Part – B General knowledge (English) (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2019 (I) (101 to 150)

Total Questions: 50

31. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendation of:

Correct Answer: (b) the Chief Election Commissioner
Solution:

An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by President of India.
Article-324 (5) of the Constitution safeguards the CEC from arbitrary removal. CEC can be removed only by the President, just like Judge of the Supreme Court.

32. Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is not correct?

Correct Answer: (d) It is a permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President.
Solution:

Option (d) is incorrect because Rajya Sabha (Article-80) is a permanent body and not the subject to dissolution. Its maximum strength is 250. Its members are elected by the elected member of the Legislative Assembly of the State.
The election of Rajya Sabha members follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. One-third (1/3rd) of its members retire after every two years.

33. Fundamental Rights guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is available only to the citizens of India?

Correct Answer: (a) Article-19
Solution:

Under Article-19 of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights are guaranteed only to the citizens of India. There are five fundamental articles which are only to Indian citizens i.e. Articles-15, 16, 19, 29, 30.
This article guarantees the six rights. These are:
1. Right to freedom of speech and expression
2. Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
3. Right to form associations or unions or co-operations.
4. Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
5. Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
6. Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
While Article 20 deals with the protection of certain rights incase of conviction for offences. Article 21 deals with the protection of life and personal liberty, and Article 22 grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained.

34. The treaty of Yandabo was signed in:

Correct Answer: (a) 1826
Solution:

The treaty of Yandabo was signed on 24th February, 1826 between the Britishers and Burmese. It brought peace between East India Company and the king of Ava that ended the first Anglo-Burmese war. This treaty started the British Rule in Assam.

35. In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?

Correct Answer: (b) Fifth form
Solution:

“Voluntary union of maiden and her lover” are the fifth form (Gandharava Marriage) of marriage result in the Manusmriti. In this marriage a groom and his bride will wed without their parents knowledge.
However, it is not correctly considered as type of marriage because it does not have the consent of the parents. According to Manusmriti there are eight types of Hindu marriages. These are - Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa and Paischaca.

36. Consider the following description of the Samadhi of a former Prime Minister of India. Central Samadhi Platform comprises nine square black polished granite solid stone blocks, capped with a ‘Diya’ in the centre. The number nine holds significance and represents the Navarasas, Navaratras and Navagrahas. Then placement of the Nine-Square Samadhi is in a circular lotus shaped pattern. The Nine-Square platform is accessed in four cardinal directions by pathways made in white composite tiles so that the floor does not get heated. Identify the Samadhi.

Correct Answer: (c) Sadaiv Atal
Solution:

The Samadhi, which is mentioned in above question, is Sadaiv Atal. It is the crematorium (Samadhi) of former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924-2018). He served three terms as the Prime Minister of India. He was the first Indian Prime Minister who was not a member of the Indian National Congress party to have served a full five year term in office.
Shakti Sthal is a memorial of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Shantivan is the Samadhi or Cremation spot of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the Veer Bhumi is a memorial dedicated to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

37. IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and:

Correct Answer: (d) Myanmar
Solution:

India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise (IMBEX) is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and Myanmar. The first edition of this exercise was held in 2017 and 2nd edition was conducted on 14th January 2019 in Haryana.
This joint exercise is also the first of its kind military training exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations between India and Myanmar.

38. Who among the following was awarded The Hindu Prize in Fiction category for the year 2018?

Correct Answer: (a) Neelum Saran Gour
Solution:Neelum Saran Gour was awarded The Hindu Prize in Fiction category for the year 2018. Neelum Gour got this award for her novel ‘Requiem in Raga Janki’.
She is the author of five novels, four collection of short stories and one work of literary non-fiction. She has also edited a pictorial volume on the history and culture of Allahabad.

39. Who among the following was appointed as Head of the seven Members committee to look into revenue shortfall being faced by the States after the GST rollout in India and suggest steps for augmenting collections?

Correct Answer: (c) Sushil Modi
Solution:

Sushil Modi was appointed as Head of the seven members committee to look into revenue shortfall being faced by the States after the GST rollout in India and suggest steps for augmenting collections by the States, since July, 2017. As per the term of reference of the Group of Ministers, the Modi led committee will undertake data analysis using econometric and statistical tools and suggest suitable measures for course correction for revenue augmentation.

40. The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in:

Correct Answer: (d) Varanasi
Solution:

The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) from 21st to 23rd January, 2019. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth.
The theme of this Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was ‘Role of Indian Diaspora in building a new India’. On 9th January, 2020, 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was celebrated.