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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 is the procedure for filing an RTI application?

  1. By post

  2. Online

  3. Both by post and online

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

As per Rule 6 of the RTI Rules, 2005, an RTI application can be filed either by post or online.

Multiple choice

The Bombay Art Society continues to play an important role in the promotion of Indian art and artists in the 21st century.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Bombay Art Society continues to play an important role in the promotion of Indian art and artists in the 21st century.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'data localization' under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Storing personal data within the territorial boundaries of India

  2. Restricting the transfer of personal data outside India

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Data localization under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 refers to both storing personal data within the territorial boundaries of India and restricting the transfer of personal data outside India.

Multiple choice

What were the findings of the Justice Mudgal Committee?

  1. There was no evidence of corruption in the Filmfare Awards.

  2. There was evidence of corruption in the Filmfare Awards, but it was not widespread.

  3. There was evidence of widespread corruption in the Filmfare Awards.

  4. The committee was unable to reach a conclusion.
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Explanation

The Justice Mudgal Committee found that there was evidence of widespread corruption in the Filmfare Awards, including vote-buying and favoritism towards certain production houses and actors.

Multiple choice

What changes have been made to the Filmfare Awards in response to the Justice Mudgal Committee's recommendations?

  1. The voting process has been changed.

  2. The composition of the jury has been changed.

  3. Both the voting process and the composition of the jury have been changed.

  4. No changes have been made.
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Explanation

In response to the Justice Mudgal Committee's recommendations, both the voting process and the composition of the jury have been changed for the Filmfare Awards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

  1. Establishment of the SAARC Development Fund

  2. Implementation of the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

  3. Creation of the SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

  4. Adoption of the SAARC Charter
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Explanation

The SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA) has not been created yet. The other achievements mentioned are major milestones in the history of SAARC.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

  1. Establishment of the SAARC Development Fund

  2. Implementation of the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

  3. Creation of the SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

  4. Adoption of the SAARC Charter
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Explanation

The SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA) has not been created yet. The other achievements mentioned are major milestones in the history of SAARC.

Multiple choice

How has the concept of the nuclear family changed over time in India?

  1. It has become more prevalent.

  2. It has become less prevalent.

  3. It has remained the same.

  4. It is difficult to say
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Explanation

The concept of the nuclear family has become more prevalent in India over time due to factors such as urbanization and industrialization.

Multiple choice

The Law Commission of India has recommended that a separate law be enacted to regulate pressure groups in India.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Law Commission of India has recommended that a separate law be enacted to regulate pressure groups in India.

Multiple choice

The main objective of regulating pressure groups in India is to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The main objective of regulating pressure groups in India is to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

Multiple choice

Despite the challenges, regulation of pressure groups in India is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Despite the challenges, regulation of pressure groups in India is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

Multiple choice

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a work in progress.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a work in progress.

Multiple choice

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of Operation Blackboard?

  1. It is being implemented in all states and union territories of India

  2. It is being implemented in some states and union territories of India

  3. It is not being implemented in any state or union territory of India
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Explanation

Operation Blackboard is currently being implemented in all states and union territories of India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the criticisms of the Manusmriti?

  1. It is outdated and irrelevant.

  2. It is discriminatory and unjust.

  3. It is based on superstition and ignorance.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Manusmriti has been criticized for being outdated, irrelevant, discriminatory, unjust, and based on superstition and ignorance. Critics argue that it does not reflect the values and principles of modern society and should not be used as a source of law.