Latest Polity and Governance Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 5
1. Consider the following statements1. Arvind Pangariya is NITI Ayog chairman
2. Sindushri Khullar is CEO of of NITI Ayog
Which of the above statement are true?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
Arvind Pangariya is vice-chairmen of NITI Ayog while PM is ex-officio chairman of NITI Ayog.
1. The President of India, based on a recommendation from the Government of India appoints the Election Commissioners.
2. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office on recommendation of President.
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1,3
b) 2,3
c) 1,2
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,2
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament in a manner similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. On the other hand, other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
1. Bharat Ratna is awarded to Indian citizens only or a a naturalized Indian citizen
2. The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science and public services but the government expanded the criteria to include “any field of human endeavor†in December 2011.
3. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made the President to which cabinet needs to approve
4. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Which of the above statements are not correct? a) 2,3,4
b) 1,2,4
c) 1,3,4
d) 1,2,3
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,3,4
Bharat Ratna can be awarded to foreigners also. Nelson Mandela was awarded with Bharat ratna. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.
a) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban & Rural Mission
b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Redevelopment Mission
c) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
d) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Restructure Mission
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
1. A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India and two other eminent persons decides the awardee each year.
2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer6. Who among the following are the recipients of the Bharat Ratna Award?1. M. G. Ramachandran
2. V. V. Giri
3. Zakir Hussain
4. Mahtma Gandhi
5. Dhyan Chand
6. Homi Bhbha
7. Subhash Chandra Bose
a) 2,4,5,6,7
b) 1,2,3
c) 1,2,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer7. Consider the following statements 1. Amravati is ancient and medieval city in Andhra Pradesh
2. It was capital of Satvahana, Ishwakus ,Eastern Chalukyas , Pallavas , Kakatiyas
3. The geographical significance of the place is, the river Krishna flows north instead of south or east
4. It is proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 2,3,4
b) 1,2,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer8. Consider the following statements1. The Prime minister is chairman of Defense Acquisition Council (DAC)
2. The members include Defense minister and chief of army, Navy and Air force.
Which of the above statements are not true? a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Defense minister is chairman of Defense Acquisition Council (DAC).The members include chief of army, Navy and Air force.
1. The fund will have capital of Rs. 500 crore which will be used to manage perishable agri-horticultural commodities.
2. Initially, the fund is proposed to be used for onion and potato only.
3. If the domestic price falls below 20 per cent of the moving average price, then, the year is considered as one of distress.
4. The contribution to the state level fund by the Central Government and State Governments would be in the ratio 75:25
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,3,4
b) 1,2,3
c) 1,2
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 1,2,3
The contribution to the state level fund by the Central Government and State Governments would be in the ratio 50:50.Only for North-East States the ratio would be 75:25.
1. It aims to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases namely diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B
2. In some states it will provide vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae b and Japanese encephalitis
3. By 2020 immunization coverage is expected to increase from 65% to 90%
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 2,3
b) 1,2
c) 1,3
d) All
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