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1121. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Marathi?
  1. A. 13
  2. B. 14
  3. C. 12
  4. D. 16
Answer: 13
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Marathi is number 13. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1122. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Tamil?
  1. A. 19
  2. B. 22
  3. C. 21
  4. D. 20
Answer: 20
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Tamil is number 20. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1123. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Sindhi?
  1. A. 19
  2. B. 15
  3. C. 17
  4. D. 18
Answer: 19
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Sindhi is number 19. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1124. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Sanskrit?
  1. A. 14
  2. B. 17
  3. C. 16
  4. D. 19
Answer: 17
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Sanskrit is number 17. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1125. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Urdu?
  1. A. 20
  2. B. 22
  3. C. 18
  4. D. 21
Answer: 22
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Urdu is number 22. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1126. As the Eighth Schedule stands after the 92nd Amendment (2003), what is the serial number of Hindi?
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 14
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 18
Answer: 6
Explanation: The 22 languages are now listed alphabetically (Assamese 1 ... Urdu 22); Hindi is number 6. Older numbering (Hindi 4, Urdu 18) belongs to the pre-2003 list.
1127. 'Commissioner of Railway Safety' is rendered in official Hindi as:
  1. A. Rail Nirikshan Ayukta
  2. B. Rail Suraksha Ayukta
  3. C. Rail Satarkata Ayukta
  4. D. Rail Sanraksha Ayukta
Answer: Rail Sanraksha Ayukta
Explanation: CRS deals with safety of operations, so the Hindi uses 'संरक्षा'.

1128. Which Hindi term is used for 'Ticketless travel'?

  1. A. टिकट-रहित सेवा
  2. B. अनारक्षित यात्रा
  3. C. निःशुल्क यात्रा
  4. D. बिना टिकट यात्रा
Answer: बिना टिकट यात्रा
Explanation: 'बिना टिकट यात्रा' denotes travel without a valid ticket, distinct from 'अनारक्षित' (unreserved).
1129. Hindi designation of 'Divisional Security Commissioner' in the RPF is:
  1. A. Mandal Sanraksha Ayukta
  2. B. Mandal Suraksha Ayukta
  3. C. Kshetriya Suraksha Adhikshak
  4. D. Mandal Satarkata Adhikari
Answer: Mandal Suraksha Ayukta
Explanation: The RPF uses 'सुरक्षा' (security) for its commissioners, hence 'मंडल सुरक्षा आयुक्त'.
1130. The official Hindi designation of 'Divisional Railway Manager' is:
  1. A. महाप्रबंधक
  2. B. क्षेत्रीय रेल प्रबंधक
  3. C. उप महाप्रबंधक
  4. D. मंडल रेल प्रबंधक
Answer: मंडल रेल प्रबंधक
Explanation: DRM is 'मंडल रेल प्रबंधक'; 'महाप्रबंधक' is General Manager of a zone.

1131. Hindi equivalent of the railway term 'Waiting list' is:

  1. A. निरस्तीकरण सूची
  2. B. प्रतीक्षा सूची
  3. C. आरक्षण सूची
  4. D. कार्यसूची
Answer: प्रतीक्षा सूची
Explanation: 'Waiting list' is rendered 'प्रतीक्षा सूची'; 'कार्यसूची' is Agenda.

1132. Which Hindi term corresponds to 'Level crossing'?

  1. A. भूमिगत मार्ग
  2. B. उपरि पुल
  3. C. समपार फाटक
  4. D. पथ-परिवर्तक
Answer: समपार फाटक
Explanation: A level crossing is officially 'समपार फाटक' (समपार = at the same level).

1133. Hindi equivalent of 'Railway Claims Tribunal' is:

  1. A. रेलवे न्यायालय
  2. B. रेल दावा आयोग
  3. C. रेल दावा अधिकरण
  4. D. रेल दावा परिषद
Answer: रेल दावा अधिकरण
Explanation: The statute (Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987) is rendered with 'अधिकरण' for Tribunal.
1134. In Indian Railways' official Hindi, which word is used for 'Safety' (prevention of accidents), as distinct from 'Security' (protection against crime)?
