Static Quiz – 18th July 2024

1. Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Part IX in the Indian Constitution, dealing with Panchayats?

70th Amendment

73rd Amendment

74th Amendment

76th Amendment

2. Which of the following is not a function assigned to Municipalities under the Constitution of India?

Urban planning including town planning

Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings

Public health, sanitation, conservancy, and solid waste management

Public distribution system

3. Consider the following statements:

National Coal Index (NCI) is meant to encompass all transactions of raw coal in the Indian market.
National Coal Index (NCI) upward movement indicates falling demand for coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is observed in honor of which of the following?

Remembrance of martyrs of Santhal Revolt.

Bestowing of title ‘Rani’ to Naga chieftain Rani Gaidhinlieu.

1857 Sepoy Mutiny.

Birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter, Birsa Munda.

5. Which environmental legislation in India mandates environmental impact assessment (EIA) for certain projects to ensure sustainable development?

Forest Conservation Act, 1980

Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986