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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 india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.

1. National Security Guards (NSG) modelled on the pattern of SAS of the UK and GSG-9 of Germany.
2. NSG has been set up in 1984 for handling counter terrorists and counter hijacking operations.
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

The National Security Guard (NSG) was established in 1984 and is modeled after the German GSG-9 and British SAS.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. HAL is the largest pubic sector undertaking under the Department of Defense Production, 1964.
2. Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) has been accorded 'Navratna' status Company in 1954.
3. The Bharat Earth Movers Limited also manufactured railway coaches and wagons for Indian Railway and Defense Forces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

HAL, BEL, and BEML are all major defense PSUs. BEL attained Navratna status later than 1954, but the statement about their roles is generally accurate in the context of these exams.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statement about the recently concluded field exercise 'Sarvada Vijay':
1. It was a joint exercise of Indian Army, Navy and Airforce.
2. The overall aim of the exercise was to practice conventional cross-border thrusts into enemy territory. 

Which of the statement 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

Exercise 'Sarvada Vijay' was an Indian Army exercise focused on mechanized warfare and cross-border thrusts, not a joint tri-service exercise.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

With reference to 'Look East Policy' of India, consider the following statements
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in South-East and East Asia.
Which of the following statements given below is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

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

The Look East Policy aimed to integrate India with the East Asian economy and restore historical ties, while also responding to the post-Cold War geopolitical shift.

Multiple choice history historiography: indian tradition historiography in the west historiography: development in the west tradition of indian historiography

Which of the following statements are correct about Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade are correct?

(i) He has explained in great detail about the rise of Maratha power in his book A history of Mahrattas.

(ii) According to him the rise of the Mahrattas was not a sudden event, but the ground for it on the social, cultural, and religious levels was prepared over a prolonged period.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both are correct

  4. None of them are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (i) is incorrect as the book written by Justice Mahadev Govind  Ranade is The Rise of the Maratha Power. A history of Mahrattas was written by Grant Duff. Statement (ii) is correct. Hence the answer is (b).

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Consider the following statements regarding emperor Harsha's regime:
1. When compared to the Gupta era, the trade and commerce had declined during Harsha's period.
2. Fourfold varna system was not rigid during his regime.
3. The maintenance of public records was the salient feature of Harsha's administration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 2 and 3 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3 only

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

Historical analysis suggests that trade and commerce had indeed declined compared to the Gupta era, and the maintenance of public records (archives) was a known feature of Harsha's administration. The varna system, however, remained quite rigid during this period.

Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

Consider the following statements regarding the features of the World Bank:
$1$. The Board of Governors is the supreme body
$2$. The voting power of the Governor of a member country is related to the financial contribution of the country concerned.
$3$. It gives short-term loan to its members to correct their temporary balance of payments disequilibrium.
Which one of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

World Bank is the world's foremost inter-governmental organisation. It was set up in July $1944$ at the Bretton-Woods Conference. The Board of Governors is the supreme body of the World Bank, wherein each Governor is a representative of one of the member countries. The voting power of the Governor is based on the financial contribution of the country they represent.
It provides long-term loan to its member countries for economic development programmes and structural changes.

Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

The NEP was classified into two groups. Which are the two groups?

  1. Stabilization measures and Structural reform measures

  2. Corrective measures and recovery measures

  3. Industrial development measures and remedial measures

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The NEP consisted of wide ranging economic reforms. NEP stands for New Economic Policy. This set of policies can broadly be classified into two groups: the stabilization measures and the structural reform measures.
Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

State whether the following statements are True or False.
New Economic Policy of 1991 aimed at liberalisation of Indian Economy.

  1. True

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

It is true that New Economic Policy of 1991 aimed at liberalization of Indian Economy.Liberalization refers to the process of eliminating unnecessary controls and restrictions on the smooth functioning of business enterprise. It includes:
a) Abolishing industrial licensing requirement in most of the industries.
b) Freedom in deciding the scale of business activities.
c) Freedom in fixing prices of goods and services.
d) Reduction in tax rates.

Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

As a result of the New Industrial Policy $1991$:

  1. Prior approval of central government is required for establishing new unit undertakings, and expanding the present undertaking.
  2. An industry intending to have more than $100$ 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 Economic Policy 1991 removed all the restrictions of central government from the private sectors. Thus as a consequence, prior approval of central government for establishing new undertakings and expanding existing undertaking is not required. Three main agendas of new economic policy 1991 are- liberalization, privatization and globalization.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 2 - organisation, classification, rights, duties and liabilities of partners types of partners types of partners and partnership firms types, rights and duties of partners

Identify which of the following statement is true and which is false?
(i) As relations of partners inter se are that of agency, no consideration is required to create the partnership,
(ii) Partnership and Joint Hindu Family both are created by status.
(iii) There is no restriction as to maximum number of members for HUF.
(iv) Registration is also required for HUF.
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. (i)-True, (ii)-False, (iii)-True, (iv)-False

  2. (i)-False, (ii)-True, (iii)-False, (iv)-True

  3. (i)-True, (ii)-False, (iii)-False, (iv)-True

  4. (i)-False, (ii)-True, (iii)-True, (iv)-False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(i) According to the partnership act, 1932, it is not necessary for the partners to register under any type of act. 

(ii) Both partnership and joint hindu family business is created by the relations between the members of the business. 
(iii) In joint hindu family business, there is no restriction for the maximum number of members in the business. 
(iv) In joint hindu family business registration depends upon the members of the business as there is no compulsory registration under this business by any law. 

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

The term 'Iqta' means ______.

  1. assignments of land as reward of pension

  2. revenue assignment of a particular area in lieu of cash salary

  3. an administrative grant or relief

  4. a unit of local government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Iqta was an assignment of revenues of a defined area of land in return of services rendered.Iqtadar was the holder of the assignment. He performed the duties of controlling the areas, establishing peace, collecting revenues etc.

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

Is it true that India is the one of the countries that have exclusive courts for Consumer redressal?

  1. True

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

It is true that India is the one of the countries that have exclusive courts for Consumer redressal because 

  • Lack of legal system to protect the consumers from exploitation in the marketplace.
  • Extreme food shortages.
  • Black marketing.
  • Adulteration of food and edible oil

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

Which of the following is a correct statement? 

  1. The COPRA extends to the whole of India

  2. The COPRA shall apply to all goods and services

  3. The COPRA was amended in the year 2011

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

The Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) applies to all goods and services unless specifically exempted by the Central Government.

Multiple choice civics last phase of struggle for independence poorna swaraj and civil disobedience poorna swaraj and launch of civil disobedience movement quit india movement

Consider the following statements related to the Nehru Report?
I. It favoured Dominion Status.
II. It favoured a federal system.
III. It rejected the system of Communal Electorate.
IV. It was against the setting up of a Supreme Court.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. I & IV

  2. I & III

  3. II, III & IV

  4. I, II & III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nehru Report (1928) advocated for Dominion Status, a federal structure for India, and rejected separate communal electorates. It did not oppose the establishment of a Supreme Court; in fact, it proposed one.