Administration & CM/Governors — Set 6
UP GK · प्रशासन और CM/राज्यपाल · Questions 51–60 of 120
Who was the Governor of UP when Uttarakhand was carved out in 2000?
Correct Answer: C. Vishnu Kant Shastri
Vishnu Kant Shastri was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh when Uttarakhand was carved out as a separate state in November 2000. He served as Governor from 1996 to 2003. He oversaw the administrative transition during the state reorganization.
Sucheta Kriplani served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh during which period?
Correct Answer: C. 1963-1967
Sucheta Kriplani served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967. She was not only the first woman CM of UP but also the first woman CM of any Indian state. She was the wife of Acharya J.B. Kripalani and an active participant in the freedom movement.
What is the Nivesh Mitra portal of Uttar Pradesh used for?
Correct Answer: B. Single-window clearance for industrial investments
Nivesh Mitra is the single-window clearance portal of UP for industrial investments and business approvals. It allows entrepreneurs to apply for multiple NOCs and approvals through a single online platform. It was launched to improve the ease of doing business in the state.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of the Governor of a state?
Correct Answer: C. Article 155
Article 155 of the Indian Constitution provides that the Governor of a state shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Article 153 says there shall be a Governor for each state. Article 157 specifies the qualifications for the Governor.
What is the role of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in UP?
Correct Answer: B. Chief executive officer at the block level for development programs
The Block Development Officer (BDO) is the chief executive officer at the development block level in UP. The BDO implements various government development schemes and programs at the block level. The BDO works under the overall supervision of the District Magistrate and the Chief Development Officer.
Which Chief Minister of UP was known as 'Chaudhary' and championed farmer causes?
Correct Answer: B. Charan Singh
Chaudhary Charan Singh was known as the 'Champion of Farmers' in Indian politics. He introduced major land reforms in UP as Revenue Minister and later as CM. His birthday, 23 December, is celebrated as Kisan Divas (Farmers' Day) in India.
How many police zones does Uttar Pradesh have?
Correct Answer: B. 8
Uttar Pradesh has 8 police zones, each headed by an Additional Director General of Police (ADG). These zones are further divided into police ranges headed by Inspector Generals (IG). This structure helps in effective policing of India's most populous state.
Which Governor of UP was a former President of India?
Correct Answer: A. V.V. Giri
V.V. Giri served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1956 to 1960 before becoming the Vice President and then the 4th President of India. He won the presidential election of 1969 as an independent candidate. He was also a prominent trade union leader.
What is the tenure of a Gram Pradhan in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C. 5 years
The Gram Pradhan in Uttar Pradesh serves for a tenure of 5 years. The Pradhan is directly elected by the registered voters of the Gram Panchayat area. After the completion of the term, fresh elections are conducted by the State Election Commission.
Which UP Chief Minister's government launched the 'Samajwadi Pension Yojana'?
Correct Answer: C. Akhilesh Yadav
The Akhilesh Yadav government launched the Samajwadi Pension Yojana to provide financial assistance to elderly, disabled, and destitute citizens. During his tenure (2012-2017), several welfare schemes were introduced. He also focused on infrastructure projects like the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.