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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 elements of accounts introduction to gst fundamentals of gst tax journal

What are different types of supplies covered under the scope of Supply under CGST Act 2017?

  1. Supplies made with consideration

  2. Supplies made without consideration

  3. Both of the above

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

Under the CGST Act, the scope of supply includes both supplies made with consideration (in the course or furtherance of business) and specific supplies made without consideration as listed in Schedule I.

Multiple choice civics introduction to gst fundamentals of gst tax journal

Which of the following statements are correct?

    1. Revocation of cancellation of registration under CGST/SGST Act shall be deemed to be a revocation of cancellation of registration under SGST/CGST Act.
    2. Cancellation

    1. (i) & (ii)

    2. (iii) & (iv)

    3. (i), (ii) & (iii)

    4. (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    A Correct answer
    Multiple choice civics introduction to gst fundamentals of gst tax journal

    Centre will levy and administer CGST & IGST, whereas the respective states will levy and administer SGST.

    1. True

    2. False
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    A Correct answer
    Explanation
    CGST is administered and levied by Central Government.
    SGST is administered and levied by State Government. 
    Also, Central Government collects IGST and distribute it among states in the country.

    Hence, the above statement is true.

    Multiple choice civics introduction to gst fundamentals of gst tax journal

    IGST is levied and collected is _________ ?

    1. Allotted to center only

    2. Allotted to states only

    3. Allotted to UT's only

    4. Apportioned between center and states
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    D Correct answer
    Explanation

    IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) is collected by the central government but is apportioned between the center and the states as per the destination-based principle.

    Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

    As a result of the New Industrial Policy, 1991 -

    1. Prior approval of Central Government is required for establishing new undertakings, and expanding the present undertakings

    2. An industry intending to have more than Rs 100 Crore of assets is required to obtain the permission of the Central Government

    3. Prior approval of Central Government for establishing new undertakings and expanding existing undertaking is not required

    4. Two or more Companies deciding to amalgamate are required to take the prior approval of the Central Government
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    C Correct answer
    Explanation

    New industrial policy include the policy of liberalization where it was specified that it is compulsory only for few major named industries to have compulsory licence under the rules and regulations of the government where as other industries were free to establish as well as expand their company without any government intervention. 

    Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

    Which of the following statements are true regarding Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
    $1$. He introduced measures to regulate markets.
    $2$. He introduced monetary reforms.
    $3$. He increases the taxes paid by the people of the doab region.
    $4$. He invited leaders of different faiths for religious discussions.

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

    Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced monetary reforms. During his reign, there was a shortage of silver so he decided to issue bronze and copper coins as a token currency. Later it was proved a blunder of his ruler life.

    The Doab region was the most fertile region. It yielded good quality crops. He raised the land tax in the Doab region for the increasing revenue collection.

    Multiple choice social science food security in india need for nregs rural development and employment guarantee scheme food security and nutrition

    Name the cooperative body that provides milk, vegetable and pulses at controlled rate decided by government of Delhi.

    1. Amul

    2. Kendriya Bhandar

    3. Mother Dairy

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

    Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd is an Indian company that manufactures, markets and sells milk, milk products and other edible products. Its milk products include cultured products, ice cream, paneer and ghee under the Mother Dairy brand. Mother Dairy provides milk, vegetable and pulses at controlled rate decided by government of Delhi.

    Multiple choice social science food security in india need for nregs rural development and employment guarantee scheme food security and nutrition

    Under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) food grains given per family per month are _______.

    1. 40 kg

    2. 35 kg

    3. 25 kg

    4. 20 kg
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    B Correct answer
    Explanation

    After identifying the "poorest of the poor" through extensive surveying, the government began providing them an opportunity to purchase up to 35 kilograms of rice and wheat at a highly subsidised cost of three rupees per kilogram of rice and two rupees per kilogram of wheat.

    Multiple choice social science food security in india need for nregs rural development and employment guarantee scheme food security and nutrition

    The Kisan Credit Card Yojna was started in 1998-99 to _____________.

    1. To improve social condition of the farmers

    2. To improve political condition of the farmers

    3. To improve economic condition of the farmers

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

    Farmers are not able to meet their agricultural requirements like buying seeds, fertilizers, mechanized equipment due to lack of funds. Kisan Credit Card Yojna was started in 1998 to provide some relief to the farmers on this front. the scheme was formulated by NABARD to provide short-term loans.

    Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management the nature of the indian economy part 2 industrial revolution in india subsidies, industrial policy and trade policy cottage and small scale industries

    Which of the following statement is correct about the New Industrial Policy, 1991?

    1. It gave dominant position to the public sector

    2. It abolished licensing for all projects except 18 industries of strategic and security importance

    3. It made compulsory for the industry to obtain license for all projects

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

    The 1991 New Industrial Policy was a landmark reform that abolished industrial licensing for most sectors, retaining it only for a small list of industries related to security, strategy, and environmental concerns.

    Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

    Consider the following statements about 'Sahayog Kaijin' :
    1. It is a joint exercise of the Coast Guards of India and Japan.
    2. Its 13th edition was held recently off Chennai Port. 
    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

    Sahayog Kaijin is military exercise by the Indian Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart. Its 15th edition was held in Chennai in 2016. The exercise focusses on search and rescue operations, antipiracy procedures and interoperability between the two forces and other areas of common professional interest.

    Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

    Consider the following statements:
    1. Hindustan Aeronautics limited (HAL) is the Navratna company and the largest Defence PSU under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
    2. Around 90% of the sales of HAL is to the Indian Defence Services.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

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

    HAL is indeed a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence and is the largest Defence PSU. It also supplies the vast majority of its products to the Indian Defence Services.

    Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

    Consider the following statements:
    1. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna PSU Company established at Bengaluru in the year 1954.
    2. BEL ranks 62nd among top 100 companies worldwide in defence revenues, as published by Defence News, USA.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

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

    BEL was established in 1954 in Bengaluru and is a Navratna company. Its ranking in the top 100 defence companies is a recognized metric.

    Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

    Consider the following statements:
    1. ICGS Samudra Prahari is touted to be India's first pollution control vessel.
    2. The 85-metre-long vessel will be used to mitigate marine oil spills.
    Which of the above statements is/are true?

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

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

    ICGS Samudra Prahari is indeed India's first dedicated pollution control vessel, designed to handle marine oil spills.

    Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

    Consider the following statements.
    1. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Miniratna company, was incorporated in the year 1970 and it is a pioneer in the manufacture of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
    2. MIDHANI, a Miniratna company, was established in November, 1973 to achieve self-reliance in the manufacture of a wide range of super alloys, titanium alloys, special purpose steels, etc. primarily for defence and strategic sectors.

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

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

    Bharat Dynamics Limited was incorporated in 1970 to manufacture guided missiles. MIDHANI was established in 1973 to produce super alloys for defense and strategic sectors.