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Q1DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
What is the minimum age requirement, as prescribed by the Constitution, to become a member of a Panchayat?
  1. A18 years
  2. B28 years
  3. C36 years
  4. D21 years
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Correct answer: (D) 21 years

Explanation

Under Article 243F, a person must be at least 21 years old to be a member of a Panchayat.

Q2DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
With reference to the constitutional provisions regarding Rajya Sabha, which of the following statements is correct?
  1. AThe Attorney General of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  2. BThe Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  3. CThe Vice-President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  4. DThe President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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Correct answer: (C) The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Explanation

Under Article 64, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Q3DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
In terms of power generation from renewable sources, which of the following sectors has the highest installed capacity in India as per the Annual Report, 2021-22 of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India?
  1. ASmall hydro
  2. BWind
  3. CBio-energy
  4. DSolar
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Correct answer: (D) Solar

Explanation

According to the MNRE Annual Report 2021-22, solar power had the largest installed renewable capacity, ahead of wind.

Q4DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which Constitutional Amendment Act promoted the appointment of the same person as a Governor for two or more states?
  1. ANinth
  2. BThird
  3. CFifth
  4. DSeventh
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Correct answer: (D) Seventh

Explanation

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 added a provision to Article 153 allowing the same person to be appointed Governor of two or more states.

Q5DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following states has the highest number of operating mines (excluding fuels, atomic mineral and minor minerals), according to the Annual Report, 2021-22 of the Ministry of Mines?
  1. AOdisha
  2. BMadhya Pradesh
  3. CJharkhand
  4. DRajasthan
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Correct answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

According to the Ministry of Mines Annual Report 2021-22, Madhya Pradesh had the largest number of operating mines (excluding fuel, atomic and minor minerals).

Q6DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
As of December 2022, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?
  1. ATajendra Khanna
  2. BVinai Kumar Saxena
  3. CNajeeb Jung
  4. DAnil Baijal
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Correct answer: (B) Vinai Kumar Saxena

Explanation

Vinai Kumar Saxena became Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in May 2022, taking over from Anil Baijal.

Q7DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, GOI and UNICEF, launched which of the following campaigns to bring back ‘out of school’ adolescent girls in India to the formal education and/or skilling system?
  1. AShakti Shiksha Abhiyaan
  2. BBeti Bachao Beti Padhao
  3. CKanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav
  4. DShe is a Changemaker
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Correct answer: (C) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav

Explanation

The Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav was launched in March 2022 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. It aims to bring out-of-school adolescent girls back into education or skilling.

Q8DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) is a joint initiative of ______ and ______.
  1. AMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  2. BMinistry of Environment and Climate Change; Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  3. CMinistry of Environment and Climate Change; Ministry of Minority Affairs
  4. DMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
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Correct answer: (A) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation

NAMASTE is run jointly by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It aims at the safety and dignity of sanitation workers.

Q9DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script?
  1. AArticle 343
  2. BArticle 280
  3. CArticle 324
  4. DArticle 226
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Correct answer: (A) Article 343

Explanation

Article 343(1) states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. Article 280 is the Finance Commission, 324 the Election Commission, 226 High Court writs.

Q10DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Article 315 of the Indian Constitution is related to which of the following?
  1. AFinance Commission
  2. BPublic Service Commissions for the Union and for the States
  3. CAdministrative tribunals
  4. DElection Commission
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Correct answer: (B) Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States

Explanation

Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union (UPSC) and for the States (SPSCs).

Q11DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides protection of life and personal liberty?
  1. AArticle 29
  2. BArticle 25
  3. CArticle 21
  4. DArticle 19
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Correct answer: (C) Article 21

Explanation

Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

Q12DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following ministries had signed a MoU with the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in New Delhi on 23 November 2023 to spread the message of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan among youth, women, students etc.?
  1. AMinistry of Home Affairs
  2. BMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  3. CMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
  4. DMinistry of Food Processing Industries
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Correct answer: (B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Explanation

On 23 November 2023 the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment signed an MoU with ISKCON to spread the message of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Q13DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution empowers the Vice President to act as President or discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office or during the absence of the President?
  1. AArticle 72
  2. BArticle 61
  3. CArticle 65
  4. DArticle 52
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Correct answer: (C) Article 65

Explanation

Article 65 lets the Vice-President act as President when the office falls vacant, or discharge his functions when the President is absent or unable to act.

Q14DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which scheme was launched to bring back out-of-school adolescent girls in India to the formal education and/or skilling system by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) in March 2022?
  1. AShe is a Changemaker
  2. BCBSE Udaan scheme
  3. CKanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav
  4. DBalika Samridhi Yojana
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Correct answer: (C) Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav

Explanation

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched "Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav" in March 2022 to bring out-of-school adolescent girls back into education or skilling.

Q15DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The power of the governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of the Legislature is defined in Article ______ of the Indian Constitution.
  1. A221
  2. B217
  3. C209
  4. D213
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Correct answer: (D) 213

Explanation

Article 213 gives the Governor the power to promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session. Article 123 gives the same power to the President.

Q16DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following was the first amendment to the Indian Constitution passed in 1951 by the Provisional Parliament?
  1. ARight against Exploitation
  2. BRight to Freedom of religion
  3. CCultural and Educational Rights
  4. DRight to Freedom of Speech and expression
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Correct answer: (D) Right to Freedom of Speech and expression

Explanation

The First Amendment (1951) added "reasonable restrictions" to Article 19(1)(a), so it concerned the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Q17DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
As of December 2022, who is the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
  1. ARadha Krishan Mathur
  2. BManoj Sinha
  3. CPraful Patel
  4. DVinai Kumar Saxena
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Correct answer: (B) Manoj Sinha

Explanation

Manoj Sinha has been the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir since August 2020.

Q18DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
The grants in aid by the Union government to certain States, charged to the Consolidated Fund of India, are described in Article ______ of the Constitution of India, 1949.
  1. A475
  2. B175
  3. C275
  4. D375
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Correct answer: (C) 275

Explanation

Article 275 provides statutory grants-in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of India to States that Parliament decides need help, including grants for Scheduled Tribe welfare.

Q19DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which state has recently, in November 2022, notified to implement the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act?
  1. AMaharashtra
  2. BMadhya Pradesh
  3. CRajasthan
  4. DGujarat
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Correct answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Madhya Pradesh notified its PESA Rules on 15 November 2022 (Janjatiya Gaurav Divas), implementing the PESA Act, 1996 in its scheduled areas.

Q20DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Who was the first Asian to be elected for membership in the British Parliament in 1892?
  1. ASubhas Chandra Bose
  2. BDadabhai Naoroji
  3. CJawahar Lal Nehru
  4. DDinyar Patel
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Correct answer: (B) Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji, the 'Grand Old Man of India', was elected in 1892 as Liberal MP for Finsbury Central. He was the first Asian member of the British House of Commons.

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