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Modern History › Non-Congress Parties/Organizations

Modern History › Non-Congress Parties/Organizations

2012

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

Options

(a)

Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.

(b)

Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose.

(c)

Behramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform group of the country under one organization.

(d)

None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context.

Answer

(B)
Modern History › QIM

Modern History › QIM

2012

The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because

Options

(a)

the Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces.

(b)

emergence of a ‘left wing’ in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible.

(c)

there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces.

(d)

None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct.

Answer

(D)
Polity › 5th & 6th Schedules

Polity › 5th & 6th Schedules

2012

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting license or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)
Polity › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

Polity › Comptroller and Auditor General CAG

2012

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1, 3 and 4 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(C)
Polity › DPSP

Polity › DPSP

2012

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 4 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1, 3 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(B)
Polity › Elections, Delimitation

Polity › Elections, Delimitation

2012

With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(C)
Polity › Finance Commission

Polity › Finance Commission

2012

Which of the following is /are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design.
2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend.
3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(C)
Polity › Judiciary

Polity › Judiciary

2012

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

3 and 4 only

(c)

4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(A)
Polity › Judiciary

2012

Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory
4. A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 4 only

(d)

3 and 4 only

Answer

(C)
Polity › ParliamentxBudget

Polity › ParliamentxBudget

2012

Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament.
2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill.
3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account.
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programmes of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office.
5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1, 2, 3 and 5 only

(b)

1, 2 and 4 only

(c)

3, 4 and 5 only

(d)

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer

(A)

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