Practice Questions (35 total · Page 1 of 2)
Q1
What was the primary reason cited by the Assam Government for conducting HSLC and HS exams exclusively in government schools in 2026?
Explanation:
The government stated that it has limited authority over private teachers and institutions; relying entirely on government teachers ensures fairness and direct administrative control in case of malpractices.
Q2
Which district in Assam recorded the highest number of HSLC candidates for the 2026 board exams?
Explanation:
According to ASSEB data, Barpeta district had the highest HSLC candidate count at 28,920.
Q3
The HDFC Bank Tech & Digital Factory inaugurated in Assam is a direct outcome of which investment summit?
Explanation:
The inauguration was a key outcome of the MoUs signed during Advantage Assam 2.0.
Q4
What is the name of the primitive coal mining method that caused a fatal blast in Meghalaya involving narrow horizontal tunnels?
Explanation:
Rat-hole mining involves digging narrow tunnels where workers crawl inside.
Q5
Which Constitutional provision complicates the enforcement of the mining ban in Meghalaya by giving control to Autonomous District Councils?
Explanation:
The Sixth Schedule provides autonomy to tribal district councils.
Q6
Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
Explanation:
Arvind Panagariya chairs the 16th Finance Commission.
Q7
What is the vertical tax devolution share recommended?
Explanation:
The share remains 41%.
Q8
Which new criterion was added for horizontal devolution?
Explanation:
Contribution to GDP added.
Q9
What is the revised tariff rate on Indian goods exported to US?
Explanation:
Tariff revised to 18%.
Q10
What is the India-US trade target by 2030?
Explanation:
Target is $500 billion.
Q11
Which agricultural products were excluded from tariff concessions?
Explanation:
Staples protected.
Q12
What did the Supreme Court recognize as fundamental right?
Explanation:
Recognized under Article 21.
Q13
What facilities mandated for schools?
Explanation:
All mandated.
Q14
Code on Wages consolidates how many laws?
Explanation:
Consolidates 4 laws.
Q15
Who sets National Floor Wage?
Explanation:
Central Govt sets it.
Q16
Fiscal deficit target for 2026-27?
Explanation:
Target is 4.3%.
Q17
Biopharma SHAKTI outlay?
Explanation:
₹10000 cr allocated.
Q18
New Income Tax Act effective date?
Explanation:
Effective April 1, 2026.
Q19
DRDO propulsion tested?
Explanation:
SFDR propulsion tested.
Q20
Missile speed range?
Explanation:
Mach 2–3.8 achieved.