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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Chhattisgarh was carved out of which state on 1 November 2000?
- Bihar
- Odisha
- Madhya Pradesh Correct answer.
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation
Chhattisgarh was created by the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, which split the south-eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh into a new state. The new state came into being on 1 November 2000, the same day Uttarakhand and later Jharkhand were also formed.
Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The capital city of Chhattisgarh is:
- Bilaspur
- Raipur Correct answer.
- Durg
- Jagdalpur
Explanation
Raipur was designated the capital of Chhattisgarh when the state was formed in 2000. It is also the state's largest city and its main administrative and commercial centre.
Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which river, known as the 'lifeline of Chhattisgarh', flows through Raipur and Bilaspur districts?
- Mahanadi Correct answer.
- Narmada
- Godavari
- Indravati
Explanation
The Mahanadi rises near Sihawa in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh and drains a large part of the state's central plains. It supports irrigation, power generation and fisheries for the region, which is why it is called the lifeline of Chhattisgarh.
Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The famous Chitrakote waterfall, often called the 'Niagara of India', is located in which district of Chhattisgarh?
- Raigarh
- Sarguja
- Korba
- Bastar Correct answer.
Explanation
Chitrakote Falls lies on the Indravati river in Bastar district and is widest during the monsoon. Its horseshoe shape and breadth earn it the popular comparison with Niagara.
Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which national park in Chhattisgarh is famous for the last population of the wild water buffalo subspecies known as the wild Asian buffalo?
- Guru Ghasidas National Park
- Kanger Valley National Park
- Indravati National Park Correct answer.
- Kutumsar National Park
Explanation
Indravati National Park in Bijapur district protects one of the last significant wild populations of the wild water buffalo in central India. The park forms part of a larger tiger landscape along the Indravati river.
Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The Governor of a state in India is appointed by:
- The State Legislative Assembly
- The President of India Correct answer.
- The Chief Justice of India
- The Prime Minister of India
Explanation
Under Article 155 of the Constitution, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. In practice the appointment is made on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers.
Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to constitutional remedies, allowing a citizen to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- Article 32 Correct answer.
- Article 19
- Article 21
- Article 44
Explanation
Article 32 empowers a person to approach the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights through writs such as habeas corpus and mandamus. Dr B. R. Ambedkar described it as the heart and soul of the Constitution.
Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were added to the Constitution on the recommendation of which committee?
- Ashok Mehta Committee
- Swaran Singh Committee Correct answer.
- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- Sarkaria Commission
Explanation
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties, and they were inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 as Article 51A. A tenth duty was added later by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised in which year?
- 1935
- 1969
- 1949 Correct answer.
- 1947
Explanation
The RBI began operations in 1935 as a private shareholders' bank and was nationalised on 1 January 1949. Nationalisation transferred ownership to the Government of India, aligning the central bank with the planned economy of the new republic.
Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in:
- Paris
- New York
- Vienna
- Geneva Correct answer.
Explanation
The WTO, established in 1995 as the successor to GATT, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva also hosts several other international bodies such as the WHO and the ILO.
Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
- Australia
- Brazil
- Japan
- France Correct answer.
Explanation
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, with the opening ceremony on the Seine. It was the third time Paris hosted the Summer Games, after 1900 and 1924.
Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Bharat Ratna' is India's highest:
- sports honour
- military decoration
- literary prize
- civilian award Correct answer.
Explanation
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India, instituted in 1954 and given for exceptional service or performance of the highest order. It is not restricted to Indian citizens alone.
Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which festival, celebrated with the famous 'Bastar Dussehra', is unique to Chhattisgarh and lasts about 75 days?
- Diwali
- Rath Yatra
- Holi
- Dussehra Correct answer.
Explanation
Bastar Dussehra in Jagdalpur is a tribal festival lasting around 75 days, far longer than the usual ten-day Dussehra. It centres on the worship of Danteshwari Devi and involves rituals such as the pat Jatra and the rath parade.
Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Panchayati Raj' system in India was given constitutional status by which amendment?
- 42nd Amendment
- 73rd Amendment Correct answer.
- 86th Amendment
- 44th Amendment
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. It mandated three-tier panchayats, regular elections and reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women.
Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which of the following is the principal investigating agency for economic offences in India?
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Enforcement Directorate Correct answer.
- Intelligence Bureau
- National Investigation Agency
Explanation
The Enforcement Directorate investigates offences under the Foreign Exchange Management Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It is thus the main agency for economic offences involving foreign exchange and money laundering.
Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following Indian states?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Chhattisgarh Correct answer.
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states, including Chhattisgarh, where it crosses districts such as Korea and Surguja. The other states on the line include Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which mineral is Chhattisgarh best known for producing in large quantities, especially in the Bailadila range?
- Mica
- Bauxite
- Iron ore Correct answer.
