- State List

99. The subjects of National Importance were enumerated under ----- Union List

100. Subjects like Defence and External Affairs are enumerated under ---- List I

101. Subjects of Local Importance were enumerated under ------ List II

102. The Constitution of India vests the Residuary powers in ------- Union Government

103. Under the Constitution, Residuary Powers vested with the ----- Union Government

104. In case of conflict between the Central and State laws on a subject in Concurrent List ----- Law of the Center prevails

105. The concept of Concurrent List is borrowed from the Constitution of ------- Australia

106. At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three subjects: ------ Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication

107. The Constitution of India has created ------ very strong center

108. The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list ------- in all these cases

109. The Central Government can issue directions to the State with regard to the subjects in ---- All these Lists

110. Education is transferred from State List to Concurrent List by---- 42nd Constitutional Amendment

111. A Law passed by the State Legislature on a Concurrent list gets precedence over the Central Law if ---- It was approved for the President

113. Water disputes between the States shall be decided by----- A Body appointed by Parliament

114. A tax shall not be levied or collected except by the authority of the --- Law

115. The main purpose to impose taxes is to ------ Run the machinery of State

116. The Provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and State can be suspended ---- During National Emergency

117. The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is ------ partly rigid and flexible

118. The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modeled on the Constitutional pattern of ----- South Africa

119. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure? ----- 368

120. Which was the lengthiest Amendment to the Constitution? ----- 42nd

121. Which Amendment affirmed the right of the Lok Sabha to amend any part of the Constitution? ---- 24th

122. The 24th Amendment became necessary as a result of the Supreme Court judgment in ----- Golak Nath Case

123. After a Bill is passed by the Parliament it is sent to the President for his assent, who can return it for reconsideration to Lok Sabha. But if the Bill is re-passed and sent to the President for his assent, he ----- has to sign it

124. If Finance Minister fails to get Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister can ---- submit resignation of his Cabinet

125. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as the ---- Guardian of public finances

126. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by ------ President

127. The Comptroller and Auditor General holds Office ----- for a term of six years

128. The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by the -------President on the recommendation of the Parliament

129. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out of the ------- Consolidated Fund of India

130. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General ----- are determined by the Parliament

131. The Comptroller and Auditor General performs ------ only audit functions

132. The Comptroller and Auditor General submits his annual report regarding the Center to the ---President

133. The Comptroller and Auditor General is intimately connected with which Committee of the Parliament? ----- Public Accounts Committee

134. The Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of Union Accounts to the Union Finance Minister every ------ twelve months

135. The Comptroller and Auditor General does not audit the accounts of ----- Municipal Bodies

136. The Comptroller and Auditor General has to submit the Audit Report of the Central and State Governments before the ----- President and Governor

Algebraic Formulas- Most Important

Algebraic Formulas- Most Important

1. (α+в)²= α²+2αв+в²
2. (α+в)²= (α-в)²+4αв b
3. (α-в)²= α²-2αв+в²
4. (α-в)²= f(α+в)²-4αв
5. α² + в²= (α+в)² - 2αв.
6. α² + в²= (α-в)² + 2αв.
7. α²-в² =(α + в)(α - в)
8. 2(α² + в²) = (α+ в)² + (α - в)²
9. 4αв = (α + в)² -(α-в)²
10. αв ={(α+в)/2}²-{(α-в)/2}²
11. (α + в + c)² = α² + в² + c² + 2(αв + вc + cα)
12. (α + в)³ = α³ + 3α²в + 3αв² + в³
13. (α + в)³ = α³ + в³ + 3αв(α + в)
14. (α-в)³=α³-3α²в+3αв²-в³
15. α³ + в³ = (α + в) (α² -αв + в²)
16. α³ + в³ = (α+ в)³ -3αв(α+ в)
17. α³ -в³ = (α -в) (α² + αв + в²)
18. α³ -в³ = (α-в)³ + 3αв(α-в)

Rivers of Major World Cities

Rivers of Major World Cities

             City---------Country---------River

• Alexandria---------Egypt---------Nile
• Amsterdam---------Netherlands---------Amstel
• Baghdad---------Iraq---------Tigris
• Bangkok---------Thailand---------Chao Phraya
• Belgrade---------Yugoslavia---------Danube, Sava
• Berlin---------Germany---------Spree, Havel
• Bogotá---------Colombia---------Bogotá
• Brussels---------Belgium---------Senne
• Budapest---------Hungary---------Danube
• Buenos Aires---------Argentina---------Río de la Plata
• Cairo---------Egypt---------Nile
• Calcutta---------India---------Hugli
• Damascus---------Syria---------Barada
• Delhi---------India---------Yamuna
• Dublin---------Ireland---------LIffey
• Ho Chi---------Minh City---------Vietnam, Saigon
• Hong Kong---------China---------Pearl
• Jakarta---------Indonesia---------Liwung
• Kiev---------Ukraine---------Dnieper
• Lisbon---------Portugal---------Tagus
• Lima---------Peru---------Rímac
• London---------England---------Thames
• Madrid---------Spain---------Manzanares
• Melbourne---------Australia---------Yarra
• Montreal---------Canada---------St. Lawrence
• Moscow---------Russia---------Moskva
• Paris---------France---------Seine
• Prague---------Czech---------Republic Moldau
• Rome---------Italy---------Tiber
• Saint Petersburg---------Russia---------Neva
• Santiago---------Chile---------Mapocho
• São Paulo---------Brazil---------Tietê
• Seoul---------South Korea---------Han
• Shanghai---------China---------Huangpu
• Tokyo---------Japan---------Sumida
• Vienna---------Austria---------Danube
• Warsaw---------Poland---------Vistula
• Zagreb---------Croatia---------Sava
• Zürich---------Switzerland---------Limmat, Sihl

