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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 evs from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Consider the following statements about Santhas
1. It is a weekly market in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
2. The traders in Santhas sell vegetables, fruits, clothes, and fish only.
3. Nearly three-fourths of the traders in Santhas are women.

which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

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

Santhas are the weekly market in Andhra Pradesh where trade takes place on various items such as vegetables,fruits,clothes,fish as well as on industrial products,cosmetics, cattles etc. nearly three-fourth of the traders are women. 

Multiple choice business organisation securities exchange board of india (sebi) functions of sebi sebi securities and exchange board of india (sebi)

The objectives of the two  advisory Committees formed by SEBI are _________.

  1. To advise SEBI on issues related to the development of primary market in India.

  2. To advise SEBI on disclosure requirements for companies.

  3. To advice the board in matters relating to the development and regulation of the secondary market in the country.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
SEBI was established to regulate the activities of stock exchange and to protect the interest of investor and provide safety of investment. The objectives of the two  advisory Committees formed by SEBI are as follows:
a) To advise SEBI on issues related to the development of primary market in India.b) To advise SEBI on disclosure requirements for companies.
c) To advice the board in matters relating to the development and regulation of the secondary market in the country.
Multiple choice social science agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution

Consider the following statements and select the correct one/ones by using the code given below:
1. As per the Government, India is able to realise only 30 per cent of its agri-exports potential.
2. The proposed scheme Operation Greens is not related to promotion of food processing facilities. 

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

At present (2017-18, Provisional) India's agri-exports are at US\$ 30 billion while its potential is of US\$ 100 billion. The scheme Operation Greens is aimed at promoting food processing facilities also together with agri-logistics and professional management of the agri-goods. 

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Consider the following statements about the nature of economic planning under the Planning Commission and select the correct one/ones using the code given below:
 I. It has been a process of socio-economic planning.
2. It has been inclusive of Gandhian Socialism. 

  1. Only I

  2. Only 2

  3. I and 2

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

Indian planning has been a process of economic planning and had nothing to do with the 'social' aspects of the country. India follows 'systemic' approach to planning rather than 'normative'.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Indian planning is democratic in nature.

  1. True

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

India’s commitment to planned economic development is a reflection of our society’s determination to improve the economic conditions of our people and an affirmation of the role of the government in bringing about the growth performance through a variety of social, economic and institutional means. The ultimate objective of the Indian planning is to achieve broad based improvement in the living standard of society at large. Rapid growth is essential for expanding incomes and employment. It provides the required resources to finance programmes of social uplift.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Select the correct ones related to the development model of India. using the code given below:
1. Governing Council of the NM Aayog is a better body than that of the National Development Council (NDC). 
2. In wake of the increased co-operative federalism the Twenty Point Programme (TTP) looks like it is losing the relevance.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Governing Council does not only includes the CMs of states and Lt. Governors/ Chief Administrators of the UTs but it plays a more organic role in the decision making process of the Niti Aayog. Once the centrally sponsored schemes (CSSs1 have been restructured and high flexibility given to the states in their implementation the TPP looks an outdated programme.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

__________ is the Ex-officio chairman of planning commission.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Finance Minister

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


The Planning Commission of India is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body, which was responsible to formulate India’s five years plans for social and economic development in India. Prime minister of India is the Ex-officio chairman of the planning commission. It was established on 15 March, 1950 in accordance with article 39 of the constitution which is a part of directive principles of state policy.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Which of the following are correct statements about Nalanda university?

  1. Nalanda University could accommodate thousands of students.

  2. The Library of Nalanda University stocked thousands of books.

  3. The students seeking admission to the university had to appear for an examination at the entrance gate.

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

Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India. It stands for a university which attracted students and scholars from across Asia and even farther away. It was developed under the patronage of the Gupta dynasty and was the first international residential university in the world which could accommodate thousands of scholars. They had to appear for an examination at the entrance gate to seek admission. Also, it had a huge library stocked with thousands of books on various topics.

Multiple choice civics our national symbols national symbols diverse democracy national integration citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship

Which of the following is not a rule to be followed while handling the national flag of India?

  1. While hoisting the flag, the saffron colour should be displayed at the top.

  2. Should not hoist any other flag to the height of the national flag.

  3. Should hoist the flag to half of its height during national mourning.

  4. While walking, the flag to be held at a 45 degree incline.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The national flag is the symbol of representation for a nation. One must learn to respect the national flag and the etiquette to be followed while handling national flag. 

Rules of the National flag:
  • The flag should not be dirty or torn.
  • While hoisting, the saffron colour should be displayed at the top.
  • Should not hoist any other flag to the height of the national flag.
  • Should be raised till the tip of the pole and hoisted.
  • Always flag should be hoisted after sunrise and remove the flag before sunset and keep it folded.
  • Should hoist the flag to half of its height during national mourning.
  • While walking, the flag to be held in right hand.
  • The Flag should not touch the ground at any moment.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Fiscal capacity of the states in India is hugely compromised due to their lower revenue mobilisation in comparison to the other federal governments of the worldconsider the following statements and select the correct answer, using the code given below:
1. States in India generate very low share, of about $6$ per cent, of their revenue from direct taxes while the figure is $19$ per cent in case of Brazil and $44$ per cent in case of Germany.
2. Urban local bodies of India are closer to international norms in collecting revenue from direct taxes that is $18$ per cent of their total fundsbeing 1$19$ per cent in case of Brazil and $26$ per cent in case of Germany. 

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Direct taxes account for about 7070 per cent of total taxes in Europe, in india the figure is around 3535 percent. The newly implemented GST might reinforce this if turns out to be a buyant source of revenue.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

 Bharat Nirman, MGNREGA are examples of _______.

  1. plan expenditure

  2. non-plan expenditure

  3. capital expenditure

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Nirman and MGNREGA were flagship government schemes funded under the Plan Expenditure category, which focused on developmental goals and infrastructure creation during the Five-Year Plan era.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development

  2. It facilitates the proper distribution of finance among the public sector undertakings

  3. It ensures transparency in financial administration

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

The Finance Commission's primary constitutional mandate is to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States, and among the States themselves. None of the specific options provided (A, B, C) accurately describe its primary constitutional function.

Multiple choice elements of business fundamentals of business activities characteristics of vocational activities basis of classification of business activities classification of business

In ancient Indian literature, the post of secretary is referred as __________.

  1. Sachiva

  2. Scribae

  3. Secretaries

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

In ancient Indian literature and historical documents the word 'Sachiva' was used for a secretary. Originally, the term 'secretary' was mainly related with the person who does writing work for his master.