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