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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 organisation of commerce and management public sector undertakings & global enterprises characteristics, objectives and growth of public sector enterprises public, private and joint sector cooperatives

Departmental undertaking are independent institutions.

  1. True

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

Departmental undertakings have not been constituted as autonomous or independent institutions and as such are not independent legal entities. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management public sector undertakings & global enterprises characteristics, objectives and growth of public sector enterprises public, private and joint sector cooperatives

Railways are an example of departmental undertaking.

  1. True

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

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise.It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements about Neolithic sites of India:
$1$. Burzahom in J&K is one of the Neolithic sites.
$2$. Neolithic sites are absent in south India.
Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

  1. $1$ only
  2. $2$ only
  3. Both $1$ and $2$

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

Burzahom is a well-known Neolithic site in Kashmir. However, Neolithic sites are definitely present in South India (e.g., Piklihal, Brahmagiri), making statement 2 incorrect.

Multiple choice economics public finance and budget black money and tax evasion meaning of tax direct taxes

Which committee recommended simplification and rationalization of tax system in India?

  1. Chelliah

  2. Boothalingam

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. Urjit Patel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Chelliah Committee (1991) and the Boothalingam Committee (1968) were significant in recommending reforms for the simplification and rationalization of the Indian tax system.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

It is uncommon in a zamindari system _______________.

  1. for land to belong to the tiller

  2. for land not to belong to the tiller

  3. that all the cultivated land to belong to zamindar and uncultivated to the tiller

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

In the Zamindari system, the landlord (Zamindar) owned the land, and the actual tiller was merely a tenant or laborer. Therefore, it was very uncommon for the tiller to own the land they cultivated.

Multiple choice economics international economics indian economy during reforms liberalization, privatisation and globalisation: an appraisal structural changes in indian economy after liberalization

Which one of the following statements about the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) is not correct ?

  1. It was introduced from Rabi 2000-2001 season

  2. It replaced the Comprehensive Crop Insurance scheme (CCIS) which was in operation since 1985

  3. It envisages coverage of all the food crops , oilseeds and annual commercial horticultural crops in respect of which past yield data is available for adequate number of years

  4. Among the commercial horticultural crops, eleven crops are correctly covered under the scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Agriculture Insurance Scheme was introduced from Rabi-season 1999-2000.the new scheme is available to all the farmers-Loances and non-Loanee-irres-pective of their size of holdings.It envisages coverage of all the food crops ( cereals , millers, and pulses). Oilseeds and annual horticultural / commercial crops , in respect of which past yield data is available for adequate number of years among the annual commercial / horticulture crops, namely, sugarcane,potato, ginger, onion-turmeric, and chillies are covered.

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

The government provides for free or subsidized hostels for students of Dalit and Adivasi communities so that they can avail education facilities that may not be available in their localities.

  1. True

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

Both State and Central Government make explicit schemes for implementation in tribal areas or in those areas that have a high Dalit populace. For example, the administration accommodates free or financed lodgings for students of Dalit and Adivasi communities with the goal that they can avail education facilities that are not accessible in their territories. Government's reservation approach is an exceptionally critical approach to advance social equity among Dalits and Adivasi. Under this scheme, seats are saved in education and government employment for them.

Multiple choice legal studies bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Select the correct statements about 14th Finance Commission which submitted its report to President
1. It covers the period between 1 April, 2015 and 31 March, 2020.
2. The Commission headed by former RBI Governor Y.V. Reddy.
3. Provides for devolution of tax receipts form the Centre to the States.
4. Article 280 of Constitution provides for appointment of Finance Commission 
5. 1st and 13th Finance Commission was headed by ICC. Neogy & Dr. Vijay Kelkar respectively. 

  1. 1,3 & 5 are correct

  2. 1,2 & 3 are correct

  3. 1,3 & 4 are correct

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

All are correct .

  • The Fourteenth Finance Commission of India was a finance commission constituted on 2 January 2013. The commission's chairman was former Reserve Bank of India governor Y.V. Reddy and its members were Sushma Nath, M. Govinda Rao, Abhijit Sen, Sudipto Mundle, and AN Jha. The recommendations of the commission entered force on April 2015; they take effect for a five-year period from that date.
  • The fourteenth finance commission is of the view that tax devolution should be the primary route of resources to the states. The commission recommends to increase the tax devolution of the divisible pool to states to 42% for years 2015 to 2020.
  • The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
  • The First Finance Commission of India was appointed in 1951, for the period 1952-57 by the President of India and was chaired by K. C. Neogy.Thirteenth Finance Commission of India was constituted by the President of India under the chairmanship of Vijay L. Kelkar on 13 November 2007.

Multiple choice commerce micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes

Active participation in village education committee is one of the social responsibilities of Mahila Bachat Gat.

  1. True

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

Mahila Bachat Gat groups are encouraged to participate in local governance and social development initiatives. Active involvement in village education committees is considered a key social responsibility for these groups.

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

While the Gol announces the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for the different crops in India what does the term 'FAQ' stands for? 

  1. Frequently Asked Question

  2. Fair Average Quotient

  3. Freshness Agri Quote

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

The term 'FAQ' in the official literature of the Government means Fair Average Quality while the minimum support prices arc announced. 

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.