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Q.1) Which of the following Centrally sponsored schemes have been delinked from the centre’s support
- Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyaan (RGPSA)
- Backward Regions Grant Funds
- National e-Governance Plan
- National Mission on Food processing
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Answer-d
Explanation:–
Schemes delinked from support of the Centre:
- National e-Governance Plan
- Backward Regions Grant Funds
- Modernization of Police Forces
- Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyaan (RGPSA)
- Scheme for Central Assistance to the States for developing export infrastructure
- Scheme for setting up of 6000 Model Schools
- National Mission on Food processing
- Tourist Infrastructure
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Q.2) Which of the following languages were added by amendment in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
- Sanskrit
- Bodo
- Nepali
- Oriya
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 and 4 only
Answer-c
Explanation:-
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:- (1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri. : 2 :
Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution. Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004.
Q.3) With reference to Census data, consider the following statements
- The median age of marriage for men has increased.
- The median age of marriage for women has decreased.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-a
Explanation:-
Census data on marriage reveals that the median age of marriage for both men and women has increased. This increase is due to various socio-economic changes that have taken place in India.
What does the data say?
- The median age of marriage for men increased to 23.5 years during 2011 Census. It was 22.6 during 2001 Census.
- Median age for women increased to 19.2 years during 2011 census as compared to 18.2 years in 2001 census.
Q.4) Consider the following statements with regard change in financial arrangements made by the centre
- The spending autonomy of Ministries has gone up with the threshold of non-Plan project expenditure that can be approved by them raised from Rs. 150 crore to Rs. 500 crore.
- The Finance Ministry’s nod will be needed for expenditure between Rs. 500 crore and Rs. 1,000 crore, beyond which Cabinet approval would be required.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
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Q.5) Reserve Bank of India is called as Manager of Foreign Exchange because
- It manages the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
- It facilitate external trade and payment and promote orderly development and maintenance of foreign exchange market in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
Explanation:-
Manager of Foreign Exchange
- Manages the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
- Objective: to facilitate external trade and payment and promote orderly development and maintenance of foreign exchange market in India.
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Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding the textile sector
- After agriculture, is the second-highest employer in the country.
- It accounts for around 4% of Gross Domestic Product.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
Explanation:-The Indian textile industry is one the largest and oldest sectors in the country and among the most important in the economy in terms of output, investment and employment. The sector employs nearly 35 million people and after agriculture, is the second-highest employer in the country. Its importance is underlined by the fact that it accounts for around 4% of Gross Domestic Product, 14% of industrial production, 9% of excise collections, 18% of employment in the industrial sector, and 16% of the country’s total exports earnings. With direct linkages to the rural economy and the agriculture sector, it has been estimated that one of every six households in the country depends on this sector, either directly or indirectly, for its livelihood.
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