  1. A. Satarkata
  2. B. Sanraksha
  3. C. Suraksha
  4. D. Savdhani
Answer: Sanraksha
Explanation: Railway usage reserves 'संरक्षा' for safety of train operations and 'सुरक्षा' for security, as in Railway Protection Force (रेलवे सुरक्षा बल).
1135. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Cause-list (of a court)'?
  1. A. वाद-सूची
  2. B. कार्यवृत्त सूची
  3. C. आदेश सूची
  4. D. कार्यसूची
Answer: वाद-सूची
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Cause-list (of a court)' is 'वाद-सूची'; the other options render different office phrases.
1136. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Show-cause notice' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. आरोप पत्र
  2. B. कारण बताओ नोटिस
  3. C. समन
  4. D. परिवाद नोटिस
Answer: कारण बताओ नोटिस
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Show-cause notice' is 'कारण बताओ नोटिस'; the other options render different office phrases.
1137. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Compliance report'?
  1. A. निरीक्षण रिपोर्ट
  2. B. संशोधन रिपोर्ट
  3. C. अनुपालन रिपोर्ट
  4. D. सत्यापन रिपोर्ट
Answer: अनुपालन रिपोर्ट
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Compliance report' is 'अनुपालन रिपोर्ट'; the other options render different office phrases.
1138. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Further correspondence may be avoided' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. पत्राचार समाप्त माना जाए
  2. B. पत्राचार का पृष्ठांकन किया जाए
  3. C. आगे पत्राचार किया जाए
  4. D. आगे पत्राचार से बचा जाए
Answer: आगे पत्राचार से बचा जाए
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Further correspondence may be avoided' is 'आगे पत्राचार से बचा जाए'; the other options render different office phrases.
1139. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Case is under examination'?
  1. A. मामला निपटा दिया गया है
  2. B. मामला लंबित नहीं है
  3. C. मामला अग्रेषित हुआ
  4. D. मामला जाँच के अधीन है
Answer: मामला जाँच के अधीन है
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Case is under examination' is 'मामला जाँच के अधीन है'; the other options render different office phrases.
1140. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Please put up the file' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. कृपया फाइल प्रस्तुत करें
  2. B. कृपया फाइल निपटाएँ
  3. C. कृपया फाइल लौटाएँ
  4. D. कृपया फाइल बंद करें
Answer: कृपया फाइल प्रस्तुत करें
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Please put up the file' is 'कृपया फाइल प्रस्तुत करें'; the other options render different office phrases.
1141. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Issued with the concurrence of the Finance Wing'?
  1. A. वित्त विंग के आदेश से स्थगित
  2. B. वित्त विंग को सूचनार्थ भेजा
  3. C. वित्त विंग के पृष्ठांकन से अग्रेषित
  4. D. वित्त विंग की सहमति से जारी
Answer: वित्त विंग की सहमति से जारी
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Issued with the concurrence of the Finance Wing' is 'वित्त विंग की सहमति से जारी'; the other options render different office phrases.
1142. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Draft for approval' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. अनुमोदन हेतु प्रारूप
  2. B. आदेशार्थ अभिलेख
  3. C. पावती हेतु पत्र
  4. D. सूचना हेतु प्राक्कलन
Answer: अनुमोदन हेतु प्रारूप
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Draft for approval' is 'अनुमोदन हेतु प्रारूप'; the other options render different office phrases.
1143. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Unofficial note'?
  1. A. अर्ध-शासकीय पत्र
  2. B. अनौपचारिक टिप्पणी
  3. C. निजी पत्र
  4. D. कार्यालय टिप्पणी
Answer: अनौपचारिक टिप्पणी
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Unofficial note' is 'अनौपचारिक टिप्पणी'; the other options render different office phrases.
1144. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Interim order' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. स्थायी आदेश
  2. B. एकपक्षीय आदेश
  3. C. अंतरिम आदेश
  4. D. कार्यालय आदेश
Answer: अंतरिम आदेश
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Interim order' is 'अंतरिम आदेश'; the other options render different office phrases.
1145. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Standing order'?
