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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 biology human influences on the environment effects of water pollution effect of water pollution water pollution and its control
In a survey conducted in Delhi, on the efforts being made to clear the Km patch in Yamuna, it was observed that the BOD in 2003 was 13 mg/litre while it was 18 mg/litre in 2004. 
What inference can you draw from the following data?

  1. The pollutants in the river has decreased due to efforts by Delhi government.

  2. Despite efforts there are still dissolved minerals in the river.

  3. Although efforts are being made, the pollution is still on an increase in Delhi.

  4. There is an algae in the river.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period. As the level of BOD increases, this shows that efforts are being made to clean Yamuna river but pollution is still on an increase in Delhi. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice joint ventures private, public and global enterprises public sector, private sector and global enterprises organisation of commerce and management business studies

All joint ventures in India require government approvals if a foreign partner or NRI is involved.

  1. True

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

All joint ventures in India require government approval if a foreign partner or a NRI is involved. The approval can be obtained either from the Reserve bank of India or Foreign Investment Promotion Board depending upon particular circumstances. 

Multiple choice

Kamarajar was famous for which policy?

  1. K plan

  2. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kamarajar proposed the 'K-Plan' (Kamaraj Plan) to revitalize the Congress party by encouraging senior leaders to resign from ministerial posts and work for the party organization.

Multiple choice

Journal of raja ji are_____.

  1. Young India

  2. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajaji was associated with several journals, including 'Young India', which he edited for a period while Gandhi was imprisoned.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Select the correct statement/s related to the proposed National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) by using the code given below:
1. To be world's largest government-funded healthcare programme which will provide health assurancefrom primary to the tertiary levels.
2. The flagship scheme is aimed to cover over 5 crore poor families of the country.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The proposed programme will assure up to Rs. 5 lakh for helathcare at secondary and tertiary levles (does not cover primary levle)- covering over 20 crore people.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through the ______________________.

  1. NSSO

  2. Central Council of Health and Family Welfare

  3. CSO

  4. NFRA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 

Central Council of Health and Family Welfare is a planning board which regards and recommends about health matters. It's main objective is to spread awareness about health. This also spread regulations regarding drug supply which is mainly for medicated purpose but with proper license and safety. 

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Consider the following statements
1. The first Green Revolution was confined to Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
2. The second Green Revolution spread to other areas of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh which were not covered in the first Green Revolution.
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
A Correct answer
Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

Which of the following statements is true or false?
a) Initially, 5 regional rural banks were set up in 1970.
b) Every regional rural banks is sponsored by a national bank.

  1. (a) is true, but (b) is false

  2. (a) is false, but (b) is true

  3. both (a) and (b) are correct

  4. both (a) and (b) are false
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nationalized Bank are the public sector banks, mostly owned by the state. All the Regional Rural Banks are owned by either central government or state government.  Hence, nationalized banks sponsor Regional Banks for greater rural development and availability of basic banking activities in rural areas. 

Multiple choice

Is Samadhi a permanent state?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the individual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Whether or not Samadhi is a permanent state depends on the individual. Some people may be able to maintain a state of Samadhi for long periods of time, while others may only be able to achieve it for brief periods.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision?

  1. The issue of Kashmir

  2. The issue of cross-border terrorism

  3. The issue of water sharing

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

Some of the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision include the issue of Kashmir, the issue of cross-border terrorism, and the issue of water sharing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key provision of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act?

  1. Farmers are required to sell their produce through APMC-regulated markets

  2. APMCs set minimum support prices for agricultural commodities

  3. Farmers are allowed to sell their produce directly to consumers

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

One of the key provisions of the APMC Act is that farmers are required to sell their produce through APMC-regulated markets.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key provision of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act?

  1. Farmers are required to sell their produce through APMC-regulated markets

  2. APMCs set minimum support prices for agricultural commodities

  3. Farmers are allowed to sell their produce directly to consumers

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

One of the key provisions of the APMC Act is that farmers are required to sell their produce through APMC-regulated markets.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a key recommendation of the N.K. Singh Committee?

  1. Establishment of a Media Council

  2. Delinking of media ownership from political parties

  3. Regulation of media content

  4. Promotion of media literacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The N.K. Singh Committee recommended the establishment of a Media Council, delinking of media ownership from political parties, and promotion of media literacy, but it did not recommend regulation of media content.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a key recommendation of the Justice Madan Lokur Committee?

  1. Establishment of an independent media regulatory authority

  2. Self-regulation of media content

  3. Promotion of media pluralism

  4. Enhancement of media accountability
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Justice Madan Lokur Committee recommended the establishment of an independent media regulatory authority, promotion of media pluralism, and enhancement of media accountability, but it did not recommend self-regulation of media content.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a key recommendation of the Prasar Bharati Review Committee?

  1. Granting autonomy to Prasar Bharati

  2. Improving the quality of public broadcasting

  3. Promoting regional languages and cultures

  4. Regulating private satellite channels
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Prasar Bharati Review Committee recommended granting autonomy to Prasar Bharati, improving the quality of public broadcasting, and promoting regional languages and cultures, but it did not recommend regulating private satellite channels.