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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

The Right to Play Act, 2012 guarantees the right to play for children in India. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Right to Play Act, 2012 guarantees the right to play for children in India.

Multiple choice

The Sports Ministry of India has launched a program called 'Khelo India University Games' to promote sports at the university level. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Sports Ministry of India has launched a program called 'Khelo India University Games' to promote sports at the university level.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of mobile government applications?

  1. Mobile voting

  2. Mobile tax filing

  3. Mobile healthcare services

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mobile government applications can include mobile voting, mobile tax filing, mobile healthcare services, and more.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a concurrent subject under the Indian Constitution?

  1. Education

  2. Health

  3. Environment

  4. Agriculture
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Explanation

Agriculture is not a concurrent subject under the Indian Constitution. It is a state subject, which means that the state governments have the primary responsibility for enacting laws and policies related to agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations?

  1. The establishment of a National Environment Commission

  2. The creation of a National Green Tribunal

  3. The enactment of a National Environment Policy

  4. The establishment of a Central Pollution Control Board
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Explanation

The creation of a National Green Tribunal is a key recommendation of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations. The Commission recommended that the National Green Tribunal be established to adjudicate environmental disputes and to enforce environmental laws.

Multiple choice

What are some of the controversies that have surrounded the CBFC in recent years?

  1. The banning of films on political grounds.

  2. The censorship of films for religious reasons.

  3. The alleged corruption of CBFC officials.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The CBFC has been involved in a number of controversies in recent years, including the banning of films on political grounds, the censorship of films for religious reasons, and the alleged corruption of CBFC officials.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the Bengal Boundary Commission's work?

  1. It is still in effect today.

  2. It was overturned by the Indian Supreme Court.

  3. It was superseded by the Radcliffe Award.

  4. It was never implemented.
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Explanation

The Bengal Boundary Commission's work was superseded by the Radcliffe Award, which was issued on August 12, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution of India empowers the state governments to establish SDMAs?

  1. Article 243G

  2. Article 243H

  3. Article 243I

  4. Article 243J
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Explanation

Article 243G of the Constitution of India empowers the state governments to establish SDMAs for effective disaster management.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'danda' in Kautilya's political thought?

  1. The concept of punishment

  2. The concept of justice

  3. The concept of law

  4. The concept of power
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Explanation

Danda is the concept of power in Kautilya's political thought, and it is the king's duty to use it to maintain order and justice in the kingdom.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key debates surrounding federalism in India today?

  1. The role of the central government.

  2. The rights of states.

  3. The distribution of resources.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Some of the key debates surrounding federalism in India today include the role of the central government, the rights of states, and the distribution of resources.

Multiple choice

Is Kalari Chikitsa recognized by modern medical authorities?

  1. Yes, it is widely accepted

  2. No, it is not recognized

  3. It is recognized in some countries but not others

  4. It is gaining recognition but is not yet widely accepted
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Explanation

Kalari Chikitsa is gaining recognition in the modern medical community, but its acceptance varies across different countries and regions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful health remittance program?

  1. The Kerala Health Project

  2. The Mexican Health Initiative

  3. The Chinese Diaspora Health Network

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Kerala Health Project, the Mexican Health Initiative, and the Chinese Diaspora Health Network are all examples of successful health remittance programs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful diaspora health activism initiative?

  1. The Indian Diaspora Health Initiative

  2. The African Diaspora Health Network

  3. The Chinese Diaspora Health Alliance

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Diaspora Health Initiative, the African Diaspora Health Network, and the Chinese Diaspora Health Alliance are all examples of successful diaspora health activism initiatives.

Multiple choice

Which of the following policies was launched by the Government of India in 2006 to address urban-rural migration?

  1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  3. Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY)

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
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Explanation

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) was launched in 2006 to provide employment opportunities to rural households and reduce migration to urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY)?

  1. Rural electrification

  2. Irrigation

  3. Housing

  4. Drinking water supply
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rural electrification, irrigation, drinking water supply, and roads are the components of the Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY). Housing is not a component of this scheme.