Q1. When was the Planning Commission established in India?
- 1947
- 1950
- 1952
- 1961
Correct Option: 2. 1950.
Explanation: The Planning Commission was set up in 1950 to implement a planned approach to national development and reduce socio-economic inequalities. It was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015.
Q2. Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
- 73rd Amendment
- 86th Amendment
Correct Option: 3. 73rd Amendment.
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions, creating a three-tier system of governance at the village, block, and district levels.
Q3. Which Act was passed to provide free legal aid and promote equal justice through Lok Adalats?
- Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- Civil Rights Act, 1955
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- MGNREGA Act, 2005
Correct Option: 1. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Explanation: The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 set up a nationwide mechanism for free legal aid and established Lok Adalats to settle disputes amicably and affordably.
Q4. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, primarily aims to:
- Reserve jobs for women
- Provide maternity leave
- Prohibit child labour
- Ensure equal pay for equal work
Correct Option: 4. Ensure equal pay for equal work
Explanation: The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 mandates that men and women should receive equal pay for performing the same or similar work, ensuring gender equality in wages.
Q5. The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 provides for:
- Women’s reservation in Parliament
- Protection of monuments
- 10% reservation for EWS in education and jobs
- Free legal aid for SC/ST
Correct Option: 3. 10% reservation for EWS in education and jobs
Explanation: The 103rd Amendment grants 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) not covered under SC/ST/OBC quotas.