16. Who among the following is first female President of European Commission?
A. Harinder Sidhu
B. Anne Slaughter Andrew
C. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
D. Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen
Correct Answer : D
Explanation : Ursula Von der Leyen is the first female European Commission president.
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17. With effect from 1st April 2020, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India have been merged into which of the following banks?
A. Canara Bank
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Union Bank of India
D. State Bank of India
Correct Answer : B
Explanation : Punjab National Bank (PNB) has unveiled a new logo as it merges with United Bank of India and OBC with it, with effect from April 1.
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18. The provisions contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution shall not be enforceable by any court but it shall be the duty of the State to apply these in making laws. Which of the following options is being referred to?
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Relations between the Union and the States
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Fundamenal Rights
Correct Answer : A
Explanation : The correct answer is the Directive Principles of State Policy. Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP).
The provisions contained in DPSP cannot be enforced by any court.
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19. This is one of the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, built by Emperor Jahangir and is well known for its chini khanas (arched niches) behind garden waterfalls. Identify the garden:
A. Chashma Shahi Garden
B. Pari Mahal
C. Gulab Bhawan
D. Shalimar Bagh
Correct Answer: A
Explanation : The Shalimar Bagh is well known for chini khanas, or arched niches, behind garden waterfalls.
They are a unique feature in the Bagh.
20. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 (as amended up to October, 2018 and rules), who shall be the Secretary of the Halqa Panchayat?
A. Any person elected by Halqa Panchayat
B. Block Development Officer
C. Village level worker or Multipurpose worker
D. Any elderly worker or Officer of the Panchayat
Correct Answer: C
Explanation : The Village Level Worker or Multi Purpose Worker or Gram Savika shall be the Secretary of the Halqa Panchayat. The Sarpanch, the Naib Sarpanch and every Paanch of the Halqa Panchayat shall hold the office for a period of five years from the date.