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1. What significant step has the Jammu and Kashmir administration taken towards the Sikh community’s demand?
A. Implementation of Sikh Marriage Act
B. Implementation of Anand Marriage Act
C. Amendment to Hindu Marriage Act
D. Introduction of Sikh Marriage Registration Rules
Answer: B. Implementation of Anand Marriage Act
2. What does the Anand Marriage Act provide for Sikh couples?
A. Recognition under Hindu Marriage Act
B. Recognition under Muslim Marriage Act
C. Statutory recognition for Sikh marriage rituals
D. Exemption from marriage registration
Answer: C. Statutory recognition for Sikh marriage rituals
3. Under which set of regulations can Sikh couples register their marriages in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Hindu Marriage Registration Rules
B. Sikh Marriage Act Regulations
C. Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023
D. Muslim Marriage Act Guidelines
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023
4. What do the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’ specify?
A. Procedures for registering Hindu marriages
B. Procedures for registering Muslim marriages
C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
D. Procedures for registering interfaith marriages
Answer: C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
5. According to the government notification, who will serve as registrars for Anand marriages within their respective territorial jurisdictions?
A. Priests
B. Tehsildars
C. Judges
D. Religious leaders
Answer: B. Tehsildars
6. When was the government notification regarding Anand marriages issued?
A. November 1, 2023
B. November 15, 2023
C. November 30, 2023
D. December 19, 2023
Answer: C. November 30, 2023
7. What is the primary focus of the Anand Marriage Act?
A. Registration of all marriages
B. Recognition of Sikh marriage rituals
C. Promotion of interfaith marriages
D. Amendments to existing marriage laws
Answer: B. Recognition of Sikh marriage rituals
8. What role do tehsildars play in the registration of Anand marriages?
A. Solemnizing marriages
B. Issuing marriage certificates
C. Serving as registrars
D. Conducting marriage counseling
Answer: C. Serving as registrars
9. Which community’s long-standing demand is addressed by the Anand Marriage Act in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Hindu community
B. Muslim community
C. Sikh community
D. Christian community
Answer: C. Sikh community
10. What is the title of the set of regulations introduced for Anand marriages in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Sikh Marriage Guidelines
B. Anand Marriage Act Provisions
C. Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023
D. Sikh Marriage Registration Act
Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023
11. What is the primary purpose of the Anand Marriage Act?
A. Recognition of all religious marriage rituals
B. Promotion of secularism
C. Recognition of Sikh marriage rituals
D. Establishment of uniform marriage laws
Answer: C. Recognition of Sikh marriage rituals
12. Who will serve as the registrars for Anand marriages according to the rules?
A. Judges
B. Priests
C. Tehsildars
D. Religious leaders
Answer: C. Tehsildars
13. In which jurisdiction will tehsildars serve as registrars for Anand marriages?
A. Nationwide
B. International
C. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions
D. Only in urban areas
Answer: C. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions
14. How do Anand marriages differ from marriages registered under the Hindu Marriage Act?
A. Different rituals
B. Different eligibility criteria
C. Different registration procedures
D. No significant difference
Answer: C. Different registration procedures
15. What specific regulations do the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’ outline?
A. Guidelines for interfaith marriages
B. Procedures for divorce
C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
D. Regulations for remarriage
Answer: C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
16. What was the motivation behind implementing the Anand Marriage Act in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Legalize all religious marriage rituals
B. Fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Sikh community
C. Encouraging cross-cultural marriages
D. Abolishing religious-based marriage laws
Answer: B. Fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Sikh community
17. Which act did the Anand Marriage Act seek to provide an alternative to for Sikh couples?
A. Muslim Marriage Act
B. Christian Marriage Act
C. Hindu Marriage Act
D. Special Marriage Act
Answer: C. Hindu Marriage Act
18. What is the significance of recognizing Anand marriages under specific regulations?
A. Uniformity in marriage laws
B. Protection of cultural diversity
C. Simplification of marriage registration
D. Exemption from marriage registration
Answer: B. Protection of cultural diversity
19. What role do tehsildars play in Anand marriages?
A. Solemnizing marriages
B. Witnessing ceremonies
C. Serving as registrars
D. Issuing marriage certificates
Answer: C. Serving as registrars
20. Which community is directly impacted by the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’?
A. Muslim community
B. Sikh community
C. Christian community
D. Hindu community
Answer: B. Sikh community
21. In what way does the Anand Marriage Act contribute to religious pluralism?
A. By abolishing all religious-based marriage laws
B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
C. By promoting a single, uniform marriage law
D. By discouraging interfaith marriages
Answer: B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
22. What does the government notification on November 30 specify about Anand marriages?
A. Guidelines for divorce procedures
B. Jurisdiction of religious leaders
C. Appointment of tehsildars as registrars
D. Amendments to existing marriage laws
Answer: C. Appointment of tehsildars as registrars
23. Which act allows Sikh couples to register their marriages under specific regulations?
A. Special Marriage Act
B. Anand Marriage Act
C. Hindu Marriage Act
D. Christian Marriage Act
Answer: B. Anand Marriage Act
24. What is the primary content of the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’?
A. Procedures for divorce
B. Procedures for marriage counseling
C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
D. Procedures for interfaith marriages
Answer: C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
25. Why is the demand for the Anand Marriage Act considered long-standing?
A. Introduced recently
B. Historically significant
C. Demands from multiple communities
D. Not widely recognized
Answer: B. Historically significant
26. What role do tehsildars play in Anand marriages according to the rules?
A. Solemnizing marriages
B. Witnessing ceremonies
C. Serving as registrars
D. Issuing marriage certificates
Answer: C. Serving as registrars
27. How do Anand marriages differ from marriages registered under the Special Marriage Act?
A. Different rituals
B. Different eligibility criteria
C. Different registration procedures
D. No significant difference
Answer: A. Different rituals
28. What does the Anand Marriage Act aim to address regarding Sikh marriages?
A. Recognition of Hindu rituals
B. Recognition of Sikh rituals
C. Encouragement of interfaith marriages
D. Abolition of religious-based marriage laws
Answer: B. Recognition of Sikh rituals
29. What is the role of tehsildars in the context of Anand marriages?
A. Solemnizing marriages
B. Witnessing ceremonies
C. Serving as registrars
D. Issuing marriage certificates
Answer: C. Serving as registrars
30. What is the primary focus of the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’?
A. Recognition of Hindu marriage rituals
B. Recognition of Muslim marriage rituals
C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
D. Amendments to existing marriage laws
Answer: C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
31. Why is the Anand Marriage Act significant for the Sikh community?
A. Encourages interfaith marriages
B. Provides statutory recognition to Sikh marriage rituals
C. Abolishes religious-based marriage laws
D. Promotes uniformity in marriage laws
Answer: B. Provides statutory recognition to Sikh marriage rituals
32. How do Anand marriages contribute to cultural diversity?
A. By discouraging cultural practices
B. By recognizing and preserving Sikh marriage rituals
C. By promoting a single, uniform cultural practice
D. By limiting marriage rituals to religious norms
Answer: B. By recognizing and preserving Sikh marriage rituals
33. In what way do the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’ impact the role of tehsildars?
A. They become priests for Anand marriages
B. They serve as witnesses for Anand marriages
C. They become registrars for Anand marriages
D. They are excluded from the marriage registration process
Answer: C. They become registrars for Anand marriages
