since

1953
CURRENT AFFAIRS
MCQs of

INDIAN POLITY & GOVERNANCE

AND SOCIAL ISSUES
from

D N S
June 2018 to March 2019
 D N S MCQs
POLITY & GOVERNANCE

Q1. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer from the
1. POCSO Act provides for Special codes given below:
Courts for speedy trial of cases (a) 1 and 2 only
involving children (b) 2 and 3 only
2. POCSO Act defines a child as a (c) 1 and 3 only
person below 16 years of age. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? Q4. Which of the following can be said to be
an example of Judicial Legislation in the
(a) 1 only
Indian context?
(b) 2 only
(a) Basic Structure Doctrine
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Doctrine of Eclipse
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
(d) Doctrine of Prospective Overruling
Q2. Which of the following are granted by
Indian Constitution as Protection in
Q5. Which of the following steps will help in
respect of conviction for offences?
streamlining the issue of pendency of
1. No ex-post facto law
cases in our judicial system?
2. No double jeopardy
1. Introduction of Administrative Cadre
3. No self-incrimination in the judicial set up
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Creation of All India Judicial Service
given below:
3. Creating Special Courts for specific
(a) 1 and 2 only offences
(b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 only
given below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Q3. The counting of printed paper slips of (c) 1 and 2 only
VVPAT is done in which of the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
cases?
1. Randomly selected polling station of
Q6. With reference to Electoral Bonds,
a Assembly Constituency in case of
consider the following statements:
election to State Legislative
1. These bonds can be purchased by
Assembly
companies and individuals to donate
2. Randomly selected polling station of
money to political parties up to Rs.
each Assembly Segment in case of
2,000 only.
election to the House of the People
2. They can be bought using digital
3. No display of result from the Control
payments or cheques from any of
Unit
the designated banks.

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 3. The money can be donated to only Select the correct answer using the code
recognised National Parties in India. given below:
Which of the statements given above (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
is/are correct? (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q10. Which of the following appropriately
defines the procedure of appointment of
Q7. Consider the following statements about Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)?
Central Bureau of Investigation: (a) The Selection Committee to appoint
1. It has been established under the a CEC consists of the PM, Leader of
Lokpal Act Opposition, Speaker of Lok Sabha,
Chief Justice of India and eminent
2. It requires the general consent from
jurist
state governments to investigate
(b) CEC is appointed by the President
cases of corruption emanating from
based on the aid and advice of
a state.
Council of Minister
Which of the statements given above
(c) CEC is appointed by the President
is/are correct?
based upon his sole discretion
(a) 1 only (d) CEC is appointed by the President
(b) 2 only based on the recommendation of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Lok Sabha
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q11. Consider the following statements related

Q8. Which among the following rights are to Central Information Commissioner:
conferred on the witnesses under the
1. The Chief Information commissioner
Draft Witness Protection Scheme, 2018?
holds office for a period of 6 years or
1. Right to Protection from up to age of 65 years, whichever is
intimidation. earlier.
2. Right to give evidence anonymously. 2. The Salaries and allowances of the
3. Right to transportation and lodging Chief Information Commissioner is
arrangements. same as that of Chief Election
Select the correct answer using the code Commissioner.
given below: Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 only is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q9. Which of the following can be said to be
part of Rule of Law?
Q12. The Central Forensic Science
1. Supremacy of the law Laboratories function under which of the
2. Absence of Arbitrary power following ministries?
3. Equality before the law (a) Ministry of Science and Technology
4. Upholding individual liberty (b) Ministry of Home Affairs

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 (c) Ministry of Law and Justice Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Ministry of Defence given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Q13. Consider the following statements related (b) 2 only
to Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, (c) 2 and 3 only
2018: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. This bill seeks to regulate and
standardize the education and Q16. Which of the following languages are part
services of the Allied and Healthcare of Schedule VIII?
professionals. 1. Bodo
2. This bill seeks to establish Central 2. Konkani
and corresponding State Allied and 3. Kashmiri
Healthcare Councils.
4. Tamil
Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct?
given below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q14. Consider the following statements about Q17. Demographic Information as per Aadhaar
Central Information Commission (CIC): Act does not include which of the
1. It is a statutory body created under the following of an individual?
RTI Act, 2005. 1. Religion
2. The Chief Information Commissioner is 2. Financial Details
not eligible for reappointment 3. Home Address
Which of the statements given above 4. Medical Records
is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below:
(b) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 only
Q15. State Government of Odisha has
constituted Special Development Council
Q18. Consider the following statements on
(SDC) for tribal dominated districts of
Electoral Bonds:
Odisha. Which of the following can be
1. They can be purchased only by
said to be the functions of SDC in
citizens in their individual capacity
Odisha?
2. The lower denominations account
1. Conservation and propagation of
for 80% of the purchases of
Tribal Culture
Electoral bonds
2. Recognition of indigenous
3. They cannot be used to finance the
knowledge system of tribals
political party in power
3. Promotion and preservation of tribal
Which of the statements given above
languages and dialects
is/are incorrect?

