Civics Polity · General Awareness

Indian Governance and Policy

912 Questions

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.

Government schemesBilateral relationsPublic financeConstitutional bodiesTrade and commerce

Indian Governance and Policy Questions

Multiple choice

In view of recent global groupings, consider the following statements:

1.         In Tashkent summit, a firm stand was taken against terrorism, extremism and separatism. 2.         Vienna agreement highlights to cut the use of HFCs as this would avoid a rise of 1 degree Celsius by the end of the century.

Which of the statements given above 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
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is correct. In the Tashkent summit’s final declaration of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the organisation, the participating countries agreed to assist each other during economic crisis, and to continue in their joint efforts in fighting terrorism and extremism. Statement 2: It is incorrect. In Vienna agreement, the major highlights were to cut the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning by amending the ozone-protection treaty that went into force in 1989 (Montreal Protocol). HFCs are used as a substitute for ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons, whose use was eliminated under the Montreal Protocol. Now, it is proposed to replace HFCs with more climate-friendly alternatives that could avoid a rise of 0.5 degree Celsius by the end of the century. This would keep countries on track to meet the goal agreed at the Paris climate summit in COP 21 to limit the global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees C.

Multiple choice

In context of India and Myanmar's bilateral economic relations, consider the following statements:

  1.         Construction of 69 bridges on the Tamu-Kalewa section of the trilateral highway connecting India, Myanmar and Thailand
  2.         To upgrade the Kalewa-Yargyi road segment of the trilateral highway
  3.         To cooperate in the field of renewable energy
  4.         To cooperate in the field of traditional medicines

Which of the above statements is/are pertaining to the agreement?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is correct. Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw paid a decisive visit to India at the invitation of President Pranab Mukherjee from 27th to 30th August 2016. This was the first contact between the top leadership of the two countries. Four Agreements signed during President Kyaw’s visit related to improving connectivity between northeast India and ASEAN through Myanmar. The first is the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, which should have been completed and made functional by 2015. It is now expected to be completed only by 2020 since 69 bridges are yet to be constructed. Statement 2: It is correct. The second feature of the agreement relates to the upgradation of the road segment between Kalewa and Yagyi. Early completion and operationalisation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project by December 2016 was highlighted.  Statement 3: It is correct. The MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy was also signed as part of agreement. Statement 4: It is correct. During the visit MoU on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine was signed.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about I. K. Gujral:

A. He was prime minister of India during the 12th Lok Sabha. B. He was the third prime minister to be from Rajya Sabha. C. He proposed a doctrine known as 'Gujral Doctrine', which contained the principles to guide the conduct of relations with south-east Asian nations extending earlier 'Look East Policy'.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. A and C

  4. B and C

  5. A, B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is correct. The first two were Indira Gandhi and H. D. Deve Gowda.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Pandita Ramabai:

A. She founded 'Bharat Stree Mahamandal', which was the first association for women to be founded by women. B. During her time in England, she converted to Christianity. C. She started 'Sharda Sadan', which also provided housing, education, vocational training and medical services.

Which of the above statements are true?

  1. A and B

  2. A and C

  3. B and C

  4. All of these

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

Both the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Subhash Chandra Bose:

A. He became Congress President in 1937 and 1938. B. He came fourth in the ICS examination, but he was forced to resign by the British Government. C. He organised the All India Forward Bloc.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A and C

  5. A, B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement C is correct. He organised the All India Forward Bloc in 1939.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Shyamji Krishna Varma:

A. He founded India House as a hostel for Indian students in London. B. As his movements were closely watched by British Secret Services, he decided to shift his headquarters to Paris and left India House in charge of Bhagat Singh. C. He was the disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only A

  2. A and B

  3. B and C

  4. A and C

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about B. R. Ambedkar:

A. Ambedkar supported Article 370 in the Constitution of India, granting a special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. B. In 1990, Ambedkar was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. C. He organised the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha to promote education and socio-economic improvement, as well as the welfare of the depressed classes.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. A and B

  2. Only B

  3. B and C

  4. A and C

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Chittaranjan Das:

A. He was the founder-leader of the Swaraj (Independence) Party. B. He successfully defended Aurobindo Ghosh on charges of involvement in the Alipore bomb case. C. When the Calcutta Municipal Corporation was formed, he supported Subhash Chandra Bose to become its first Mayor.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. A and C

  4. B and C

  5. A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Naoroji:

A. He was the first Asian to be a member of 'House of Lords' of English Parliament. B. He was the President of the Congress in 1886 and 1906. C. His book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. D. He is known as 'Grand Old Man of India'.

Which of the above statements are true?

  1. A, B and D

  2. A, B and C

  3. B, C and D

  4. C and D

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

All the three statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Abul Kalam Azad:

A. He became the first Minister of Defence in the Indian government. B. He became the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress. C. In 1992, he was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

Which of the above statements are true?

  1. A and C

  2. A and B

  3. B and C

  4. All of these

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

Both the statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about Bal Gangadhar Tilak:

A. He supported the Age of Consent Bill, 1891. B. He founded the Shri Shivaji Fund Committee for celebration of Shiv Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the founder of 17th century Maratha Empire. C. He co-founded the Deccan Education Society.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. A, B and C

  2. B and C

  3. A and B

  4. A and C

  5. Only B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Both the statements are correct.