- Petroleum
Explanation
The Bailadila hills in Dantewada district hold some of India's richest iron ore deposits, largely mined by NMDC. Chhattisgarh is one of the leading iron ore producing states in the country.
Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Who was the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?
- Bhupesh Baghel
- Raman Singh
- Ajit Jogi Correct answer.
- Vishnu Deo Sai
Explanation
Ajit Jogi became the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh when the state was formed in November 2000. He held office until 2003 and later founded the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh.
Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Preamble' of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a:
- Constitutional monarchy
- Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic Correct answer.
- Federal monarchy
- Unitary democratic state
Explanation
The Preamble describes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic committed to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Chhattisgarh?
- Odisha
- Maharashtra
- Jharkhand
- Madhya Pradesh Correct answer.
Explanation
Chhattisgarh shares its longest state boundary with Madhya Pradesh to the north-west and north. It also borders Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Kutumsar Cave', a major limestone cave in Chhattisgarh, is located in which national park?
- Sanjay National Park
- Indravati National Park
- Guru Ghasidas National Park
- Kanger Valley National Park Correct answer.
Explanation
Kutumsar Cave lies within Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district and is known for its stalactites and stalagmites. The nearby Kailash Cave is another attraction in the same park.
Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs
In the Indian Constitution, 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are contained in which Part?
- Part V
- Part III
- Part VI
- Part IV Correct answer.
Explanation
Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide governments in making laws and policies. They are not enforceable in courts but are fundamental in the governance of the country.
Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the three-tier Panchayati Raj structure from bottom to top?
- Zila Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat
- Gram Panchayat, Zila Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti
- Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, Zila Panchayat
- Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Panchayat Correct answer.
Explanation
The three-tier structure runs from the village-level Gram Panchayat, through the block-level Panchayat Samiti, up to the district-level Zila Panchayat. This hierarchy was recommended by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee and given constitutional backing by the 73rd Amendment.
Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Dandakaranya' region, often mentioned in the context of Chhattisgarh, refers to:
- A desert belt in western Rajasthan
- A river valley in the Himalayan foothills
- A forested plateau region spanning parts of central and eastern India Correct answer.
- A coastal plain along the Bay of Bengal
Explanation
Dandakaranya is a forested plateau region spread across parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Telangana, associated with the Ramayana's Dandaka forest. In Chhattisgarh it covers much of the Bastar region.
Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions in India?
- Election Commission of India
- NITI Aayog
- State Election Commission Correct answer.
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation
Article 243K provides for a State Election Commission to conduct elections to panchayats, and a parallel provision covers municipalities. The Election Commission of India conducts only parliamentary and state legislative elections.
Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Naxalite' movement, which has affected parts of Chhattisgarh, takes its name from a village in which Indian state?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal Correct answer.
- Odisha
Explanation
The term 'Naxalite' originates from Naxalbari, a village in the Siliguri subdivision of West Bengal, where a peasant uprising took place in 1967. This movement later spread to other states, including Chhattisgarh, and is often referred to in the context of left-wing extremism.
Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which of the following is the highest gallantry award of India, awarded for acts of exceptional bravery and sacrifice?
- Ashoka Chakra Correct answer.
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Param Vir Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
Explanation
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award, while the Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award. The question asks for the highest gallantry award in general, but since the Param Vir Chakra is specific to wartime, the Ashoka Chakra is the correct answer for peacetime gallantry. However, the Param Vir Chakra is often considered the highest military decoration, but the Ashoka Chakra is the highest gallantry award for acts of bravery not in the face of the enemy.
Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Chipko Movement', an environmental movement to protect trees, was primarily led by women in which Indian state?
- Uttarakhand Correct answer.
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- Chhattisgarh
Explanation
The Chipko Movement began in the 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas, which is now part of Uttarakhand. It involved local villagers, especially women, hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down. This movement is a significant example of environmental activism in India.
Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Maoist' insurgency in Chhattisgarh is most concentrated in which region of the state?
- Bilaspur region
- Bastar region Correct answer.
- Raipur region
- Surguja region
Explanation
The Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh is most intense in the Bastar region, which includes districts like Dantewada, Sukma, and Bijapur. This area has dense forests and tribal populations, making it a stronghold for left-wing extremists. The region has seen numerous conflicts between security forces and Maoist groups.
Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY)?
- Distributing free seeds to farmers
- Providing free electricity to farmers
- Ensuring minimum support prices for crops
- Providing insurance coverage for crop losses Correct answer.
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a crop insurance scheme launched in 2016. Its main objective is to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss or damage due to unforeseen events like natural calamities, pests, or diseases. It aims to stabilize farmers' income and encourage them to adopt modern agricultural practices.
Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Bharat Ratna' is India's highest civilian award. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for receiving it?