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 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q22. The Directive Principle of State Policy
Q19. Consider the following statements on De- mentions which of the following
Notified Tribes: vulnerabilities for State assistances?
1. The Fifth Schedule contains 1. Old age
provisions as to the administration 2. Unemployment
and control of Scheduled Tribes and 3. Sickness
De-Notified Tribes. 4. Disablement
2. De-Notified tribe implies those tribal Select the correct answer form the codes
groups that rebelled or opposed the given below:
British India government. (a) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above (b) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct? (c) 1 Only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q23. Which of the following statements on
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Central Ground Water Authority (CWMA)
is/are correct?
Q20. Which of the following is/are the aim of 1. It is mandated of regulating ground
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940? water development and management
1. Import of drugs in the country
2. Sale of drugs in India 2. CWMA is under the Ministry of
3. Manufacture of drugs Environment, Forests and Climate
4. Distribution of drugs Change
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer from the codes
given below: given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 Only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q21. Consider the following statements related Q24. Consider the following statements on
to Dam Safety Bill: Central Information Commission:
1. It proposes to establish National 1. It is a Constitutional body
Committee on Dam Safety to 2. The Chief Information
implement policies and guidelines Commissioner is appointed by the
for ensuring Dam Safety. President
2. The Bill provides for constitution of Which of the statement/s given above
State Committee on Dam Safety. is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 Only
is/are correct? (b) 2 Only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2

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 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. He is eligible for re-employment with
the Government of India after
Q25. Consider the following statements related completion of his tenure.
to National Green Tribunal (NGT): Select the correct answer:
1. The Chief Justice of India is the ex- (a) 1 and 2 only
officio chairman of the National (b) 1 and 3 only
Green Tribunal. (c) 2 only
2. The NGT consists of both judicial (d) 2 and 3 only
and expert members.
3. The NGT has jurisdiction over the Q28. Which of the statement/s about None of
Public Liability Insurance act, 1991 the Above (NOTA) option in elections
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
is/are correct? 1. It is a form of negative vote without
(a) 1 and 2 only having any electoral impact.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. If NOTA receives the highest votes
(c) 1 and 3 only among all listed candidates, then
(d) 1,2 and 3 the election will be declared Null
and Void
Q26. With reference to Public Accounts 3. Supreme Court has allowed NOTA
Committee, which of the following is/are as an option in election for members
correct? of Rajya Sabha.
1. It is a committee of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
2. It was constituted under Montague-
Chelmsford Reforms (a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2
3. It cannot examine the statement of
(c) 1 and 3
accounts of the autonomous bodies
(d) 3 Only
the audit of which may be
conducted by the Comptroller &
Auditor General. Q29. With reference to the President’s rule
Select the correct answer from the codes under Article 356 of the Indian
given below: constitution, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only 1. The President can assume powers of
(c) 2 and 3 only all state bodies including the High
(d) 1,2 and 3 Court during the emergency period.
2. Governor’s report is mandatory
before president can proclaim state
Q27. With respect to Comptroller and Auditor
of emergency.
General of India, which of the following
statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer:
1. He is appointed by the President on (a) 1 only
the recommendations of a (b) 2 only
Committee headed by the Prime (c) Both 1 and 2
Minister. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. He is appointed for a term of 6
years.

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Q30. Consider the following statements related (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
to Consumer Protection Act, 1986:
1. It covers all the goods and services, Q33. Consider the following statements on
including the goods sold on the e- ‘Rules Committee’ of Parliament:
commerce platforms. 1. It is the largest Committee of the
2. It has set up national level regulator Parliament
in the form of Consumer Protection 2. Rules Committee of Lok Sabha is an
Authority. advisory body to the Speaker
Which of the statements given above 3. The members of Rajya Sabha for
is/are correct? Rules Committee are nominated by
(a) 1 only the Chairman
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer form the codes
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
Q31. DNA Technology (Use and Application) (c) 1 and 3
Regulation Bill, 2018 provides for which (d) 1, 2 and 3
of the following:
1. Law Enforcement Agencies to collect Q34. Consider the following statements:
DNA samples
1. The Rajya Sabha is conferred the
2. Create DNA profile power to pass a resolution
3. Create Special Databanks for empowering the Parliament to create
forensic investigations one or more All India Services
Select the correct answer using the code 2. The District Judge is appointed by
given below: Governor in consultation with the
(a) 2 only High Court.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
(c) 1 and 2 only is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q32. Which of the following can be said to be (c) Both 1 and 2
part of Fundamental Right to Freedom? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Protection in respect of conviction
for offences Q35. Consider the following statements about
2. Protection of life and personal liberty "None of the Above" (NOTA):
3. Prohibition of traffic in human 1. NOTA is an option provided in
beings and forced labour elections of Rajya Sabha members.
4. Protection against arrest and 2. Majority votes for NOTA in Lok
detention in certain cases Sabha elections is ground for Right
5. Equality before law to Recall.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. NOTA being treated as a ‘Fictional
given below: Electoral Candidate’ has been
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only implemented in local elections in
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only Uttarakhand.
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 Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 2 only
is/are incorrect? (b) 1 ,2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 ,2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1 ,2,3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q39. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights
on Marriage) Bill, 2018, provides for
Q36. On which of the following grounds, can which of the following safeguards in case
restrictions be imposed on the of pronouncement of instant triple talaq
Fundamental right of Speech and by the husband?
expression provided under Article 19? 1. To receive subsistence allowance
1. Sovereignty and Integrity of India only for the divorced wife and not for
2. Friendly relations with other countries her dependent children
3. Security of the State 2. Entitlement to custody of her
children
4. Law and Order Problems
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q40. Consider the following statements related

