Latest Polity and Governance Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 9
1. Consider the following statements1. The Home Minister is the defacto chairperson of NDMA.
2. NDMA is an agency of the Ministry of Home Affairs
3. It is a statutory body established by Disaster Management Act enacted by the Government of India in December 2005
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
The Prime Minister is the defacto chairperson of NDMA.
1. Senior cinematographer in the Hindi and Marathi film industries Suryakant Lavande and veteran actor Shashikala will be conferred the V. Shantaram and Raj Kapoor Life Time Achievement Awards.
2. Bollywood actors Vidya Balan and Sonali Kulkarni will be presented the Raj Kapoor and V. Shantaram special contribution to the film industry awards respectively.
3. It is given by central government
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: It is given by Maharashtra government.
1. The Finance Act gives effect to financial proposals at the beginning of every Financial Year
2. The Finance Act for a particular financial year also includes the amendments that have been made with respect to Direct Taxes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Consider the following statements1. The Rajya Sabha may amend money bills
2. Money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
3. money bill cannot be returned by the president to the parliament for its reconsideration, he has to give his assent to the bill or can with hold his assent
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
Rajya Sabha cannot make amendments in a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to it. It can, however, recommend amendments in a Money Bill, but must return all Money Bills to Lok Sabha within fourteen days from the date of their receipt. It is open to Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of the recommendations of Rajya Sabha with regard to a Money Bill. If Lok Sabha accepts any of the recommendations of Rajya Sabha, the Money Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses with amendments recommended by Rajya Sabha and accepted by Lok Sabha and if Lok Sabha does not accept any of the recommendations of Rajya Sabha, Money Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form in which it was passed by Lok Sabha without any of the amendments recommended by Rajya Sabha. If a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its recommendations is not returned to Lok Sabha within the said period of fourteen days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses at the expiration of the said period in the form in which it was passed by Lok Sabha.
a) President
b) Prime minister
c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d) Finance minister
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies if a Finance bill is a Money Bill or not.
1. Jnanpith Award is most prestigious literary honors in the country along with Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
2. It is given for a Magnum opus produced by a writer
3. It is given to any writer who writes in any of the official languages of India is eligible for the honor.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
Jnanpith Award award was instituted in 1961. It is given to any Indian citizen who writes in any of the official languages of India. Till 1982, the awards were given for a Magnum opus produced by a writer. But then, the award has been given for a lifetime contribution to Indian literature.
1. Nai Roshni†is a scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women launched in 2012-13.
2. The scheme would provide minority women support, leadership training, information and confidence to interact with government
system, banks and intermediaries at all levels.
3.The scheme is implemented through panchyati Raj and NGOs
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All the above
“Nai Roshni†is a schme introduced by UPA government in 2012-13.
1. The Bill aims at formulation and implementation of a comprehensive national policy for the upliftment of transgenders.
2. A National Transgender Welfare Commission and a special transgender court will be set up.
3. The bill demands reservation for the community in education, financial assistance and social inclusion.
4. Tamil Nadu was the first State to constitute a welfare board for the transgender community in the Country.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer9. Consider the following statements1. The 73th Constitutional Amendment Act provides recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as the third tier of the Government in urban areas.
2. State Election Commissions has a responsibility to conduct elections for urban local bodies
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act is related to Urban Local Bodies or It provided constitutional recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as the third tier of the Government in urban areas.
State Election Commissions has a responsibility to conduct elections for urban local bodies under the Article 243(k) of the Constitution of India.
1. Competition Commission of India is a constitutional body
2. Being a quasi-judicial body so the appointment appointment of the Chairman is nominated by higher Judicial body or the Chief Justice of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
Competition Commission of India was established by the The Competition Act, 2002 so it is a statutory body.The various provisions of the Act indicate that the CCI was required to perform adjudicatory functions, even though the appointment of the Chairman was neither from the higher Judicial body nor was the Chief Justice of India or his nominee involved in his selection. It was established on 14 October 2003.
1. The risk coverage of the scheme for accidental death or full disability is Rs. 2 lakhs and for partial disability is Rs. 1 lakh.
2. The person under age group of 18-70 years can avail the benefit of this scheme
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer 12. Consider the following statements related to Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana1. The annual growth target for agriculture is 4%
2. Agricultural comes under concurrent list
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Only 1
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is Special Additional Central Assistance Scheme launched in 2007 as a part of the 11th Five Year Plan by the Government of India.
Agriculyure is a state subject.