34. How does the Anand Marriage Act contribute to social inclusivity?
A. By excluding certain communities
B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
C. By promoting a single, uniform marriage law
D. By discouraging interfaith marriages
Answer: B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
35. What do the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’ aim to regulate?
A. Interfaith marriages
B. Anand marriages
C. Divorce procedures
D. Hindu marriages
Answer: B. Anand marriages
36. What is the primary objective of implementing the Anand Marriage Act in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Abolish religious-based marriage laws
B. Recognize and preserve Sikh marriage rituals
C. Establish a single, uniform marriage law
D. Discourage the practice of marriage rituals
Answer: B. Recognize and preserve Sikh marriage rituals
37. How does the Anand Marriage Act address the cultural and religious rights of the Sikh community?
A. By restricting marriage rituals
B. By recognizing and preserving Sikh marriage rituals
C. By promoting interfaith marriages
D. By abolishing all religious-based marriage laws
Answer: B. By recognizing and preserving Sikh marriage rituals
38. What specific regulations are outlined in the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023’?
A. Guidelines for divorce procedures
B. Procedures for marriage counseling
C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
D. Regulations for remarriage
Answer: C. Procedures for registering Anand marriages
39. Who are the designated registrars for Anand marriages within their respective territorial jurisdictions?
A. Religious leaders
B. Tehsildars
C. Judges
D. Priests
Answer: B. Tehsildars
40. How does the Anand Marriage Act contribute to the legal recognition of Sikh marriage rituals?
A. By abolishing religious-based marriage laws
B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
C. By promoting secularism in marriage laws
D. By discouraging interfaith marriages
Answer: B. By recognizing and accommodating Sikh marriage rituals
41. What is the significance of Goa Liberation Day?
A. Celebration of Goa’s independence from Dutch rule
B. Commemoration of Goa’s liberation from Portuguese colonial rule
C. Observance of Goa joining the Indian Union
D. Recognition of Goa as an independent nation
Answer: B. Commemoration of Goa’s liberation from Portuguese colonial rule
42. When is Goa Liberation Day celebrated annually?
A. December 15
B. December 19
C. January 1
D. November 30
Answer: B. December 19
43. How many years has it been since Goa was liberated in 2023?
A. 50 years
B. 62 years
C. 75 years
D. 100 years
Answer: B. 62 years
44. Why did Goa remain under Portuguese rule even after India gained independence in 1947?
A. Lack of interest from the Indian government
B. Unwillingness of the Portuguese to relinquish control
C. Goa’s desire to remain a Portuguese colony
D. British interference
Answer: B. Unwillingness of the Portuguese to relinquish control
45. How many years did Goa remain under Portuguese rule?
A. 100 years
B. 200 years
C. 300 years
D. 451 years
Answer: D. 451 years
46. How did the Indian government attempt to resolve the issue of Goa’s liberation initially?
A. Economic sanctions
B. Military intervention
C. Diplomatic discussions
D. Cultural exchange programs
Answer: C. Diplomatic discussions
47. When did the military option to liberate Goa take place?
A. 1950
B. 1961
C. 1975
D. 1980
Answer: B. 1961
48. What event does Goa Liberation Day specifically commemorate?
A. Goa’s accession to India
B. Goa’s independence declaration
C. The signing of a peace treaty
D. The military operation to liberate Goa
Answer: D. The military operation to liberate Goa
49. What term describes the distinct cultural and religious identity of Goa?
A. Indianness
B. Lusophony
C. Konkanism
D. Goanese
Answer: C. Konkanism
50. Who played a crucial role in the liberation of Goa as the Prime Minister of India during that period?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
51. What was the outcome of the diplomatic discussions with Portugal before the military intervention?
A. Peaceful resolution
B. Status quo maintained
C. Goa declared an independent state
D. Goa ceded to India
Answer: B. Status quo maintained
52. Which country did Goa officially become a part of after liberation?
A. Portugal
B. India
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Answer: B. India
53. Who were the freedom fighters and leaders from Goa involved in the liberation movement?
A. Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Sardar Patel
C. Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle
D. Dr. Jack de Sequeira and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Answer: D. Dr. Jack de Sequeira and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
