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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 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schemes (CSSs1 have been restructured and high flexibility given to the states in their implementation the TPP looks an outdated programme.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 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 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.