- Exceptional service or performance of the highest order
- Contribution to art, literature, and science
- Must be an Indian citizen by birth only Correct answer.
- Recognition of public service
Explanation
The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour, including art, literature, science, and public service. It is not restricted to Indian citizens by birth; naturalized citizens and even non-Indians can receive it, though the number of awards is limited. The award is not solely for Indian citizens by birth.
Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The 'Red Corridor' in India refers to regions affected by which of the following?
- Desertification
- Left-wing extremism Correct answer.
- Coastal erosion
- Earthquakes
Explanation
The Red Corridor is a term used to describe areas in India that are affected by left-wing extremism, particularly Maoist insurgency. It spans several states including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The term 'red' refers to the red flag associated with communist ideology.
Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which constitutional body prepares the electoral rolls and conducts elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India?
- The Comptroller and Auditor General
- The Union Public Service Commission
- The NITI Aayog
- The Election Commission of India Correct answer.
Explanation
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body under Article 324 that superintends, directs and controls the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. The other bodies perform planning, audit or recruitment functions and have no role in election administration.
Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs
A candidate in Chhattisgarh wants to know which Indian forest type dominates the sal-rich areas of the state's Bastar and Sarguja regions. Which classification fits best?
- Tropical moist deciduous forest Correct answer.
- Tropical thorn forest
- Alpine forest
- Mangrove forest
Explanation
Sal-dominated forests of central India, including Bastar and Sarguja, fall under tropical moist deciduous forest, which sheds leaves in the dry season and receives moderate to heavy rainfall. Thorn forests occur in arid zones, alpine forests at high altitude, and mangroves along saline coasts.
Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Under the Indian Constitution, which article guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- Article 19
- Article 51A
- Article 44
- Article 32 Correct answer.
Explanation
Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies, allowing a person to approach the Supreme Court directly by writ for enforcement of Fundamental Rights; Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution. Article 19 lists freedoms, Article 44 is a Directive Principle on a uniform civil code, and Article 51A lists Fundamental Duties.
Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The Reserve Bank of India raises the repo rate sharply to control inflation. Which immediate effect is most consistent with monetary policy transmission?
- Commercial banks' borrowing costs from the RBI rise, tending to make loans costlier Correct answer.
- Income tax slabs are revised upward by Parliament
- The Goods and Services Tax rate on essentials is cut
- The government's fiscal deficit is automatically eliminated
Explanation
The repo rate is the rate at which banks borrow short-term funds from the RBI against securities. A higher repo rate raises banks' cost of funds, which typically pushes up lending rates and dampens credit demand, helping contain inflation. Fiscal and tax decisions rest with the government, not the RBI.
Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which Indian institution is the nodal agency for disaster management at the national level, coordinating relief and response under the Disaster Management Act, 2005?
- National Green Tribunal
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- NITI Aayog
- National Disaster Management Authority Correct answer.
Explanation
The National Disaster Management Authority, chaired by the Prime Minister, is the apex body created by the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to lay down policies and coordinate disaster response. The NGT handles environmental litigation, the CBI investigates crimes, and NITI Aayog advises on policy.
Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs
In the context of India's census and demography, which statement about the decennial Census is accurate?
- It is carried out by the World Bank on India's behalf
- It is conducted by the Election Commission every five years
- It is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs Correct answer.
- It is a voluntary survey administered by the states alone
Explanation
The Census of India is a decennial exercise conducted under the Census Act, 1948, by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a statutory national count, not a voluntary state survey or an external agency exercise.
Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs
A question in a police recruitment paper asks about the 'Attorney General of India'. Which description is constitutionally correct?
- The head of the Central Vigilance Commission
- The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha
- The chief legal adviser to the Government of India, appointed by the President Correct answer.
- A judge of the Supreme Court elected by its senior judges
Explanation
Article 76 provides that the President appoints the Attorney General of India, who advises the Government of India on legal matters and has the right to speak in both Houses of Parliament. The office is not a judicial post, not a presiding officer role, and not a vigilance commission post.
Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Which of the following best explains why 'current affairs' knowledge of central government welfare schemes matters for a police constable's duties in Chhattisgarh?
- Constables personally sanction welfare scheme budgets for districts
- Constables adjudicate disputes over scheme eligibility in court
- Constables draft the annual union budget allocations for schemes
- Constables often assist in public awareness drives and grievance redressal camps where scheme details are shared Correct answer.
Explanation
Police personnel at the grassroots level frequently support public information campaigns, law-and-order arrangements at camps, and citizen grievance redressal, so familiarity with welfare schemes helps them guide the public correctly. Sanctioning budgets, judicial adjudication and budget drafting are functions of other authorities.
Question 41General Science
A police constable needs to record the approximate speed of a vehicle using only the length of its skid marks on a dry road. Which physical quantity must be known to convert skid length into speed?
