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176

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?

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177

With reference to GST, which of the following statements are true?
1. GST is based on a system of concurrency of indirect taxes, where every transaction attracts central as well as state GST.
2. GST replaced a production-based taxation system by a consumption-based tax system.
3. It brings the destination principle for cross-border trading, for which the poorer and consuming states are benefitting at the expense of more affluent and industrialized ones.

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178

Which of the following statements is NOT true in relation to PM – VISHWAKARMA?

Options:
(a) It was launched by the President of India on 17th September 2023.
(b) It is a central sector scheme
(c) The new scheme intends to provide recognition and holistic support to the traditional artisans and craftsmen working with their hands and elementary tools
(d) The scheme intends to improve the quality, scale and reach of artisans’ products and also to integrate them with MSME value chains.

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179

Which of the following terms are the components of forex reserves?
1. Foreign Currency Assets
2. Gold
3. Special Drawing Rights
4. The Reserve in the International Monetary Fund

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180

Consider the following statements:
1. Poverty line estimation in India has been based on the consumption expenditure and not on income levels.
2. It is difficult to assess incomes of self-employed, daily wage laborers, etc., and there may be large fluctuations in income due to seasonal factors.

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181

MGNREGS is recognized as a ‘core of the core’ scheme for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India. MGNREGS was reported in the Voluntary National Review (VNR), 2017 by the Government of India for its contribution to achieving which of the following SDGs directly?
1. SDG 1 – No Poverty
2. SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
3. SDG 5 – Gender Equality
4. SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

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182

Which of the following statements are true in relation to the G20 New Delhi Declaration?
1. All 83 paragraphs of the 2023 G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration were unanimously approved.
2. It didn’t feature the conflict in Ukraine and its subsequent economic implications.
3. The declaration stressed the urgency of mobilizing US$4 trillion per year for clean energy technologies by 2030.

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183

With reference to inflation targeting by the Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements:
1. In May 2016, the RBI Act, 1934 was amended to provide a statutory basis for the implementation of the flexible inflation targeting framework.
2. Under Section 45 ZA, the Central Government, in consultation with the RBI, determines the inflation target in terms of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), once in five years.
3. On March 31, 2021, the Central Government retained the inflation target of 6 percent with the tolerance band of ±2 percent for the next 5-year period – April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026.

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184

Which Article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights tells that the ‘Right of Nationality’ depends on one’s wish. “Everyone has the right to a Nationality”?

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185

Which of the following are related to ‘Right to Privacy’?
1. Art 21 of Indian Constitution
2. Art 12 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
3. Art 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
4. Art 8 of European Convention on Human Rights

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186

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Right to Education’?
1. Art 21(A) of the Indian Constitution provides for free and compulsory education to all.
2. The Right to Education Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on August 4, 2009.
3. The Right to Education came into force on November 14, 2009.
4. Art 21 (A) was inserted into the Constitution by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2004.

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187

From which constitution ‘Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency’ was borrowed to Indian Constitution?

Options:
(a) Soviet Constitution, USSR
(b) Weimer Constitution of Germany
(c) French Constitution
(d) Swiss Constitution

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188

Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of Art. 21 of Indian Constitution?
1. It guarantees Right to life and Personal Liberty.
2. In the case of Narmada Bachao Andolan Vs Union Of India 2020, Supreme Court held that ‘Right to Water’ is not a Fundamental Right but a Legal Right.
3. Right to Water is inferred from the Right to Life.
4. The Supreme Court also held that access to Clear Water is a Natural Right.

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189

Which of the following are true about public policy?
1. It is a way of doing things including rules and regulations.
2. It is a means of ‘authoritative allocation of values.’
3. It is for Public sector Organizations.
4. ‘What the Government chooses to do or not to do.’

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190

Which of the following are the features of ‘Good Governance’?
1. Accountability
2. Conservatism
3. Rigidity
4. Transparency
5. Integrity
6. Micro Management

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191

The final six months of the Election cycle, when the government announces popular government initiatives is known as –

Options:
(a) Green zone
(b) Yellow zone
(c) Red zone
(d) Blue zone

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192

During which part of the ‘public policy cycle’ does the government explore potential policy responses?

Options:
(a) Values setting
(b) Policy formulation
(c) Policy implementation
(d) Policy Feedback

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193

Which of the following while pursuing common interest of their Groups, attempt to influence the Public Policy making?

Options:
(a) Pressure groups
(b) Elite groups
(c) Bureaucracy
(d) Political parties

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194

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Procedure established by Law’ and ‘Due process of Law’?
I. Under the principle of ‘Procedure established by Law’, as long as the government follows the procedures it has established, its actions are considered valid, even if they may appear unfair, or unjust to individuals.
II. ‘Due Process of Law’ doctrine not only checks if there is a Law to deprive the life and personal liberty of a person but also sees if the law made is fair, just and not arbitrary.
III. ‘Procedure established by Law’ is an American doctrine and ‘Due Process of Law’ is an Indian constitutional doctrine.

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195

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 'Sittings of Parliament'?
1. In the year 1955, a Lok Sabha Committee had proposed a timetable for parliamentary sessions with three times a year.
2. It suggested Budget Session from February 1 to May 7.
3. It suggested Monsoon Session from July 1 to September 10.
4. It suggested Winter Session from November 15 to December 15.

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196

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of "Types of Majority in Parliament"?
1. Absolute Majority: More than 50% of the House's total strength.
2. Simple Majority: The majority of more than 50% of those present and voting.
3. Effective Majority: Majority of the House's effective strength.
4. Effective Strength: means total strength excluding the number of vacancies.
5. Special Majority: Majority of 2/3 members of the total strength of the House.

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197

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Bills introduced in Parliament?
1. If a Government Bill is rejected by the House in Parliament it amounts to a 'vote of confidence' in the Government.
2. The Government's Bill introduction in the House necessitates a fifteen-day notice.
3. The 'Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021' comes under the category of Money Bill.
4. The 'Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2021' comes under Ordinary Bill.

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198

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 'Attorney General of India'?
1. Attorney General of India is a part of Indian Judiciary.
2. Attorney General of India is appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of India.
3. The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution.
4. Attorney General of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament.

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199

Which of the following Committees recommended for the creation of 'Nyaya Panchayats' at the village level?

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200

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Election Commission of India?
1. It is an autonomous Legal Body.
2. Part XV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Elections and the Election Commission.
3. The Election Commission was established on January 25, 1950.
4. Article 328 provides a bar on the interference of Courts in electoral matters.

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