Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 14)
Part 1: Indian Constitution & Polity
1. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? – The Vice-President of India.
2. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha? – 543 members.
3. Which Fundamental Right was called the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' by Dr. Ambedkar? – Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32).
4. The 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from which country's constitution? – Britain (UK).
5. Who appoints the State Chief Information Commissioner? – The Governor of the State.
6. Under which Article can the President declare a Financial Emergency? – Article 360.
7. Who is the legal advisor to the Government of a State? – The Advocate General.
8. What is the minimum age to qualify for election as the President of India? – 35 years.
9. In which year was the Voting Age reduced from 21 to 18? – 1989 (61st Amendment).
10. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? – Sukumar Sen.
11. Which body has the power to form new states or change boundaries? – The Parliament.
12. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the 'Anti-Defection Law'? – 10th Schedule.
13. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces? – The President.
14. What is the tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha? – 6 years.
15. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Uniform Civil Code'? – Article 44.
Part 2: Indian Geography & Resources
16. Which Indian state is the largest producer of Rubber? – Kerala.
17. The 'Duncan Passage' is located between which two islands? – South Andaman and Little Andaman.
18. Which is the oldest mountain range in India? – Aravalli Range.
19. Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga'? – Godavari.
20. In which state is the 'Gir National Park' (Asiatic Lions) located? – Gujarat.
21. Which is the largest fresh water lake in India? – Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir).
22. Which city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'? – Coimbatore.
23. The 'Tropic of Cancer' does NOT pass through which state: Odisha or Tripura? – Odisha.
24. Which is the highest waterfall in India? – Kunchikal Falls (Karnataka).
25. Which channel separates Lakshadweep from the Maldives? – 8 Degree Channel.
26. Where is the 'Central Rice Research Institute' located? – Cuttack (Odisha).
27. Which pass connects Srinagar to Leh? – Zoji La Pass.
28. Which state is known as the 'Soya Region' of India? – Madhya Pradesh.
29. Which is the most populous state in India (2011 Census)? – Uttar Pradesh.
30. Which Indian state has the largest area under forest cover? – Madhya Pradesh.
Part 3: Indian Culture & Heritage
31. 'Mohiniyattam' is a classical dance associated with which state? – Kerala.
32. Who founded the 'Ramakrishna Mission'? – Swami Vivekananda.
33. The famous 'Rock Garden' is located in which city? – Chandigarh.
34. 'Sattriya' is a classical dance form of which state? – Assam.
35. The 'Kailasa Temple' at Ellora was built by which dynasty? – Rashtrakutas.
36. Who was the first Indian musician to receive the Bharat Ratna? – M.S. Subbulakshmi.
37. 'Madhubani' painting is a popular folk art of which state? – Bihar.
38. In which city is the 'Salar Jung Museum' situated? – Hyderabad.
39. The 'Lathmar Holi' is famously celebrated in which town? – Barsana (Mathura).
40. Who is the author of 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam'? – Kalidasa.
41. The 'Khajuraho Temples' were built by which rulers? – Chandelas.
42. 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated in which Indian state? – Nagaland.
43. Who composed the song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'? – Muhammad Iqbal.
44. Which city is famous for 'Chikan' embroidery? – Lucknow.
45. The 'Elephanta Caves' are located near which city? – Mumbai.
Part 4: General Science & Technology
46. Which acid is found in the sting of Ants? – Formic Acid.
47. What is the unit used to measure the power of a lens? – Dioptre.
48. Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of green fruits? – Ethylene.
49. What is the normal temperature of the human body in Celsius? – 37°C.
50. Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'? – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
51. Which vitamin is water-soluble? – Vitamin B and Vitamin C.
52. 'Dry Ice' is the solid form of which gas? – Carbon Dioxide.
53. Which part of the plant provides Saffron? – Stigma.
54. What is the chemical symbol of Gold? – Au.
55. Which instrument is used to measure the purity of milk? – Lactometer.
56. Which planet is known as the 'Morning Star' or 'Evening Star'? – Venus.
57. Which gland is known as the 'Master Gland' of the body? – Pituitary Gland.
58. What is the SI unit of Force? – Newton.
59. Which metal is the best conductor of electricity? – Silver.
60. What is the full form of ISRO? – Indian Space Research Organisation.
Part 5: History & Freedom Struggle
61. Who was the first Governor-General of Independent India? – Lord Mountbatten.
62. The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place in which city? – Amritsar.
63. Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'? – Dadabhai Naoroji.
64. Who started the 'Home Rule Movement' in India? – Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
65. The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in which city? – London.
66. Who was the founder of the 'Forward Bloc'? – Subhash Chandra Bose.
67. In which year was the 'Indian National Congress' founded? – 1885.
68. The 'Inquilab Zindabad' slogan was popularized by whom? – Bhagat Singh.
69. Who was the Viceroy during the partition of Bengal in 1905? – Lord Curzon.
70. Who is known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'? – Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Part 6: Ethics, Values & Social Responsibility
71. What is 'Accountability' in public service? – Answerability for performance and use of authority.
72. What does 'Probity' signify? – Absolute honesty and integrity in public life.
73. Is 'Transparency' required in government tenders? – Yes, to ensure fairness and prevent corruption.
74. What is a 'Citizen's Charter'? – A commitment by an organization to provide services within a specific time and quality.
75. What is 'Neutrality' for a government servant? – Performing duties without political bias or favoritism.
76. What is 'Conscience'? – An inner guide that helps distinguish right from wrong.
77. What does 'Diligence' mean at the workplace? – Persistence and carefulness in performing tasks.
78. What is 'Whistleblowing'? – Reporting illegal or unethical activities within an organization to authorities.
79. What is 'Social Justice'? – Fair treatment and an equitable distribution of opportunities for all.
80. What is 'Tolerance' in a professional setting? – Respecting and accepting diverse opinions and beliefs.
Part 7: Sports & Awards
81. Which city hosted the first-ever Asian Games? – New Delhi.
82. 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which sport? – Badminton.
83. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic Gold medal? – Abhinav Bindra.
84. 'Duleep Trophy' is a tournament associated with which sport? – Cricket.
85. What is the highest civilian award in India? – Bharat Ratna.
86. The 'Jnanpith Award' is given for excellence in which field? – Literature.
87. Who is known as the 'Flying Singh' of India? – Milkha Singh.
88. How many players are there in a Kabaddi team on the field? – 7 players.
89. 'Wimbledon' is played on which type of surface? – Grass.
90. Who is the first Indian sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna? – Sachin Tendulkar.
Part 8: Miscellaneous & Current Awareness
91. What is the full form of GSLV? – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
92. In which city is the 'National Police Academy' located? – Hyderabad.
93. Which day is observed as 'World Environment Day'? – 5th June.
94. What is the capital of Ukraine? – Kyiv.
95. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? – António Guterres.
96. Which is the largest ocean in the world? – Pacific Ocean.
97. What is the currency of the United Kingdom? – Pound Sterling.
98. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? – Marie Curie.
99. Which day is celebrated as 'National Science Day' in India? – 28th February.
100. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer? – Stratosphere.
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