54. Which Indian state shares its border with Goa?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Maharashtra
55. What is the official language of Goa?
A. Konkani
B. Hindi
C. English
D. Marathi
Answer: A. Konkani
56. What role did the military play in the liberation of Goa?
A. Air strikes
B. Ground invasion
C. Naval blockade
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
57. Which international organization condemned the military intervention in Goa?
A. United Nations
B. NATO
C. European Union
D. ASEAN
Answer: A. United Nations
58. Who was the Governor-General of India when Goa was annexed by India in 1961?
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. Lord Mountbatten
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Zakir Hussain
Answer: B. Lord Mountbatten
59. What was the codename of the military operation to liberate Goa?
A. Operation Red Dawn
B. Operation Vijay
C. Operation Freedom
D. Operation Golden Arrow
Answer: B. Operation Vijay
60. What is the Golden Owl award for?
a) Recognizing academic achievements
b) Acknowledging physical fitness
c) Honoring excellence in military operations
d) Celebrating international cooperation
Answer: c) Honoring excellence in military operations
61. Which country is the home country of Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan?
a) Sri Lanka
b) India
c) Pakistan
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b) India
62. What is the primary focus of the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) Academic excellence
b) International diplomacy
c) Joint operations and higher command
d) Physical fitness
Answer: c) Joint operations and higher command
63. Who represents the Army in receiving the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan
b) Major Rohit
c) Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
d) General Rajesh Kapoor
Answer: b) Major Rohit
64. What distinguishes the ‘Golden Owl’ award according to the passage?
a) It is made of gold
b) It is rare and unique
c) It symbolizes international cooperation
d) It represents excellence among foreign student officers
Answer: d) It represents excellence among foreign student officers
65. Which branch of the military did Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan belong to?
a) Air Force
b) Army
c) Navy
d) Special Forces
Answer: a) Air Force
66. What quality is NOT mentioned as a criterion for the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) Prowess in joint operations
b) Physical fitness
c) Excellence in marksmanship
d) Academic achievements
Answer: c) Excellence in marksmanship
67. Which of the following is NOT true about the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) It is rare
b) It is made of gold
c) It symbolizes excellence for DSCSC students
d) It is given for physical fitness
Answer: d) It is given for physical fitness
68. What is the significance of the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) It is a rare species of owl
b) It symbolizes excellence for DSCSC students
c) It represents nocturnal operations
d) It is a symbol of air superiority
Answer: b) It symbolizes excellence for DSCSC students
69. Which branch of the military did Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma belong to?
a) Air Force
b) Army
c) Navy
d) Special Forces
Answer: c) Navy
70. What does the ‘Golden Owl’ award acknowledge besides joint operations and higher command?
a) Physical fitness
b) Academic achievements
c) Ability to excel internationally
d) Tactical skills
Answer: c) Ability to excel internationally
70. Which country supported India’s action in liberating Goa?
A. United States
B. Soviet Union
C. United Kingdom
D. China
Answer: B. Soviet Union
71. What is the primary religion in Goa?
A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Buddhism
Answer: A. Hinduism
72. Which river is the longest in Goa?
A. Mandovi
B. Zuari
C. Terekhol
D. Chapora
Answer: A. Mandovi
73. What is the popular beach destination in North Goa known for its vibrant nightlife?
A. Palolem Beach
B. Baga Beach
C. Anjuna Beach
D. Colva Beach
Answer: B. Baga Beach
74. What is the capital city of Goa?
A. Panaji
B. Margao
C. Vasco da Gama
D. Mapusa
Answer: A. Panaji
75. Which fort in Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. Fort Aguada
B. Chapora Fort
C. Cabo de Rama Fort
D. Tiracol Fort
Answer: A. Fort Aguada
76. Who is the patron saint of Goa?
A. St. Anthony
B. St. Francis Xavier
C. St. Augustine
D. St. Sebastian
Answer: B. St. Francis Xavier
77. Which traditional Goan dance form involves a large group of dancers and vibrant costumes?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Fugdi