Q37. Consider the following statements:
to Private Member's Bill:
1. No two states can have a common
1. It can be introduced by a Member of
High Court.
Parliament belonging to opposition
2. High Court can issue directions,
party.
orders or writs throughout the
2. Freedom of Literature Bill, 2018 was
territories in which it exercises
introduced in Parliament as a
jurisdiction.
Private Member’s Bill.
Which of the statements given above
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q38. Which of the following High Courts have

Q41. Consider the following statements:
jurisdiction over multiple States /Union
Territories 1. Central Information Commission
shall consist of a Chief Information
1. Calcutta High Court
Commissioner and four Central
2. Guwahati High Court
Information Commissioners.
3. Gujarat High Court
2. Chief Information Commissioner
4. Tamil Nadu High Court and Central Information
Select the correct answer Commissioners shall be appointed

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 by the President of India on the Q44. The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
recommendation of a Committee provides for the establishment of:
comprising of Prime Minister, Leader 1. Central Administrative Tribunal
of Opposition and Chief Justice of 2. State Administrative Tribunal
India.
3. Joint Administrative Tribunal
3. The Chief Information
Select the correct answer using the code
Commissioner shall hold office for a
given below:
term of five years and shall not be
(a) 2 only
eligible for reappointment.
(b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above
(c) 2 only
is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
Q45. For election to the Lok Sabha, a
(c) 3 only
nomination paper can be filed by
(d) 1 and 3 only
(a) anyone residing in India.
(b) a resident of the constituency from
Q42. Consider the following statements related which the election is to be
to Parliamentary Committee on contested.
Government Assurances: (c) any citizen of India whose name
1. This committee examines the appears in the electoral roll of a
assurances and promises given by constituency.
the ministers on the floor of the (d) any citizen of India.
house.
2. This committee consists of 22 Q46. Consider the following statements :
members from both Lok Sabha and
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or
Rajya Sabha.
State Assembly, the winning
Which of the statements given above candidate must get at least 50
is/are correct? percent of the votes polled, to be
(a) 1 only declared elected.
(b) 2 only 2. According to the provisions laid
(c) Both 1 and 2 down in the Constitution of India, in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes
to the majority party and the Deputy
Q43. Which of the following is/are statutory Speaker's to the Opposition.
body/bodies? Which of the statements given above is/
1. Central Administrative Tribunal are correct?
2. Staff Selection Commission (a) 1 only
3. Union Public Service Commission (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer form the codes (c) Both 1 and 2
given below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2 Q47. Consider the following statements :
(c) 3 Only 1. The Election Commission of India is
(d) 2 and 3 a five-member body.