Biggest, Highest and Largest in India

Biggest, Highest and Largest in India

1.Highest Tower -- Kutab Minar at Delhi (88.4 meters high)
2.Largest Desert-- Thar (Rajasthan)
3.Largest District -- Kutch district
4.Fastest Train -- Shatabadi Express running between New Delhi and Bhopal
5.State with longest coastline -- Gujarat
6.State with longest coastline of South India -- Andhra Pradesh
7.Longest Electric Railway Line-- From Delhi to Kolkata via Patna
8.Longest Railway Route-- From Assam to Kanyakumari
9.Longest Railway Platform -- Gorakhpur railway station, Uttar Pradesh,
10.Highest Railway Station -- Ghum (W. Bengal)
11. Largest Railway Yard : Mughalsarai Junction
12.Longest Tunnel -- Jawahar tunnel (Jammu & Kashmir)
13.Longest Highway-- NH-44 (NH-7) which turns from Varanasi to Kanyakumari
14.Smallest State (Population) Sikkim
15.Smallest State (Area) -- Goa
16.Largest State (Area) -- Rajasthan
17.Largest State (Population) -- Uttar Pradesh
18.Densest Populated State -- West Bengal
19.Largest Cave -- Amarnath (J&K)
20.Largest Cave Temple -- Kailash Temple, Ellora (Maharastra)
21.Largest Animal Fair-- Sonepur (Bihar)
22.Largest Auditorium -- Sri Shanmukhanand Hall (Mumbai)
23.Biggest Hotel -- Oberai-Sheraton (Mumbai)

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-5

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-5

101. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India in

(a) July, 1947
(b) August, 1947
(c) July, 1948
(d) July, 1950

Answer: July, 1947



102. The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up

(a) Through a resolution of the provisional government
(b) By the Indian National Congress
(c) Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

Answer:Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946




103. A bill in the imperial Legislative Council for compulsory and free primary education was introduced by

(a) Mohammad Shafi
(b) Feroz Shah Mehta
(c) G.K. Gokhale
(d) Shankaran Nair

Answer: G.K. Gokhale



104. Who among the folowing was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian  Constution

(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(d) B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: B.R. Ambedkar


105. The Constituent Assembly which framed the Consitution for Independent India was set up in

(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1945
(d) 1946

Answer: 1946



106. The Constituent of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up

(a) By the Indian National Congress
(b) Through a resolution of the provisional government
(c) Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
(d) Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer: Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946



107. Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in

July 1946?

(a) K.M. Munshi
(b) J.B. Kripalani
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi



108. What is the special Constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir ?

(a) Indian laws are not applicable.
(b) It is above Indian Constitution.
(c) It is not of the integral parts of Indian Union.
(d) It has its own Constitution

Answer: It has its own Constitution




109. On whose recommendation was the Constituent Assembly formed ?

(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Govt. of India Act, 1935
(c) Mountbatten Plan
(d) Cripp's Mission

Answer: Cabinet Mission Plan



110. Which of the following Acts gave representation to the Indians for the first time in legislation ?

(a) Indian Councils Act, 1919
(b) Govt. of India Act, 1935
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(d) Govt of India Act, 1919

Answer: Govt. of India Act, 1935



111. Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of  Government of India ?

(a) Horse
(b) Words Satyameva Jayate
(c) Four lions
(d) Chariot Wheel

Answer: Four lions



112. Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Asembly of India ?

(a) Sachchidananda Sinha
(b) P. Upendra
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: Sachchidananda Sinha



113. The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by

(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Shri M.N. Roy
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Shri M.N. Roy



114. The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because

(a) It was an auspicious day.
(b) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929.
(c) It was the wish of the farmers of the Constitution.
(d) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date.

Answer: This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929.



115. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in

(a) Bombay
(b) Lahore
(c) Calcutta
(d) New Delhi

Answer: New Delhi



116. The members of the Constituent Assembly were

(a) Elected by Provincial Assemblies
(b) Only representatives of the princely states.
(c) Elected directly by people.
(d) Nominated by the government.

Answer: Elected by Provincial Assemblies



117. The Indian Constitution was enforced on

(a) 15th Aug, 1947
(b) 26th Nov, 1949
(c) 26th Jan, 1950
(d) 30th Jan, 1950

Answer: 26th Jan, 1950



118. The Constitution of India was adopted by the

(a) Parliament of India
(b) Constituent Assembly
(c) Governor General
(d) British Parliament

Answer: Constituent Assembly



119. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?

