Introduction to Indian Polity and Governance Test 59

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Consider the following statements about Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India:
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. It is a pan-IIT and IISc. joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Impacting Research Innovation and Technology India (IMPRINT) is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It is a pan-IIT and IISc. joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in ten technology domains relevant to India. It will pull in industries and create a single window clearance system for research funding.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements about Antyodaya Anna Yojana:
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture.
2. It aims to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Antyodaya Anna Yojana is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It aims to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families. The government provides up to 35 kilograms of rice and wheat at a highly subsidised cost of three rupees per kilogram of rice and two rupees per kilogram of wheat.
Question 3
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Consider the following statements about Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC):
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It is for protecting growers of tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and tobacco from the twin risks of weather and price arising from yield loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC) is a scheme launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is for protecting growers of tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and tobacco from the twin risks of weather and price arising from yield loss due to adverse weather parameters, pest attacks etc. and from income loss caused by fall in international/domestic prices through crop insurance mechanism. The scheme is an improved form of the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme of 2003.
Question 4
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The CAG of India can be removed from the office only in like manner and on like grounds as:

A
Chairman of the UPSC

B
Supreme Court Judge

C
Attorney General of India

D
Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Solution

CAG shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. S/he shall perform its duties and functions with respect to accounts of the Union and of the States along with Public Sector Undertakings and Public Institutions. S/he shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court i.e proved misbehavior or incapacity.
Question 5
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Consider the following statements about Neeranchal Watershed Program:
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture.
2. It aims to fulfil the watershed component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMSKY).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Neeranchal Watershed Program is a World Bank assisted project launched by the Ministry of Rural Development. It was launched to fulfil the watershed component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMSKY) to reduce surface runoff of rainwater, increase groundwater levels and better water availability in rain-fed areas.
Question 6
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Which of the following does not form part of the recommendation of Finance Commission?

A
Distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the union and the states.

B
Principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

C
The amount of money to be allocated to the states from Public Account of India.

D
Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State.
Solution
The President shall at the expiration of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary, by order constitute a Finance Commission. Its duty is :
To make recommendations to the President as to –

The distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes
Principles governing the grants in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India
Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the State Finance Commission.
Any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interests of sound finance.
Question 7
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Consider the following statements about Eklavya School:
1. These schools would be established for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) students.
2. They will be a model residential school set up in each Block.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Eklavya schools are to be established for Scheduled Caste & Schedule Tribe students by 2022 on the lines of Navodaya schools. They will be a model residential school set up in each Block. It would be established in areas with more than 50% tribal areas and 20,000 tribal people and would provide training in sports and skill development and also focus on preserving local art and culture.
Question 8
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Consider the following statements about 'A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneur-ship' (ASPIRE):
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It seeks to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneur-ship' (ASPIRE) is a scheme launched by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The objective of the scheme is to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry. Under ASPIRE, 80 Livelihood Business Incubation (LBI) centres are to be set up in which a total of 104000 incubates will be trained and 30 (10 new & 20 existing) Technology Business Incubation (TBI) centres.
Question 9
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Consider the following statements about Swabhimaan:
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Finance.
2. It is a financial security programme to ensure banking facilities in habitation with a population in excess of 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Swabhimaan is a nationwide financial security/ financial inclusion programme launched by the GoI in 2011. Its objective is to ensure banking facilities in habitation with a population in excess of 2000. It was launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment. This initiative enables small and marginal farmers to obtain credit at lower rates from banks and other financial institutions.
Question 10
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Which of the following statements regarding the President's ordinance-making power is incorrect?

A
It is the executive power of the legislature.

B
It shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.

C
It shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the re-assembly of the Parliament.

D
It may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

Solution

Article 123 in the Constitution gives power to the President of India to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. An Ordinance promulgated under this article shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. The Parliament has to approve the ordinance within six weeks after reassembly failing which it ceases to operate.

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Question 1

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Question 2

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2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 3

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2 only

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Question 4

Chairman of the UPSC

Supreme Court Judge

Attorney General of India

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Question 5

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2 only

both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 6

Distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the union and the states.

Principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

The amount of money to be allocated to the states from Public Account of India.

Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State.

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Question 7

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2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 8

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2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 9

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 10

It is the executive power of the legislature.

It shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.

It shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the re-assembly of the Parliament.

It may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

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