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 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs
decides the election schedule for the Q50. Consider the following statements with
conduct of both general elections respect to declaration of communities as
and bye-elections. "Scheduled Tribes" (STs) under the Indian
3. Election Commission resolves the Constitution?
disputes relating to splits/mergers 1. The initial declaration of
of recognised political parties. communities as STs can be done
Which of the statements given above is/ only through an act of the
are correct? parliament.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Any subsequent inclusion or
(b) 2 only exclusion of communities can be
(c) 2 and 3 only done through the Presidential Order.
(d) 3 only Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Q48. Who among the following are members of (a) 1 only
the High powered committee for the (b) 2 only
appointment and transfer of CBI (c) Both 1 and 2
Director? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Prime Minister
2. Home Minister Q51. Which among the following states are
3. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha covered under the Sixth Schedule of the
Which of the statements given above Indian Constitution?
is/are correct? 1. Assam
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Tripura
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Sikkim
(c) 1 and 3 only 4. Nagaland
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given above
Q49. Consider the following statements related (a) 1 and 2 only
to DNA Technology Bill: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. It enables the use of the DNA (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
technology only for the criminal (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
investigations.
2. All DNA data including DNA profiles, Q52. With reference to fundamental rights
DNA samples and records contained consider the following statements-
in any DNA laboratory and DNA 1. The ambit of the 'backward class' is
Data Bank can be used for scientific wider under Article 16 as compared
experiments without the consent of to Article 15.
individuals.
2. Article 15 provides for equality of
Which of the statements given above opportunity in matters of public
is/are correct? employment
(a) 1 only Select the correct option
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. The power to increase the number
Judges in the Supreme Court is
Q53. Consider the following statements related vested in the Parliament.
to The Constitution (Seventy-Third Which of the statements given above
Amendment) Act, 1992: is/are correct?
1. It provides for minimum reservation (a) 1 and 2
of 33% for the women in the (b) 1 and 3
Panchayats Raj Institutions (PRIs). (c) 2 and 3
2. It provides for mandatory (d) 1, 2 and 3
reservation in the favour of OBCs in
the PRIs in accordance to their Q56. Which of the following are members of
population. Selection Committee for the appointment
Which of the statements given above of Lokpal under the Lokpal & Lokayukta
is/are correct? Act, 2013?
(a) 1 only 1. Prime Minister
(b) 2 only 2. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Chief Justice of India
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
Q54. Which among the following are set up (a) 1 and 3 Only
under the Constitution (Seventy-Fourth) (b) 1 and 2
Amendment Act, 1992: (c) 3 Only
1. District Planning Committee (DPC) (d) 2 and 3
2. Metropolitan Planning Committee
(MPC) Q57. Which among the following is provided
3. Nagar Panchayat under 73rd Constitutional amendment?
Select the correct answer using the code 1. State Finance Commission
given below: 2. State Election Commission
(a) 1 only 3. District Planning Committee
(b) 1 and 2 only 4. Metropolitan Planning Committee
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
(a) 1 only
Q55. Consider the following statements: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. While appointing the Supreme Court (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Judges other than the Chief Justice, (d) 1,2, 3 and 4
the President of India shall always
consult the Chief Justice of India.
Q58. Which of the following can be said to be
2. The Judges of the High Court of the feature/s of “urban areas” as per the
States in India are appointed by the Census of 2011?
Governor of the State just as the
1. At least 90 per cent of male working
Judges of the Supreme Court are
population engaged in non-
appointed by the President.
agricultural occupations.
2. Density of population of at least 400
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 3. Minimum population of 5,000 3. Economic and Social Planning
4. All places with a municipality, Select the correct answer using the codes
corporation, cantonment board or given below:
notified town area committee. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 and 3 only
given below: (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Q62. Consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. No religious instruction shall be
provided in any educational
Q59. Which among the following Urban Local institution wholly maintained out of
bodies are created under the 74th State funds.
Constitutional Amendment Act? 2. Kendriya Vidyalaya is an
1. Municipal Council autonomous body under the
2. Municipal Corporation Ministry of Human Resource
3. Nagar Panchayats Development.
4. Cantonment Boards Which of the statement/s given above
is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: (a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2, 3 and 4
Q63. Consider the following statements about
the Model Code of Conduct in India:
Q60. Consider the following statements:
1. Model code of Conduct is in itself a
1. Recently a draft of Charter of
legally binding statute.
patient’s rights has been put up in
public domain for suggestions by 2. The Model Code of Conduct is
the Ministry of Health and welfare. enforced from the date of
announcement of election schedule
2. The charter will be implemented by
by the Election Commission.
the central government.
3. Model Code of Conduct does not
Which of the above statements is/are
apply during by-polls.
correct?
Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 only
is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Q61. Which of the following are part of
Concurrent List under the Seventh
Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Q64. With reference to MGNREGA, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. Forests
1. It is implemented by Ministry of
2. Education
Rural Development