D. Kathakali
Answer: C. Fugdi
78. What is the traditional Goan drink made from cashew feni and lime?
A. Susegad
B. Fado
C. Urrack
D. Fenidrink
Answer: C. Urrack
79. What is the official animal of Goa?
A. Tiger
B. Elephant
C. Gaur (Indian Bison)
D. Dolphin
Answer: C. Gaur (Indian Bison)
80. Which famous Goan festival is celebrated with colorful processions and floats?
A. Shigmo
B. Carnival
C. Diwali
D. Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: B. Carnival
81. Who is known as the “Architect of Modern Goa” and played a significant role in its post-liberation development?
A. Dr. Jack de Sequeira
B. Manohar Parrikar
C. Dayanand Bandodkar
D. Lata Mangeshkar
Answer: C. Dayanand Bandodkar
82. What is the prominent spice plantation spice in Goa?
A. Cardamom
B. Pepper
C. Cinnamon
D. Clove
Answer: B. Pepper
83. What is the historical significance of the Se Cathedral in Old Goa?
A. It was the residence of the Portuguese Governor
B. It was the first church built in Goa
C. It is the largest church in Asia
D. It served as the headquarters of the Goa Liberation Army
Answer: C. It is the largest church in Asia
84. Which bird sanctuary in Goa is known for its mangrove swamps and diverse bird species?
A. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
B. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
85. What is the official bird of Goa?
A. Peafowl
B. Hornbill
C. Kingfisher
D. Sunbird
Answer: C. Kingfisher
86. Which famous fort in South Goa was originally built by the Bijapur Sultanate?
A. Chapora Fort
B. Cabo de Rama Fort
C. Reis Magos Fort
D. Corjuem Fort
Answer: B. Cabo de Rama Fort
87. What is the traditional Goan sweet made during festivals, especially at Christmas?
A. Bebinca
B. Dodol
C. Feni
D. Sorpotel
Answer: A. Bebinca
88. Which famous scientist was born in Goa and is known for his work in the field of space science?
A. C. V. Raman
B. Vikram Sarabhai
C. Homi J. Bhabha
D. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: B. Vikram Sarabhai
89. What is the traditional Goan bread called, often served with tea or as an accompaniment to meals?
A. Poi
B. Pav
C. Roti
D. Paratha
Answer: A. Poi
90. Which famous waterfall in Goa is a popular tourist attraction?
A. Dudhsagar Falls
B. Arvalem Waterfall
C. Kesarval Waterfall
D. Tambdi Surla Waterfall
Answer: A. Dudhsagar Falls
91. What collaboration was recently solidified between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
A. Education initiative
B. Healthcare program
C. Industrial Corridor Development Programme
D. Environmental conservation project
Answer: C. Industrial Corridor Development Programme
92. How much was the policy-based loan signed on December 15, 2023, between the Government of India and ADB?
A. $100 million
B. $150 million
C. $200 million
D. $250 million
Answer: D. $250 million
93. Which subprogramme does the $250 million loan belong to?
A. Agricultural Development
B. Healthcare Enhancement
C. Industrial Corridor Development Programme (Subprogramme 2)
D. Educational Advancement
Answer: C. Industrial Corridor Development Programme (Subprogramme 2)
94. What are the primary goals of the Industrial Corridor Development Programme?
A. Enhance healthcare facilities
B. Boost education infrastructure
C. Strengthen national supply chains and integrate with global value chains
D. All of the above
Answer: C. Strengthen national supply chains and integrate with global value chains
95. In which sectors is the programme expected to have an impact?
A. IT and software
B. Tourism and hospitality
C. Agribusiness, automotives, electronics, food and beverages, heavy machinery, pharmaceuticals, and textiles
D. Renewable energy
Answer: C. Agribusiness, automotives, electronics, food and beverages, heavy machinery, pharmaceuticals, and textiles
