GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women?
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64c21530a4dbfb486bc95cc6- 1Article-39(a)false
- 2Article-39(c)false
- 3Article-39(d)true
- 4Article-39(f)false
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Answer : 3. "Article-39(d) "
Explanation :
1. 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' is mentioned in Article 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.
2. In this article the State has been directed to ensure equal pay to both men and women for equal work.
3. Article 39(d) is a directive principle of state policy, which means it cannot be implemented through legislation. However, the Court may declare laws that violate this Article unconstitutional.
Q: A rising per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by –
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651292f156a7b2508cb4d87c- 1Unchanged Income distribution overall.false
- 2Changed Income distribution in favour of rich.false
- 3Changed Income distribution in favour of poor.true
- 4Changed Income distribution in favour of Industrial Labour.false
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Answer : 3. "Changed Income distribution in favour of poor."
Explanation :
A rising per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by changed Income distribution in favour of Poor.
Q: Which one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’–
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651582d6ea7f40961eba7fbb- 1Udaynfalse
- 2Bimbisarafalse
- 3Ajat Shatrufalse
- 4Mahapadmanandatrue
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :
Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.
Q: As per recent report published by Union Ministry of New and Renewable energy, which state is on top as Solar hub with 10 GW capacity?
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6328318c5c208a6bf7d5e0c2- 1Rajasthantrue
- 2Gujaratfalse
- 3Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 4Maharashtrafalse
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Q: Which district is related to Petrochemicals Investment Region in 383 square kilometer?
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634e58d46f29d63afda5fecc- 1Neemrana, Alwarfalse
- 2Mathania, Jodhpurfalse
- 3Pachpadra, Barmertrue
- 4Jamdoli, Jaipurfalse
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Answer : 3. "Pachpadra, Barmer"
Q: Which animal of the North-East has been given the 'food animal' tag by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
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6513e0069c491b8125c145e7- 1One-horned rhinocerosfalse
- 2Snow leopardfalse
- 3Himalayan Yakfalse
- 4Mithuntrue
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Answer : 4. "Mithun"
Explanation :
1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently recognized Mithun as a 'food animal'.
2. The Mithun holds deep cultural and ritual significance in the northeastern states of India, and is considered the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Q: Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?
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6491990d1a612ce001da0a13- 1It rises in Tibet.false
- 2It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.false
- 3Most of its course lies outside India.false
- 4It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.true
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Answer : 4. "It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang."
Explanation :
1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar under the name of Siang or Dihang.
2. This river flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
3. Its main tributaries are Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Teesta and Dhansari.
4. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.
5. This river is important for irrigation, hydropower generation, water transportation and fisheries.
Q: What does Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deal with?
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64b1812136fc1bf57645374a- 1Right to Lifefalse
- 2Right to Propertyfalse
- 3Right to Constitutional Remediestrue
- 4Financial Emergencyfalse
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Answer : 3. "Right to Constitutional Remedies"
Explanation :
1. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the “Right to Constitutional Remedies”. This article gives the right to every citizen of India to file a petition before the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the fundamental rights granted by the Constitution.
2. Under this article, the Supreme Court can issue five types of writs to provide relief to any person against violation of his fundamental rights.
- Habeas Corpus
- query of rights
- mandamus
- prompting
- detention

