1. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India from Gujarat?
[A] Morarji Desai
[B] Chimanbhai Patel
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Bhupendra Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, from Gujarat, was India’s first Deputy Prime Minister (1947-1950) and Home Minister post-independence.
2. Which Gujarati leader served twice as Acting Prime Minister of India and was honored with the Bharat Ratna?
[A] Gulzarilal Nanda
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Morarji Desai
[D] Jivraj Narayan Mehta
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Correct Answer: A [Gulzarilal Nanda]
Notes:
Gulzarilal Nanda, a Gujarati leader, served twice as Acting Prime Minister of India in 1964 and 1966 and was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor.
3. Abhay Ghat in Ahmedabad is a memorial dedicated to which former Prime Minister of India?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Indira Gandhi
[C] Morarji Desai
[D] Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
Abhay Ghat in Ahmedabad is the memorial of Morarji Desai, the fourth Prime Minister of India, located near Sabarmati Ashram.
4. Which former Prime Minister of India from Gujarat was honored with both the Bharat Ratna and Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Pakistan awards?
[A] Morarji Desai
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Chimanbhai Patel
[D] Indira Gandhi
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Correct Answer: A [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
Morarji Desai, former Indian Prime Minister, received Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award) and Nishan-e-Pakistan (Pakistan’s highest civilian award) for his contributions to Indo-Pak relations.
5. Who was the Prime Minister of India who laid the foundation stone for the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on January 20, 1971?
[A] Morarji Desai
[B] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[C] Indira Gandhi
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Indira Gandhi]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister, laid the foundation stone for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on 20 January 1971 at Ukkunagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
6. Which is the world’s highest railway arch bridge that was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India?
[A] Chenab Rail Bridge
[B] Pamban Bridge
[C] Howrah Bridge
[D] Brahmaputra Rail Bridge
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Correct Answer: A [Chenab Rail Bridge]
Notes:
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab and Anji rail bridges in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major milestone in regional connectivity. The Chenab Rail Bridge is the world’s highest railway arch bridge. It is a steel-and-concrete engineering marvel spanning 1,315 meters across the Chenab River gorge. It is designed to withstand earthquakes and strong winds, and it will reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just about 3 hours. The Anji Rail Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, located in Reasi district.
7. Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Jai Andhra movement ended with the implementation of the 6-point formula?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Moraji Desai
[C] Charan Singh
[D] Indira Gandhi
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Correct Answer: D [Indira Gandhi]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi was PM during the 1972 Jai Andhra movement resolution with the 6-point formula.
8. With reference to recent developments in India-Saudi Arabia relations, consider the following statements:
- India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign agreements in fields including space, energy, health, culture, and advanced technology.
- The Strategic Partnership Council between India and Saudi Arabia was established in 2014 during Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Saudi Arabia.
- Jeddah has historically served as a key port connecting India and Saudi Arabia, especially for pilgrims traveling to Mecca.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. The Strategic Partnership Council between India and Saudi Arabia was not established in 2014 during Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Saudi Arabia, but rather in 2019. Statement 2 is incorrect while Statements 1 and 3 accurately describe developments in India-Saudi Arabia relations and the historical significance of Jeddah.
9. Consider the following statements regarding asset disclosure norms for public officials in India:
- Ministers and MPs are required to submit their asset declarations to the Prime Minister or Speaker/Chairperson of the House.
- Election candidates must declare their assets and liabilities as per a 2002 Supreme Court order.
- Bureaucrats must declare their assets under the RTI Act.
How many statements is/are correct with respect to the above statements?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- Statement 1 is correct: Ministers submit declarations to the PMO, while MPs submit them to the Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha).
- Statement 2 is correct: A 2002 Supreme Court ruling made asset declaration mandatory for election candidates during the nomination process.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Bureaucrats declare assets to their cadre-controlling authorities, but this is not under the RTI Act. However, many states (e.g., Gujarat, Kerala, MP) ensure public disclosure of bureaucratic assets.
10. The Prime Minister of which country recently gifted a copy of the Tipitaka in Pali to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Japan
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [Thailand]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of Thailand gifted a copy of the Tipitaka in Pali language to the Indian Prime Minister during his ongoing visit. Tipitaka, meaning “three baskets,” is a collection of Buddhist scriptures written in the Pali language and is the core of Theravada Buddhism. The Vinaya Pitaka contains rules and guidelines for monks and nuns in the monastic community, called the sangha. The Sutta Pitaka includes the sermons and teachings of Gautama Buddha. The Abhidhamma Pitaka explains deep philosophical ideas about the nature of reality. Theravada Buddhism is the oldest surviving Buddhist tradition followed by those called theravadins, meaning followers of the old teachers or theras.
