General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Who is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights?









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    Dr Shantha Sinha is the Chairperson of the newly constituted National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). In recognition of her efforts in the field of child rights, she was awarded the Padmashri in 1998 and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 2003.

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    Dr Shantha Sinha is the Chairperson of the newly constituted National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). In recognition of her efforts in the field of child rights, she was awarded the Padmashri in 1998 and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 2003.


  1. Which is the only country whose postage stamps do not bear its name?









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    Britain is the only country whose postage stamps do not feature the name of the country issuing them. This is because Britain was the first country to produce stamps.

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    Britain is the only country whose postage stamps do not feature the name of the country issuing them. This is because Britain was the first country to produce stamps.



  1. The Concept of “Directive Principles of State Policy” incorporated in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the Constitution of









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    The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement.

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    The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement.


  1. Which is the example for Plural Executive ?









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    A plural executive is a system of government where several, or all, of the administrative branch officers are elected in their own right. The executive power of the Swiss confederation is vested in a plural executive consisting of seven members known as Federal Council. According to Article 177 of Swiss constitution, the Federal Council is a collegial body, in which every member enjoys equal power and status.

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    A plural executive is a system of government where several, or all, of the administrative branch officers are elected in their own right. The executive power of the Swiss confederation is vested in a plural executive consisting of seven members known as Federal Council. According to Article 177 of Swiss constitution, the Federal Council is a collegial body, in which every member enjoys equal power and status.



  1. Which one of the following Indian World Heritage Sites is not in Madhya Pradesh ?









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    Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple, at Konark, in Odisha. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

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    Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple, at Konark, in Odisha. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.