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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 gujarat: agriculture, industry and transportation transport, communication and trade geography

Certain services which are of utmost importance to the citizens are called Essential services. If such services are halted for a short period the entire life cycle is disrupted. The government holds power to prevent the people working in essential service from going on a strike.Which of the following can be considered as essential service?
(1) Gas and water supply
(2) Production of the Indian Flag
(3) T.V. news channels and the daily newspapers
(4) Postal, telegraph and telephone service

  1. Only 3

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 4

  4. All of the given
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A country as a political entity is under obligation to provide essential services to its citizens. The International Labour Office, a United Nations agency, makes distinctions between an essential service and a minimum service. Essential services are those services whose interruption endangers life, personal safety and health of whole or part of the population. The following may be considered to be essential services:
• hospital sector
• electricity services
• water supply services
• the telephone service
• the police and the armed forces
• the fire-fighting services
• public or private prison services
• the provision of food to pupils of school age and the cleaning of schools
• air traffic control

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

Which is not a valid statement regarding food security in India?

  1. Overpopulation

  2. Hoarding and black marketing

  3. Foodgrains stores are overflowing with foodgrains

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

Food security is a condition related to the supply of food, and individuals' access to it without sacrificing both its quality and quantity. Food grains are always at a deficit in India or compromised with its quality and quantity.

Multiple choice social science rural development in india credit and banking in rural areas rural activities credit

The YH Malegam Committee, which submitted its report in 2011, was set up to report on further improvement of functioning of __________.

  1. micro finance institutions

  2. stock exchanges in India

  3. cooperative banks

  4. regional rural banks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In view of the developments in the microfinance sector,  the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  in October, 2010 constituted a sub-committee under Shri Y.H. Malegam, member of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, to study issues and concerns of the Micro Finance Sector.

Multiple choice social science rural development in india credit and banking in rural areas rural activities credit

NABARD was established on the recommendation of ___________.

  1. Public Account Committee

  2. Shivaraman Committee

  3. Narshimhan Committee

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

NABARD is an apex development financial institution in India,headquarters in Mumbai.

It was established on the recommendations of B Sivaraman Committee on July 12, 1982, to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.

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

An NRI can join NPS.

  1. True

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

An NRI(Non-Residential Indian) can join National Pension Scheme. National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in January 2004. National Pension Scheme provides old age income with reasonable market based returns. NPS was initially launched only for government employees.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Consider the following statements about Survey of India (SOI).
1. It was established in 1767.
2. The department is responsible to fix the external boundary of India.
3. It also provides support to neighbouring countries in the field of survey education, transfer of technology and various other surveying technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India was established in 1767, is responsible for mapping and defining India's boundaries, and provides technical support to neighboring nations, making all three statements correct.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes world bank

NABARD acts as a coordinator in the operation of rural credit institutions.

  1. True

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

True

NABARD was set up as an apex Development Bank with a mandate for facilitating
credit flow to agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries,
handicrafts and other rural crafts. It also plays a vital role in supporting all other
allied economic activities in rural areas. Its operations include :
• Providing refinance to lending institutions in rural areas
• Promoting institutional development
• Evaluating, monitoring and inspecting the client banks
• Acts as a coordinator in the operations of rural credit institutions
• Extends assistance to the government, the Reserve Bank of India and other
organizations in matters relating to rural development
• Offers training and research facilities for banks, cooperatives and
organizations working in the field of rural development
• Helps the state governments in reaching their targets of providing assistance
to eligible institutions in agriculture and rural development
• Acts as regulator for cooperative banks and RRBs 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes world bank

NABARD was established by an Act of Parliament.

  1. True

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

True

NABARD was established on the recommendations of B.Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. It replaced the Agricultural Credit Department  and Rural Planning and Credit Cell of Reserve Bank of India, and Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation. It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas. NABARD is India's specialised bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.

Multiple choice economic development & planning concept of development economics

State whether the following statements are True or False.
India is not a developing country.

  1. True

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

 Indian is a developing economy of the world. Some features like low per capita income, higher population below poverty line, poor infrastructure, agriculture based economy and lower rate of capital formation, tagged it as a developing economy in the world.

Multiple choice social science prices and cost of living value and price utility, value and price price rise/inflation

The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the _________________.

  1. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

  2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

  3. Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture

  4. Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The FRP is the least amount price that sugar mills have to pay to sugarcane farmers. It is strong-minded on the basis of the recommendation of Commission for undeveloped Costs and Prices (CACP) and after discussion with State Governments and other stakeholders. 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chair by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has standard the suggestion in respect of strength of mind of 'Fair and Remunerative Price' of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for 2019-20 sugar season. 

Thus, the correct option is A.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Under Zamindari system, farmers directly paid land revenue to the state.

  2. At present, income tax revenues from the agriculture sector are negligible.

  3. Commercial banks are providing loans to the agriculture sector at zero interest rates.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This statement is correct that at present, income tax revenues from the agriculture sector are nil or negligible. Others are wrong because under zamindari system, farmers will pay revenue to state with the help of zamindar and commercial banks are providing loan to the all sector, including agriculture at lower rates not at zero percent.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

In India, several consumer organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers' ________.

  1. right

  2. interest

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
In India, several consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers'  interest.
Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations which aim at promoting the welfare of people.NGOs have a constitution of  their own and are free from government interference.Educating the general public about consumer rights by organizing training programmes, seminars and workshops is a function of NGO.Filing complaints in appropriate consumer courts on behalf of the consumers is a function of NGO.Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.Encouraging consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the NGO.Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interests is a function of NGO.The functions of the NGOs are:
a) Educating the general public about consumer rights
b) Publishing periodicals and other publications
c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Lok Adalat helps in settling disputes fast.

B.  Lok Adalat helps in settling disputes at free of cost.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements given in options are true regarding settling disputes. Settling of disputes is fast and also for free of cost. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Which of the following is/are true regarding Lok Adalat?

  • A. Up to 2004 more than 2, 00,000 Lok Adalats have been held.
  • B. More than 21 million cases have been settled by the year 2004.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

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

Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Given two statements are true regarding Lok Adalat which says that up to 2004 more than 2, 00,000 Lok Adalats have been held and by the end of 2004, 21 million cases have been settled