  1. A. अंतरिम आदेश
  2. B. तदर्थ आदेश
  3. C. कार्यालय आदेश
  4. D. स्थायी आदेश
Answer: स्थायी आदेश
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Standing order' is 'स्थायी आदेश'; the other options render different office phrases.
1146. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Demi-official letter' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. अनौपचारिक पत्र
  2. B. अर्ध-शासकीय पत्र
  3. C. कार्यालय पत्र
  4. D. निजी पत्र
Answer: अर्ध-शासकीय पत्र
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Demi-official letter' is 'अर्ध-शासकीय पत्र'; the other options render different office phrases.
1147. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Restricted (security classification)'?
  1. A. प्रतिबंधित
  2. B. अति गोपनीय
  3. C. गोपनीय
  4. D. गुप्त
Answer: प्रतिबंधित
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Restricted (security classification)' is 'प्रतिबंधित'; the other options render different office phrases.
1148. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Confidential (security classification)' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. गोपनीय
  2. B. प्रतिबंधित
  3. C. अति गोपनीय
  4. D. गुप्त
Answer: गोपनीय
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Confidential (security classification)' is 'गोपनीय'; the other options render different office phrases.
1149. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Secret (security classification)'?
  1. A. प्रतिबंधित
  2. B. अति गोपनीय
  3. C. गोपनीय
  4. D. गुप्त
Answer: गुप्त
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Secret (security classification)' is 'गुप्त'; the other options render different office phrases.
1150. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Top secret' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. गुप्त
  2. B. प्रतिबंधित
  3. C. अति गोपनीय
  4. D. गोपनीय
Answer: अति गोपनीय
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Top secret' is 'अति गोपनीय'; the other options render different office phrases.
1151. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Time-barred'?
  1. A. अधिकारातीत
  2. B. कालातीत
  3. C. विचाराधीन
  4. D. लंबित
Answer: कालातीत
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Time-barred' is 'कालातीत'; the other options render different office phrases.
1152. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Pending' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. अनुमोदित
  2. B. लंबित
  3. C. स्थगित
  4. D. निपटाया गया
Answer: लंबित
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Pending' is 'लंबित'; the other options render different office phrases.
1153. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Disposed of'?
  1. A. अग्रेषित किया गया
  2. B. स्थगित किया गया
  3. C. निपटाया गया
  4. D. लौटाया गया
Answer: निपटाया गया
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Disposed of' is 'निपटाया गया'; the other options render different office phrases.
1154. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'Treated as closed' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. अग्रेषित किया जाए
  2. B. पुनः प्रस्तुत किया जाए
  3. C. लंबित रखा जाए
  4. D. बंद माना जाए
Answer: बंद माना जाए
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Treated as closed' is 'बंद माना जाए'; the other options render different office phrases.
1155. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Kindly acknowledge receipt'?
  1. A. कृपया पृष्ठांकन करें
  2. B. कृपया अग्रेषित करें
  3. C. कृपया अनुमोदन दें
  4. D. कृपया पावती भेजें
Answer: कृपया पावती भेजें
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Kindly acknowledge receipt' is 'कृपया पावती भेजें'; the other options render different office phrases.
1156. While drafting a bilingual RPF order, the English expression 'For information and necessary action' should be rendered in Hindi as:
  1. A. केवल अनुपालनार्थ
  2. B. सूचना और अभिलेख हेतु
  3. C. सूचनार्थ एवं आवश्यक कार्रवाई हेतु
  4. D. आदेशार्थ एवं अनुमोदन हेतु
Answer: सूचनार्थ एवं आवश्यक कार्रवाई हेतु
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'For information and necessary action' is 'सूचनार्थ एवं आवश्यक कार्रवाई हेतु'; the other options render different office phrases.
1157. Which Hindi expression is the standard rendering of the office phrase 'Submitted for orders'?
  1. A. सूचनार्थ प्रस्तुत
  2. B. आदेशार्थ प्रस्तुत
  3. C. अभिलेखार्थ रखा गया
  4. D. अनुमोदनार्थ वापस
Answer: आदेशार्थ प्रस्तुत
Explanation: The standard Hindi rendering of 'Submitted for orders' is 'आदेशार्थ प्रस्तुत'; the other options render different office phrases.