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 2. It provides 100 days wage Q68. Consider the following statements related
employment to rural households. to Island Development Agency:
Select the correct answer: 1. It works under the Union Home
(a) 1 only Ministry
(b) 2 only 2. It is headed by Prime Minister
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below:
(a) 1 only
Q65. National Pharmaceutical Pricing (b) 2 only
Authority is under which Ministry? (c) Both 1 and 2 only
(a) Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
climate change Q69. Consider the following statements about
(c) Ministry of health and family welfare Anglo-Indians:
(d) Ministry of Consumer affairs
1. The President may nominate not
more than 2 members in Lok Sabha
Q66. Which of the following have been if the community is not adequately
recognized by Supreme Court as a part of represented.
‘Basic Structure’ of the Indian 2. The Governor may nominate not
Constitution? more than 2 members in State
1. Separation of power Legislative Assembly if the
2. Judicial Review community is not adequately
3. Federal Character of the represented.
Constitution Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the code is/are correct?
given below: (a) 1 Only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 Only
(b) 1 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1,2 and 3
Q70. With reference to The Scheduled Tribes
Q67. Consider the following statements: and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
1. India is a signatory to the 1951 (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006,
Convention on Refugees. consider the following statements:
2. In India, The Foreigners Act, 1946 1. It recognises and vest forest rights
gives central government the right to and occupation in forest land in
deport a foreign national. forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and
other traditional forest dwellers.
Which of the following statements given
above is/are correct? 2. It recognises the right to hold and
live in the forest land under the
(a) 1 only
individual or common occupation
(b) 2 only
for habitation or for self-cultivation
(c) Both 1 and 2
for livelihood by a member or
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
members of a forest dwelling
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 Which of the statements given above (d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 Only Q74. Who among the following shall have the
(b) 2 Only right to establish and administer
(c) Both 1 and 2 educational Institutions under Article 30
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 of the Indian Constitution?
1. Linguistic Minorities
Q71. Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled 2. Religious Minorities
Areas) Act, 1996 provides for extension of Select the correct answer using the code
panchayats to which of the following given below:
areas?
(a) 1 only
(a) 6th Schedule areas
(b) 2 only
(b) 5th Schedule areas
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 5th and 6th schedule areas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All rural areas

Q75. Consider the following statements with

Q72. Consider the following statements related
respect to lapsing of bill:
to Public Accounts Committee (PAC):
1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha but
1. It comprises of only Lok Sabha
passed by Lok Sabha will Lapse on
Members
dissolution of Lok Sabha
2. A Minister cannot be appointed to
2. A Bill which has been passed by
the PAC.
both the houses but has been sent
3. The Chairman of the PAC is usually back by President for
from the opposition party. reconsideration will also lapse.
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct? given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q73. Consider the following statements related Q76. Consider the following statements:
to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC):
1. The Central Information
1. It is an ad-hoc committee which is Commissioner shall be appointed by
set up for a definite time period to the President on the
address a specific issue. recommendations of a committee
2. The resolution for setting up JPC headed by the Prime Minister.
can be moved only in Lok Sabha. 2. The Central Information
3. So far, no JPC has been set up in Commissioner shall hold office for a
India. term of six years or till he/she
Which of the statements given above attains the age of 65 years.
is/are correct? Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 only is/are correct?
(b) 1and 2 only (a) 1 only
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 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q80. Consider the following statements:
1. First hour of every sitting of
Q77. Which of the following articles of Indian Parliament is referred as Zero Hour.
Constitution are related to the concept of 2. Question Hour takes place after
Secularism? Zero Hour.
1. Article 356 Which of the statements given above
2. Article 14 is/are correct?
3. Article 44 (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 2 only
given below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 Q81. Which among the following has become
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the first state to propose a bill for social
accounting?
Q78. Consider the following statements about (a) Meghalaya
Preventive Detention in context of Indian (b) Delhi
constitution (c) Rajasthan
(d) Andhra Pradesh
1. The people detained under
Preventive Detention laws have no
right to legal representation. Q82. Democracy score for a nation is released
2. The power to enact a law prescribing by which of the following NGOs?
maximum punishment is given to (a) Transparency International
both center and state. (b) Amnesty International
(c) Freedom House
Select the correct answer
(d) National democratic institute
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q83. With respect to Right to Information Act,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2005, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. Electronic Voting machine is an
Q79. The government of National Capital
information under the RTI.
Territory of Delhi cannot make laws on
which of the following? 2. Commercial confidence, trade
secrets and intellectual property
1. Land
right of a third party is an exception
2. Police
under the RTI.
3. Public Order
Select the correct answer using the code
4. Public health and sanitation given below:
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below: (b) 2 only
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Q84. The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Q87. With Respect to Aadhar, which of the
Schemes Ordinance 2019 provides for statements is correct?
which of the following? 1. It is mandatory to provide Aadhaar for
1. Creation of a central repository of all KYC documentation.
deposit schemes 2. People can be denied services if they do
2. Provides for compensation to victims not provide Aadhar Number.
3. Provides for attachment of property Select the correct answer using the code
and subsequent realization of assets given below:
for repayment to depositors. (a) 1 Only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 Only
given below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Q88. Provisions related to forest conservation
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only have been provided in which of the
following parts of the Indian
Q85. With reference to the Central Information Constitution?
Commission, consider the following 1. Part III
statements: 2. Part IV
1. It is a constitutional body. 3. Part IVA
2. It's members are not eligible for re- Select the correct answer using the codes
employment with the government given below:
after retirement. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above (b) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q89. Which of the following can be described
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 as a challenge to implement
simultaneous elections in India for Lok
Q86. Consider the following statements: Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General 1. Submergence of regional and local
shall be appointed by the Prime narrative by an overall national
Minister. narrative.
2. The salaries and allowance payable 2. Financial advantage to National
to Comptroller and Auditor General political parties over regional
shall be charged upon the political parties.
Consolidated Fund of India 3. Reduction of electoral expense.
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct? given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q90. Consider the following statements related 3. Supplementary Question
to Model Code of Conduct (MCC): Select the correct answer using the code
1. The MCC enjoys statutory given below:
recognition under the (a) 1 only
Representation of People's Act, (b) 2 and 3 only
1950. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. The MCC comes into force on the (d) 1, 2 and 3
announcement of the poll schedule.
3. The incumbent government cannot Q93. With reference to the Aadhar, consider
announce new schemes or projects the following statements:
when the MCC is in force. 1. Customer verification charges are
Which of the statements given above levied by UIDAI authority on all
is/are correct? organisations
(a) 1 only 2. There are no charges for
(b) 2 and 3 only authentication of transactions done
(c) 1 and 3 only using the Aadhar.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Q91. Which of the following pairs are correctly (a) 1 only
matched? (b) 2 only
1. Tenth : Constitution (c) Both 1and 2
Schedule 52nd (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Amendment
2. Ninth : Constitution Q94. Which of the following documents can be
Schedule 42nd carried by voters to the polling booth as
Amendment an identity proof as per the Election
Commission of India?
3. Fundamental : Constitution
1. Photo Voter Slip
Duties 1st
Amendment 2. Passport
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Article 21A : Constitution
86th 4. PAN Card
Amendment Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 3 and 4 only
(d) None of the above
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
Q95. With reference to the election system of
India, Consider the following statements:
Q92. The Parliament exercises control over the
functions of the Council of Ministers 1. India does not have Proportional
through representation system for any
election.
1. Adjournment Motion
2. In the First Past The Post system,
2. Question Hour
the winning candidate needs to

