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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

Is the Manusmriti still relevant in modern India?

  1. Yes, it is still relevant.

  2. No, it is not relevant.

  3. It depends on the context.

  4. It is a matter of opinion.
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Whether the Manusmriti is still relevant in modern India is a matter of debate. Some argue that it is still relevant as a source of moral and ethical guidance, while others argue that it is outdated and should not be used to justify discrimination or injustice.

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

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The Bengal Boundary Commission's work was superseded by the Radcliffe Award, which was issued on August 12, 1947.

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

Multiple choice

Which film union organization was accused of misusing its funds for personal gain?

  1. Screenwriters Association of India (SWA)

  2. Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA)

  3. Producers Guild of India (PGI)

  4. All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC)
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In 2019, the Producers Guild of India (PGI) was accused of misusing its funds for personal gain.

Multiple choice

What is the Lok Janshakti Party's stance on the issue of economic liberalization?

  1. It supports economic liberalization.

  2. It opposes economic liberalization.

  3. It has no official stance on economic liberalization.

  4. None of the above
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The Lok Janshakti Party supports economic liberalization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a measure taken by the NRAI to address caste-based discrimination in shooting sports?

  1. Implementing transparent selection criteria

  2. Providing financial assistance to shooters from marginalized castes

  3. Conducting awareness campaigns and workshops

  4. Reserving a certain percentage of spots on the shooting team for shooters from marginalized castes
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Reserving a certain percentage of spots on the shooting team for shooters from marginalized castes is not a measure taken by the NRAI, as it would violate the principle of merit-based selection.

Multiple choice

In 2015, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by FIFA due to "undue influence from third parties". What was the primary reason for this suspension?

  1. Government interference in football administration

  2. Financial irregularities

  3. Match-fixing allegations

  4. Doping violations
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FIFA suspended the AIFF due to the Indian government's decision to appoint a committee to oversee the federation's affairs, which was seen as interference in the sport.