1158. Which Presidential Order, based on the Pant Committee's report, was issued on 27 April 1960?
  1. A. The Presidential Order on Official Language under Article 344(6)
  2. B. The Presidential Order on Scheduled Castes
  3. C. The Presidential Order on reservation
  4. D. The Presidential Order on Scheduled Tribes
Answer: The Presidential Order on Official Language under Article 344(6)
Explanation: The 1960 Order directed preparation of terminology, translation of codes and manuals, Hindi training for Central employees and gradual use of Hindi, following the Committee's recommendations.
1159. Hindi Pakhwada (Hindi Fortnight) in Central offices is observed during which dates?
  1. A. 26 January to 9 February
  2. B. 10 to 24 January
  3. C. 1 to 15 August
  4. D. 14 to 28 September
Answer: 14 to 28 September
Explanation: Offices observe Hindi Diwas on 14 September and a fortnight of competitions and workshops until about 28 September.
1160. The Central Hindi Training Institute (Kendriya Hindi Prashikshan Sansthan) runs courses mainly for whom?
  1. A. Central Government employees (Hindi language, typing, stenography)
  2. B. Foreign diplomats alone
  3. C. State police constables
  4. D. School children in Class 1
Answer: Central Government employees (Hindi language, typing, stenography)
Explanation: It implements the Hindi Teaching Scheme, training Central employees in Hindi language, Hindi typing and Hindi stenography through classes across the country.
1161. Each Central Government office is expected to hold its Official Language Implementation Committee meeting at what frequency?
  1. A. Every quarter
  2. B. Only when the Parliamentary Committee visits
  3. C. Once in five years
  4. D. Every month
Answer: Every quarter
Explanation: Departmental instructions require the Official Language Implementation Committee to meet every quarter and review the quarterly progress report before it is sent upward.
1162. What is a 'Hindi workshop' (Hindi karyashala) in the context of Official Language implementation in a Central office?
  1. A. A short training session to give employees practical skill in doing official work such as noting and drafting in Hindi
  2. B. A court hearing on translation errors
  3. C. A compulsory examination for promotion
  4. D. A ceremony to unveil Hindi books
Answer: A short training session to give employees practical skill in doing official work such as noting and drafting in Hindi
Explanation: Quarterly Hindi workshops are encouraged by the Department of Official Language to train staff who already have working knowledge to use Hindi in day-to-day work.
1163. In bilingual office name boards in a Hindi-speaking Region A State, which language should be placed above or to the left?
  1. A. English
  2. B. Hindi
  3. C. The language chosen by the local officer
  4. D. Urdu
Answer: Hindi
Explanation: Government instructions on displays and name boards require Hindi to be given prominence: placed first (above or left) of the English text.
1164. A railway station signboard in a Region C State must be displayed in three languages. In what order, from top, should they appear per the Government's guidelines?
  1. A. Hindi, English, regional language
  2. B. Regional language, Hindi, English
  3. C. Regional language, English, Hindi
  4. D. English, Hindi, regional language
Answer: Regional language, Hindi, English
Explanation: In non-Hindi regions the three-language order for signboards is regional language, Hindi, then English; in Hindi-speaking regions Hindi comes first.
1165. The multimedia, self-learning Hindi tools LILA-Prabodh, LILA-Praveen and LILA-Pragya were developed to support which scheme?
  1. A. The National Skill Development Mission
  2. B. The Hindi Teaching Scheme
  3. C. The Right to Education programme
  4. D. The Digital India Land Records programme
Answer: The Hindi Teaching Scheme
Explanation: LILA (Learning Indian Language through Artificial Intelligence) supports Prabodh, Praveen and Pragya learners with computer-aided instruction.
1166. MANTRA-Rajbhasha, developed by C-DAC for the Department of Official Language, is best described as which kind of tool?
