5- Answers for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officers

121. Under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, every State will have ?
(1) A Lokpal
(2) A Lokpal and few Lokayuktas
(3) A Lokayukta
(4) Chief Lokayukta and Lokayutas

Answer : 3

122. In an institution declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the Central Government, the percentage of reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste students is ?
(1) 15%
(2) 10%
(3) 5%
(4) Nil

Answer : 4

123. Which of the following is an example of bonded labour ?
(1) A child working in his family shop without remuneration
(2) A child working in a brick kiln without being allowed to leave
(3) A child artiste working three shifts a day
(4) A child not going to school and finding occasional work

Answer : 2

124. In which of the following years, did the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act come into force ?
(1) 1986
(2) 1987
(3) 1988
(4) 1989

Answer : 3

125. Who is eligible to file a petition seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 ?
(1) Any person
(2) Any citizen
(3) Any registered voter
(4) Any person or a company

Answer : 2

126. As part of its work related to protection of human rights, on which disease, did the National Human Rights Commission take various initiatives including submission of a special report to the Parliament ?
(1) Dengue
(2) Heat Stroke
(3) Silicosis
(4) Leprosy

Answer : 3

127. What is the scholarship amount toward fee and living expenses to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates selected under the Ambedkar overseas Vidya Nidhi scheme for higher studies abroad. ?
(1) 10 lakhs
(2) 15 lakhs
(3) 20 lakhs
(4) 25 lakhs

Answer : 1

128. The scheme for extending financial assistance by Government of Andhra Pradesh to Tribal girls at the time of marriage is named as ?
(1) Giri Kanya Kalyana Pathakam
(2) Giri Puthrika Kalyana Pathakam
(3) Giri Kumari Kalyana Pathakam
(4) Giri Yuvathi Kalyana Pathakam

Answer : 2

129. Which of the following is one of the targets laid down in Comprehensive Project for Coffee Development in Agency area of ITDA, Paderu?
(1) Establishment of 1000 retail outlets all over the country
(2) Extension of coffee cultivation to other tribal districts
(3) Training of 50,000 farmers in coffee processing
(4) Expansion of the coffee plantations by 1,00,000 acres

Answer : 4

130. How much percentage of subsidy is granted to a tribal belonging to PVTG category, in specified development schemes ?
(1) 60% of the Unit cost or R 1 lakh, whichever is lower
(2) 75% of the Unit cost or R 1 lakh, whichever is lower
(3) 90% of the Unit cost or 1 lakh, whichever is lower
(4) 100% of the Unit cost or R 1 lakh, whichever is lower

Answer : 3

131. out of the below, which is one of the objectives of Chandranna Cheyutha Scheme ?
(1) To conduct employability linked skill development programmes for unemployed Scheduled Caste youth
(2) To conduct employability linked skill development programmes unemployed Scheduled Tribe youth
(3) To award pensions to old persons of age 65 and above
(4) To award pensions to old persons of age 75 and above

Answer : 1

132. The scheme implemented through SERP to fight the poverty of the poorest of the poor in Scheduled Castes is ?
(1) Anuraga Hastam
(2) Unnathi
(3) Anna Deevena
(4) Velugu

Answer : 2

133. Out of the below, who would be eligible in the Land Purchase Scheme for Scheduled Castes ?
(1) Landless poor Scheduled Caste women
(2) Landless poor Scheduled Caste irrespective of Gender
(3) SHG of Scheduled Caste women only
(4) Landless poor Scheduled Caste family only

Answer : 1

134. which age group children are eligible under the "Giri Gorumuddalu" programme implemented in tribal areas to eradicate malnutrition?
(1) 3 years to 5 years
(2) 3 years to 6 years
(3) 7 months to 5 years
(4) 7 months to 6 years

Answer : 4

135. After the abolition of plan and non-plan distinction, what happened to the allocations under Tribal Sub Plan ?
(1) All funds are meant for general developmental programmes
(2) only funds related to special schemes for Scheduled Tribes are available to them
(3) The special schemes for Scheduled Tribes are abolished
(4) Commensurate allocation of funds in schemes is made under the Scheduled Tribe Component

Answer : 4

136. Under the animal husbandry scheme for Scheduled Castes implemented by Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd, which of the following can be purchased by a beneficiary?
(1) Poultry birds
(2) Cattle sheds
(3) Graded Murrah Buffaloes
(4) Feed plants

Answer : 3

137. Under the rehabilitation programme for Bonded Labour, how much amount would an adult bonded labour get from Government as one time assistance ?
(1) Rs.10,000
(2) Rs. 20,000
(3) Rs. 50,000
(4) Rs. 1,00,000

Answer : 4

138. Who/What is the source of the Constitution of India ?
(1) The British Democracy
(2) The leaders of freedom movement
(3) The people of India
(4) The Supreme Court

Answer : 3

139. The Preamble of the Constitution mentions this word after "Equality of ?
(1) Nationality
(2) Religion
(3) Community
(4) Status

Answer : 4

140. Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is correct ?
(1) It is a mere text of written rules.
(2) It does not reflect aspirations of people.
(3) It is a living organism of functional institutions.
(4) It is not dependent on people.

Answer : 3

141. The fundamental duties were introduced in the Constitution ?
(1) From the beginning
(2) Through the 42nd Amendment
(3) Through the 44th Amendment
(4) Through the 1st Amendment

Answer : 2

142. Out of the given below Acts, our Constitution shares many features with the ?
(1) Government of India Act, 1935
(2) Government of India Act, 1919
(3) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(4) The Constitution has no similarities with any other Act

Answer : 1

143. Which party had the largest representation in the Constituent Assembly after Congress ?
(1) Socialist
(2) Justice Party
(3) Independents
(4) Muslim League

Answer : 4

144. Om which date was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held ?
(1) 15th August, 1946
(2) 13th December, 1946
(3) 9th December, 1946
(4) 26th January, 1947

Answer : 3

145. Out of the documents given below, which is the lengthiest ?
(1) Constitution of Canada
(2) Constitution of India
(3) Constitution of South Africa
(4) Constitution of Australia

Answer : 2

146. In India, equality of opportunity in public employment is available to ?
(1) All citizens
(2) Citizens born in India only
(3) All persons irrespective of citizenship
(4) All citizens and persons of Indian origin

Answer : 1

147. By and large, the fundamental rights and the directive principles are ?
(1) Contradictory to each other
(2) Exclusive to each other
(3) Complementary to each other
(4) One and the same

Answer : 3

148. The Directive Principles are ?
(1) Mere moral precepts
(2) Legally enforceable
(3) Entirely prohibitory in nature
(4) Providing positive mandate to the State

Answer : 4

149. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?
(1) To promote a religion
(2) To respect the National Flag
(3) To render compulsory service, if called for
(4) To safeguard public property

Answer : 1

150. Which of the following may not be called a feature of a true Federation Decentralization of power to local bodies ?
(1) Decentralization of power to local bodies
(2) Independent Judiciary
(3) One Nation One Tax
(4) Bicameral Legislature

Answer : 3