(a) About 6 months in 1949
(b) About 2 years since Aug 15, 1947
(c) Exactly a year since Nov 26, 1948
(d) About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946

Answer: About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946



120. The office of Governor General of India was created by

(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Charter Act, 1833
(c) Charter Act, 1813
(d) Governor of India Act, 1858

Answer: Charter Act, 1833



121. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly ?

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad



122. When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the Indians?

(a) February, 1947
(b) June, 1949
(c) August, 1947
(d) June, 1948

Answer: June, 1948



123. The Constituent Assembly was created by

(a) Simla Confrence, 1945
(b) Cripps Mission
(c) Indian Independence Act
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan

Answer: Cabinet Mission Plan


124. The Constitution names our country as

(a) Bharat
(b) Aryavarta
(c) Hindustan
(d) India, that is Bharat

Answer: India, that is Bharat



125. The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National

Congress in 1936 at its session held at

(a) Kanpur
(b) Lahore
(c) Bombay
(d) Fezpur

Answer: Fezpur

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-4

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-4

76. The President can make laws through ordinances

 (a) Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
(b) Under no circumstances
(c) On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
(d) During the recess of the Parliament

Answer; During the recess of the Parliament



77. Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the Vice- President ?

(a) He must be an Indian.
(b) He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) He must not be less than 35 years.
(d) He must be a graduate.

Answer: He must be a graduate.



78. How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India ?

(a) Four
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) Two

Answer: Three



79. The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated

(a) Only in Lok Sabha
(b) In neither Hosue of Parliament
(c) In either House of Parliament
(d) Only in Rajya Sabha

Answer: Only in Rajya Sabha



80. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of the High Court
(d) President

Answer: President



81. The President of India can be removed from his office by the

(a) Parliament
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: Parliament



82. If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President

(a) Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
(b) Gives assent to the bill
(c) Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration
(d) Can ask for a referendum on the bill

Answer: Gives assent to the bill



83. If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then

(a) Lok Sabha is dissolved
(b) Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns.
(c) The whole Council of Ministers resigns
(d) The Minister resigns

Answer: The whole Council of Ministers resigns



84. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

(a) Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
(b) Dowry Prohibition Bill
(c) Hindu Code Bill
(d) PEPSU Appropriation Bill

Answer: Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)



85. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

(a) President
(b) Election Commision
(c) Cabinet
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Election Commision



86. What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution ?

(a) Languages recognised by constitution
(b) Forms of oath or affirmation
(c) Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law
(d) Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

Answer: Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection



87. The Election commision holds election for

(a) The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President
(b) The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council
(c) The Parliament
(d) The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President



88. For Election to the lok sabha, a nomination paper can be field by

(a) Any citizen of India
(b) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency
(c) Anyone residing in India
(d) A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested

Answer: Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency



89. In India, political parties are given recognition by

(a) Election Commision
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Law Commision

Answer: Election Commission



90. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of

(a) Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative
(b) Both Houses of Parliament
(c) Lok Sabha
(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament



91. The election Commision dose not conduct the elections to the

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President's election
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Local Bodies Answer: Local Bodies



92. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

(a) No such Limit
(b) 62 years
(c) 58 years
(d) 60 years

Answer: No such Limit



93. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

(a) High Court
(b) Election Commission
(c) Parliament
(d) Supreme Court

Answer: Election Commission



94. To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used ?

(a) System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
(b) Secondary voting system
(c) Proportional representation through list system
(d) Collective Voting system

Answer: System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote



95. In which year were the first general election held in India ?

(a) 1950-51
(b) 1948-49
(c) 1951-52
(d) 1947-48

Answer: 1951-52



96. Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of

(a) Single Transferable vote
(b) Propotional Representation
(c) Limited sufferage
(d) Adult Franchise

Answer: Adult Franchise



97. Who appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?

(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Parliament Answer: President



98. Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms ?

(a) Installation of electronic voting machines
(b) Appoinment of election Commissioner
(c) Registration of Political parties
(d) Disquallifying the offenders

Answer: Installation of electronic voting machines



99. Recognition to a political party is accorded by

(a) The Election Commision
(b) A Committee of Whips
(c) The ministry of parliament Affours
(d) The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties

Answer: The Election Commision



100. The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

(a) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
(b) He is a caretaker Chief Minister
(c) He himself is a candidate
(d) He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature

Answer: He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-3

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-3

51. The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the

(a) President
(b) Chairman, UPSC
(c) Governor
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Prime Minister



52. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed ?

(a) Chief Justice of the High Court
(b) Advocate General of the State
(c) Secretary General of the Governor
(d) A person designated by State Cabinet

Answer; Chief Justice of the High Court



53. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

(a) Union budget will not be presented
(b) Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
(c) Repayment of government debts will stop
(d) Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

Answer: Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced



54. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

(a) President
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Prime Minister Answer: President



55. Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State ?

(a) He must be of 35 years old
(b) He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State.
(c) No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission.
(d) He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session.


Answer: All of the above



56. If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the

(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice- President

Answer: Vice- President



57. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise is sought ?