96. What is the anticipated impact of the programme on job creation?
A. No impact on job creation
B. Moderate impact on job creation
C. Significant impact on job creation in industrial nodes
D. Limited impact on job creation
Answer: C. Significant impact on job creation in industrial nodes
97. How is the programme expected to contribute to poverty alleviation?
A. By providing direct cash transfers to individuals
B. By improving healthcare services
C. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
D. By implementing educational initiatives
Answer: C. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
98. Which states are referred to as “corridor states” in the context of this programme?
A. Coastal states
B. Himalayan states
C. States along the industrial corridor
D. Southern states
Answer: C. States along the industrial corridor
99. What is the main focus of the financial support provided by the policy-based loan?
A. Rural development
B. Manufacturing competitiveness
C. Urban infrastructure
D. Social welfare programs
Answer: B. Manufacturing competitiveness
100. When was the policy-based loan signed between the Government of India and ADB?
– A. December 10, 2023
– B. December 12, 2023
– C. December 15, 2023
– D. December 20, 2023
Answer: C. December 15, 2023
101. In which program does the financial support fall under?
– A. Sustainable Development Program
– B. Industrial Corridor Development Program
– C. Rural Empowerment Initiative
– D. Green Energy Project
Answer: B. Industrial Corridor Development Program
102. What is the expected outcome of the program on national supply chains?
– A. Weakening of national supply chains
– B. No impact on national supply chains
– C. Strengthening of national supply chains
– D. Shifting of national supply chains to other countries
Answer: C. Strengthening of national supply chains
103. Which of the following sectors is NOT mentioned as part of the program’s impact?
– A. Electronics
– B. Renewable energy
– C. Pharmaceuticals
– D. Agribusiness
Answer: B. Renewable energy
104. How is the program expected to integrate with global value chains?
– A. By reducing international collaborations
– B. By limiting exports
– C. By increasing imports
– D. By strengthening connections with global markets
Answer: D. By strengthening connections with global markets
105. What role does the program play in poverty alleviation?
– A. Direct financial assistance to individuals
– B. Creating jobs in industrial nodes
– C. Providing free healthcare services
– D. Offering educational scholarships
Answer: B. Creating jobs in industrial nodes
106. What is the primary focus of the Industrial Corridor Development Programme?
– A. Agricultural development
– B. Infrastructure development in urban areas
– C. Enhancing manufacturing competitiveness
– D. Wildlife conservation
Answer: C. Enhancing manufacturing competitiveness
107. In which geographic areas is the program expected to have an impact?
– A. Rural areas only
– B. Urban areas only
– C. Industrial nodes along the corridor states
– D. Coastal regions
Answer: C. Industrial nodes along the corridor states
108. What is the significance of Subprogramme 2 in the Industrial Corridor Development Programme?
– A. It focuses on environmental conservation
– B. It targets poverty alleviation
– C. It is part of the broader industrial development plan
– D. It prioritizes healthcare initiatives
Answer: C. It is part of the broader industrial development plan
109. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the expected impacts on various sectors?
– A. Textiles
– B. Heavy machinery
– C. Information technology
– D. Electronics
Answer: C. Information technology
110. Why is the ‘Golden Owl’ award considered significant?
a) It is made of gold
b) It is a rare species of owl
c) It symbolizes excellence for DSCSC students
d) It represents nocturnal operations
Answer: c) It symbolizes excellence for DSCSC students
111. Who demonstrated unparalleled excellence according to the passage?
a) All officers attending the DSCSC course
b) Officers from the Indian Armed Forces
c) Officers from foreign countries
d) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan, Major Rohit, and Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
Answer: d) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan, Major Rohit, and Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
