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Indian Governance and Policy

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Indian Governance and Policy covers the implementation of government schemes, public finance, and bilateral relations. It evaluates the impact of administrative and constitutional bodies in India. This subject is a mainstay in civil services and state examination prelims.

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Indian Governance and Policy Questions

Multiple choice commercial studies industrial relations, trade unions and social security concept, scope and social security in india concept of social security insurance - introduction and importance

There are two major social security plans in India, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

There are two major social security plans in India, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Social security refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control. Social security schemes are only available to the the employees of the organized sector of India.

Multiple choice commercial studies industrial relations, trade unions and social security concept, scope and social security in india concept of social security insurance - introduction and importance

Unorganized sector in India does not have an opportunity to participate in the social security schemes offered in India.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Unorganized sector in India does not have an opportunity to participate in the social security scheme offered in India- this is a true statement. Social security refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control. Social security schemes are only available to the the employees of the organized sector of India.

Multiple choice commercial studies industrial relations, trade unions and social security concept, scope and social security in india concept of social security insurance - introduction and importance

 Select the correct statement/statements regarding the pension reforms in India. using the code given below:
1. Pension reforms in India have evolved primarily in response to the need of reform in the Government pension system.
2. These have been designed to make a shift from 'defined-benefit to 'defined-contribution' by putting a cap on the Government's liability.  

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pension reforms in India were driven by the need to manage government fiscal liability, leading to the shift from defined-benefit (where the government bears the risk) to defined-contribution (where the individual bears the risk).

Multiple choice commercial applications public sector enterprises role of government and development policies government companies government and taxes

Central Government or tribunal is not bound to follow advice of the advisory committee.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Advisory committee shall consist of not more than 5 persons with suitable qualification.The central Govt, is not bound to constitute an Advisory Committee and even if it is constituted neither the Central Govt, nor the Company Law Board or the National Company Law Tribunal is bound to accept its advice.

Multiple choice commercial applications public sector enterprises role of government and development policies government companies government and taxes

The role of public sector was redefined. In July _________ Government identified nin central public sector enterprises as 'Navaratnas'.

  1. $2007$
  2. $1997$
  3. $1967$
  4. $1957$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Navaratna companies can invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without explicit government approval. "Miniratnas" can afford less extensive financial autonomy.

Multiple choice economics tax and its importance taxation : need, principles and importance main feature of tax public revenue and taxation

Kelkar Committee report is related to _______.

  1. tax reforms

  2. financial sector reforms

  3. trade reforms

  4. administrative reforms
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Impetus to direct tax reforms in India came with the recommendations of the Task Force on Direct & Indirect Taxes under the chairmanship of Vijay Kelkar in 2002. The main recommendations of this task force related to the direct taxes related to increasing the income tax exemption limit, rationalization of exemptions, abolition of long term capital gains tax, abolition of wealth tax etc.

Multiple choice civics country and state national flag, emblem, animal, fruit and others india: an overview overview of india

Which of the following statements about Indian Academy of Highway Engineers is / are correct ?
1. It is a registered society.
2. It is a collaborative body of both Central Government and State Governments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Indian Academy Of Highway Engineers (Formerly NITHE) is a registered Society under the administrative control of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (M/o RT&H), Govt. of India. It is the apex training institute set up to address the training needs of Highway and Bridge Engineers in the country. It was set up as an Institute in the year 1983 with the primary objective to fulfill the need for training of highway engineers at the entry level and during the service.
Multiple choice civics country and state national flag, emblem, animal, fruit and others india: an overview overview of india

Consider the following statements:
$1$. The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from Chandogya Upanishad.
$2$. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' were originally inscribed on the Lion Capital of Ashoka around $250$ BCE
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. $1$ only
  2. $2$ only
  3. Both $1$ and $2$
  4. Neither $1$ nor $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The motto 'Satyameva Jayate' is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, not the Chandogya Upanishad. Furthermore, it was adopted as the national motto in 1950, not inscribed on the Lion Capital in 250 BCE.

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Read the following statements:
(i) National Anthem and National Flag are the symbols of India's unity.
(ii) National Integration is declared as the country's primary goal.
(iii) The special feature of the country is unity in diversity.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii) are true

  2. (i) and (ii) are true but (iii) is false

  3. (i) is true but (ii) and (iii) are false

  4. (i), (ii) and (iii) are false
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The Fundamental Duties of the Constitution mandate that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India —

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September–October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, religions, and languages. The most often noticed feature of Indian society is “Unity in Diversity”. This phrase celebrates how India has been stronger by welcoming various cultural, social and ethnic elements. It also transcends the notion of accommodation without assimilation has been the key feature of Indian civilization. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, Option B denies unity in diversity, C denies integration and unity in diversity. D denies all three statements. Since the denial of any of the statements is against the spirit of the Constitution, these are incorrect. 
Multiple choice common health problem international health bodies health organisation biology

DOTS is implemented in India as ___________.

  1. RNTCP

  2. DOTS itself

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

RNTCP stands for Revised National TB Control Programme. WHO has recommended Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) strategy to control TB. Patients are given anti TB drugs under direct observation of healthcare providers. Systemic care is taken till the patient is fully cured. This treatment goes up to $6$ months.

Multiple choice meaning and characteristics of negotiable instruments the negotiable instruments act, 1881 commerce

An instrument which is not an inland instrument, is deemed to be a foreign instrument. It must be drawn ______________.

  1. In India

  2. Outside India

  3. Any where

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, an instrument that is not inland is considered foreign. An inland instrument is one drawn in India and made payable in India, so a foreign instrument must be drawn outside India.

Multiple choice commercial applications environment in its totality alternatives for minimising depletion of natural resources components of environment effects and successes of environment conservation

Tarun Bhagat Singh group is related to ________.

  1. Water management

  2. Soil conservation

  3. Irrigation

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tarun Bharat Singh is an Indian non-governmental organization based in Rajasthan, founded by Rajendra Singh, known for its work in water conservation and traditional water management techniques.

Multiple choice civics the concept of development distribution and classification of industries in india mineral resources in rajasthan industrialisation and industrial belts

Piramal foundation, presently covers 36, districts and aims to cover only 33 districts of Rajasthan ?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Piramal Foundation's reach in Rajasthan is extensive, but the claim that it aims to cover only 33 districts is incorrect as the number of districts in Rajasthan has changed and the foundation operates across a broader scope.

Multiple choice civics child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women now meeta knows

What is the full form of NCPCR __________________.

  1. National commission for protection of child rights.

  2. Neutral commission for protection of child rights.

  3. National commity for protection of child rights

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The full form of NCPCR is national commission for protection of child rights and is mandated to function for protection and promotion of child rights.