(a) Yes, if the Council of Ministers so desires
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) It is discretionary

Answer: Yes



58. The five year term of the President is calculated from the

(a) First day of the month following the month he assumes charge
(b) Date of his election result
(c) Day he assumes charge
(d) First day of the month he assumes charge

Answer: Day he assumes charge



59. Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States ?

(a) Vice- President
(b) Leader of the opposition
(c) President
(d) Speaker

Answer: Vice- President



60. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

(a) 326
(b) 370
(c) 380
(d) 356

Answer: 356



61. At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of

(a) 1 year
(b) 5 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 4 years

Answer: 1 year



62. The Chairman of the Planning Commission in India is the

(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Minister of Planning
(d) Finance Minister

Answer: Prime Minister



63. When Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate an ordinance which is to be ratified by the Parliament within

(a) 6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament
(b) 6 months from the reassembly of the Parliament
(c) 6 weeks from the date of issue of ordinance.
(d) 3 months from the date of issue of the ordinance.

Answer: 6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament



64. The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
(b) Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly
(c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
(d) Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies

Answer; Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly



65. If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected ?

(a) Within 2 months
(b) Within 1 year
(c) Within 6 months
(d) Immediately

Answer: Within 6 months



66. The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of

(a) All of the above
(b) Threat to financial stability of the country.
(c) External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country.
(d) Failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state.

Answer: All of the above



67. In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members

(a) Differs according to the geographical size of the respective state.
(b)  Differ as per Legislative assemblies

(c) Differs according to the number of votes a member represents. 

(d) None of these

Answer: Differs according to the number of votes a member represents.



68. The Indian President is

(a) None of these
(b) Titular executive
(c) Real executive
(d) Real/Titular executive

Answer; Titular executive


69. The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is

(a) 30 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 40 years
(d) 25 years

Answer: 25 years



70. The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by

(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures.
(c) Impeachment
(d) A no- confidence vote

Answer: Impeachment



71. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion ?

(a) In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
(b) None of the Above
(c) In appointing the Prime Minister
(d) Both of these

Answer: In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration



72. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of

(a) National Development Council
(b) Regional Council
(c) Planning Commission
(d) Zonal Council

Answer: National Development Council



73. The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by

(a) A caretaker government
(b) The Chief Minister nominated by the President
(c) The Governor of the State
(d) The President directly

Answer: The Governor of the State



74. The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

(a) The Lt. Governor
(b) The majority party in the legislature
(c) The President
(d) The Prime Minister

Answer: The Lt. Governor



75. Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down ?

(a) Art 352
(b) Art 343
(c) Art 356
(d) Art 83

Answer: Art 356

Constitution of India objective questions Part-2

 Constitution of India objective questions Part-2

26. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?

(a) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

(b) He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

(c) He should be a citizen of India.

(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years

Answer: He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

27. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

(a) Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

(b) The recommendations made by the Vice President.

(c) Their role played in political set up of the country.

(d) Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Answer: Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

28. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?

(a) Art 342

(b) Art 344

(c) Art 340

(d) Art 339

Answer: Art 340

29. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?

(a) Either House of Parliament

(b) Any Vidhan Sabha

(c) Only Lok Sabha

(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: Either House of Parliament

30. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(b) Charan Singh

(c) Morarji Desai

(d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: Indira Gandhi

31. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ?

(a) 35 years

(b) 40 years

(c) 25 years

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years

32. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Rajya Sabha

(c) Legislative Assembly

(d) Governor

Answer; Legislative Assembly

33. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

(b) Ministry of Defence

(c) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

(d) President

Answer: Ministry of Defence

34. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?

(a) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

(c) He is the nominee of the State Governor.

(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

Answer: He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

35. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Defence Minister

(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Answer: Defence Minister

36. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post ?

(a) Once

(b) 3 times

(c) 2 times

(d) Any number of times

Answer; Any number of times

37. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ?

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(b) President

(c) Prime Minister

(d) Supreme Court

Answer: President

38. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?

(a) If the Council of Ministers so desires.

(b) Yes

(c) No

(d) It is discretionary

Answer: Yes

39. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(b) Both (A) and ( C )

(c) President

(d) Member of Parliament

Answer: President

40. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet ?

(a) President

(b) Cabinet Ministers

(c) Ministers of State

(d) Deputy Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers

41. Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC

(a) Vice- President

(b) President

(c) Home Ministry

(d) Cabinet Secretary

Answer: President

42. Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352 ?

(a) Chief Ministers of all states

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Cabinet

(d) Council of Ministers

Answer: Cabinet

43. Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available ?

(a) Senior most Governor of a State

(b) Chief Justice of India

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(d) Auditor General of India

Answer: Chief Justice of India

44. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 356 must be approved by the Parliament within

(a) 3 months

(b) 2 months

(c) 1 Month

(d) 6 weeks

Answer: 2 months

45. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

(a) President of India according to his discretion

(b) President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

(c) Prime Minister of India

(d) Parliament

Answer: President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

46. The President can proclaim emergency on the written advice of the

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Chief Justice of India

(d) Union Cabinet Answer: Prime Minister

47. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

(a) Rajya Sabha

(b) President

(c) House of the People

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: House of the People

48. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

(a) President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.

