Q1. The nationalisation of 14 commercial banks was done in which year?
- 1956
- 1969
- 1971
- 1980
Correct Option: 2. 1969.
Explanation: In 1969, the Indian government nationalised 14 major commercial banks to align banking with the goals of social justice and economic development.
Q2. The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in which year?
- 1970
- 1972
- 1980
- 1986
Correct Option: 2. 1972.
Explanation: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was enacted to safeguard India’s rich biodiversity and protect endangered species by setting up protected areas and regulating hunting.
Q3. Which programme guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households in India?
- Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
- Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
- Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
- MGNREGA
Correct Option: 4. MGNREGA.
Explanation: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched in 2006, provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households.
Q4. Which of the following commissions was given constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act of 2018?
- National Commission for Women
- National Commission for Minorities
- National Commission for Backward Classes
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Correct Option: 3. National Commission for Backward Classes.
Explanation: The 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) and expanded its powers to protect OBC interests.
Q5. What was the primary aim of land reform laws passed by various states?
- Promote urban development
- Increase government revenue
- Improve rural conditions and reduce inequality
- Encourage foreign investment
Correct Option: 3. Improve rural conditions and reduce inequality
Explanation: Land reform laws aimed at abolishing zamindari, redistributing surplus land, and ensuring tenancy rights, thus uplifting rural masses and reducing land-based inequality.