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 secure the majority of the total votes (a) 1 only
polled in a constituency. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) Both 1and 2
is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Q99. With reference to the Model code of
(c) Both 1and 2 Conduct, Consider the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements:
1. Political Parties cannot release party
Q96. Which of the following are the features of manifesto during the last 48 hours
the Cabinet form of government? prior to polling.
1. Nominal and Real Executives 2. It has been provided statutory
2. Collective Responsibility recognition under the RPA 1951.
3. Double membership Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q100. Who among the following are the
members of the High Level Selection
Q97. Which of the following provisions will be
Committee for the Appointment of Lokpal
considered consistent for disclosure of
in India?
information under to Right to Information
Act, 2005? 1. Prime Minister
1. Corruption 2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
2. Human Rights violations 3. Home Minister
3. Public interest 4. Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer from the codes Select the correct answer using the code
given below: given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q98. Consider the following statements Q101. Which of following statements with
regarding a No-Confidence Motion in regards to Anti-Profiteering Body is/are
India: correct?
1. There is no mention of No- 1. It is a Constitutional Body
Confidence Motion in the 2. It is headed by the Chairman of the
Constitution of India. GST Council
2. A motion of No-Confidence can be Select the correct answer from the codes
introduced in the Lok Sabha only. given below:
Which of the statement (s) given above (a) 1 only
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 (c) Both 1and 2 2. The Rajya Sabha can suggest
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 changes in the Money Bill.
Which of the statements given above
102. Consider the following statements related is/are correct?
to indelible ink which is used in the (a) 1 only
elections? (b) 2 only
1. It consists of solution of silver (c) Both 1 and 2
nitrate which leaves a permanent (d) Neither 1 and 2
mark on the voter's finger and nail.
2. The CSIR-National Physical 106. Consider the following statements:
Laboratory is the sole authorized 1. VVPATs with EVMs were used for
supplier of indelible ink in India. first time in a bye-election from
Which of the statements given above Noksen Assembly Constituency of
is/are correct? Nagaland.
(a) 1 only 2. VVPAT allows voters to verify that
(b) 2 only votes are casted as intended.
(c) Both 1and 2 3. VVPAT Slips are collected by the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 voters
Select the correct answer form the does
103. Who among the following is/are part of given below:
selection committee for the appointment (a) 1 and 3
of Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)? (b) 2 and 3
1. Prime Minister (c) 1 and 2
2. Home Minister (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Chief Justice of India
4. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. 107. Which of the following information is
Select the correct answer using the code provided in a VVPAT Slip?
given below: 1. Serial Number
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Name of Voter
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. Symbol allotted to Candidate
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Select the correct answer from the codes
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below:
(a) 2 Only
104. Kudumbashree Mission is associated with (b) 1 and 3
which of the following states? (c) 1 and 2
(a) Tamil Nadu (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Telangana
(c) Kerala 108. Which of the following manufacture VVPAT
(d) Odisha Machines?
1. Electronics Corporation of India
105. Consider the following statements related Limited
to Money Bill: 2. Bharat Electronics Limited
1. The Money Bill can be introduced 3. Larsen & Toubro Limited
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Select the correct answer from the codes (c) 1 and 3 only
given below: (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

