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Doubt Clearance Thread: UPSC 2021

"When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions."

Created this thread as a one stop solution for all members so that all the doubts wherein any conceptual clarification is required can be solved here. 

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Hello friends.

Can i cover c.a from forum factly coz i couldn't read hindu in past 2 months.

I also read vision mag.

Please tell..

While the compilations are no substitute to the newspaper, it will suffice for prelims. From a mains perspective, gather the good Editorials post Prelims to read for Mains answers. 

Aparigraha,
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@upsc2020 thank you a lot.


upsc2020,
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1. Is Right to property legal right  or constitutional right?
2. Is Right to vote legal right or constitutional right?

What will be the answers for above questions as per UPSC answer key?
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1. Is Right to property legal right  or constitutional right?
2. Is Right to vote legal right or constitutional right?

What will be the answers for above questions as per UPSC answer key?

1. Right to Property - Constitutional Right under Article 300A of the Indian Constitution.

2. Right to vote - Constitutional Right according to CSE  2017 UPSC Key. 

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1. Is Right to property legal right  or constitutional right?
2. Is Right to vote legal right or constitutional right?

What will be the answers for above questions as per UPSC answer key?

1. Right to Property - Constitutional Right under Article 300A of the Indian Constitution.

2. Right to vote - Constitutional Right according to CSE  2017 UPSC Key. 

2. right to vote- article 326 of Indian constitution

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can someone clarify on this question. When the vote of account is used by the regular govt, the interim budget is used by the interim govt or the caretaker govt? Is budget presented by the caretaker govt is called interim budget? 

What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?

1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.

2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only                               

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2                    

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


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Could someone please help me with the following question : I think a deficit budget should be used in the case of a recession



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Freudsaid

Could someone please help me with the following question : I think a deficit budget should be used in the case of a recession



the answer seems to be 'A'.

Keynesian economics emphasises that to simulate economy and growth, money should be given to people so that they spend it on stuff. This way demand picks up, subsequently, production picks up too. This, in turn, generates employment. Thus helps in overcoming depression and hastening recovery. 

Deficit budget implies that govt is spending more than it could earn in previous fiscal. This in a way shows that govt is spending on infra or other social sectors so that demand picks up. This is in consonance with Keynesian economics. 

Whereas, surplus budget implies that the govt is not spending enough (at the time of recession and depression).

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Freudsaid

Could someone please help me with the following question : I think a deficit budget should be used in the case of a recession



the answer seems to be 'A'.

Keynesian economics emphasises that to simulate economy and growth, money should be given to people so that they spend it on stuff. This way demand picks up, subsequently, production picks up too. This, in turn, generates employment. Thus helps in overcoming depression and hastening recovery. 

Deficit budget implies that govt is spending more than it could earn in previous fiscal. This in a way shows that govt is spending on infra or other social sectors so that demand picks up. This is in consonance with Keynesian economics. 

Whereas, surplus budget implies that the govt is not spending enough (at the time of recession and depression).

@Freud 

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@AlexanderSupertramp Thanks! I thought along the same lines. I think there is some error in the explanation


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Can anyone please explain how to solve such questions

(UPSC 2010)

from the point of view of evolution, which one of the following is the correct sequence -

a) Otter- Tortoise- Shark

b) shark- tortoise- otter

c) tortoise- shark-otter

d)shark-otter-tortoise



same question in 2009 also-

this time the options are different

a) octopus- dolphin- shark

b) pangolin- tortoise- hawk

c) salamander- python- kangaroo

d) frog- crab- prawn

Moonlight,
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Can anyone please explain how to solve such questions

(UPSC 2010)

from the point of view of evolution, which one of the following is the correct sequence -

a) Otter- Tortoise- Shark

b) shark- tortoise- otter

c) tortoise- shark-otter

d)shark-otter-tortoise



same question in 2009 also-

this time the options are different

a) octopus- dolphin- shark

b) pangolin- tortoise- hawk

c) salamander- python- kangaroo

d) frog- crab- prawn

Ok so the only way which I have figured out to deal with these questions is through the standard evolution diagram given in every science/geo book. 


