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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Executive power of states’
1.The executive power with respect to concurrent subjects rests with states
2.The executive power of a state extends to subjects of state list only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Executive Power of State: The executive authority of the State is exclusive in respect to matters enumerated in List II of Seventh Schedule. The authority also extends to the concurrent list except as provided in the Constitution itself or in any law passed by the Parliament.
The executive power with respect to concurrent list lies with states.Incorrect
Executive Power of State: The executive authority of the State is exclusive in respect to matters enumerated in List II of Seventh Schedule. The authority also extends to the concurrent list except as provided in the Constitution itself or in any law passed by the Parliament.
The executive power with respect to concurrent list lies with states. -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are federal features of the constitution of India?
1.Supremacy of constitution
2.Independent judiciary
3.Single constitution
4.All India Services
Select the correct answer using the codes below:Correct
1.Supremacy of constitution: The laws enacted by centre and states must confirm the Constitution.
2.Independent judiciary: To settle the disputes between centre and states or between the states
3.Single constitution: Non-federal unlike in USA
4.All India Services: Against the federal structure. Unitary in natureIncorrect
1.Supremacy of constitution: The laws enacted by centre and states must confirm the Constitution.
2.Independent judiciary: To settle the disputes between centre and states or between the states
3.Single constitution: Non-federal unlike in USA
4.All India Services: Against the federal structure. Unitary in nature -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the statements with respect to financial relations between Centre-state
1.The constitution empowers the parliament to make grants to all states equally.
2.Statutory grants are given to states on the recommendations of Finance commission
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Article 275
Grants from the Union to certain States
Such sums as Parliament may by law provide shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in each year as grants in aid of the revenues of such States as Parliament may determine to be in need of assistance, and different sums may be fixed for different States.
The statutory grants under Article 275 (general and specific) are given to states on recommendations of the Finance commission.Incorrect
Article 275
Grants from the Union to certain States
Such sums as Parliament may by law provide shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in each year as grants in aid of the revenues of such States as Parliament may determine to be in need of assistance, and different sums may be fixed for different States.
The statutory grants under Article 275 (general and specific) are given to states on recommendations of the Finance commission. -
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Interstate council
1. The inter-state council is not a permanent constitutional body for coordination between the states and union government.
2.It is a constitutional body set up in 1950.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The body was formed by a Presidential Order dated 28 May 1990 on recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission.
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The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The body was formed by a Presidential Order dated 28 May 1990 on recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsThe GEF Global Environment Facility serves as a “financial mechanism” for which of the following conventions?
1.Convention on Biological Diversity
2.UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
3. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Select the correct answer using the codes belowCorrect
The GEF serves as a “financial mechanism” to five conventions: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The conventions, for which the GEF serves as financial mechanism, provide broad strategic guidance to the two governing bodies of the GEF: the GEF Council and the GEF Assembly. The GEF Council converts this broad guidance into operational criteria (guidelines) for GEF projects.Incorrect
The GEF serves as a “financial mechanism” to five conventions: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The conventions, for which the GEF serves as financial mechanism, provide broad strategic guidance to the two governing bodies of the GEF: the GEF Council and the GEF Assembly. The GEF Council converts this broad guidance into operational criteria (guidelines) for GEF projects. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements about the Graded response action plan is true?
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Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was notified on January 12, 2017, for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in Delhi and NCR. It identifies graded measures and implementing agencies for response to four AQI categories, namely, Moderate to Poor, Very Poor, Severe and Severe + or Emergency.
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Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was notified on January 12, 2017, for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in Delhi and NCR. It identifies graded measures and implementing agencies for response to four AQI categories, namely, Moderate to Poor, Very Poor, Severe and Severe + or Emergency.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsFly Ash is composed of which of the following?
1. Aluminium silicate
2. Silicon dioxide
3. Calcium oxide.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:Correct
Ash is produced whenever combustion of solid material takes place.
Composition
1. Aluminium silicate (in large amounts)
2. Silicon dioxide (Si02) and
3. Calcium oxide (Ca0).
Fly ash particles are oxide rich and consist of silica, alumina, oxides of iron, calcium, and magnesium and toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cobalt, and coppersIncorrect
Ash is produced whenever combustion of solid material takes place.
Composition
1. Aluminium silicate (in large amounts)
2. Silicon dioxide (Si02) and
3. Calcium oxide (Ca0).
Fly ash particles are oxide rich and consist of silica, alumina, oxides of iron, calcium, and magnesium and toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cobalt, and coppers -
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about NBFCs
1.NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;
2.NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself.
3.A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities
NBFCs lend and make investments and hence their activities are akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences as given below:
i. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;
ii. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself;
iii. deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to depositors of NBFCs, unlike in case of banks.Incorrect
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities
NBFCs lend and make investments and hence their activities are akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences as given below:
i. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;
ii. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself;
iii. deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to depositors of NBFCs, unlike in case of banks. -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following with reference to Credit Guarantee fund scheme of MSME sector.
1.It is a collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector.
2.Both the existing and the new enterprises are eligible to be covered under the scheme.Correct
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesThe Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS) was launched by the Government of India (GoI) to make available collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector. Both the existing and the new enterprises are eligible to be covered under the scheme.
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Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesThe Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS) was launched by the Government of India (GoI) to make available collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector. Both the existing and the new enterprises are eligible to be covered under the scheme.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points‘Johads’ some time in news related to?
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A johad is a rainwater storage tank principally used in the state of Haryana and Rajasthan, India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of drinking by humans and cattle. In many parts of the state, the annual rainfall is very low (between 450 and 600 mm) and the water can be unpleasant to drink. Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year. Johads are called as “khadins” in Jaisalmer.
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A johad is a rainwater storage tank principally used in the state of Haryana and Rajasthan, India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of drinking by humans and cattle. In many parts of the state, the annual rainfall is very low (between 450 and 600 mm) and the water can be unpleasant to drink. Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year. Johads are called as “khadins” in Jaisalmer.
