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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

What are some of the long-term consequences of the Thirteenth Amendment?

  1. It led to the abolition of the privy purse system and other privileges of the former rulers

  2. It promoted national unity and solidarity

  3. It strengthened the federal structure of India

  4. All of the above
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The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of India has had several long-term consequences. It led to the abolition of the privy purse system and other privileges of the former rulers, which promoted national unity and solidarity by removing the distinctions between the former princely states and the rest of India. It also strengthened the federal structure of India by ensuring that all states were treated equally.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the city that has become a model for criminal justice reform?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Chicago

  4. San Francisco
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San Francisco has become a model for criminal justice reform due to its progressive policies, such as its focus on restorative justice and its efforts to reduce the number of people in jail.

Multiple choice

When was the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of India enacted?

  1. 1950

  2. 1956

  3. 1962

  4. 1971
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Explanation

The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1956.

Multiple choice

Which documentary film examines the role of money in politics?

  1. The Corporation

  2. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

  3. Inside Job

  4. The Big Short
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Explanation

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary film that examines the role of money in politics and the financial crisis of 2008.

Multiple choice

What type of questions are asked in the General Awareness section of TISSNET?

  1. Current Affairs

  2. Static GK

  3. Both Current Affairs and Static GK

  4. None of the above
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Questions from both Current Affairs and Static GK are asked in the General Awareness section of TISSNET.

Multiple choice

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution of India so far?

  1. 104

  2. 105

  3. 106

  4. 107
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There have been 107 amendments made to the Constitution of India so far.

Multiple choice

The use of modern Indian languages in education is a key component of the Right to Education Act, 2009.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Right to Education Act, 2009 guarantees the right of every child to free and compulsory education in their mother tongue or a language of their choice.

Multiple choice

How did ancient Indian universities contribute to the development of ethical and moral values among students?

  1. Incorporating Ethical Teachings into the Curriculum

  2. Encouraging Students to Engage in Philosophical Discussions

  3. Promoting a Culture of Respect and Compassion

  4. All of the Above
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Ancient Indian universities contributed to the development of ethical and moral values among students by incorporating ethical teachings into the curriculum, encouraging students to engage in philosophical discussions, and promoting a culture of respect and compassion.

Multiple choice

What was the main objective of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. To grant citizenship rights to all individuals born in India

  2. To introduce a uniform civil code for all citizens

  3. To abolish the privy purses of the former rulers

  4. To amend the procedure for the election of the President
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Explanation

The primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment was to abolish the privy purses and privileges granted to the former rulers of princely states under Article 291 of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Scheduled Tribes and provided for their representation in Parliament and state legislatures?

  1. 5th Amendment

  2. 10th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 20th Amendment
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Explanation

The 10th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Scheduled Tribes and provided for their representation in Parliament and state legislatures.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Autonomous District Councils in certain tribal areas?

  1. 6th Amendment

  2. 7th Amendment

  3. 8th Amendment

  4. 9th Amendment
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Explanation

The 6th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Autonomous District Councils in certain tribal areas, granting them the power to make laws and regulations for their respective areas.

Multiple choice

When was the Eighth Schedule added to the Indian Constitution?

  1. 1950

  2. 1956

  3. 1967

  4. 1971
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Explanation

The Eighth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, along with the rest of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

How does the concept of Dharma influence the way individuals make decisions about their consumption and lifestyle choices?

  1. Dharma encourages individuals to consume as much as they can to satisfy their desires

  2. Dharma promotes sustainable consumption and encourages individuals to minimize their ecological footprint

  3. Dharma has no influence on individuals' consumption and lifestyle choices

  4. Dharma encourages individuals to accumulate wealth and material possessions
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Explanation

Dharma promotes sustainable consumption and encourages individuals to minimize their ecological footprint. It emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the environment and avoiding actions that harm or exploit natural resources.

Multiple choice

What are some of the benefits of using data visualization for government?

  1. It can help government agencies identify trends and patterns in data

  2. It can help government agencies make better decisions

  3. It can help government agencies communicate data to the public more effectively

  4. All of the above
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Data visualization can help government agencies identify trends and patterns in data, make better decisions, and communicate data to the public more effectively.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities?

  1. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995

  2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

  3. The Disability Discrimination Act, 1992

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990
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Explanation

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is an Indian law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities and ensures their equal opportunities, protection of rights, and full participation in society.