Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 10

Question 1

With reference to Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY), consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched by the Employee Provident Fund Organisation.
2. It has a provision for cash relief for short term unemployed persons who are in search of new employment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Which of the following organizations releases Human Capital Index (HCI)?

Question 3

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. This scheme has been launched to provide entrepreneurship based education and training.
2. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have been given high priority under PM Yuva Yojana to promote skill training.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 4

With reference to the PM-AASHA scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an umbrella scheme with Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS) as one of its components.
2. The physical procurement of pulses and Copra will be done by NAFED and Food Corporation of India (FCI) with the help of State governments.
3. Under this scheme farmer families having cultivable land upto 2 hectares will be provided direct income support of Rs. 6000 per year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 5

With reference to ‘Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India’ (SHAKTI), consider the following statements:

1. It replaced the earlier discretion based system of granting coal linkages.
2. It will help in access to affordable power through discounts on tariffs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana?

1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Communication.
2. It is a pan India scholarship program for school children.
3. It aims to increase the reach of Philately as a hobby among students.

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Question 7

Consider the following statements with reference to Annapurna Scheme:

1. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Its target group is senior citizens only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Consider the following statements:

1. Under the Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks scheme, the Central government aims to develop Bulk Drug parks in collaboration with States.
2. The Indian pharmaceutical industry is significantly dependent on the import of basic raw materials from China.
3. Raw materials used in the pharmaceutical industry are called Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

With reference to the ‘PM Garib Kalyan Yojana’, consider the following statements:

1. Insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh per health worker fighting COVID-19 will be provided.
2. Only people covered under the National Food Security Act to get 5 kg wheat or rice free for the next three months.
3. Wages under the MGNREGA have been doubled.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10

With reference to the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, consider the following statements:

1. These are funded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
2. They focus on the primary education of the children belonging to Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 11

Consider the following statements:

1. The sale or purchase of government securities (g-secs) by RBI to adjust liquidity in the market is called Open market operations.
2. Liquidity Adjustment Facility is a monetary tool devised by the Reserve Bank of India to stabilise liquidity.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Question 12

With reference to Tax Inversion, consider the following statements:

1. It is an illegal method of tax avoidance by a firm.
2. The countries with low tax regimes are known as the ‘tax havens’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme:

1. Sovereign Gold Bonds are issued by Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India.
2. These Bonds are not counted towards the Statutory Liquidity Ratio of banks.
3. Only Resident Indian entities including Individuals, Hindu undivided families, Trusts, Universities and Charitable Institutions can buy these bonds.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Question 14

Consider the following statements:

1. Veblen goods have an upward-sloping demand curve.
2. Veblen goods are generally inferior products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

Which of the following is/are correct with reference to ‘Legal Tender’?

1. It can be issued by the monetary authority or the Government and cannot be refused by any person in payment of transaction.
2. In India, coins function as limited legal tender.

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Question 16

Operation Namaste, recently seen in the news, is related to?

Question 17

The terms ‘Arr-Rinam’, ‘Motor’, ‘Arrue’ associated with tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh refer to which of the following?

Question 18

MACS 4028, recently seen in the news, is a?

Question 19

With reference to “superhydrophobic coating”, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The superhydrophobic coating is a nanoscopic surface layer.
2. Adding a superhydrophobic coating makes a surface water repellent.
3. Lotus leaf has a superhydrophobic coating.

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Question 20

With reference to the DIKSHA Portal, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
2. The portal can be integrated into initiatives of government organisations only.
3. It examines and certifies learners registered with it upto pre degree level courses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 21

Regarding ‘total liabilities of the Central Government’, consider the following statements:

1. These liabilities include both Public Debt and Public Account Liabilities.
2. Total liabilities of the Central Government as a ratio of GDP has been consistently declining after enactment of FRBM Act, 2003.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

Consider the following statements with reference to National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications:

1. The mission will be implemented by the Emerging Technologies Division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. The focus will be on fundamental science, technology development, innovations and start-ups to address issues concerning national priorities.
3. Quantum principles will be used for engineering solutions to extremely complex problems.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 23

The government intervention in a free and competitive market is necessarily required to:

1. Provide public good
2. Encourage innovation
3. Distribute wealth equitably
4. Prevent abuse of monopoly power
5. Use resources efficiently

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Question 24

Consider the following pairs:

	Act	Repealed by
1.	Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP), 1969	Competition Act of 2000
2.	Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1973	Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
3.	Sick Industrial Companies Act (SICA), 1985	Companies Act of 2013

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 25

Arrange the following trading Partners of India in the descending order of volume of trade:

