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- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following were the port towns of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Balakot
- Khirasa
- Kuntasi
Select the correct answer code:
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the term ‘pleasure of the Governor’.
- The Governor can have his pleasure as long as the government enjoys majority in the House.
- The Governor can withdraw his pleasure only when the government loses majority but refuses to quit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The Governor can have his pleasure as long as the government enjoys majority in the House. The Governor can withdraw his pleasure only when the government loses majority but refuses to quit. Then he withdraws the pleasure and dismisses it.
Without the advice of the Chief Minister, a Governor can neither appoint nor dismiss a minister. That’s the constitutional position.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The Governor can have his pleasure as long as the government enjoys majority in the House. The Governor can withdraw his pleasure only when the government loses majority but refuses to quit. Then he withdraws the pleasure and dismisses it.
Without the advice of the Chief Minister, a Governor can neither appoint nor dismiss a minister. That’s the constitutional position.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pokkali paddy cultivation.
- Pokkali is an ancient farming practice where one season of rice farming is alternated with another season of fish culture.
- It is saltwater tolerant rice variety, grown mainly in parts of North-East India.
- The brand Pokkali has received a GI tag.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following committees are related to RBI surplus transfers?
- Bimal Jalan committee
- Bibek Debroy committee
- Malegam committee
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: b)
Earlier, RBI used to keep a major chunk of this surplus for its Contingency Fund and Asset Development Fund. However, after the Malegam Committee (2013) recommendations its transfer of surplus to government increased.
Later, the Bimal Jalan committee provided a revised Economic Capital Framework or ECF. ECF provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution to be made under Section 47 of the RBI Act, 1934.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Earlier, RBI used to keep a major chunk of this surplus for its Contingency Fund and Asset Development Fund. However, after the Malegam Committee (2013) recommendations its transfer of surplus to government increased.
Later, the Bimal Jalan committee provided a revised Economic Capital Framework or ECF. ECF provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution to be made under Section 47 of the RBI Act, 1934.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointse-GramSwaraj Portal has been launched by
CorrectSolution: c)
e-GramSwaraj Portal and Mobile App:
Launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
It will provide the Gram Panchayats with a single interface to prepare and implement their Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
The portal will ensure real time monitoring and accountability.
IncorrectSolution: c)
e-GramSwaraj Portal and Mobile App:
Launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
It will provide the Gram Panchayats with a single interface to prepare and implement their Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
The portal will ensure real time monitoring and accountability.
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