112. What aspect of military expertise does the ‘Golden Owl’ award commend?
a) Basic training
b) Prowess in joint operations and higher command
c) Physical endurance
d) Marksmanship
Answer: b) Prowess in joint operations and higher command
113. Which country is hosting the Defence Services Command and Staff College?
a) India
b) Sri Lanka
c) Pakistan
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b) Sri Lanka
114. What is the primary focus of the DSCSC course?
a) Individual combat skills
b) Joint military operations
c) Intelligence gathering
d) Diplomatic negotiations
Answer: b) Joint military operations
115. Who among the following did NOT receive the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan
b) Major Rohit
c) Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
d) Captain Rakesh Kumar
Answer: d) Captain Rakesh Kumar
116. What is the rank of Major Rohit?
a) Wing Commander
b) Major
c) Lieutenant Commander
d) Colonel
Answer: b) Major
117. What does the ‘Golden Owl’ award acknowledge about the recipients?
a) Academic achievements
b) Excellence in physical fitness
c) Ability to excel internationally
d) Mastery of air, land, and sea operations
Answer: c) Ability to excel internationally
118. Which officer represented the Navy in receiving the award?
a) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan
b) Major Rohit
c) Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
d) Admiral Sanjay Singh
Answer: c) Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
119. What does the ‘Golden Owl’ award signify for military officers?
a) Retirement
b) Excellence in joint operations
c) Promotion
d) Successful completion of basic training
Answer: b) Excellence in joint operations
120. How does the program aim to fortify national supply chains?
– A. By reducing the reliance on domestic production
– B. By increasing trade barriers
– C. By strengthening domestic production and distribution networks
– D. By limiting exports
Answer: C. By strengthening domestic production and distribution networks
121. Which of the following is a potential outcome of the program in the agribusiness sector?
– A. Decreased agricultural productivity
– B. Increased food exports
– C. Limited impact on the agribusiness sector
– D. Improved integration with global markets
Answer: D. Improved integration with global markets
122. What is the primary focus of the financial support provided by the policy-based loan?
– A. Social welfare programs
– B. Healthcare infrastructure
– C. Poverty alleviation
– D. Industrial development
Answer: D. Industrial development
123. How is the program expected to contribute to the enhancement of the automotives sector?
– A. By decreasing investments in the sector
– B. By promoting public transportation
– C. By improving manufacturing competitiveness
– D. By limiting automotive exports
Answer: C. By improving manufacturing competitiveness
124. Which subprogramme number does the Industrial Corridor Development Programme fall under?
– A. Subprogramme 1
– B. Subprogramme 2
– C. Subprogramme 3
– D. Subprogramme 4
Answer: B. Subprogramme 2
125. How does the program aim to impact the electronics sector?
– A. By restricting the import of electronic goods
– B. By promoting local manufacturing in the electronics sector
– C. By increasing taxes on electronic products
– D. By limiting investments in the electronics industry
Answer: B. By promoting local manufacturing in the electronics sector
126. What is the expected outcome of the program on the heavy machinery sector?
– A. Decreased competitiveness
– B. Increased reliance on foreign heavy machinery
– C. Improved manufacturing competitiveness
– D. No impact on the heavy machinery sector
Answer: C. Improved manufacturing competitiveness
127. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the anticipated impact on various sectors?
