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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 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.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy accounting standards: concept and objectives accounting standards accounting standards (as) and ifrs accounting systems and reporting standards

Select the correct statement.

  1. Representative of political parties also is a member of ASB in India

  2. Accounting standards issued by ICAI are mandatory in India

  3. Accounting Standards are true copy of International Accounting Standards.

  4. Accounting standard once issued cannot be withdrawn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Accounting Standards issued by the the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are followed by the Indian companies. This is governed by Accounting Standard Board which was set up in 1977.

Multiple choice civics rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws understanding laws

The Patwari regularly updates land record.

  1. True

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

The Patwari is responsible for organising the collection of land revenues from the farmers and providing detailed information to the government about the crops grown in that area. This is done by maintaining the records on a daily basis. That's why it is important for a Patwari to regularly update the land record.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

With respect to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. Under this system zamindars were considered as the true owners of the land.
2. If the zamindars were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
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
C Correct answer
Explanation

Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to settle the Land Revenue to be raised. The Zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. If they were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Bali and Bhaga were two important taxes during Gupta period.
2. Sita was a tax on land during Mauryan period.
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
B Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the important taxes during the Mauryan period were:

Sita - tax on land
Bali - Religious tax voluntarily paid by people
Bhaga - Tax on agricultural land

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Khajuraho temples are a group of Hindu temples.
2. It includes temples of panchayatana style.
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
B Correct answer
Explanation

Khajuraho temple complex consists of Hindu and Jain temples.They were built by the Chandellas in the 900-1130 A.D. They are famous for their Panchayatana style of architecture and their erotic sculptures. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which of the following statements about 'Mohiniattam' is/are correct?
1. It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatnatyam.
2. It is performed by both men and women.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  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

Mohiniattam is a classical solo dance form that developed in the state of Kerala. It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. Movement technique includes feminine movements, hand gestures and soft footwork and is performed only by women. Famous proponents of this dance form are Sunanda Nair, Madhuri amma, Jayaprabha Menon.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which of the following statements about "Kathak" is/are correct?
1. It was patronized and practiced by Wajid Ali Shah.
2. Its main centres are Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow.
3. Both men and women take part.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

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

Kathak developed during the Bhakti movement. Golden age of Kathak began under the patronage of Wajid Ali Shah (last Nawab of Oudh). Three gharanas are more well known and studied - Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow.  Kathak dance can be performed by both men and women. Birju Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, Damayanti Joshi are some of the famous Kathak dancers.