(b) Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.

(c) Emergency powers of the President

(d) President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

Answer: President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

49. The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is

(a) 1 year

(b) 6 months

(c) 4 months

(d) 9 months

Answer: 6 months

50. The President's Rule in a State can be continued for a maximum period of

(a) 2 years

(b) 1 year

(c) 6 months

(d) 2 1/2 years

Answer: 6 months

Constitution of India objective questions Part-1

Constitution of India objective questions Part-1

1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Vice- President 

(c) Chief Minister

(d) Chief Justice

Answer: Prime Minister



2. The President gives his resignation to the

(a) Chief Justice
(b) Parliament
(c) Vice President 

(d) Prime Minister 

Answer: Vice President



3. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ? 

(a) 5 years
(b) Till the age of 65 years
(c) 6 years 

(d) 2 years 

Answer: 5 years



4. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ? 

(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner 

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha 

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Governor



5. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ? 

(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
(b) They are shown separately in the budget.
(c) They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India. 

(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer: They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.



6. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

(a) 16 

(b) 18 

(c) 14 

(d) 12

Answer: 14



7. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India ?

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state. 

(c) Elected members of the Legislative Council
(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Answer: Elected members of the Legislative Council



8. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the

(a) Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
(b) Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
(c) Minority of members of the Lower House
(d) Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

Answer: Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament



9. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ? 

(a) Chief of the Army
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Chief of the Air Force

Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha



10. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ? 

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Parliament
(d) Citizens of India

Answer: President



11. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Answer: Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

12. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a) 23 years 

(b) 21 years 

(c) 35 years 

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years



13. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

(a) Both Houses of Parliament
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha 

(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament



14. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a) Lt. Governor
(b) Majority party in Legislature
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Lt. Governor



15. Who was the first Prime Minister of India ? 

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi 

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 

(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru



16. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

(a) 1 years 

(b) 3 months 

(c) 6 months 

(d) 2 years

Answer; 6 months



17. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

(a) Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
(b) Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Cabinet Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers



18. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ? 

(a) Chief Justice
(b) Speaker
(c) Vice President 

(d) Prime Minister 

Answer: Chief Justice



19. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union? 

(a) None of the Above
(b) Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
(c) Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
(d) Secretary to the Government of India

Answer: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission



20. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

(a) 9 months 

(b) 3 months 

(c) 12 months 

(d) 6 months

Answer: 6 months



21. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ? 

(a) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved. 

(c) In all circumstances
(d) In no circumstances

Answer: When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.



22. If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

(a) Head of the State
(b) Head of the Cabinet
(c) Head of the government
(d) Both Head of the government and State 

Answer: Head of the State



23. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

(a) Power of impeachment
(b) Indirect election
(c) Nomination of members 

(d) Tenure of membership 

Answer: Power of impeachment



24. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

(a) Planning Commission
(b) National Development Council
(c) Inter State Council 

(d) Finance Commission Answer: Inter State Council



25. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?

(a) Speaker
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister 

(d) Parliament 

Answer: President

General Knowledge questions asked in all shifts in ‪ESIC‬ exam 2016

General Knowledge questions asked in all shifts in ‪ESIC‬ exam 2016

1. “Glimpses of World History” author – Jawaharlal Nehru

2. Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) of India was established in 1982

