Punjab - Study Mode

[#251] Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
Correct Answer

(A) Parkash Singh Badal

Explanation

Solution: Parkash Singh Badal became Chief Minister for the fifth time from 2012 to 2017.

[#252] The book, 'Story of an Escape' was written by
Correct Answer

(B) Surjit Singh Barnala

Explanation

Solution: Surjit Singh Barnala is a former Chief Minister of Punjab, former Governor of Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and a former Union Minister. He had written a book namely, Story of an Escape.

[#253] A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
Correct Answer

(A) Panchayat Samitis in the district

Explanation

Solution: Zila Parishad has power to advise the State Government on all matters relating to development activities and maintenance of services in the district, whether undertaken by local authorities or the State Government.

[#254] Consider the following statements 1. In the month of December, harvesting of Hari crop taking place. 2. In the month of June, harvesting of Sawni crop taking place. 3. General meeting of Gram Sabha is fixed by the Sarpanch. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(A) Only 3

Explanation

Solution: Every Gram Sabha shall hold two general meetings in a year, one in the month of December after the harvesting of the Sawni crop (called the Sawni meeting) and the other, in the month of June after the harvesting of the Hari crop (called the Hari meeting), on such date as may be fixed by the Sarpanch.

[#255] Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Inder Kumar Gujral? 1. He was the minister of information and broadcasting during emergency period of 1975. 2. He became the 12 th Prime Minister of India. 3. He served as ambassador of India to Moscow.
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Inder Kumar Gujral was an Indian politician who served as an ambassador of India to Moscow. He was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting during emergency period of 1975. Shri Gujral was the Minister of External Affairs from 1 June, 1996. He also served as the 12 th Prime Minister of India from April 1997 to March 1998.