FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The ratio of foreign rates to domestic rates measured in the ‘same’ currency is known as
A)
Real exchange rate
B)
Nominal exchange rate
C)
Superfluous exchange rate
D)
None of these
Option A is correct: Real exchange rate.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Where in the Constitution are the special provisions for Mizoram state provided?
A)
Article 371A
B)
Article 371 B
C)
Article 371 C
D)
Article 371 G
The Constitution of India contains a series of 'Special Provisions' under Part XXI (Articles 371 to 371-J) to address the unique historical, cultural, and social needs of certain states.
1. Article 371C specifically provides special provisions for the state of Mizoram. It was inserted by the 53rd Amendment Act, 1986, following the Mizo Peace Accord. It empowers the Governor of Mizoram to make regulations for peace, public tranquility, and public order, and to provide for the prevention of disturbance to public peace.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Article 371A: Contains special provisions for Nagaland.
- Article 371B: Contains special provisions for Assam.
- Article 371G: Contains special provisions for Manipur.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The rate of interest at which the Central Bank borrows money from Commercial Banks for a short term is called
A)
Bank Rate
B)
Repo Rate
C)
Reverse Repo Rate
D)
Prime Lending Rate
Option C is correct: Reverse Repo Rate.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Consider the following statements about Gandhian philosophy:
(i) Gandhiji’s satyagraha is a non-violent resistance based on truth.
(ii) Gandhi’s swadeshi promotes indigenous goods while boycotting foreign goods.
(iii) Gandhi’s sarvodaya tries to put an end to the caste system.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
A)
Only (i)
B)
Both (i) & (ii)
C)
Both (i) & (iii)
D)
All of these
Option B is correct: Both (i) & (ii).
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
What is the process in which lower castes in order to raise their caste status adopt the cultural patterns of the higher castes?
A)
Casteism
B)
Modernization
C)
Sanskritization
D)
Revolution
Option C is correct: Sanskritization.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which amongst the following was the first State to approve Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill in India?
A)
Assam
B)
Haryana
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Punjab
Option A is correct: Assam.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which mobile application developed by National Informatics Centre allows citizens to check their ration card details and locate the nearest fair price shop?
A)
Atmanirbhar Krishi
B)
Digi Ration
C)
DigiYatra
D)
Mera Ration
Option D is correct: Mera Ration.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
What influenced Nehru during his visit to Soviet Russia in 1927?
A)
Five-Year Plans
B)
Socialism
C)
Non-alignment
D)
Panchshila
Option B is correct: Socialism.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
If a non-member of the state assembly is appointed as chief minister, he should become a member...
A)
Within 1 month
B)
Within 3 months
C)
Within 6 months
D)
Within 1 year
Option C is correct: Within 6 months.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution?
A)
10
B)
11
C)
12
D)
13
Option B is correct: 11.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
In India, the Good and Services Tax (GST) came into effect on
A)
1 July, 2015
B)
1 July, 2016
C)
1 July, 2017
D)
1 July, 2018
Option C is correct: 1 July, 2017.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Under which case did the Supreme Court enunciate the ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’?
A)
Golak Nath case
B)
Kesavananda Bharati case
C)
Minerva Mills case
D)
SR Bommai case
Option B is correct: Kesavananda Bharati case.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The Parliament of India consists of
A)
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B)
Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
C)
House of the Representatives and the Senate
D)
The President, the Council of States and the House of the People
Option D is correct: The President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gives loans to the Commercial Banks is called
A)
Bank loan rate
B)
Bank Rate
C)
Repo Rate
D)
Reverse Repo Rate
Option C is correct: Repo Rate.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which of the following Union Budget(s) was presented in a digital format for the first time to promote the Government of India’s (GoI) Digital India flagship programme.
A)
Union Budget 2019-20
B)
Union Budget 2020-21
C)
Union Budget 2021-22
D)
Union Budget 2022-23
Option C is correct: Union Budget 2021-22.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Protection of life, which may include right to food and other basic necessities are provided under which Fundamental Right?
A)
Right to Equality
B)
Right to Freedom
C)
Right against Exploitation
D)
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Option B is correct: Right to Freedom.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which of the following statements with regard to Raja Ram Mohan Roy is/are correct?
(i) He opposed western education in India
(ii) He advocated the abolition of Sati system
(iii) He advocated widow remarriage
A)
Both (i) & (ii)
B)
Both (ii) & (iii)
C)
Both (i) & (iii)
D)
All of these
Option B is correct: Both (ii) & (iii).
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
When did India globally become the 7th largest vehicle manufacturer?
A)
2007
B)
2008
C)
2009
D)
2010
Option D is correct: 2010.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Consider the following statements:
(i) He published Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.
(ii) He propounded the Drain of Wealth Theory.
(iii) He was the founder of London Indian Society.
Who is the person these statements talk about?
A)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B)
Mahatma Gandhi
C)
Dadabhai Naoroji
D)
Jawaharlal Nehru
Option C is correct: Dadabhai Naoroji.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Identify the correct sequence of components within the Balance of Payments (BoP) statement.
A. Current Account
B. Capital Account
C. Financial Account
D. Errors and Omissions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)
A-B-C-D
B)
B-C-D-A
C)
C-D-A-B
D)
D-C-B-A
Option A is correct: A-B-C-D.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the ‘Mini-Constitution’?
A)
41st
B)
42nd
C)
43rd
D)
44th
Option B is correct: 42nd.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Federalism implies
A)
Freedom of religion
B)
Division of powers between centre and states
C)
Parliamentary sovereignty
D)
Centralization of powers
Option B is correct: Division of powers between centre and states.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
How many articles are there in the Constitution of India when it was adopted?
A)
143 articles
B)
197 articles
C)
395 articles
D)
448 articles
Option C is correct: 395 articles.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
As per the Union Budget 2023-24, the government aimed to bring down the fiscal deficit from 6.4 per cent of GDP (2022-23) to
A)
5.6 per cent of GDP
B)
5.7 per cent of GDP
C)
5.8 per cent of GDP
D)
5.9 per cent of GDP
Option D is correct: 5.9 per cent of GDP.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The Mandal Commission recommended reservations for which category of communities?
A)
Women
B)
Religious minorities
C)
Scheduled Castes
D)
Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Option D is correct: Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