Answer Key of DNS

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

1. a 23. a 45. c 67. b 89. b

2. d 24. b 46. d 68. a 90. b
3. d 25. b 47. d 69. a 91. a
4. a 26. b 48. c 70. d 92. d
5. d 27. c 49. d 71. b 93. d
6. c 28. a 50. d 72. c 94. b
7. b 29. d 51. a 73. a 95. d
8. d 30. d 52. a 74. c 96. d
9. d 31. d 53. a 75. a 97. d
10. b 32. a 54. d 76. a 98. c
11. b 33. b 55. b 77. c 99. a
12. b 34. c 56. a 78. d 100. c
13. c 35. d 57. b 79. d 101. d
14. c 36. d 58. c 80. d 102. a
15. d 37. b 59. c 81. c 103. c
16. d 38. c 60. a 82. c 104. c
17. b 39. b 61. d 83. c 105. c
18. d 40. c 62. c 84. d 106. c
19. b 41. c 63. b 85. b 107. b
20. d 42 a 64. c 86. b 108. a
21. b 43. a 65. a 87. d
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 D N S MCQs
SOCIAL ISSUES

Q1) Consider the following statements (a) 1 and 2 only

related to "Ayushman Bharat Scheme": (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The scheme provides Universal (c) 1 and 3 only
health coverage in India. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It focuses only on the primary health
sector. Q4) Consider the following statements
Which of the above statement(s) is/are related to National Sex Offenders'
correct? Registry:
(a) 1 only 1. This registry will be maintained
(b) 2 only and updated by the state
(c) Both 1 and 2 governments.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. India is the first country ot come
out with such a data base on
Q2) Which of the following statement/s on sexual offenders.
National Testing Agency is/are correct? Which of the statements given above
1. National Testing Agency is a is/are correct?
constitutional body under the (a) 1 only
Ministry of Human Resource & (b) 2 only
Development (c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is intended to replace the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Central Board of Education in
conduction secondary level All- Q5) Which of the following initiatives have
India examinations been included as part of sustainable
Select the correct answer from the code development Goals?
given below: 1. Hunger free world
(a) 1 only 2. Quality Education
(b) 2 only 3. Gender Equality
(c) Both 1 and 2 4. Good health and well bing
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. Partnerships for the goals
Select the correct answer using the code
Q3) Consider the following statements about given below:
institutions of Eminence (IOE) (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5
1. An Empowered Committee has (b) 2, 3 and 5
selected 6 educational (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
institutions as IOE (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Only public educational
institutions have been selected Q6) Sustainable Development Goal - 6 is
as IOE related to which of the following?
3. IOE status will help these 1. Clean Water
institutions to achieve top world 2. Sanitation
rankings Select the correct answer from the
Which of the statements given above codes given below:
is/are correct? (a) 1 only

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 (b) 2 only Select the correct answer from the
(c) Both 1 and 2 codes given below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Q7) Which of the following are the objectives (c) 2 and 3 only
of National Nutrition Mission? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. To create awareness relating to
malnutrition among pregnant Q10) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
women and lactating mother. (PMMVY) can be associated with
2. To reduce the incidence of a. Education
anemia among young children, b. Maternity Benefits
adolescent girls and women. c. Skill Development
3. To promote the consumption of d. None of the above
millets, coarse cereals and
unpolished rice. To promote the
Q11) International Labour Organisation’s
consumption of poultry eggs.
Convention 138 and 182 are related to
Select the correct answer using the code
a. Child Labour
given below:
b. Adaptation of agricultural
(a) 1 and 2 only practices to global climate change
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only c. Regulation of food prices and
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only food security
(d) 3 and 4 only d. Gender parity at the workplace

