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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of these is a key element in the discourse surrounding Naxalism?

Secularism Tribal rights Caste-based reservations Regional autonomy
Q2. Under the Skill India Mission, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship scheme. What is the primary focus of the 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL) component within PMKVY?

To provide fresh skill training to unemployed youth. To assess and certify the existing skills of individuals acquired through informal means. To facilitate international placement for skilled workers. To develop advanced skills in emerging technologies.
Q3. Which of the following is a financial instrument that can be used to fund NIP projects?

Gold bonds Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Peer-to-peer lending Cryptocurrencies
Q4. The term 'creamy layer' refers to the relatively affluent and advanced members within the OBC category. The concept of 'creamy layer' was introduced to ensure that reservation benefits do not perpetuate a cycle of privilege. Which of the following judicial pronouncements is most directly associated with the formalization and application of the 'creamy layer' concept to OBC reservations?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala. Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India. Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India.
Q5. The Skill India Mission has a component focused on upskilling and reskilling the existing workforce. Which of the following schemes is primarily aimed at providing short-term skill development programs to individuals who are already employed but need to enhance their employability?

Apprenticeship embedded courses Short Term Training (STT) under PMKVY Skill Advancement Programs (SAP) Rural India Skill Enhancement Initiative (RISE)
Q6. Which of the following was a key characteristic of Rajiv Gandhi's economic reforms compared to the reforms of the 1990s?

A more drastic and immediate dismantling of the 'License Raj'. A greater emphasis on fiscal consolidation and deficit reduction. A more incremental and gradualist approach to liberalization. A significant reduction in the role of foreign investment.
Q7. What type of solar technology is predominantly being promoted for large-scale power generation under the mission?

Solar thermal power. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Photovoltaic (PV) technology. Solar desalination.
Q8. The Abhiyan's emphasis on 'vocal for local' extends beyond just goods. It also advocates for...

Promoting the export of all local services Valuing and promoting local skills, services, and entrepreneurship Discouraging the use of local languages in business Restricting the growth of local businesses
Q9. Ayushman Bharat aims to provide a healthcare cover to approximately how many families in India?

10 crore 5 crore 20 crore 15 crore
Q10. Which of the following was a common tactic employed by regional parties to maximize their influence in coalition governments during this era?

Adopting an isolationist stance and refusing to join any coalition. Demanding specific portfolios or policy concessions in exchange for support. Prioritizing ideological purity over political expediency. Focusing solely on state-level governance and abstaining from national politics.
Q11. What was the main disparity that OROP sought to address in pension calculations?

Difference in basic pay Difference in pension based on the year of retirement Difference in allowances Difference in service duration
Q12. Which constitutional amendment paved the way for GST in India?

100th Amendment 101st Amendment 102nd Amendment 103rd Amendment
Q13. Who is empowered to appoint the Lokpal in India?

The Chief Justice of India The President of India The Prime Minister of India The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Q14. In the context of NPR, the term 'household' is generally defined as:

A group of people related by blood or marriage living together. A group of people living together in a dwelling unit and taking food from a common kitchen. All individuals residing within the same postal address. A family unit as registered in the Aadhaar database.
Q15. Who among the following was a member of the Drafting Committee?

Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar Abul Kalam Azad
Q16. The 'Make in India' initiative aims to leverage India's large domestic market to drive manufacturing growth. However, to achieve global competitiveness, Indian manufacturers must also focus on exports. Which of the following policy levers, directly impacting export competitiveness and crucial for 'Make in India', involves incentivizing domestic production through direct financial support tied to sales?

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS)
Q17. The Ayodhya Verdict was based on which legal principles?

Adverse possession Historical evidence and archaeological findings Land acquisition laws International treaties
Q18. The Uttar Pradesh government at the time of the demolition was led by:

Mulayam Singh Yadav Kalyan Singh Mayawati Rajiv Gandhi
Q19. Under NULM, the 'Shelter for Urban Homeless' (SUH) component provides which of the following?

Permanent housing solutions for all homeless individuals. Temporary shelter facilities and basic amenities for the urban homeless. Financial assistance for urban families to rent homes. Vocational training for street children only.
Q20. What is the full form of 'CSC' as promoted under Digital India?

Central Service Center Citizen Service Centre Common Service Centre Community Support Center

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