3. “The Wall” nickname for – Rahul Dravid

4. “Payyoli Express” nickname for – P.T.Usha

5. Members of the State Public Service Commission shall be appointed by the Governor.

6. Fundamental Rights which part of constitution? – PART – III

7. Fundamental Duties taken from which country constitution – USSR.

8. Sun rises first in which state? – Arunachal Pradesh

9. Who translated the autobiography of Madam Curie in Hindi? – Lal Bahadur Shastri

10. Academy of motion picture arts and sciences gives which award? Academy Award(OSCAR)

11. Madhubani paintings related to which state – Bihar

12. Nobel prize given by which country – Sweden

13. Number of union territories in India – 7

14. Bhabha Atomic Research Center(BARC) Director – Shri Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas

15. The Indus Valley Civilisation is also known as the – Harappan Civilisation

16. Gandhi made a call during his Quit India Movement speech delivered in Mumbai – “Do or Die”

17. How many times did Anand win world chess championship? – 8

18. Pink City – Jaipur

19. Mother Teresa from which country – Macedonia

20. First women who got Bharat Ratna – Indira Gandhi.

21. Father of English poetry – Geoffrey Chaucer.

22. Test captain of Indian Cricket team – Virat Kohli.

23. Full form of GDP – Gross Domestic Product.

24. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, Instituted in 1954

25. First governor RBI – Sir Osborne Smith

26. First Chief Election Commissioner – Sukumar Sen

27. First Chief Justice of India – Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania

28. The first Indian citizen fly in space – Rakesh Sharma

29. First Indian pilot Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata

30. Indian National Congress(INC) founded by – Allan Octacvian Hume

31. Mohiniyattam dance from – Kerala.

32. Dandiya dance from – Gujarat.

33. Capital Market Regulator – SEBI.

34. Minimum age of Loksabha member – 25 years.

35. Chief Minister of Bihar – Nitish Kumar.

36. Academy award is known as – OSCAR

37. First dada saheb phalke award winner- Devika Rani.

38. Who coined the slogan “Jai hind” – Subhash Chandra Bose

39. Highest gallantry award- Param Vir Chakra.

40. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the- President

41 Capital of Nagaland – Kohima.

42. Author of “Das Kapital” – Karl marx.

43. Chief Minister of Bihar- Nitish Kumar.

44. The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya Chola.

45. First citizen of India – President.

46. Largest commercial bank in India? – SBI.

47. Bhagyanagar is the old name of which city – Hyderabad.

48. Who wrote ‘Sare jahan se achha’? – Muhammad Iqbal

49. First indian get Nobel prize- Rabindra nath Tagore

50. The first home minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India – Sardar Vallabhai Patel

51. First sportsman to get Bharat Ratna – Sachin Tendulkar

52. First Lok Sabha speaker – Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar

53. Chief Minister of UP – Akhilesh Yadav.

54. Pongal celebrated in which state – Tamil Nadu.

55. Current RBI governor name – Raghuram Rajan.

56. Geet Sethi relted to – Billiards.

RRB GK AND GENERAL SCIENCE MCQ

RRB GK AND GENERAL SCIENCE MCQ

1. Who wrote the song "Sare jahan se acha" ?
Answer: Muhammad Iqbal

2. Who give music to the song "Sare jahan se acha" ?
Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar

3. Which is the worlds oldest news agency ?
Answer: AFP (Agence France Presse)

4. What is the chemical name of Tear Gas ?
Answer: Chloroacetophenone

5. Which is the only hobby recognized by the United Nations ?
Answer: Ham Radio

6. What is the national flower of Pakistan ?
Answer: Jasmine

7. What is the scientific name of Cockroach ?
Answer: Periplaneta americana

8. What is the unit of luminous intensity ?
Answer: Candela

9. Who is the winner of 2012 Us open men's title ?
Answer: Andy Murray

10. Who is the winner of 2012 Us open women's title ?
Answer: Serena Williams

11. Which famous writer is known as Father of Snow Golf ?
Answer: Rudyard Kipling

12. How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution ?
Answer: 12

13. Which planet is known as Red planet ?
Answer: Mars

14. Which European countries are separated by Market Reef ?
Answer: Finland and Sweden
Market reef Gk questions

15. Who is the author of Panchtantra ?
Answer: Vishnu Sharma

16. Which is the coldest planet in solar system ?
Answer: Neptune

17. The Rourkela Steel Plant in Odisha was built with the collaboration of _____ ?
Answer: Germany

18. The Durgapur Steel Plant in West Bengal was built with the collaboration of _____ ?
Answer: Britain

19. The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chattisgarh was built with the collaboration of _____ ?
Answer: Russia

20. Who is the first and only Muslim lady ever to rule the throne of Delhi ?
Answer: Razia Sultana

21. Who composed the national anthem of Bangladesh (Amar sona bangla) ?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

22. Who wrote the book Planned economy for India ?
Answer: M. Visvesvaraya (He is known as father of Indian planning, his birthday September 15 is observed as Engineer's Day in India )

23. Which is the oldest sports in the world ?
Answer: Archery ( It is the national sports of Bhutan)

24. What is the normal duration of Hockey game ?
Answer: 70 Minuets

25. Which Minor Rock Edict of Asoka describes the conquest of Kalinga by Asoka ?
Answer: No. XIII (13)

26. Who is the author of Joy of Numbers ?
Answer: Shakuntala Devi

27. Who is the creator of the painting The Potato Eaters ?
Answer: Vincent van Gogh

28. Folketing is the parliament of which country ?
answer: Denmark

29. What s the chemical name of Lime stone ?
Answer: Calcium Carbonate

30. Zero degree centigrade equal to _________ degree Fahrenheit ?
Answer: 32

GRAND SLAMS 2015 WINNERS

GRAND SLAMS 2015 WINNERS

Current Affairs of the Week: 7 March to 12 March 2016

Current Affairs of the Week: 7 March to 12 March 2016

• To allow travelers to get their compartments cleaned by sending an SMS or by using an app or a designated website, the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on 11 March 2016 launched an online service named - Clean My Coach

• RITES (Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways) signed a contract to supply 18 Meter Gauge 1350 HP Diesel Electric Locomotives to - Myanmar Railway

• Union Cabinet on 11 March 2016 approved the proposal to remove the criteria of minimum capacity utilisation for Single Super Phosphate (SSP) units that are eligible for subsidy, under - the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme

• Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016 that claims that Mumbai and Bangalore after Lusaka are among the cheapest cities in the world was released by – Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

• According to Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016 the priciest city of the world is - Singapore

• India defeated this country in the final to win the record Sixth Asia T20 Cup of Cricket in Mirpur – Bangladesh

• The year by which China plans to land a probe on Mars so as to coincide with 100th year of founding of Communist Party of China – 2021

• He was inventor of E-mail who passed away in Washington at the age of 74 on 6 March 2016 – Ray Tomlinson