  1. A. A machine-aided translation tool for English-to-Hindi translation of administrative text
  2. B. A cryptographic tool
  3. C. A railway signalling database
  4. D. A Hindi typing-speed tester
Answer: A machine-aided translation tool for English-to-Hindi translation of administrative text
Explanation: MANTRA-Rajbhasha is a machine-aided translation system for administrative and official documents; LILA is C-DAC's multimedia Hindi learning tool.
1167. Which standard keyboard layout for Indian scripts, developed by C-DAC and adopted as a BIS standard, is used for Hindi typing on computers?
  1. A. QWERTY-Phonetic only
  2. B. AZERTY
  3. C. InScript
  4. D. Dvorak
Answer: InScript
Explanation: InScript is the standard Indian-language keyboard overlay on the QWERTY layout, defined by the Bureau of Indian Standards, and is used in Unicode Hindi typing.
1168. Under what circumstance is an employee deemed to have 'proficiency' in Hindi under Rule 9 of the 1976 Rules?
  1. A. Having Hindi as medium or subject at degree level, or passing Pragya or a notified equivalent
  2. B. Having only passed the Prabodh course
  3. C. Having typed in Hindi for one year
  4. D. Having been posted in Region A
Answer: Having Hindi as medium or subject at degree level, or passing Pragya or a notified equivalent
Explanation: Rule 9 recognises degree-level Hindi (as subject or medium), the Pragya examination or an equivalent as proficiency in Hindi.
1169. An RPF Inspector has passed the Praveen examination under the Hindi Teaching Scheme. For the purposes of the Official Language Rules, what knowledge of Hindi is he deemed to possess?
  1. A. Working knowledge of Hindi
  2. B. No recognised knowledge
  3. C. Knowledge of Hindi typing only
  4. D. Proficiency only if he also passes Parangat
Answer: Working knowledge of Hindi
Explanation: Rule 10 treats matriculation with Hindi, the Praveen examination or an equivalent as acquiring working knowledge of Hindi; the 80 percent threshold of Rule 10(4) builds on this.
1170. In the Hindi Teaching Scheme of the Government of India, which sequence lists the main examination stages from lowest to highest?
  1. A. Prabodh, Praveen, Pragya
  2. B. Pragya, Praveen, Prabodh
  3. C. Praveen, Prabodh, Pragya
  4. D. Prabodh, Pragya, Praveen
Answer: Prabodh, Praveen, Pragya
Explanation: The Scheme's Hindi courses progress Prabodh, Praveen, Pragya (with Parangat, Hindi typing and stenography also taught), conducted for Central employees.
1171. What is the main purpose of a Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC)?
  1. A. To translate State laws
  2. B. To review and coordinate Hindi implementation across Central Government offices located in a town
  3. C. To enforce Hindi in private companies
  4. D. To conduct Hindi typing exams
Answer: To review and coordinate Hindi implementation across Central Government offices located in a town
Explanation: TOLICs bring together Central offices, banks and undertakings of a town to share experience, review quarterly progress reports and organise Hindi activities.
1172. The Hindi Salahkar Samiti of a Central Ministry is normally chaired by whom?
  1. A. The Minister in charge of that Ministry
  2. B. The Director of the Central Hindi Directorate
  3. C. The Official Language Officer
  4. D. The Secretary of the Ministry
Answer: The Minister in charge of that Ministry
Explanation: Hindi Advisory Committees in Ministries are chaired by the Minister and advise on progressive use of Hindi in the Ministry and its subordinate offices.
1173. Who chairs the Central Hindi Committee (Kendriya Hindi Samiti), the apex policy body for the promotion of Hindi?
  1. A. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  2. B. The Home Secretary
  3. C. The Prime Minister
  4. D. The Vice-President
Answer: The Prime Minister
Explanation: The Central Hindi Committee, constituted in 1967, is chaired by the Prime Minister and lays down policy for the propagation and use of Hindi.
1174. What is the primary mandate of the Central Translation Bureau, set up in 1971 under the Department of Official Language?
  1. A. Teaching Hindi to civilians abroad
  2. B. Translating non-statutory material such as manuals, codes and forms for Central Government offices into Hindi
  3. C. Translating Constitutional Amendment Acts into regional languages
  4. D. Printing Gazette notifications
Answer: Translating non-statutory material such as manuals, codes and forms for Central Government offices into Hindi
Explanation: The Bureau translates non-statutory literature like manuals, codes, reports and forms and trains translators; statutory texts are handled by the Legislative Department.
