Polity and Governance - 2011

1 What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?

1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements; given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

2   In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? (2011)
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to LokSabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

3  The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the- Consolidated Fund of India must come from:

The President of India
The Parliament of India
The Prime. Minister of India
The Union Finance, Minister

4  When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the LokSabha

the Budget is modified and presented again
the Budget is referred to the RajyaSabha for suggestions
the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign,
the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

5  All revenues received by the Union. Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the:

Contingency Fund of India
Public Account
Consolidated Fund of India
Deposits and Advances Fund

6  Consider the following :
1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food.
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?

1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3

7  The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

8  Consider the following statements :
In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
2. prepares the draft development plans for the metropolitan area.
3. has the sole responsibility for implementing Government-sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

9  With what purpose is the-Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”? (2011)
1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry-
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

10  With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct

It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings
It ensures transparency in financial administration
None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

11 &nbspUnder the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? (

To vote in public elections
To develop the scientific temper
To safeguard public property
To abide by my Constitution and respect its ideals

12  Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?(

Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households
Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households
Adult members of households of all backward communities
Adult members of any household

13  With reference to “AamAdmiBimaYojana”, consider the following statements:(2011)
1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the family in a rural landless household.
2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
3. There is a provision for a free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

14   India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under me law?)
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for getting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

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