- The engine displacement of the vehicle
- The colour of the road surface
- The mass of the vehicle
- The deceleration produced by friction between tyres and road Correct answer.
Explanation
Skid analysis uses the work-energy relation: the kinetic energy of the vehicle is dissipated by friction over the skid distance, giving v = sqrt(2·a·d). The braking deceleration a depends on the coefficient of friction between tyres and road, so it must be known. Vehicle mass cancels out of the equation and does not affect the result.
Question 42General Science
During a pursuit a police jeep accelerates uniformly from rest to 20 m/s in 8 seconds. What is its acceleration?
- 12 m/s²
- 0.4 m/s²
- 2.5 m/s² Correct answer.
- 160 m/s²
Explanation
Uniform acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the time taken, a = (v − u)/t. Here a = (20 − 0)/8 = 2.5 m/s². The value is a rate of change of velocity, so the unit is metres per second squared.
Question 43General Science
A constable pushes a heavy barricade but it does not move. Which statement about the forces acting on the barricade is correct?
- The weight of the barricade acts horizontally against the push
- No friction acts because the barricade is stationary
- The applied force is greater than the static friction
- The applied force is balanced by static friction of equal magnitude Correct answer.
Explanation
Newton's first law says an object at rest stays at rest when the net force on it is zero. The push is exactly balanced by static friction, which can rise to a maximum value before motion begins. Once the push exceeds that maximum, the barricade would start to slide.
Question 44General Science
A police officer fires a bullet from a rifle. According to Newton's third law, which statement describes the reaction force?
- The air resistance cancels the bullet's motion
- The reaction force acts only after the bullet leaves the barrel
- The rifle exerts an equal and opposite force on the bullet Correct answer.
- The bullet exerts a larger forward force on the rifle
Explanation
Newton's third law states that forces occur in equal and opposite pairs acting on different bodies. The rifle pushes the bullet forward, and the bullet pushes the rifle backward with the same magnitude of force, producing recoil. The unequal masses mean the accelerations differ, but the forces are equal.
Question 45General Science
A constable standing on wet ground wants to avoid slipping while pushing a crowd-control barrier. Which change would most increase the friction available?
- Leaning the body forward
- Standing on one leg
- Reducing the contact area of the shoes
- Wearing shoes with deeper rubber treads Correct answer.
Explanation
Friction depends on the nature of the surfaces and the normal force, not simply on contact area. Deeper rubber treads press into the surface and improve grip, raising the effective coefficient of friction. This helps the officer transmit force to the ground without slipping.
Question 46General Science
A person of mass 60 kg stands on the ground. Taking g = 10 m/s², what is the normal force exerted by the ground on the person?
- 600 N downwards
- 600 N upwards Correct answer.
- 60 N upwards
- 6 N downwards
Explanation
The weight of the person is mg = 60 × 10 = 600 N acting downwards. Because the person is at rest, the ground must exert an equal upward normal force of 600 N. The normal force always acts perpendicular to the surface, away from it.
Question 47General Science
A police diver descends in a lake. As depth increases, which quantity increases most directly according to the formula for pressure in a liquid?
- The density of the water
- The pressure due to the liquid column Correct answer.
- The volume of the diver
- The acceleration due to gravity
Explanation
Liquid pressure at depth h is given by P = ρgh, where ρ is density and g is gravitational acceleration. For a given liquid these are constant, so pressure rises in direct proportion to depth. Density and gravity do not change with depth in this model.
Question 48General Science
A police launch floats on water. Which condition explains why it does not sink?
- The density of the launch is greater than that of water
- The weight of the launch is zero
- The upthrust is always less than the weight
- The upthrust equals the weight of the launch Correct answer.
Explanation
Archimedes' principle states that a floating body displaces a volume of liquid whose weight equals the upthrust. The launch floats when the upthrust balances its weight. This happens only if the average density of the launch is less than that of water.
Question 49General Science
A constable uses a lever to lift a heavy manhole cover. The effort arm is 2 m and the load arm is 0.5 m. If the cover weighs 400 N, what effort is needed in the ideal case?
- 100 N Correct answer.
- 800 N
- 400 N
- 1600 N
Explanation
For a lever in equilibrium, effort × effort arm = load × load arm. Rearranging gives effort = (400 × 0.5)/2 = 100 N. The longer effort arm multiplies the applied force, which is the mechanical advantage of the lever.
Question 50General Science
A police searchlight is switched on. Which energy conversion best describes what happens in the bulb?
- Light energy is converted into electrical energy
- Chemical energy is converted into sound energy
- Heat energy is converted into electrical energy
- Electrical energy is converted mainly into light and heat Correct answer.
Explanation
A lamp converts electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation, mostly light, and some heat due to the filament's resistance. The conversion follows the law of conservation of energy. No new energy is created; it changes form.