• The place where National Conference of Women Legislators was held – New Delhi

• The name of the inquiry commission that give clean chit to the Uttar Pradesh Government in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: Justice Vishnu Sahai Inquiry Commission

• The place where 17th International Congress on Infectious Disease was held – Hyderabad

• The four colour classification scheme released by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and 

Climate Change for industries based on their pollution level – Red, Orange, Green, White

• He is an Iranian billionaire who was sentenced to death for corruption by the Iran judiciary – Babak Zanjani

• World Table Tennis Team Championship won by India in both the men and women category was held in this city – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• He will head a 17-member Indian wrestling team named for the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament, to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from 18 March to 20 March 2016 – Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt

• India agreed to collaborate with this country in standardization and improving the quality of AYUSH products – United States (US)

• The economic growth rate set by China for the financial year 2016 – 6.5%

• The Indian bank that was granted operating license along with three Asian Banks by the Myanmar government – State Bank of India

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the services sector surged 85.5 percent in the first nine months of the financial year 2015-16 to reach - 4.25 billion dollars

• She is a renowned Dogri poetess and writer who was awarded Krutitava Smagra Samman for 2015 by Bharatiya's Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata - Padma Sachdev

• This spiritual organisation was fined 5 crore rupees by the NGT for causing damage to the Yamuna flood plain to organize 2-day World Culture Festival in New Delhi – The Art of Living Foundation

• To this company the Ratna and R-series oil fields were given back on 10 March 2016 by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

• This city will host the Maritime India Summit for 2-days beginning from 14 April 2015 – Mumbai

• To achieve these objectives the revised policy on gas production from Deep Waters & HPHT areas was approved the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs – Marketing and Pricing freedom

• The city which was ranked as the most expensive city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit is - Singapore

• The Finnish city that will host the 2018 U-20 World Championships in Athletics is - Tampere

• The Union Cabinet on 10 March 2016 approved the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy which will replace the - New Exploration Licensing Policy

• The university that won the annual Visitor’s Award for the Best University is - Tezpur University

• The NITI Aayog in partnership with the UN in India and MyGov launched the - Women Transforming India initiative

• The Centre and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) organised a three-day conference in New Delhi on the theme of - 'Advancing Asia: Investing for the Future'

• Rest of India on 10 March 2016 won the Irani Cup Cricket title by defeating 41-time Ranji Champions - Mumbai

• Union Government on 10 March 2016 appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan as the chairperson of - 21st Law Commission

• Egyptian diplomat and former Foreign Minister who was named as Secretary General of the Arab League on 10 March 2016 - Ahmed Abul Gheit

• Rajya Sabha on 10 March 2016 passed the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015 that seeks to set up a - Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)

• The Supreme Court on 10 March 2016 asked telecom operators to give an undertaking that they have not exceeded this percent of threshold limit of call drops as mandated in the regulations of TRAI – Two percent

• Indian Naval Ship that will participate in the Mauritius National Day celebrations to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship between the two nations - INS Tabar

• Myanmar's lower house of parliament voted to confirm a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as its presidential candidate - Htin Kyaw

• The scheme that was approved by the CCEA to provide free LPG connections to the BPL households across the country - Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

• This State became the first in the country to issue bonds under the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana – Uttar Pradesh

• India signed an agreement with this country to provide over 400 million US dollars to finance three water supply projects in that country – Sri Lanka

• ISRO on 10 March 2016 launched the country’s sixth navigation satellite IRNSS-1F, on board the trusted launch vehicle - PSLV C-32

• The Allahabad High Court (HC) on 9 March 2016 asked the Uttar Pradesh (UP) to immediately stop illegal mining in reserved forest areas of - Sonbhadra district

• The Rajya Sabha on 9 March 2016 passed National Waterways Bill, 2015 that seeks to unleash the navigation potential of - India’s larger river ways resources

• The eight time Grammy Award-winning Brazilian percussionist, who died on 9 March 2016 in Recife, Brazil at the age of 71 - Nana Vasconcelos

• The first-ever all girls National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest expedition that was flagged off on 9 March 2016 will be led by - Colonel Gaurav Karki

• A State’s Council of Secondary Education made singing of National Anthem compulsory in all schools affiliated to the council - West Bengal

• In the wake of a court order and wide-spread protest, the Kerala State Cabinet on 9 March 2016 withdrew its controversial order to fill up a portion of - Methran Lake & land filling at Kadamakkudi, Kochi

• Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, on 9 March 2016 passed the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016 that seeks to make amendments to the 48-year-old - Enemy Property Act, 1968

• This pass at the height of 3727 feet lies on the crest of the Patkai Hills on the India-Burma border was in news in March 2016 - Pangsau Pass

• As per ICC’s announcement on 9 March 2016, the venue of India and Pakistan World T20 match has been shifted from Dharamsala to - Kolkata

• The Union Government signed a Raptor Mou for Conservation of birds of prey in - Africa and Eurasia

• The pharmaceutical company that announced the completion of the acquisition of privately held US-based GAVIS Pharmaceuticals LLC and Novel Laboratories (GAVIS) is - Lupin

• The 100% subsidiary of Tata Power which signed an agreement to completely acquire Indo Rama Renewables Jath Limited (IRRJL) is - Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited

