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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 political science rights of a child and human rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

The NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.

  1. True

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

NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It consists of a Chairman, four members and four ex-officio members as below:

  • A Chairperson should be retired Chief Justice of India.
  • One member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
  • One member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court.
  • Two members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
  • In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, and Minorities) serve as ex officio members.
 The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, the chairman and members are not eligible for further employment under the central or state government.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Which of the following is correct regarding the enforcement of safety laws which led to Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Safety laws were lax in India

  2. Safety laws were not enforced

  3. Government refused to recognize plant as hazardous and allowed it to come in populated lacality

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following are the correct thing regarding the enforcement of safety laws which led to Bhopal Gas Tragedy:

1. The safety law was lax in India.
2. Even weak safety laws were not enforced.
3. Government officials refused to recognize the plant as hazardous and allowed it to come up in a populated locality.
4.Government inspectors continued to approve the procedures in the plant, even when repeated incidents of leaks from the plant made it clear that things were seriously wrong.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Which of the following statements about Indra the dry chilly seller are true __________________.

  1. Her age is 36 years

  2. She belongs to Kattangur village

  3. She has studied upto 10th class.

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the above statement about Indra the dry chilly seller are ture.

Her age is 36 years
She belongs to Kattangur village
She has studied upto 10th class.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Consider the following statements-
1.Small farmers in Andhra Pradesh borrow from rice mill owners and other money lenders and are forced to sell their produce to them at a lower rate.
2.Rice mill owners in Andhra Pradesh by lending money to the farmers are not only assured of raw materials for their mills but also get it at a price fixed by them.

Which of the above statements is/are wrong?

  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
Both the statement is correct.
1.Small farmers in Andhra Pradesh borrow from rice mill owners and other money lenders and are forced to sell their produce to them at a lower rate.
2.Rice mill owners in Andhra Pradesh by lending money to the farmers are not only assured of raw materials for their mills but also get it at a price fixed by them.
Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Consider the following statements about Agriculture market yards
1.It is run by the government in which farmer can sell their produce and get paid immediately.
2.The price in Agriculture market yards depends on the minimum support price announced by the Government.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. netiher 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

.It is run by the government in which farmer can sell their produce and get paid immediately.
The price in Agriculture market yards depends on the minimum support price announced by the Government.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Consider the following statements-
1.The minimum support price(MSP) is announced by the Government in every 6 months.
2.It is issued for various crops like rice and wheat.

Which of the above statements 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

The minimum support price is announced by the Government every year, and it is issued for various crops like rice and wheat.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Consider the following statements-
1.There are nearly 300 agriculture market yards in  Andhra Pradesh.
2.Nearly one-fourth of farm products are traded in them.

Which of the above statements is/are wrong?

  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

There are nearly 300 agriculture market yards in  Andhra Pradesh. Nearly one-fourth of farm products are traded in them.

Multiple choice social science handicrafts and handlooms markets markets around us our bazaars

Consider the following statements about paddy farmers in Andhra Pradesh-
1.Once a farmer borrows money from the paddy traders, he or she has no option but to sell only to them at the price they quote.
2.Paddy traders not only pay a lower price but also under weigh in different ways.

which of the above 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
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements accurately reflect the exploitative conditions faced by small-scale paddy farmers in certain regions of Andhra Pradesh, where debt traps lead to forced sales and unfair weighing practices.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Which of the following villages has received the first lot of UID numbers?

  1. Vaijapur in Maharashtra

  2. Bedkihal in Karnataka

  3. Tembhli in Maharashtra

  4. Navagam in Gujarat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tembhli, a village in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, was the site where the first Aadhaar (UID) numbers were issued in September 2010.

Multiple choice civics our social environment changing family trends family trends contemporary indian society

To settle disputes faster and at lesser cost _________ were started in 1985.

  1. Lok Adalats

  2. Criminal Courts

  3. Land Tax Board

  4. Land Tax Secretary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalats offer a legal but alternative way of settling disputes. There are no lawyers or court fee involved in this kind of settlement of disputes. The main condition is that both parties in dispute should agree to settlement through Lok Adalat. Lok Adalats were started in 1985.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The system of separate _____ and ______ is called Dual Administration.

  1. diwan, nizam

  2. military, posts

  3. governor, president

  4. zamindar, ryot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The system of Dual Government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive of British East India Company. It lasted from 1765 to 1772. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into Nizamat and Diwani. The Diwani was carried out by the company and the Nizamat by the Nizam. The system was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British and the Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which among the following was created in 1961 to ensure 'unity in diversity' in the country?

  1. Unity States Council

  2. National Integration Council

  3. National Unity Council

  4. National Democratic Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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, regions and languages. The conference set up NIC to review national integration issues and make recommendations.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which one of the following promotes national unity?

  1. Many festivals

  2. Many religions

  3. National festivals

  4. Inter-state disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called National integration. India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. National integration is necessary for building strong and prosperous nation. Festivals promote national integration. For example festivals like Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali etc are celebrated by people of India irrespective of the religions.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

With respect to protect elephant , choose the correct statement.
1) a centrally sponsored scheme that was started in 1992.
2) It aims to protect elephant and their habitat only.
3) Man-animal conflict is part of this project
4) Dandeli Elephant Reserve is the new elephant reserve located in Tamil Nadu.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 1 , 2 and 3

  3. 1 , 2 and 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Project Elephant was launched in 1992 (1). It addresses man-animal conflict (3). Statement 2 is too restrictive (it protects habitat and corridors, not 'only' elephants). Statement 4 is incorrect as Dandeli is in Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice geography hazards hazards and types of hazards introduction to disaster natural disasters and hazards

Which of the following documents were adopted during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction? 

  1. Asian Regional Plan

  2. New Delhi Declaration

  3. Both A and B

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

The 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi resulted in both the Asian Regional Plan for Implementation of the Sendai Framework and the New Delhi Declaration.