21. Which among the following are other names for the municipality?
[A] Borough municipality
[B] Municipal committee
[C] City municipality
[D] All of the above
Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Municipality is also known by other names like municipal council, municipal board, municipal committee, borough municipality, city municipality, etc.
22. Who appoints the members of the Central Information Commission?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] President
[C] Lok Sabha
[D] Rajya Sabha
Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the
Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister who is nominated by the Prime Minister.
23. How much deposit has to be made by a candidate contesting election to Lok Sabha as security?
[A] Rs. 10,000
[B] Rs. 15,000
[C] Rs. 20,000
[D] Rs. 25,000
Answer: D [Rs. 25,000]
Notes:
A candidate contesting election to Lok Sabha or the lower house of the Parliament has to make a deposit of Rs.25,000/- as security, whereas, for all other elections, the amount of security deposit is Rs.12,500/-.
24. The members of the civil services of a state or persons holding civil posts under a state, hold office during the pleasure?
[A] President
[B] Governor
[C] Parliament
[D] Chief Minister
Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The members of the civil services of a state or persons holding civil posts under a state in India hold office during the pleasure of the governor of the state.
25. Which amendment to the Constitution of India provides for making of any provision in flavour of the SCs and STs for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or lowering the standards of evaluation?
[A] 82nd
[B] 83rd
[C] 84th
[D] 85th
Answer: A [82nd]
Notes:
The 82nd Amendment (2000) to the Constitution of India provides for making of any provision in flavour of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in matters of promotion to the public services of the Centre and the states.
26. What does Qisas mean in the Islamic criminal law?
[A] Limit or barrier
[B] Blood-money
[C] Retaliation
[D] None of the above
Answer: C [Retaliation]
Notes:
Qisas, in the Islamic jurisprudence, means retaliation. As a form of punishment, it means hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, a nose for a nose, a tooth for a tooth and a life for a life, an eye for an eye, and so forth.
27. The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1971
[B] 1972
[C] 1973
[D] 1974
Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act was passed in 1974. It was passed during the administration of Indira Gandhi in order to retain foreign currency.
28. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1984
[B] 1986
[C] 1988
[D] 1990
Answer: B [1986]
Notes:
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was passed in the year 1986 by the Parliament of India. It was enacted to prohibit indecent representation of women in advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures etc.
29. Which of the following is the highest tax slab of GST?
[A] 12%
[B] 18%
[C] 20%
[D] 28%
Answer: D [28%]
Notes:
Goods and Service Tax (GST) are divided into four different tax slabs for collection of tax i.e, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
30. What is the full form of ISD which is related to GST?
[A] Input Service Distributor
[B] Indian Standard Data
[C] Income Strength Distribution
[D] Inter State Delivery
Answer: A [Input Service Distributor]
Notes:
ISD stands for Input Service Distributor. It is mentioned in Section 2(61) of the CGST/SGST Act.