11. Where is the Chandi Mandir temple, after which Chandigarh is named, located?
[A] Patiala
[B] Amritsar
[C] Ludhiana
[D] Panchkula
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Correct Answer: D [Panchkula]
Notes:
Chandi Mandir temple is located in Panchkula, Haryana, near Chandigarh. The city’s name means “the fort of Chandi,” from the goddess Chandi worshipped there. This temple is distinct and historically significant, influencing Chandigarh’s name due to its proximity during the city’s planning.
12. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Chandigarh in 1966?
[A] MS Randhawa
[B] Kapur Singh
[C] Gurbachan Singh
[D] PS Gill
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Correct Answer: A [MS Randhawa]
Notes:
MS Randhawa became the first Chief Commissioner of Chandigarh after it was declared a Union Territory in 1966. He was an eminent civil servant and played a major role in the development of Chandigarh as a planned city.
13. Who was the first Administrator of Chandigarh after it became a UT in 1966?
[A] P.N. Haksar
[B] K.D. Vasudeva
[C] R.S. Gujral
[D] B.D. Pandey
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Correct Answer: D [B.D. Pandey]
Notes:
Chandigarh became a Union Territory in 1966. B.D. Pandey, who served in the Indian Civil Service, was appointed as the first Administrator of Chandigarh in 1984 after the post was created for better governance.
14. Who heads the Punjab Soil and Water Conservation Department in Chandigarh?
[A] Chief Conservator
[B] Director of Agriculture
[C] Deputy Commissioner
[D] Chief Engineer
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Correct Answer: A [Chief Conservator]
Notes:
The Chief Conservator leads the Punjab Soil and Water Conservation Department, Chandigarh, which implements soil and water management projects such as rainwater harvesting, lift irrigation, and land leveling to prevent erosion and conserve water in Punjab. Soil and Water Conservation Department in Punjab is headquartered at Chandigarh.
15. Who designed the Chandigarh Government Museum and Art Gallery?
[A] Raj Rewal
[B] Charles Correa
[C] Balkrishna Doshi
[D] Le Corbusier
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Correct Answer: D [Le Corbusier]
Notes:
Le Corbusier designed the Chandigarh Government Museum and Art Gallery, inaugurated on 6 May 1968. The museum houses notable collections of Gandhara sculptures, Rajasthani and Pahari miniatures, and works by contemporary Indian artists. Le Corbusier was the chief architect of modern Chandigarh.
16. Who founded the Rock Garden of Chandigarh in 1957?
[A] Shiv Nath
[B] P.L. Verma
[C] Le Corbusier
[D] Nek Chand
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Correct Answer: D [Nek Chand]
Notes:
Nek Chand, a government official, began the Rock Garden in 1957 using discarded materials. The site covers about 40 acres and is one of Chandigarh’s most iconic attractions, renowned for its unique sculptures and environmental focus. Nek Chand received national and global recognition for his work.
17. Recently, which ministry has launched e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti and e-Summon App for three new criminal laws in Chandigarh?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Law and Justice
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Urban Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
On August 4, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four apps—e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon—in Chandigarh to support the new criminal laws in India. These apps will manage evidence, send electronic summons, link various authorities, and allow video testimony. The new laws, effective from July 1, 2024, include Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, aiming to enhance the criminal justice system.
18. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Awards 2021:
- Uttar Pradesh bagged the first position followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- Chandigarh was adjudged the ‘Best performing UT’.
- Andhra Pradesh has been facilitated for the best policy initiative under a special category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- PMAY-U scheme is aimed at confronting and tiding over the shortage of housing facilities in urban India for beneficiaries under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Groups (LIGs) and Middle-Income Groups (MIGs) categories. PMAY-U, a flagship Mission of the Government of India implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015.
- Uttar Pradesh bagged the first position in PMAY-U Awards 2021 followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at second and third place, respectively.
- Poll-bound Gujarat saw five special category awards for performance related to Affordable Rental Housing Complexes and ‘Convergence with other Missions’ coming its way.
- Madhya Pradesh got three special category awards followed by Jammu and Kashmir, which was adjudged the ‘Best Performing UT’ alongside Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Odisha has been felicitated with the prestigious PMAY-U Awards 2021 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for the best policy initiative under a special category.
19. Which of the following States/UTs has/have been approved for setting up bulk drug parks under the scheme Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chandigarh
- Gujarat
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:- The Department of Pharmaceuticals has conveyed ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals of the three States Viz, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradeshunder the Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks”, a key initiative to support the Bulk Drugs manufacturing in the country.
20. With respect to the Randstad Trends Salary Report, 2021, consider the following statements:
- Bengaluru has topped among Tier-I cities in junior and mid-levels pay-scales.
- Mumbai takes the highest spot in senior-level jobs.
- Among Tier-II cities, Chandigarh tops the list for junior and mid-level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Randstad Salary Trends Report indicates that Bengaluru leads Tier-I cities in junior and mid-level IT salaries, while Mumbai excels in senior-level pay, being 3.4% higher than Bengaluru. Junior roles (0-5 years) in Bengaluru earn 11.6% more than those in Hyderabad. In Tier-II cities, Chandigarh ranks highest for junior and mid-level positions, while Bhubaneswar leads in senior roles, matching Tier-I city salaries. Nationally, mid-level salaries are about 2.5 times junior salaries, and senior salaries are double mid-levels. The report highlights stagnant entry-level salaries due to the low employability of many engineering graduates.
