Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is
A)
Antihistamine
B)
Analgesic
C)
Diuretic
D)
Tranquiliser
Option D is correct: Tranquiliser.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
In the two lists given below, List-I provides the number of Sustainable Development Goals, while List-II indicates its broad area. Match the two Lists and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1: a. Goal 2, b. Goal-3, c. Goal 4, d. Goal 13
List-II: i. Quality Education, ii. Good Health and Well-being, iii. Zero Hunger, iv. Climate Action
A)
a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
B)
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
C)
a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
D)
a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
Option A is correct: a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Sub-Saharan Africa includes the countries and regions of the continent of Africa that lie ___ of the Sahara.
A)
North
B)
South
C)
East
D)
West
Option B is correct: South.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Red data book contains data of
A)
all plant species
B)
all animal species
C)
economically important species
D)
threatened species
Option D is correct: threatened species.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire, often referred to as the “Golden Age” of ancient India?
A)
Skandagupta
B)
Chandragupta I
C)
Samudragupta
D)
Ashoka
Option B is correct: Chandragupta I.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on
A)
15 August, 1947
B)
26 November, 1949
C)
26 January, 1950
D)
24 January, 1950
Option B is correct: 26 November, 1949.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The Constitution Seventy Third Amendment Act, 1992 incorporated how many tiers of Panchayats?
A)
One-tier
B)
Two-tiers
C)
Three-tiers
D)
Notier system
Option C is correct: Three-tiers.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Heroin is acetyl derivative of
A)
Nicotine
B)
Morphine
C)
Cocaine
D)
Caffeine
Option B is correct: Morphine.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Which of the following is responsible for high poverty rates in India?
A)
Inequality of income and wealth
B)
Unequal distribution of land
C)
Lack of effective implementation of land reforms
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The “Champaran Satyagraha” was a movement led by Mahatma Gandhi against the exploitation of indigo farmers in which state?
A)
Bihar
B)
Gujarat
C)
Punjab
D)
Tamil Nadu
Option A is correct: Bihar.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Natality refers to
A)
Number of individuals leaving the habitat
B)
Number of individuals entering the habitat
C)
Death rate
D)
Birth rate
Option D is correct: Birth rate.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Mycorthiza are example of
A)
Amensalism
B)
Protocooperation
C)
Mutualism
D)
Parasitism
Option C is correct: Mutualism.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals were adopted by the United Nations in
A)
2014
B)
2015
C)
2016
D)
2017
Option B is correct: 2015.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
India is a republic because
A)
She has elected head of state
B)
She has parliamentary democracy
C)
She isa Union of States
D)
She has bicameral legislature
Option A is correct: She has elected head of state.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The main difference between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy is
A)
Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable
B)
Fundamental Rights are positive while Directive Principles of State Policy are negative
C)
Directive Principles of State Policy are given precedence over Fundamental Rights by Courts in all cases
D)
Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable but not positive
Option A is correct: Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
___ is a form of divorce by agreement.
A)
Sa-ui tan
B)
Peksachang
C)
Fanghmano ei
D)
Remar talh
In traditional Mizo customary law, divorce could be initiated in several ways. 'Remar talh' refers to a divorce by mutual agreement or consent, where both parties agree to separate amicably.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Sa-ui tan' refers to a specific customary practice related to the payment or settlement of bride price/compensation in certain contexts, but not a general term for divorce by agreement.
- 'Peksachang' refers to a form of gift or payment, often associated with marriage negotiations or settlements.
- 'Fanghmano ei' refers to a specific customary penalty or settlement involving the 'eating' (payment) of a fine, often related to disputes or specific breaches of custom.
Therefore, 'Remar talh' is the correct term for divorce by mutual agreement.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Chipko movement is a public agitation that occurred in
A)
Mansbal area in Kashmir
B)
Silent valley in Kerala
C)
Sundarban area in Bengal
D)
Tehri garhwal area of Uttar Pradesh
Option D is correct: Tehri garhwal area of Uttar Pradesh.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The main difference between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy is
A)
Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable
B)
Fundamental Rights are positive while Directive Principles of State Policy are negative
C)
Directive Principles of State Policy are given precedence over Fundamental Rights by Courts in all cases
D)
Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable but not positive
Option A is correct: Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Bailadila range in the Deccan plateau is well known for the production of
A)
Iron ore
B)
Bauxite
C)
Silver
D)
Copper
Option A is correct: Iron ore.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The coinage of the slogan “Dilli chalo” is attributed to:
A)
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
B)
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
C)
Jawaharlal Nehru
D)
Motilal Nehru
Option A is correct: Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Which city topped the ‘Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey’?
A)
Aizawl
B)
Chandigarh
C)
Indore
D)
Panjim
Option C is correct: Indore.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
___ is a form of divorce by agreement.
A)
Sa-ui tan
B)
Peksachang
C)
Fanghmano ei
D)
Remar talh
In traditional Mizo customary law, there are various methods of divorce. 'Remar talh' refers to a divorce by mutual agreement or consent between the husband and wife, where both parties agree to separate amicably.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Sa-ui tan' is not a standard term for divorce by agreement.
- 'Peksachang' refers to a specific form of marriage or bride-price arrangement rather than a divorce method.
- 'Fanghmano ei' (or similar terms involving 'ei') typically relates to specific customary penalties or traditional practices rather than mutual divorce agreements.
Therefore, 'Remar talh' is the correct term for a divorce settled by mutual agreement.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire, often referred to as the “Golden Age” of ancient India?
A)
Skandagupta
B)
Chandragupta I
C)
Samudragupta
D)
Ashoka
Option B is correct: Chandragupta I.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
Who was the first Mughal emperor?
A)
Akbar
B)
Humayun
C)
Jahangir
D)
Babur
Option D is correct: Babur.
Case Worker • 2024 • General Studies
The “Poona Pact” was an agreement between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi over an issue regarding:
A)
Quit India Movement
B)
Separate electorates for Dalits, etc
C)
Partition of India
D)
Swaraj
Option B is correct: Separate electorates for Dalits, etc.
