Introduction to Indian Polity and Governance Test 64

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Introduction to Indian Polity and Governance Test 64

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Question 1
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Which state government has launched 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy' to reduce the state's dependence on fresh water?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
Assam

C
Tripura

D
Gujarat

Solution

The Gujarat government has launched its Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy in Gandhinagar, which aims to reduce the states dependence on fresh water sources like the Narmada river. The policy will promote the use of treated wastewater and will see the setting up of Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) in all major towns and cities of Gujarat.
Under this policy, the state government planned to construct 161 sewage treatment plants to treat waste water and use it for non-drinking purposes. The treated water would be used in industrial units, thermal power plants, gardening and in the construction sector. At present, around 2,600 million litres per day (MLD) of waste water was being treated by 52 STPs in the state. The policy aims to double the existing water treatment capacity to around 5,000 MLD in the next two years.
Question 2
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Which mobile app has been launched by the IRCTC for flight ticket booking?

A
IRCTC Air

B
IRCTC Flight

C
IRCTC Ticket

D
IRCTC Level
Solution
- The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched ‘IRCTC Air’ , an android mobile app, which enables booking of air tickets for travel within India and abroad at lower prices.
- Besides this, existing IRCTC login credentials of passengers are accepted on this app too and there is no need to create a separate user name and password. A maximum of 9 passengers can be booked on one PNR through net banking, for only Rs. 10 per PNR.
Question 3
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Who among the following is the brand ambassador of the 'Skill India' campaign?

A

B

C

D
Solution
- ‘Skill India’ campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help train over 40 crore people in India in different skills.
- The ministry for skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) named Cricket Icon Sachin Tendulkar as the brand ambassador of the ‘Skill India’ campaign.
- Sachin is one of the greatest Indian stories of our times and someone who resonates the best with skills. He is a true global icon and brand that served the game of cricket through his skill sets and inspired generations.
Question 4
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The Constitution 44th Amendment (renumbered as 43rd Amendment)

A
Ensures the right to property

B
Ensures the press freedom

C
Limits the powers of the Government to proclaim internal emergency

D
Restores to the High Courts and to the Supreme Court their jurisdiction to consider the validity of any Central or State law.
Question 5
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44th Amendment of the Constitution speaks of

A
Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right

B
Suspension of individual liberty during emergency

C
Barring the courts from interfering in the disputes regarding the election of Prime Minister

D
Giving more importance to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights.
Question 6
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The Government of India under its Swachh Bharat Mission is aiming to achieve an Open-Defecation Free (ODF) India by $$2$$ October $$2019$$, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by constructing $$12$$ million toilets in rural India. Which state has become the second state in North-East after Sikkim to achieve ODF status?

A
Bihar

B
Rajasthan

C
Arunachal Pradesh

D
Himachal Pradesh

Solution

Arunachal Pradesh has been officially declared Open Defecation Free and has become the second state after Sikkim in North East to achieve the status. The project was taken on under Swach Bharat Mission (Gramin). The state hs achieved the status before the national target, which is October 2019.
Question 7
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According to the Preamble, "We are independent and free and no other country can interfere in our affairs. We are free to make our own laws."
This stales that we are a ____________ nation.

A
Republic

B
Democratic

C
Secular

D
Sovereign
Question 8
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Which one of the following is a dedicated web portal launched by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, for the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) on $$18^{th}$$ January 2017?

A
Saksham

B
SaChet

C
SarThak

D
ShaGun
Question 9
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Who is the current Lt. Governor of Delhi?

A
Rajiv Jain

B
Anil Dhasmana

C
Anil Baijal

D
Kiran Bedi
Question 10
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"Saur Sujala Yojana" has been launched in which state of India, that would provide solar powered irrigation pumps to farmers at a subsidized price?

A
Punjab

B
Chhattisgarh

C
Bihar

D
Madhya Pradesh
Solution
- The Saur Sujala Yojana would provide solar powered irrigation pumps to farmers at a subsidized price. It was launched in Chhattisgarh as part of the state’s 16th foundation day celebrations.
- The scheme is mainly aimed to give priority to those areas where electricity has not reached, so that farmers can utilize them in irrigation and agriculture.