1. China
2. USA
3. Saudi Arabia
4. United Arab Emirates

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Question 26

Arrange following subsidy expenditures in decreasing order according to budget estimation of 2019-20:

1. Food Subsidy
2. Fertilizers Subsidy
3. Interest subsidies for various government schemes
4. Petroleum subsidy

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Question 27

Regarding Net International Investment Position (NIIP), consider the following statements:

1. It is viewed as a nation’s balance sheet with the rest of the world at a specific point in time.
2. India’s Net International Investment Position (NIIP) to GDP ratio has declined in 2019-2020 compared to 2018-19.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

Consider the following statements:

1. Insurance density is measured as the percentage of insurance premium to GDP.
2. Insurance penetration is calculated as the ratio of premium to population.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 29

With reference to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), consider the following statements:

1. Their objective is poverty alleviation via inclusive growth and financial inclusion.
2. Women along with SC/ST and minority communities receive more than half of the loans given by the MFIs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to ‘World Commercial Exports‘, consider the following statements:

1. Merchandise exports were growing faster than commercial services exports during 2012-2018.
2. India’s share in the world’s commercial services exports has risen steadily over the past decade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

With reference to the Office of Profit, consider the following statements:

1. The Office of Profit has been clearly defined in the Constitution.
2. The disqualifications under Office of Profit apply to all elected representatives be they members of Parliament, members of legislative assemblies or panchayats and municipalities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 32

With reference to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, consider the following statements:

1. It is an investigative body under the Ministry of Home affairs.
2. It has been accorded statutory status under the Companies Act, 2013.
3. It can only investigate in the matters of departments of the Central Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 33

With reference to Bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in Parliament and State Legislatures consider the following statements:

1. The vacancies have to be filled within 6 months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy provided that the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is two years or more.
2. Bye-elections for Parliament are conducted by Election Commission of India and for the State legislatures they are conducted by State Election Commissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Which of the following is the operating and implementing organization at national level for all the activities envisaged in Adult Education and Skill Development?

Question 35

Consider the following statements:

1. The President of India can be impeached on the grounds of proved misbehaviour.
2. Indian President can be impeached by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
3. The nominated members of Parliament participate in the impeachment procedure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 36

To declare a person as Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO), an application is filed in a Special Court. This special court will be designated under which of the following Acts?

Question 37

The ‘Astana Declaration’ is related to?

Question 38

The term “Dengvaxia” is sometimes seen in the news is related to:

Question 39

‘Maveli’ sometimes seen in the news, is related to:

Question 40

Which one of the following best describes the term IndAS, recently seen in the news?

Question 41

Consider the following statements:

1. Electoral college for the election of Vice-President consists of elected as well as nominated members of both the Houses of Parliament.
2. The Vice-President can be removed from the office before the completion of his term by a formal impeachment.
3. All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the Vice-President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court, whose decision is final.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 42

With reference to GST Appellate Tribunal, consider the following statements:

1. It will hear appeals against orders passed under both central and state GST laws.
2. It is mandated to serve as a forum for dispute resolution between the centre and states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

Consider the following statements regarding the Ordinance making power of the President:

1. An ordinance can be issued only on those subjects on which the Parliament can make laws.
2. An ordinance can be issued by the President when one of the Houses of the Parliament is in session.
3. An ordinance can modify or repeal any act of Parliament but it cannot be issued to amend the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

Who among the following is/are appointed by the President of India?

1. Members of Finance Commission
2. Chief Minister of a Union territory
3. Vice-President
4. Attorney General
5. Members of the Union Public Service Commission

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Question 45

Consider the following statements:

1. The President cannot withhold his assent to the Constitutional Amendment Bills but can return the Bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
2. No Bill imposing tax can be introduced in the Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 46

To make a law on a State List subject, the Parliament of India requires prior-

1. Authorization from Rajya Sabha.
2. Sanction from President.
3. Resolution to be passed by half of state assemblies.

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Question 47

The President of India has no Constitutional discretion, but he has some situational discretion. In which of the following situations, the President can act on his discretion?

1. While exercising his functions as the administrator of a Union Territory.
2. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha if the council of ministers has lost its majority.
3. Dismissal of the council of ministers when it cannot prove the confidence of the Lok Sabha.

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Question 48

Consider the following statements:

1. Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional in emergence and are headed by the Prime Minister only.
2. Cabinet Committees include Cabinet ministers only.
3. The Political Affairs Committee deals with the all higher level appointments in the Central Secretariat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

Consider the following statements:

1. The President cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. The Council of Ministers does not cease to hold office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Which of the following statements is/are correct according to the Constitution of India?

1. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union.
2. It does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
3. The Constitution has fixed the salary and allowances and not the term of the Prime Minister.

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Question 51

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to correct the regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary level healthcare in the country in general.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

With reference to the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), consider the following statements:

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme funded with 50:50 share between centre and states.
2. It aims to provide aids and assistive living devices to all senior citizens in the country.
3. The scheme is being implemented by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 53

With reference to the ‘Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. The target group of the Scheme is all adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18.
3. It is being implemented through the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 54

With reference to the ‘Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a credit-linked subsidy scheme where subsidy up to 45% is provided by the Government.
2. Khadi and Village Industries Commission is the nodal implementing agency at the national and state levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 55

Consider the following statements:

1. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is a statutory body.
2. Article 48 of the Constitution provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society.
3. Central Victim Compensation Fund scheme enables support to victims of rape, acid attacks and human trafficking etc.
4. Nirbhaya fund is being used in the Central Victim Compensation Fund scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 56

With respect to the National Crime Record Bureau, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
2. It releases the Crime in India report annually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

With reference to UJALA scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Power.
2. It is a street light replacement programme which replaces the conventional street lights with LEDs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 58

With reference to ‘Organic food market’, consider the following statements:

1. India is the world’s largest organic market.
2. Sikkim is the first organic state in the world.
3. Indian Organic food sector is primarily driven by domestic demand.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 59

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. Persons working in unorganised sector only are eligible for this scheme.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60

With reference to National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2. It provides a number of skill development programmes to Persons with Disabilities

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Question 61

Consider the following statements:

1. The term Balance of trade covers a broader range of transactions than Balance of Payments.
2. Current Account of Balance of Payment (BOP) covers only imports and exports of goods and services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

Recently, the Government of India has launched “National Mission on Government e-Marketplace (GeM)”. What is the purpose of GeM?

Question 63

With reference to Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Amendment Rules, 2018, consider the following statements:

1. The Policy seeks to facilitate domestic Intellectual Property Rights filings.
2. The Policy aims to push IPRs as a marketable financial asset and promote innovation and entrepreneurship, while protecting public interest.
3. The policy is in compliance with the WTO’s agreement on TRIPS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

Consider the following statements with reference to the term ‘Depreciation’ in production activity:

1. It does not take into account unexpected or sudden destruction of capital occured due to accidents, natural calamities etc.
2. It is a flow variable.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

Which of the following are the objectives of Government Budget?

1. To maintain a high economic growth rate
2. Redistribution of income and wealth.
3. Create employment opportunities.

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Question 66

With reference to Vostro Accounts, consider the following statements:

1. It is an account, a correspondent bank holds on behalf of another bank.
2. In India, dealer banks mandatorily take prior permission of RBI, every time they open a vostro account.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Consider the following statements regarding Banking Ombudsman Scheme:

1. The Banking Ombudsman is an expeditious and inexpensive forum for individual banks for resolution of complaints with the Reserve Bank of India.
2. All Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Primary Co- operative Banks are covered under the Scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 68

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Fifteenth Finance Commission?

1. It has recommended to use the 2011 population census as a basis for the devolution of taxes from the Central government to the States.
2. For the first time forest cover parameter has been included for deciding the states share in the tax divisible pool.

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Question 69

Consider the following statements about the Marginal Standing Facility Rate:

1. It is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight to scheduled banks.
2. This rate is always higher than repo rate.
3. It is issued against government securities as collateral.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

Question 70

Consider the following statements about the Ways and Means Advances (WMA):

1. These are short-term interest-free loans given by the RBI to Central and State governments.
2. These loans can be issued with/without collateral security.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Question 71

Which of the following must be subtracted from National Income (NI) to obtain Personal Income (PI) of Households?

1. Transfer payments to the households from the government
2. Net interest payments made by households
3. Undistributed profits
4. Corporate tax

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Question 72

Which of the following are the possible reasons for India’s under-performance in exports in relation to China:

1. High diversification combined with low specialization of markets and products
2. Low Level of Participation in Global Value Chains
3. Low Market Penetration in High-Income Countries

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Question 73

Regarding Ease of doing business in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is the key to entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth creation.
2. India continues to trail in parameters such as Registering Property, Paying Taxes and Enforcing Contracts.
3. India’s ranking in Doing Business Reports has steadily decreased in the last decade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 74

Arrange the following items in ascending order of their contribution towards India's export basket:

1. Petroleum products
2. Pearls, precious, semi-precious stones
3. Drug Formulations, Biologicals
4. Gold and other Precious Metal Jewellery

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Question 75

Which of the following is not correct about the SDG India index-2019?