1175. The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT), formed in 1961, functions under which Ministry?
  1. A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  2. B. Ministry of Law and Justice
  3. C. Ministry of Culture
  4. D. Ministry of Education
Answer: Ministry of Education
Explanation: CSTT, set up in October 1961, evolves Hindi and regional-language scientific, technical, administrative and legal terminology and is under the Ministry of Education.
1176. Which Union Government Department is the nodal body for implementation of the Official Languages Act and Rules?
  1. A. Department of Legal Affairs
  2. B. Department of School Education, Ministry of Education
  3. C. Department of Personnel and Training
  4. D. Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The Department of Official Language, created as a separate department in the Ministry of Home Affairs in June 1975, coordinates implementation of the Act, Rules and Presidential directions.
1177. How does the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ordinarily assess Hindi implementation in Central Government offices across the country?
  1. A. Through its sub-committees, which inspect offices on the basis of questionnaires and take oral evidence of heads of offices
  2. B. By conducting a nationwide written examination of employees
  3. C. By relying only on newspaper reports
  4. D. By appointing private auditors
Answer: Through its sub-committees, which inspect offices on the basis of questionnaires and take oral evidence of heads of offices
Explanation: The Committee works through sub-committees which inspect offices, examine questionnaire replies and hear the heads of offices before the Committee frames its report.
1178. Before issuing directions on the Parliamentary Committee's report under Section 4, whose views must the President consider?
  1. A. The views of the Election Commission
  2. B. The views of the Supreme Court
  3. C. The views of the State Governments
  4. D. The views of the Union Public Service Commission
Answer: The views of the State Governments
Explanation: The Act requires the report to be sent to State Governments; the President then issues directions after considering the report and the views of State Governments.
1179. What is the core statutory function of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted under Section 4 of the 1963 Act?
  1. A. To adjudicate disputes over Hindi translation of Acts
  2. B. To amend the Eighth Schedule
  3. C. To select Hindi Officers for Central offices
  4. D. To review progress in the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union and make recommendations to the President
Answer: To review progress in the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union and make recommendations to the President
Explanation: Section 4(3) charges the Committee with reviewing the progress in the use of Hindi for Union official purposes and submitting a report with recommendations to the President.
1180. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'तलाशी वारंट' used in official notings?
  1. A. Search warrant
  2. B. Prosecution
  3. C. Summons
  4. D. Complaint (before a Magistrate)
Answer: Search warrant
Explanation: 'तलाशी वारंट' is the standard Hindi term for 'Search warrant'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1181. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'अभिग्रहण' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Trespass
  2. B. Encroachment
  3. C. Seizure
  4. D. Prosecution
Answer: Seizure
Explanation: 'अभिग्रहण' is the standard Hindi term for 'Seizure'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1182. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'अतिचार' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Encroachment
  2. B. Prosecution
  3. C. Seizure
  4. D. Trespass
Answer: Trespass
Explanation: 'अतिचार' is the standard Hindi term for 'Trespass'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1183. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'अधिकारातीत' used in official notings?
  1. A. Status quo
  2. B. Ex parte
  3. C. Ultra vires
  4. D. Sub judice
Answer: Ultra vires
Explanation: 'अधिकारातीत' is the standard Hindi term for 'Ultra vires'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1184. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'यथास्थिति' used in official notings?
  1. A. Ex parte
  2. B. Sub judice
  3. C. Status quo
  4. D. Ultra vires
Answer: Status quo
Explanation: 'यथास्थिति' is the standard Hindi term for 'Status quo'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1185. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'विचाराधीन' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Ex parte
  2. B. Ultra vires
  3. C. Sub judice
  4. D. Status quo
Answer: Sub judice
Explanation: 'विचाराधीन' is the standard Hindi term for 'Sub judice'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1186. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'बंदी प्रत्यक्षीकरण' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Quo warranto
  2. B. Mandamus
  3. C. Certiorari
  4. D. Habeas corpus
Answer: Habeas corpus
Explanation: 'बंदी प्रत्यक्षीकरण' is the standard Hindi term for 'Habeas corpus'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1187. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'प्रतिवादी' used in official notings?
