CMAT Indian National Static GK Questions

A. Finance Commission is a constitutional body, constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. This is CORRECT. It is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. The President of India is mandated to constitute a Finance Commission every five years or at such earlier time as he considers necessary. 

B. The First Finance Commission was constituted under the chairmanship of K.C. Niyogi. This is CORRECT. It was formed in 1951, and its chairman was K.C. Niyogi. This commission set the precedent for the transfer of resources from the Union to the States. 

C. The 15th Finance Commission for the period 2020-25 was constituted with N.K. Singh as chairman. This is CORRECT. It was formed in 2017 to make recommendations for the period 2020-2021 and subsequently in 2021-2026, with N.K. Singh as chairman. 

D. The R Chelliah Committee was constituted in 1994 to suggest reforms in the banking system. This is NOT CORRECT. It was formed in 1991 to suggest reforms in India's tax structure (direct and indirect taxes), not the banking system. 

The 'Simlipal' Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India. It is part of the Eastern Ghats and is known for its rich biodiversity, dense forests, waterfalls, and Bengal tiger population.

The Imperial I and II, a twin-tower residential skyscraper complex, is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The buildings are situated in the Tardeo area of South Mumbai and were, for a period, considered the tallest completed buildings in India upon their completion in 2010.

The Indian parliament passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on December 11, 2019. This bill, which amended the Citizenship Act of 1955, was later enacted as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, and was officially notified on January 10, 2020.

(A) Mr B.D. Jatti served as the Vice President of India from 1974 to 1979 and also acted as the Acting President for a brief period.

(B) Mr Krishnakant served as the Vice President of India from 1997 to 2002.

(C) Giani Zail Singh was the President of India from 1982 to 1987, not the Vice President.

(D) Mr Venkaiya Naidu served as the Vice President of India from 2017 to 2022.

Therefore, (A), (B), and (D) are the CORRECT options. 

The Crown Representative's Police is the old name for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It was established on July 27, 1939, under its original name and was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force after the CRPF Act was passed in 1949.

Dassiyattam (or Dasi Attam) is the ancient name of the renowned Indian classical dance BHARATANATYAM. The term means “dance of the dasis (devadasis)” and refers to the tradition of women devoted to temple service in South India, where the dance originated. Over time, this temple art evolved and was refined. In the early 20th century, a revival movement sought to elevate its stature as a classical art form, renaming it Bharatanatyam and transitioning it from temples to stage performances.

A. Speedy increase in the field of milk production is called white revolution. This is CORRECT. The White Revolution is the name given to the spectacular and rapid rise in India's milk production, which successfully transformed the country into the world's largest milk producer. It is a key agricultural achievement following the Green Revolution.

B. To increase the pace of the white revolution, Operation Flood was started. This is CORRECT. Operation Flood was the specific program launched in 1970 by the NDDB to drive the White Revolution. It aimed to establish a nationwide milk grid and empower farmers through cooperative societies.

C. The father of Operation Flood was Dr Verghese Kurien. This is CORRECT. Dr Verghese Kurien is recognised as the "Father of the White Revolution" and the chief architect of Operation Flood. He developed the highly successful Anand Pattern co-operative model, famously used by Amul.

D. The Operation Flood was started by the National Dairy Research Institute in 1975. This is NOT CORRECT, because Operation Flood was launched in 1970 (not 1975) and was started by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), not the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). 

Thus, (A), (B), and (C) are the CORRECT statements. 

(A) Abhinav Bharat -> (IV) V.D. Savarkar 

This was a secret revolutionary society established by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1904 to fight for India's independence through armed struggle and political mobilisation.

(B) Gadar Party -> (III) Lala Hardyal 

The Gadar Party was a revolutionary international organisation founded primarily by Lala Hardyal in 1913 in the United States to overthrow British rule in India.

(C) Indian National Congress -> (II) Allan Octavian Hume

The INC, India's oldest political party, was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, to create a platform for political dialogue.

(D) Bharat Naujawan Sabha -> (I) Bhagat Singh

This radical youth organisation was founded by Bhagat Singh in 1926 to mobilise the youth for revolutionary activities and the establishment of an independent republic.

(A) Bandipur National Park is located in Kerala. This is NOT CORRECT. Bandipur National Park is in Karnataka, not Kerala, and is famous for its tiger reserve.

(B) Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand. This is CORRECT. It is India’s first national park, established in 1936, and is located in Uttarakhand, known for its Bengal tigers.

(C) Dudhwa National Park is located in U.P. This is CORRECT. Dudhwa National Park is in Uttar Pradesh, situated along the Indo-Nepal border, known for swamp deer and tigers.

(D) Gir National Park is located in Rajasthan. This is NOT CORRECT. Gir National Park is in Gujarat, and it is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.

A. Committee on the functions of the Constituent Assembly -> (II) G.V. Mavalankar 

G.V. Mavalankar was the Chairman of this committee, which dealt with the legislative functions of the Constituent Assembly once the constitution-making work was finished.

B. House Committee -> (I) Pattabhi Sitaramayya

Pattabhi Sitaramayya chaired the House Committee, which was responsible for matters related to staff and accommodation for the Constituent Assembly delegates.

C. Committee on the rules of procedure -> (IV) Dr Rajendra Prasad

Dr Rajendra Prasad, who was also the President of the Assembly, chaired this committee, which formulated the procedural rules for the Assembly's functioning.

D. Drafting Committee -> (III) Dr B.R. Ambedkar

The Drafting Committee was the most critical committee, tasked with preparing the final draft of the Constitution of India, with Dr B.R. Ambedkar serving as its Chairman.

Wankhede Cricket Stadium is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is one of India’s most famous cricket stadiums and has hosted numerous historic matches, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final.

(A) Article 14 -> (III) Equality before law

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution is a Fundamental Right that guarantees to every person Equality before law and Equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. 

(B) Article 21 -> (I) Protection of life and personal liberty

Article 21 is a crucial Fundamental Right which states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. 

(C) Article 24 -> (II) Prohibition of employment of children in factories

Article 24 falls under the Fundamental Rights against Exploitation and specifically mandates the Prohibition of the employment of children in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment. 

(D) Article 50 -> (IV) Separation of judiciary from executive

Article 50 is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) that requires the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. This separation is vital for ensuring the independence of the judiciary and its ability to function without undue influence from the executive branch.

A. Canara Bank - Mumbai. This is NOT CORRECT. Canara Bank, one of the largest public sector banks in India, is headquartered in Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka.

B. Federal Bank - Kochi. This is CORRECT. Federal Bank is a central Indian private-sector commercial bank whose headquarters are in Aluva, in the Kochi metropolitan area of Kerala.

C. IndusInd Bank - Mumbai. This is CORRECT. IndusInd Bank, a private sector bank, maintains its corporate and registered headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the financial capital of India.

D. Punjab and Sind Bank - Chandigarh. This is NOT CORRECT. Punjab and Sind Bank, a government-owned bank, is headquartered in New Delhi, not Chandigarh.

E. Punjab National Bank - New Delhi. This is CORRECT. Punjab National Bank (PNB) is a large public sector bank with its corporate headquarters in New Delhi.  

Thus, (B), (C), and (E) are CORRECT. 

The first Chief Election Commissioner of India was Sukumar Sen, who served from March 21, 1950, to December 19, 1958. During his tenure, he oversaw India's first two general elections in 1951-52 and 1957. 

The inaugural post office in India was established by the British East India Company in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1727, though it was initially restricted to official correspondence. The General Post Office (GPO), which began serving the general public, was opened in Kolkata a few years later, in 1774.