Question 76

‘Warsaw International Mechanism’ often seen in the news is related to:

Question 77

Consider the following statements with reference to Micro irrigation technology in India:

1. Micro Irrigation helps in efficient deployment of inputs such as water, electricity and fertilizers.
2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) maintains a dedicated Micro Irrigation Fund to facilitate coverage expansion of Micro Irrigation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Virtuous Cycle of growth’:

1. A virtuous cycle is important for the sustainable economic development of the country.
2. Decline in fixed investment rate is a major cause of declining growth rate of the Indian economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 79

Arrange the following tax sources in descending order of their contribution in Union tax revenue:

1. Union excise duty
2. GST
3. Corporation tax
4. Income tax
5. Customs

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Question 80

Arrange the following ministries in descending order of their estimated total expenditure in 2020-21:

1. Ministry of Defence
2. Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
4. Ministry of Railways

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Question 81

With reference to National Anti-Profiteering Authority, consider the following statements:

1. The National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) is the institutional mechanism under the Competition Act, 2002.
2. It seeks to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 82

With reference to the administration of Scheduled Areas provided in Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The executive power of the Centre extends to giving directions to the States regarding the administration of these areas.
2. The Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or State legislature does not apply to a Scheduled area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 83

Regarding citizenship (acquisition and termination), which of the following statements is not correct?

Question 84

With reference to the pardoning power of the President and Governors in India, consider the following statements:

1. Both the President and Governors have a concurrent power with respect to the pardoning of a death sentence.
2. While exercising his pardoning power, the President acts under his own discretion.
3. The pardoning power of the President is not immune from judicial review.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 85

With reference to Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
2. The scheme will be linked to Rs 1000 crore ‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund’ (CSIF) created by National Cooperative Development Corporation.
3. All types of cooperatives in operation for at least one year are eligible for this scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86

With reference to the Electoral Bond scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The bonds can be redeemed by any Party registered under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
2. These bonds can be issued by any bank to its Know Your Customer (KYC) compliant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 87

Which of the following rights are denied to a person who has been arrested under the National Security Act, 1980?

1. Right to be informed of the reason for the arrest.
2. Right to be produced before a court within 24 hours of arrest.
3. Right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner.

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Question 88

With reference to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines, consider the following statements:

1. The VVPAT system gives instant feedback to the voter showing that the vote polled has in fact been allotted to the candidate chosen.
2. The VVPAT prints a slip containing the name of the candidate and the election symbol which can be collected by Voter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 89

Consider the following statements:

1. The ‘due process of law’ gives wide scope to the Supreme Court to grant protection to the rights of its citizens.
2. The Indian judiciary follows only the procedure established by law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 90

With reference to ‘social security’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Matters relating to social security are listed in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. The seventh schedule of the Constitution mentions social security under the state list.
3. Globalisation in recent times has raised the need for social security.

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Question 91

Consider the following statements:

1. A person, who is not a member of either House of Parliament, can be appointed as Prime Minister.
2. The resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister automatically dissolves the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 92

Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise. With reference to this, consider the following statements:

1. He can act as President only for a maximum period of six months.
2. During this period, he is not entitled to any salary or allowances payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. During this period, he not only performs the duties of the office of the President but also performs his duties as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 93

Consider the following statements:

1. President can declare any area as a scheduled area and is also empowered to organize and reorganize the autonomous districts.
2. If the election of the President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme Court become invalidated.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94

Consider the following statements:

1. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lower House of the Parliament.
2. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of total strength of Lok Sabha.
3. The Council of Ministers can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

The Constitution of India provides for the three kinds of funds for the Central Government. Consider the following statements regarding these funds:

1. All the legally authorized payments on behalf of the government of India are made out of the Consolidated Fund.
2. Public Account Fund of India includes provident fund deposits, saving bank deposits and remittances also.
3. Contingency Fund is a statutory fund and is operated by executive action.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

Lok Sabha can express lack of confidence in government through which of the following?

1. Passage of No-Confidence motion
2. Non-passage of Motion of Thanks
3. Defeat of Money Bill in the Lok Sabha

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Question 97

With reference to ‘Uranium’, consider the following statements:

1. Uranium is classified as a major mineral.
2. Andhra Pradesh has the largest uranium deposits in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 98

Consider the following statements:

1. Margdarshan scheme is a scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
2. The Wawe Summit-2019 focused on empowering women to take up income generation activity and entrepreneurship in waste management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 99

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)?

1. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
2. It helps in effective implementation of relief measures due to a natural calamity.

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Question 100

Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal Performance Index:

1. It is released by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
2. It is a multidimensional tool that ranks the states on the basis of their quality of budget.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?