This question we had discussed on PYQ thread as well: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Previous-Year-Questions-60-Days-Mission-1585383124?JSwzPFAtUzhgCmAK


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Can anyone please explain how to solve such questions

(UPSC 2010)

from the point of view of evolution, which one of the following is the correct sequence -

a) Otter- Tortoise- Shark

b) shark- tortoise- otter

c) tortoise- shark-otter

d)shark-otter-tortoise



same question in 2009 also-

this time the options are different

a) octopus- dolphin- shark

b) pangolin- tortoise- hawk

c) salamander- python- kangaroo

d) frog- crab- prawn

Ok so the only way which I have figured out to deal with these questions is through the standard evolution diagram given in every science/geo book. 


This question we had discussed on PYQ thread as well: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Previous-Year-Questions-60-Days-Mission-1585383124?JSwzPFAtUzhgCmAK


@upsc2020 , this makes sense. Thank you!

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This isn’t a previous year question.But what should be the answer to this question?


Which of the following correctly defines Fiscal Deficit?

(a)Excess of total expenditure over revenue receipts and non-debt creating capital receipts

(b)Borrowings from RBI, abroad as well as net borrowing at home

(c)Excess of government’s total expenditure over total receipts

(d)Both (a) and (b)


In my opinion, the answer should be (a). But the answer key says (d).

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This isn’t a previous year question.But what should be the answer to this question?


Which of the following correctly defines Fiscal Deficit?

(a)Excess of total expenditure over revenue receipts and non-debt creating capital receipts

(b)Borrowings from RBI, abroad as well as net borrowing at home

(c)Excess of government’s total expenditure over total receipts

(d)Both (a) and (b)


In my opinion, the answer should be (a). But the answer key says (d).

Answer would be D. Fiscal deficit is essentially a measure of how much the government needs to borrow from the market to meet its expenditure when its resources are inadequate. So while option a is the technical definition, option b defines what forms the FD. 

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Can anyone please explain how to solve such questions

(UPSC 2010)

from the point of view of evolution, which one of the following is the correct sequence -

a) Otter- Tortoise- Shark

b) shark- tortoise- otter

c) tortoise- shark-otter

d)shark-otter-tortoise



same question in 2009 also-

this time the options are different

a) octopus- dolphin- shark

b) pangolin- tortoise- hawk

c) salamander- python- kangaroo

d) frog- crab- prawn

Is answer for PYQ 2010 - (b), PYQ 2009 - (c) ?

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Can anyone please explain how to solve such questions

(UPSC 2010)

from the point of view of evolution, which one of the following is the correct sequence -

a) Otter- Tortoise- Shark

b) shark- tortoise- otter

c) tortoise- shark-otter

d)shark-otter-tortoise



same question in 2009 also-

this time the options are different

a) octopus- dolphin- shark

b) pangolin- tortoise- hawk

c) salamander- python- kangaroo

d) frog- crab- prawn

Is answer for PYQ 2010 - (b), PYQ 2009 - (c) ?

@capricornape,yes. 
How did you identify it?

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Does the privatisation or merger of Public sector units require parliamentary nod?

The merger of public sector banks require parliamentary nod, mainly because they have been established under parliamentary acts. Similarly, can we say that the merger of Public sector enterprises also requires parliamentary nod for those established under an act of parliament?


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Does the privatisation or merger of Public sector units require parliamentary nod?

The merger of public sector banks require parliamentary nod, mainly because they have been established under parliamentary acts. Similarly, can we say that the merger of Public sector enterprises also requires parliamentary nod for those established under an act of parliament?


I suppose it requires parliamentary approval when there is a legislation pre-existing to have nationalised it. In case of BPCL, government had repealed the legislation that had nationalised the company, doing away with the need to seek Parliament nod before selling it off to private and foreign firms.

It's my inference. Would request others to share their thoughts as well.

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