GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of Rajasthan :
(1) He is the Chancellor of the Central University of Rajasthan.
(2) He can hold any office of profit in the State.
(3) He is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Rajasthan State Branch.
(4) They do not have any self-discretionary power under the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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61c04206c25f8f4b2b0085d9(1) He is the Chancellor of the Central University of Rajasthan.
(2) He can hold any office of profit in the State.
(3) He is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Rajasthan State Branch.
(4) They do not have any self-discretionary power under the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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- 23 onlytrue
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Answer : 2. "3 only"
Explanation :
1. The Governor is the ex-officio Chancellor of the State Universities.
2. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor on the advice/consultation with the State Government.
3. The Chancellor also presides over the convocation of state universities.
4. The Chancellor appoints his nominees to various bodies such as the Senate, Syndicate, Board of Management, Selection Committee and Academic Council of State Universities.
5. He is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Rajasthan State Branch.
Q: India became a member of the United Nations in_____.
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Answer : 4. "1945"
Explanation :
India became a member of the United Nations (UN) on October 30, 1945, shortly after gaining independence from British rule. As one of the founding members of the UN, India has been actively involved in international diplomacy and has contributed to various UN initiatives and peacekeeping missions over the years.
Q: The Governor of Rajasthan is the ex officio Chancellor of -
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640f144c86fd416146896f4d- 1All the State Universities as well as all the Central Universities working in the territory of Rajasthan.false
- 2All the State as well as Private Universities of Rajasthan.false
- 3All the State Universities of Rajasthan.true
- 4All the State and Private Universities as well as Central Universities working in the territory of Rajasthan.false
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Answer : 3. "All the State Universities of Rajasthan."
Explanation :
1. The Governor is the ex-officio Chancellor of the State Universities.
2. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor on the advice/consultation with the State Government.
3. The Chancellor also presides over the convocation of state universities.
4. The Chancellor appoints his nominees to various bodies such as the Senate, Syndicate, Board of Management, Selection Committee and Academic Council of State Universities.
Q: Whose teaching inspired the French Revolution?
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6066cf6f5815fc6501fae0a9- 1Hegalfalse
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- 3Lockefalse
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Answer : 4. "Rousseau"
Explanation :
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an Enlightenment philosopher, political theorist, and writer, had a profound influence on the intellectual climate leading up to the French Revolution. His ideas, particularly those expressed in works like "The Social Contract" and "Emile," emphasized the concepts of popular sovereignty, equality, and the general will. Rousseau's emphasis on individual rights, democratic principles, and the idea that government should be based on the will of the people contributed to the ideological foundation that inspired the leaders and thinkers of the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
Q: In how many days an appeal can be made to the second appellate authority against the decision of the first appellate authority under the Rajasthan Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011?
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640f13a73218fd8d148b9d30- 115 Daysfalse
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Answer : 4. "60 Days"
Explanation :
1. It is an Act to provide for the delivery of certain services to the people of the State by the public authority within the prescribed time limit and related matters.
2. Under the Rajasthan Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011, an appeal can be made to the Second Appellate Authority within 60 days against the decision of the First Appellate Authority.
Q: In which year did the German Christian missionaries reach Ranchi?
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604f15d3a01bc44789a0fdb6- 11851 A.D.false
- 21857 A.D.false
- 31845 A.D.true
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Answer : 3. "1845 A.D."
Explanation :
In 1845 A.D., German Christian missionaries arrived in Ranchi. These missionaries played a significant role in the establishment and development of Christian missions in the region. Their efforts contributed to the growth of Christianity in Ranchi and the surrounding areas, impacting the local communities and cultural landscape.
Q: When was the Planning Department established in Rajasthan?
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640f12913218fd8d148b9b12- 11953true
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Answer : 1. "1953"
Explanation :
1. The Planning Department in Rajasthan was established in July, 1953. The main objective of establishing this department was to prepare a plan for economic development in the state. This department is headed by the Chief Minister.
2. The major functions of the planning department include-
- Preparing plans for the economic development of the state
- Monitoring the implementation of plans
- Evaluating plans
- Arranging funds for projects
Q: Who was the first Chairperson of the State Finance Commission in Rajasthan?
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640f11f73218fd8d148b9588- 1K. K. Goyaltrue
- 2Heeralal Devpurafalse
- 3M. C. Suranafalse
- 4S. K. Ghoshfalse
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Answer : 1. "K. K. Goyal"
Explanation :
1. Under Article 280, State Finance Commission was established in all the states of India since 1993 on the lines of the Finance Commission of the Centre, whose objective is to review the financial position of the bodies and Panchayats and make recommendations for the same. The State Finance Commission is constituted by the Governor for a term of 5 years. A chairman and a maximum of four members can be appointed in it.
2. Chairman of the First Finance Commission of Rajasthan – Krishna Kumar Goyal
3. Chairman of the Sixth Finance Commission of Rajasthan – Pradyuman Singh