Q8) Consider the following statements about Q12) Global Wage Report is Published by
Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, which of the following organisation?
2017:
a. World Trade Organisation
1. It provides for paid maternity b. UNCTAD
leave on adoption of child below the c. World Economic Forum
age of 3 years. d. International Labour
2. The act is applicable to all the Organisation
establishment employing 100 or
more employees.
Q13) Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above
1. Maternity Benefit Amendment
is/are correct?
Act, 2017 mandates for the
(a) 1 only
provision of creche services in
(b) 2 only
every establishment employing
(c) Both 1 and 2
more than 20 or more
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
employees.
2. ‘Labour’ is a State list subject
Q9) Consider the following statements in under list II.
Composite Water Management Index:
Which of the statements given above is/
1. It is released by the NITI Aayog are correct?
2. It assess the performance of
(a) 1 only
States & Union Territories in water
(b) 2 only
resource management
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. It includes parameters from the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q14) Which among the following indicators (d) Neither 1 nor 2
are tracked under the Global Nutrition
Report? Q18) Which of the following can be said to be
1. Childhood Stunting indicator/indicators of Fourth National
2. Childhood wasting Family Health Survey?
3. Childhood overweight 1. Infant and Child Mortality Rate
4. Adult Obesity 2. Maternal and Child health
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Nutritional Status of Adults
given below: 4. Women's empowerment and
(a) 1 and 2 only gender-based violence
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only given below:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
Q15) Echo Chamber Effect can be associated (c) 1 and 2 only
with (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) Civil Aviation
(b) Social Media Q19) Consider the following statements about
(c) Inflation Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY)
(d) UNFCCC 1. It is a scheme of nutritional
support for all patients suffering
Q16) Consider the following statements: from cancer.
1. The Global Burden of Disease 2. NPY is registered under Direct
Report is released by Institute of Benefit Transfer
Health Metrics & Evaluation 3. NPY is a centrally sponsored
2. India's PM 2.5 measurement scheme under National Health
standards are at par with WHO Mission
standards Which of the statements given above
3. Usage of solid fuel for cooking is is/are correct?
leading cause of indoor pollution
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Q20) Which of the following statement/s
(d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct with regards to the PM
Ujjwala Yojana?
Q17) Consider the following statements 1. Ujjwala Yojana is the flagship
1. Universal Health Coverage is a scheme of the Ministry of Women
Sustainable development Goal to & Child Development
be achieved by 2030. 2. The scheme aims to provide LPG
2. PM-JAY ensures Complete connections to 18 crore by 2018
Universal Health Coverage. 3. The connection under the
Which of the following stalemates is / scheme is given in the name of
are correct ? women-head of household
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer from the
(b) 2 only codes given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only

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 (b) 1 and 2 only Q24) DAMaN is an initiative for which of the
(c) 3 only following?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) Eradicating Ebola
(b) Eradicating Malaria
Q21) With reference to Transgender Person's (c) Providing crop insurance
(protection of Rights Bill) 2018 which (d) Pension scheme
statements is/are correct?
1. They have been provided with Q25) Which of the following government
civil rights of marriage and schemes can be associated with subsidy
adoption. in LPG cylinders?
2. Seats would be reserved for them 1. PAHAL
in employment in government 2. PM UJJWALA
institutions. 3. JAN DHAN
Select the correct answer: 4. SWAYAM
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q22) Ujjwala Sanitary pad initiative has been (d) 2 and 4 only
started by which of the following PSUs?
1. Indian Oil Corporation Q26) SDG India Index Baseline Report, 2018
2. National Thermal Power has been prepared by?
Corporation. (a) Ministry of Finance
3. Bharat Petroleum. (b) CRISIL
Select the correct answer using the code (c) RBI
given below: (d) NITI Aayog
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Q27) Which of the following statements are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct about World Happiness Index?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is provided by the UN
Sustainable Development
Q23) Consider the following statements Solutions Network
related to Plain Packaging of Tobacco 2. The report primarily uses data
Products: from the Gallup World Poll
1. It prohibits use of any logos, 3. It is inspired by the Gross
colors or brand images on the National Happiness Index
cigarette packets. developed by Bhutan
2. It is provided under the WHO Select the correct answer from the
framework convention on codes given below:
Tobacco control (FCTC) (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above (b) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q28) With respect to manual scavenging in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 India, which of the statements is/are
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 1. Manual scavenging is prohibited 2. It has added a new assessment
in all its forms. parameter of certifying garbage
2. Drain cleaners and Domestic free cities.
helps are not included within the Select the correct answer using the code
legal definition of manual given below
scavengers. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
given below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Q32) Kudumbashree Mission is associated
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
with which of the following states ?
(a) Tamil Nadu
Q29) Consider the following statements:
(b) Telangana
1. Traditional Medicine are not part (c) Kerala
of a country's own tradition, (d) Odisha
culture or age old practices.
2. Complementary Medicines are
based on theories, beliefs and
experience indigenous to one's
culture.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q30) Consider the following statements

related to National Family Health
Survey (NFHS):
1. The NFHS is carried out by
NSSO every year.
2. The NFHS was carried out for the
first time in the year 2018-19.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q31) With reference to swachh survekshan

2019, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. As per it, Raipur in Chhattisgarh
has emerged the cleanest city in
India.

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 Answer Key of DNS
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. C
21. D
22. C
23. C
24. B
25. A
26. D
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. D
31. B
32. C

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