• India extended 2 billion US dollar Line of Credit (LOC), the biggest credit line India has so far extended to any country, to - Bangladesh

• The Act under which the Joint Secretary level Nominated Authority post was created in the Ministry of Coal by the Union Cabinet - Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015

• The Union Cabinet gave its approval for entering into a MoU on setting up of this agency’s South Asia regional training centre in India – International Monetary Fund

• This company was given 12 industrial licenses by the DIPP for manufacturing defence systems - Reliance Defence

• He was elected as the President of Aluminium Association of India - Tapan Kumar Chand

• He was appointed as the head of United National Political Mission in Columbia – Jean Arnault

• President Pranab Mukherjee on 8 March 2016 presented Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2015 to - 15 women, 5 organisations, one state and panchayat

• The name of the combat operation launched by Meghalaya police against GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army) militants in the Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills districts - 'Hillstorm 3'

• Rajya Sabha on 8 March 2016 passed Bureau of Indian Standards Bill, 2015 that seeks to replace - Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986

• Theme of the Cycling event of Indian Army that was flagged off on 8 March 2016 from Pangsau Pass on the India-Myanmar border as part of the Assam Rifles 181st raising day celebrations - Cycle to Recycle

• This State on 8 March 2016 announced inclusion of widow marriage under the state government’s Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana - Madhya Pradesh

• To help Latin America and the Caribbean countries fight against Zika virus, the Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 8 March 2016 approved - 2.3 million euro initiative

• Under 2.3 million euro initiative, IAEA will transfer a form of pest control technique, that uses ionizing radiation to sterilize male insects mass-produced in special rearing facilities - Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)

• These two UN Agencies jointly launched the Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage - United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

• Famous music producer George Henry Martin died on 9 March 2016. He was the producer of – The Beatles band

• This bank launched the iWork@Home programme to facilitate its women employees work from home - ICICI Bank

• The CMD of Mahindra & Mahindra Group who was conferred with France’s Knight of the Legion of Honour – Anand Mahindra

• This bank became the first to receive Small Finance Bank license from the Reserve Bank of India - Capital Local Area Bank Ltd

• The scheme launched by the Karnataka Government to provide free treatment to road accident victims for the first 48 hours is - Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Yojana

• The multinational professional services firm that was appointed as the consultant of Indian Railways to discover the advertising potential in trains and stations is - Ernst & Young

• Vivek Jain on 8 March 2016 was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of - CA Media Digital (India) Pvt. Ltd.

• The multilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and Armies of countries from the ASEAN Plus which concluded on in Pune is – FORCE 18

• International Women's Day was observed across the world on 8 March 2016 with the theme - Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality 

• International Women's Day was observed across the world on 8 March 2016 with campaign theme - ‪#‎PledgeForParity‬

• Institution that on 8 March 2016 released a report titled Women at Work: Trends 2016 which provides the latest data on women’s position in labour markets is - International Labour Organization (ILO)

• Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 8 March 2016 announced to withdraw proposal to tax Employee Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals which was announced in - Union Budget 2016-17

• On the International Women’s Day (8 March), the state that felicitated the acid attack survivors with the Rani Laxmi Bai award and financial assistance is - Uttar Pradesh

• Congress deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, who resigned from the membership of the upper house on 8 March 2016 to pave the way for his return as a lawmaker from his home state of Himachal Pradesh - Anand Sharma

• Reliance Jio announced to provide free Wi-Fi services at six cricket stadiums during the upcoming T20 World Cup matches in India, and the stadiums are in - Bangalore, Dharmashala, Kolkata, Mohali, New Delhi and Mumbai

• US imposed sanctions on Chinese telecoms equipment giant ZTE for ties with – Iran

• Former world number one tennis player who on 7 March 2016 in a press-conference announced that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open - Maria Sharapova

• The US and South Korean troops on 7 March 2016 began their largest ever military exercises off the coast of the - Korean peninsula

• Country that on 7 March 2016 announced that it will partner with India in turning Bhubaneswar into a smart city is - Germany

• Indian Railways on 7 March 2016 formed a new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to implement – Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Bullet Train project

• The golfer who won the 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championship is - Adam Scott

• The former chairman of the National Dairy Development Board who was conferred with the 

Mahindra Samriddhi Krishi Shiromani Samman is – Amrita Patel

• The famous Malayalam actor and folk singer who passed away on 6 March 2016 in Kochi is - Kalabhavan Mani

• The team that won the third season of Pro Kabaddi League is - Patna Pirates

• A new species of burrowing snake, named Melanophidium Khairei, is discovered in – Western Ghats

• This many extra deaths will occur per million populations in India due to the impact of climate change on food production in 2050 as per a study published in the Lancet – 105

• This online marketing portal was launched by the Union Government to provide access to markets to women self help groups spread all over the country – Mahila E-haat

• Industries were re-classified as these four colour categories by the Union Government based on their pollution levels – Red, Orange, Green and White

• As per a study by the Lancet, extra deaths of this many people will occur due to the impact of climate change on food production in 2050 - 500000

• This high court ruled that the national anthem should be sung in all private schools in the State during the morning assembly – Madras High Court