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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.

Government schemesBilateral relationsPublic financeConstitutional bodiesTrade and commerce

Indian Governance and Policy Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one among the following statement is 'incorrect'? New Industrial and investment Policy of Rajasthan 2010 is introduced and it states that-

  1. During next five years 51 lakh persons will get employment

  2. 13 Sectors are more important to be focused

  3. Land will be available to industrialists on easy terms

  4. Incentive will not be accorded to Private Public Partnership
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement that incentives will NOT be accorded to Private Public Partnership (PPP) is incorrect because the 2010 Rajasthan Industrial Policy explicitly encouraged PPP models and provided incentives for such partnerships. The other options (51 lakh employment target, 13 focus sectors, easy land terms) align with the policy's provisions.

Multiple choice general knowledge

UTI

  1. Union Trade of India

  2. Unit Trust of India

  3. United Trust of Indonesia

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

UTI stands for Unit Trust of India, established in 1964 as one of India's largest mutual fund and financial services organizations. It played a crucial role in developing the Indian capital markets and mobilizing savings for investment.

Multiple choice general knowledge

double decker trains have been introduced in india

  1. True

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

Double-decker trains were indeed introduced in India, starting with the Mumbai-Surat route in 2010. These trains have two levels of seating to increase passenger capacity. They are now operational on several routes across India. The statement is factually correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge

which of the following is false about duronto express

  1. was introduced for first time in 2009

  2. all coaches are AC only

  3. they are faster than rajdhani express and their hierarchy comes above rajhdhani

  4. they are non stop point to point train
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks which statement is FALSE. Duronto Express trains are non-stop point-to point services (D is true), were introduced in 2009 (A is true), and have a higher status hierarchy than Rajdhani (C is true). However, not all Duronto coaches are AC-only - some have non-AC sleeper and chair car accommodations, making B the false statement.

Multiple choice general knowledge

railway budget is introduced before general budget

  1. True

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

The Railway Budget was traditionally presented separately from the General Budget in India, with the Railway Budget being introduced first. This practice continued until 2017 when the Railway Budget was merged with the General Budget. The statement reflects the historical practice.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

PWC is present in 153 countries ?

  1. True

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

This question requires current, verifiable data about PwC's global presence. While 'False' may be correct depending on when this question was written and the exact country count at that time, the answer changes over time as PwC expands or contracts. Without a specific year/date, this is temporally unstable.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

he Central Vigilance Commission, involved in robing the alleged corruption in various Commonwealth Games-related projects, has found discrepancies in tenders and alleged misappropriation amounting to about Rs 8,000 crore. I am partner of Kalmadi Sir.

  1. Rajeev Shukla-BCCI

  2. PMO-Surprise Surprise

  3. Government-Do Not Smile

  4. OC secretary-general Lalit Bhanot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lalit Bhanot was the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee (OC). The CVC found discrepancies in tenders and alleged misappropriation of about Rs 8,000 crore in CWG-related projects. The question humorously references being 'partner of Kalmadi' (Suresh Kalmadi, CWG chief).

Multiple choice general knowledge

hey availed loans of crores of rupees on behalf of these fictitious societies. The scam was exposed in 1995. The accused created a fictitious cooperative society of cobblers to take advantage of government loans through various schemes. Sohin Daya, son of a former Sheriff of Mumbai, was the main accused in the multi -crore shoes scam. Daya of Dawood Shoes, Rafique Tejani of Metro shoes, and Kishore Signapurkar of Milano Shoes were arrested for creating several leather co-operative societies which did not exist

  1. none

  2. 2G

  3. Cobbler Scam

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

The Cobbler Scam involved fake leather co-operative societies created to avail government loans. Sohin Daya (Dawood Shoes), Rafique Tejani (Metro Shoes), and Kishore Signapurkar (Milano Shoes) created fictitious cobblers' societies to exploit government schemes. The scam was exposed in 1995.

Multiple choice general knowledge

LADPC provides computerized solutions to 200 municipalities, local and regional councils.

  1. True

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

The statement is false. While LADPC provides computerized solutions to municipalities, local councils, and regional councils, the number is not exactly 200. LADPC serves Israeli local authorities but the precise count may vary as municipalities merge or administrative boundaries change. The figure 200 appears to be an approximation or incorrect.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Ravi Tej, a TCS associate, is on his first official visit to the US. Which of these topics is he likely to discuss with his American colleagues /client firm members?

  1. The revocation of the tourist/business visa of Narendra Modi, a famous Indian politician

  2. The poor salaries paid to IT professionals in India

  3. An issue he has at work

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

American business communication focuses on work-related topics and direct problem-solving. Political discussions or complaints about salaries are inappropriate for professional settings. Americans value time efficiency and practical discussions about actual work issues.

Multiple choice softskills creativity

Anna Hazare began a fast unto death from 5 April 2011 at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, to press for the demand to pass the Lokpal Bill.What is the bill all about?

  1. A bill for the old people

  2. A stronger Defence bill

  3. A stronger anti-corruption bill

  4. A bill against Terrorism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lokpal Bill is an anti-corruption legislation that seeks to create an independent body to investigate complaints against public servants and government officials. Anna Hazare's fast was specifically to demand a stronger version of this bill.