economic scene general polity indian constitution scientific research - One Line Questions
1.
What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha? —
25 years
2.
What is inflation? —
A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services
3.
What does the term 'Balance of Payments' refer to? —
A record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world
4.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality? —
Article 14
5.
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression? —
Article 19
6.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability? —
Article 17
7.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Life and Personal Liberty? —
Article 21
8.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of interest of minorities? —
Article 29
9.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies? —
Article 32
10.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Freedom of Religion? —
Articles 25-28
11.
Who is the constitutional head of the State government in India? —
Governor
12.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is an example of which type of tax? —
Indirect Tax
13.
What is the term used for the total debt owed by a government? —
Public Debt
14.
Which economic concept refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period? —
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
15.
What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced by a country's citizens and companies, regardless of location? —
Gross National Product (GNP)
16.
Which economic indicator measures the average income per person in a country? —
Per Capita Income
17.
Which Indian scientific institution is primarily responsible for nuclear research? —
BARC
18.
Who is considered the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'? —
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
19.
Which organization is responsible for conducting the Census of India? —
Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
20.
Which of the following is a major area of research for the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)? —
Nuclear science and technology
21.
The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution? —
Part III
22.
Which of the following is a key indicator of economic development? —
Per capita income
23.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? —
Vice-President of India
24.
Who can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha? —
Prime Minister of India
25.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? —
President
26.
What is the primary focus of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)? —
Promoting research and development in biotechnology
27.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: —
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
28.
What does the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure? —
The average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services
29.
The power to amend the Constitution of India rests with: —
The Parliament
30.
The President of India can be impeached by: —
Either House of Parliament
31.
What is the main goal of scientific research in India? —
To achieve self-reliance in technology and innovation
32.
What is the role of the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTP)? —
To advise the government on science and technology policy
33.
What is the primary function of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)? —
To conduct fundamental and applied research
34.
What is the main function of the National Statistical Office (NSO)? —
To conduct large-scale surveys and collect national statistics
35.
What is the primary objective of fiscal policy in India? —
To control inflation and unemployment
36.
What is the primary mandate of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)? —
To design, build, and launch rockets and satellites
37.
What is the main objective of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)? —
To develop defense technologies and systems
38.
What does the 'Make in India' initiative aim to achieve? —
To encourage manufacturing and job creation
39.
What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? —
To formulate and implement monetary policy
40.
What is the main focus of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)? —
To harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
41.
What is the role of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)? —
To prevent and control HIV/AIDS
42.
What is the primary purpose of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)? —
To prevent practices having adverse effect on competition
43.
What is the main objective of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)? —
To promote and coordinate medical research
44.
What is the main objective of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)? —
To provide guaranteed wage employment in rural areas
45.
What is the role of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)? —
To provide refinance for agriculture and rural development
46.
What is the primary objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)? —
To provide speedy and effective disposal of cases relating to environmental protection
47.
What is the primary function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)? —
To regulate the securities market
48.
The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' is borrowed from the constitution of which country? —
Ireland
49.
The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is derived from the constitution of which country? —
United States
50.
What is a 'budget deficit'? —
When government expenditure exceeds government revenue