– A. Pharmaceuticals
– B. Tourism
– C. Automotives
– D. Textiles
Answer: B. Tourism
128. What is the expected outcome of the program in the textiles sector?
– A. Decreased textile exports
– B. Increased textile imports
– C. Improved integration with global value chains
– D. Limited impact on the textiles sector
Answer: C. Improved integration with global value chains
129. How is the program expected to contribute to poverty alleviation in the corridor states?
– A. By providing direct financial assistance to individuals
– B. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
– C. By implementing educational programs
– D. By improving healthcare services
Answer: B. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
130. In addition to poverty alleviation, what is another expected benefit of creating jobs in industrial nodes?
– A. Increased inflation rates
– B. Enhanced economic growth in corridor states
– C. Decreased international trade
– D. Limited impact on the overall economy
Answer: B. Enhanced economic growth in corridor states
131. What geographic feature is associated with the corridor states in the context of the program?
– A. Mountain ranges
– B. Coastal regions
– C. Desert areas
– D. Plateaus
Answer: B. Coastal regions
132. How is the program expected to contribute to the food and beverages sector?
– A. By limiting investments in the sector
– B. By promoting unhealthy food products
– C. By improving manufacturing competitiveness
– D. By decreasing agricultural productivity
Answer: C. By improving manufacturing competitiveness
133. What is the primary focus of the program in the pharmaceuticals sector?
– A. Decreasing pharmaceutical exports
– B. Increasing reliance on imported pharmaceuticals
– C. Strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing
– D. Limiting investments in the pharmaceutical industry
Answer: C. Strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing
134. What is the significance of the financial support provided to the automotives sector?
– A. It aims to decrease investments in the sector
– B. It focuses on promoting electric vehicles
– C. It contributes to the improvement of manufacturing competitiveness
– D. It targets environmental conservation in the automotive industry
Answer: C. It contributes to the improvement of manufacturing competitiveness
135. How is the program expected to impact the agribusiness sector?
– A. By limiting agricultural exports
– B. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices
– C. By improving integration with global markets
– D. By decreasing investments in the agribusiness sector
Answer: C. By improving integration with global markets
136. What is the anticipated outcome of the program on the textiles sector?
– A. Decreased textile exports
– B. Increased reliance on imported textiles
– C. Improved integration with global value chains
– D. Limited impact on the textiles sector
Answer: C. Improved integration with global value chains
137. Which states are expected to benefit from the poverty alleviation efforts in the corridor states?
– A. Only urban states
– B. Only rural states
– C. Both urban and rural states
– D. None of the above
Answer: C. Both urban and rural states
138. In addition to manufacturing competitiveness, what is another focus of the program in the automotives sector?
– A. Decreasing investments in the sector
– B. Promoting public transportation
– C. Improving safety standards in vehicles
– D. Limiting automotive exports
Answer: C. Improving safety standards in vehicles
139. What is the primary objective of creating jobs in industrial nodes in the corridor states?
– A. Reducing unemployment rates
– B. Enhancing economic growth
– C. Contributing to poverty alleviation
– D. Promoting international trade
Answer: B. Enhancing economic growth
140. How does the program aim to contribute to poverty alleviation in the corridor states?
– A. By providing direct cash transfers to individuals
– B. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
– C. By implementing healthcare initiatives
– D. By offering educational scholarships
Answer: B. By creating jobs in industrial nodes
141. What is the prestigious course mentioned in the passage?
a) Indian Military Academy Course
b) Defence Services Command and Staff College Course
c) Air Force Command and Staff Course
d) Golden Owl Military Excellence Course
Answer: b) Defence Services Command and Staff College Course
142. How many officers received the ‘Golden Owl’ award?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: b) Three
143. Who represented the Air Force in receiving the award?
a) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan
b) Major Rohit
c) Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Wing Commander Sumeet Mahajan
144. What does the ‘Golden Owl’ award symbolize?
a) Excellence in academics
b) Pinnacle of success for military officers
c) Leadership in combat
d) Physical fitness achievements
Answer: b) Pinnacle of success for military officers
145. Which armed force did Major Rohit represent?
a) Air Force
b) Army
c) Navy
d) Coast Guard
Answer: b) Army
146. What is acknowledged by the ‘Golden Owl’ award besides joint operations and higher command?
a) Physical fitness
b) Ability to excel among international peers
c) Strategic planning
d) Marksmanship skills
Answer: b) Ability to excel among international peers
147. Where is the Defence Services Command and Staff College located?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Sri Lanka
d) Bangladesh
Answer: c) Sri Lanka
148. What rank does Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma hold?
a) Wing Commander
b) Major
c) Lieutenant Commander
d) Colonel
Answer: c) Lieutenant Commander
149. Which military branch did Lieutenant Commander Sunny Sharma belong to?
a) Air Force
b) Army
c) Navy
d) Special Forces
Answer: c) Navy
150. What is the focus of the DSCSC course mentioned in the passage?
a) Air Force operations
b) Joint military operations and higher command
c) Naval warfare tactics
d) Special forces training
Answer: b) Joint military operations and higher command
