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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to GST Council
1. The vote of the Central Government would have the weightage of 2/3rd of the total votes cast
2. At least 50% of the total number of GST members must be present at every GST Council meeting so that the meeting can be called a valid meeting
3.It is a constitutional bodyWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
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It is a constitutional body-279A
At least 50% of the total number of GST members must be present at every GST Council meeting so that the meeting can be called a valid meeting
The vote of the Central Government would have the weightage of 1/3rd of the total votes cast
The votes of the members of the State Government would have the weightage of 2/3rd of the total votes castIncorrect
It is a constitutional body-279A
At least 50% of the total number of GST members must be present at every GST Council meeting so that the meeting can be called a valid meeting
The vote of the Central Government would have the weightage of 1/3rd of the total votes cast
The votes of the members of the State Government would have the weightage of 2/3rd of the total votes cast -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is not true?
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Both Parliament and State legislature can levy taxes on subjects in Concurrent list
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Both Parliament and State legislature can levy taxes on subjects in Concurrent list
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsWho among the following is mandated to constitute the Finance Commission under Article 243I of Indian Constitution?
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The Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy third Amendment) Act, 1992 , and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats
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The Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy third Amendment) Act, 1992 , and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to ‘District Planning Committees’
1. All the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the Panchayat at district level and municipalities in district.
2.These are Constitutional bodies.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The provision for constituting the District Planning Committee was made under the Constitution (74th) Amendment Act, 1992. Accordingly, there shall be a District Planning Committee at the district level to consolidate the plans prepared by the panchayats and municipalities and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.
District Planning Committee (DPC) is the committee created as per article 243ZD of the Constitution of India at the district level[1] for planning at the district and below.
4/5th of the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the Panchayat at district level and municipalities in district.Incorrect
The provision for constituting the District Planning Committee was made under the Constitution (74th) Amendment Act, 1992. Accordingly, there shall be a District Planning Committee at the district level to consolidate the plans prepared by the panchayats and municipalities and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.
District Planning Committee (DPC) is the committee created as per article 243ZD of the Constitution of India at the district level[1] for planning at the district and below.
4/5th of the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the Panchayat at district level and municipalities in district. -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points.Consider the following statements:
1.Direct elections to all seats in panchayats at the village level,intermediate and district levels.
2.Reservation of one third seats for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
3.Reservation of seats for backward classes in panchayats at any level.Which of the above provisions are compulsory provisions of the 73rd amendment Act?
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Compulsory Provisions of the Act are –
1. Organization of Gram Sabha.
2. Establishment of Panchayats at 3 levels i.e., village, intermediate and district levels.
3. Direct elections to all seats in Panchayats including at the village, intermediate and district levels.
4. Post of Chairperson to be elected by indirect elections at the intermediate and district levels.
5. Minimum age for contesting elections to Panchayats will be 21 years.
6. Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
7. Reservation of 1/3rd seats for women in Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
8. 5 years fixed tenure for Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
9. Holding fresh elections within 6 months in the event of super-session of any panchayat.
10. State Election Commission establishment for conducting elections to the Panchayats.
11. State Finance Commission constitution after every 5 years to review financial position of the Panchayats.Incorrect
Compulsory Provisions of the Act are –
1. Organization of Gram Sabha.
2. Establishment of Panchayats at 3 levels i.e., village, intermediate and district levels.
3. Direct elections to all seats in Panchayats including at the village, intermediate and district levels.
4. Post of Chairperson to be elected by indirect elections at the intermediate and district levels.
5. Minimum age for contesting elections to Panchayats will be 21 years.
6. Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
7. Reservation of 1/3rd seats for women in Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
8. 5 years fixed tenure for Panchayats – village, intermediate and district levels.
9. Holding fresh elections within 6 months in the event of super-session of any panchayat.
10. State Election Commission establishment for conducting elections to the Panchayats.
11. State Finance Commission constitution after every 5 years to review financial position of the Panchayats. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points‘Local government’ as a subject belonging to which list under the Seventh schedule?
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When the Constitution was prepared, the subject of local government was assigned to the States and it was one of the provisions of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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When the Constitution was prepared, the subject of local government was assigned to the States and it was one of the provisions of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.It is created by a separate act of a state legislature
2.It is set up for administration of a small townWhich of the above statements with respect to the Town Area Committee is/are correct?
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Town Area Committee is a semi-municipal authority constituted for small towns, and it exists in several states out of which Uttar Pradesh has the largest number. The members may be partly elected and partly nominated by the state government or wholly nominated or wholly elected.
It is established by a separate act passed by a state legislature.Incorrect
Town Area Committee is a semi-municipal authority constituted for small towns, and it exists in several states out of which Uttar Pradesh has the largest number. The members may be partly elected and partly nominated by the state government or wholly nominated or wholly elected.
It is established by a separate act passed by a state legislature. -
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsGlobal Migration Report is published by which of the following organisation?
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Recently ‘Global Migration Report 2020’ was published by the International Organisation for Migration.
The IOM is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. • It was established in 1951, and in 2016, became a related organization of the United Nations.Incorrect
Recently ‘Global Migration Report 2020’ was published by the International Organisation for Migration.
The IOM is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. • It was established in 1951, and in 2016, became a related organization of the United Nations. -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to structure of WTO
1. The Ministerial Conference is the top most decision making body of the WTO and includes all members.
2.General Council acts as a Dispute Settlement BodyWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
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Organizational Structure of WTO
Ministerial Conference – It is the top most decision making body of the WTO and includes all members. It meets once every 2 years.
General Council – It has the authority to act on behalf of the ministerial conference and meeting are held regularly to carry out the functions of the WTO. It acts as a Dispute Settlement Body and Trade Policy Review Body.
Context: World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement panel recently ruled against India in a trade dispute over its subsidies to exporters under various schemes, stating that the subsidies given are not compliant with the WTO’s norms.Incorrect
Organizational Structure of WTO
Ministerial Conference – It is the top most decision making body of the WTO and includes all members. It meets once every 2 years.
General Council – It has the authority to act on behalf of the ministerial conference and meeting are held regularly to carry out the functions of the WTO. It acts as a Dispute Settlement Body and Trade Policy Review Body.
Context: World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement panel recently ruled against India in a trade dispute over its subsidies to exporters under various schemes, stating that the subsidies given are not compliant with the WTO’s norms. -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points170. Consider the following pairs:
Mission Associated Agency1. BepiColombo European Space Agency
2. Chang’e-4 mission China National Space Administration
3. New Horizons mission NASAWhich of the above pairs is/are Correctly matched?
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New Horizons is an interplanetary space probe that was launched as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program.
China’s Chang’e-4 mission, the first to land on the far side of the moon, is unveiling lunar secrets one layer at a time
BepiColombo is a joint mission of the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to the planet Mercury.Incorrect
New Horizons is an interplanetary space probe that was launched as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program.
China’s Chang’e-4 mission, the first to land on the far side of the moon, is unveiling lunar secrets one layer at a time
BepiColombo is a joint mission of the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to the planet Mercury.
