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Exam: BPSC Subject: Indian History Topic: Post-Independence India

Total Questions: 20

Q1. When information is transferred by a PIO to another public authority, what is the maximum time within which the receiving PIO must respond to the applicant?

15 days from the date of receipt 30 days from the date of receipt 45 days from the date of receipt 60 days from the date of receipt
Q2. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was later returned to India by:

India Pakistan United Nations Afghanistan
Q3. The Fourth Five Year Plan emphasized the need for 'growth with stability'. Which of the following policies was primarily designed to achieve this dual objective, especially in the agricultural sector?

The Green Revolution and its associated technological package. The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). The National Rural Employment Programme (NREP). The Land Ceiling Act.
Q4. What is the primary role of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) in relation to NIP?

To regulate the stock market To develop industrial corridors and associated infrastructure To manage the country's currency To oversee agricultural policies
Q5. The 'Make in India' campaign aims to empower India's manufacturing sector through several means. Which of these is one of those means?

Promoting entrepreneurship Reducing skill development programs Limiting technology transfer Increasing regulatory burdens
Q6. Which country acted as a mediator to help resolve the Kargil conflict, pushing for Pakistani withdrawal?

China Russia United States United Kingdom
Q7. Which of the following was NOT a primary stated objective of Operation Blue Star?

To remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex. To recover illegally held weapons and ammunition. To apprehend a prominent secessionist leader. To restore peace and communal harmony in Punjab.
Q8. Which of the following is an example of a potential long-term environmental consequence of intensive agriculture promoted by the Green Revolution?

Increased soil fertility and organic matter. Reduced pest resistance in crops. Development of pesticide-resistant pests and weeds. Improved water quality in agricultural watersheds.
Q9. NREGA provides guaranteed wage employment to how many days in a financial year?

100 days 150 days 50 days 200 days
Q10. When analyzing the **supply-side effects** of demonetization, a significant disruption occurred in sectors heavily reliant on cash transactions. Which of the following best characterizes this supply-side shock?

Increased efficiency in production due to reduced transaction costs. A contraction in the availability of inputs and labor, leading to a reduction in the output of goods and services. An enhancement of the informal labor market's ability to hire workers. A boost in the productivity of small businesses.
Q11. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report, cited by the Supreme Court, played a significant role in establishing the existence of what beneath the demolished structure?

A Buddhist stupa A Jain temple A Hindu temple An ancient fort
Q12. The definition of 'illegal migrant' under the Citizenship Act, 1955, is relevant to the CAA 2019 because the Act provides a concession to a specific category of illegal migrants who meet certain criteria. This category is:

Individuals who entered India before 1971. Individuals belonging to specified religious communities from specified countries. Individuals with valid visa extensions. Individuals seeking asylum.
Q13. What is the significance of the 'Startup India Ranking' framework?

To identify the largest startups To evaluate the ease of doing business for startups in different states To determine the profitability of startups To rank startups based on their social impact
Q14. Which factor is critical for maintaining the 'surgical' nature of a strike, especially regarding collateral damage?

Vague intelligence about the target Use of unguided munitions Real-time assessment and precise targeting capabilities Deployment of overwhelming and indiscriminate firepower
Q15. The specific type of fissile material used in the thermonuclear device detonated during Pokhran-II was:

Highly enriched Uranium (HEU) Plutonium-239 Lithium deuteride Tritium
Q16. What is the primary objective of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)?

To increase the number of private sector jobs To boost economic growth by developing world-class infrastructure To reduce the national debt To promote rural development only
Q17. What is the prescribed ratio of expenditure on wages to expenditure on materials under MGNREGA?

60:40 70:30 50:50 80:20
Q18. Which of the following is a recommendation that the Lokpal can make after an investigation?

Imprisonment of the accused Imposition of a fine on the accused Initiation of prosecution or departmental proceedings Confiscation of all assets of the accused
Q19. The OROP scheme is a fulfillment of a long-standing demand, reflecting:

Government's inability to manage finances Commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen Focus on civil services Desire to reduce military reforms
Q20. The economic policies of Rajiv Gandhi were characterized by a shift from:

State control to market forces Market forces to state control Protectionism to autarky Export promotion to import substitution

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