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Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Chairman' of the Rajya Sabha in parliamentary proceedings?

He is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha from amongst themselves. He presides over the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament. He is the Vice-President of India, ex-officio. He has the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
Q2. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

Vice President Lok Sabha Speaker Chief Justice of India Prime Minister
Q3. A minister in a state cannot continue to hold office for more than six months without being a member of the legislature, as mandated by:

Article 164(1) Article 164(4) Article 164(5) Article 164(6)
Q4. The amendment related to the delimitation of constituencies after 2026 is:

104th Amendment 105th Amendment 106th Amendment Not yet enacted
Q5. Which tax is levied on the profits of companies?

Personal Income Tax Goods and Services Tax Corporate Income Tax Service Tax
Q6. The historical novel 'Pather Panchali' by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, later adapted into an iconic film by Satyajit Ray, is primarily set in which rural context?

A zamindari estate A fishing village A small Bengali village in the early 20th century A jute mill town
Q7. Which aspect of science and technology helps in ensuring accountability in governance?

Lack of data tracking Transparency through open data and audit trails Limited public access to information Obscured decision-making processes
Q8. The establishment of the Easterly Jet over Peninsular India is a characteristic of:

The onset of the Southwest monsoon The withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon The Northeast monsoon The pre-monsoon season
Q9. In the context of quantum annealing, what is the role of the initial Hamiltonian in the annealing process?

It represents the problem to be solved It encodes the constraints of the problem It prepares the system in a known ground state It facilitates the measurement of qubit states
Q10. What is the primary role of the Montreal Protocol in relation to climate change?

To regulate greenhouse gas emissions To phase out ozone-depleting substances, some of which are also potent greenhouse gases To promote the use of renewable energy To set targets for afforestation
Q11. The concept of 'food security' in rural geography pertains to:

Ensuring that all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food The export of surplus agricultural produce Government subsidies for luxury food items The availability of processed food
Q12. The use of artificial pancreas systems for diabetes management in BPSC faces a significant ethical challenge related to:

The need for continuous patient engagement and troubleshooting. Ensuring the system's reliability and preventing algorithmic errors. The potential for over-reliance on technology and loss of self-management skills. The cost and insurance coverage for these advanced devices.
Q13. When governments use data to evaluate the effectiveness of public policies, what is the underlying scientific methodology?

Qualitative interpretation only Empirical analysis and evidence-based assessment Purely anecdotal evidence Unverified claims
Q14. Which of the following is a key application of bioinformatics in healthcare?

Performing physical therapy Developing new surgical instruments Analyzing biological data, like genetic sequences Administering vaccinations
Q15. The integration process aimed to bring about uniformity in governance. Which of the following was a key area where this uniformity was sought?

Religious practices Educational curricula Foreign policy Judicial and administrative systems
Q16. The introduction of Western education in India led to the development of new professions such as:

Priests and scribes Lawyers, doctors, and engineers Farmers and artisans Traditional healers
Q17. The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY) is a financial inclusion initiative. What was a key reform objective behind its widespread implementation?

To encourage overseas remittances To provide access to formal banking channels, credit, insurance, and pension to all citizens To promote offshore banking To restrict access to financial services for the unbanked population
Q18. The liberalization of the insurance sector in India led to the entry of private players. Which of the following was a key regulatory body established to oversee this sector and ensure fair competition and consumer protection?

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Forward Markets Commission (FMC)
Q19. Which princely state posed a significant challenge to the integration process due to its refusal to accede?

Hyderabad Kashmir Junagadh Travancore
Q20. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be appointed as a member of a State Public Service Commission?

35 years 40 years No minimum age is specified, but they must have held office for at least 10 years in the service of the Government. No specific age, but they must be a citizen of India.

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