  1. A. Plaintiff
  2. B. Defendant
  3. C. Complainant
  4. D. Witness
Answer: Defendant
Explanation: 'प्रतिवादी' is the standard Hindi term for 'Defendant'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1188. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'परिवादी' used in official notings?
  1. A. Plaintiff
  2. B. Accused
  3. C. Witness
  4. D. Complainant
Answer: Complainant
Explanation: 'परिवादी' is the standard Hindi term for 'Complainant'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1189. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'अभियुक्त' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Witness
  2. B. Plaintiff
  3. C. Accused
  4. D. Complainant
Answer: Accused
Explanation: 'अभियुक्त' is the standard Hindi term for 'Accused'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1190. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'प्रतिरक्षा' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Prosecution
  2. B. Defence (of an accused)
  3. C. Cognizance (by a court)
  4. D. Conviction
Answer: Defence (of an accused)
Explanation: 'प्रतिरक्षा' is the standard Hindi term for 'Defence (of an accused)'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1191. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'अभियोजन' used in official notings?
  1. A. Defence (of an accused)
  2. B. Prosecution
  3. C. Conviction
  4. D. Cognizance (by a court)
Answer: Prosecution
Explanation: 'अभियोजन' is the standard Hindi term for 'Prosecution'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1192. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'समन' used in official notings?
  1. A. Complaint (before a Magistrate)
  2. B. Prosecution
  3. C. Cognizance (by a court)
  4. D. Summons
Answer: Summons
Explanation: 'समन' is the standard Hindi term for 'Summons'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1193. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'प्रतिप्रेषण' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Complaint (before a Magistrate)
  2. B. Custody
  3. C. Bail
  4. D. Remand
Answer: Remand
Explanation: 'प्रतिप्रेषण' is the standard Hindi term for 'Remand'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1194. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'जमानत' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Remand
  2. B. Custody
  3. C. Bail
  4. D. Complaint (before a Magistrate)
Answer: Bail
Explanation: 'जमानत' is the standard Hindi term for 'Bail'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1195. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'अजमानतीय अपराध' used in official notings?
  1. A. Cognizable offence
  2. B. Non-cognizable offence
  3. C. Non-bailable offence
  4. D. Compoundable offence
Answer: Non-bailable offence
Explanation: 'अजमानतीय अपराध' is the standard Hindi term for 'Non-bailable offence'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1196. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'संज्ञेय अपराध' used in official notings?
  1. A. Cognizable offence
  2. B. Non-bailable offence
  3. C. Non-cognizable offence
  4. D. Compoundable offence
Answer: Cognizable offence
Explanation: 'संज्ञेय अपराध' is the standard Hindi term for 'Cognizable offence'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1197. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'स्थगन' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Quorum
  2. B. Suspension
  3. C. Minutes (of a meeting)
  4. D. Adjournment
Answer: Adjournment
Explanation: 'स्थगन' is the standard Hindi term for 'Adjournment'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1198. In translating a Hindi order into English, 'कार्यसूची' corresponds to which English term?
  1. A. Agenda
  2. B. Minutes (of a meeting)
  3. C. Adjournment
  4. D. Quorum
Answer: Agenda
Explanation: 'कार्यसूची' is the standard Hindi term for 'Agenda'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1199. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'मानद' used in official notings?
  1. A. Ex-officio
  2. B. Honorary (post)
  3. C. Officiating
  4. D. Ad hoc
Answer: Honorary (post)
Explanation: 'मानद' is the standard Hindi term for 'Honorary (post)'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.
1200. Which English term is the standard equivalent of the Hindi word 'तदर्थ' used in official notings?
  1. A. Ad hoc
  2. B. Officiating
  3. C. Honorary (post)
  4. D. Ex-officio
Answer: Ad hoc
Explanation: 'तदर्थ' is the standard Hindi term for 'Ad hoc'; the other options are the English equivalents of different Hindi terms.

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