Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 29, 2018

Statement 1 is correct.

Disinflation is a slowing in the rate of price inflation. It is used to describe instances when the inflation rate has reduced marginally over the short term.

Statement 2 is correct.

Disinflation leads to deflation if it continues until the inflation rate is zero.

All the options were features of the Government of India Act (1935).

This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’- a term derived from the Greek word dyarchy which means double rule. It was introduced in India through the Government of India Act of 1919 which divided the provincial subjects into two parts- transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council. The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council.

The Government of India Act of 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. The provinces were allowed to work as autonomous units and administration in their defined spheres. It provided for the adoption of dyarchy at the Centre. However, this provision of the Act did not come into operation at all. This act provided for the establishment of a Federal Court which was set up in 1937.

Since the adoption of the Constitution governments at the Centre and in the states, have made  grammes for implementing the Directive Principles. Some of such laws are:

• Lok Adalat
• Uniform civil code
• Panchayati raj system
• Maternity benefit act
• Khadi and village Industries Board
• The Community Development Programme

The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India (1966 – 1970) recommended the setting up of two special authorities i.e. Lokpal and Lokayuktas, for the redressal of citizen’s grievances.

An inflection point can be considered a turning point after which a dramatic change, with either positive or negative results, is expected to result. The economy takes a turn depending upon changes in response to an event.

All the above are correctly matched.

Important subjects in lists are mentioned below. Union List: Defence of India, Atomic energy and mineral resources necessary for its production, War and peace, Citizenship, naturalisation and aliens, Lotteries organised by the Government of India or the Government of a State, Banking, Insurance etc.

Concurrent List: Criinal law, Marriage and divorce, Bankruptcy and insolvency, Forests, Protection of wild animals and birds, Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes, Electricity etc.

State List: Capitation taxes, Tolls, Taxes on agricultural income, Betting and gambling, Fisheries etc. Sub)

Statement 1 is correct.

The Fundamental Duties are combination of both moral and civic duties. Some of them are moral duties while others are civic duties. For instance, cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle is a moral precept and respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem is a civic duty.

Statement 2 is correct.

Parliament may by a suitable legislation enforce fundamental duties.

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Fundamental Duties are confined to Indian citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.

Statement 4 is incorrect.

Currently, paying tax is not a fundamental duty enshrined in the Constitution. The finance ministry plans to propose that paying tax be made a fundamental duty.