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Fiscal incentives such as tax deductions and subsidies help resource mobilisation by:
How does public borrowing contribute to resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is a primary tool of fiscal policy for resource mobilisation in an economy?
Which expenditure increases the earning capacity of the business?
Depreciation on fixed assets is classified as:
Revenue expenditure is:
Capital expenditure is:
Expenditure is a wider term than:

Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
i. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.
ii. The CAG’s salary can be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.
iii. The CAG’s administrative powers over the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are prescribed by the President after consultation with the CAG.
iv. The CAG holds office at the pleasure of the President.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Purchase returns should be:
When goods purchased are returned to the supplier, it is referred to as:
Capital is also known as:

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

  1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India and can only be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.

  2. The CAG’s salary and administrative expenses are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, not subject to parliamentary vote.

  3. The CAG has the authority to control withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund of India.

  4. The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President, who presents them to the Parliament.

Which of the following best expresses the accounting equation?
Capital refers to:
An HDI value greater than 0.8 indicates a country has:
According to the HDI scale, a country with HDI value below 0.5 is classified as:
What is the range of values for the Human Development Index (HDI)?
In the current UNDP method, HDI is computed as:
The Standard of Living Index (SLI) in HDI is represented by:
In the Educational Attainment Index (EAI) of HDI, what is the weight of the Adult Literacy Rate?
Guarantees given by a business are considered:
Amount due to suppliers for goods purchased on credit is called:
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Who were the key contributors to the development of the Human Development Index (HDI)? )
Which of the following best describes a contingent liability?
Wages payable are classified as:
What is the formula for calculating the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
Who developed the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
Which liability is usually paid off within one year?
Which of the following is NOT a current liability?
Where are current liabilities shown in financial statements?
A cone has slanted height of 5cm and height of 4cm, its volume (in cm³) is __________
What is the volume of a cone having radius of 21cm and height of 5cm?
The radius of cone is 10 cm. The ratio of curved surface area and the total surface area of cone is 4: 5. Find the slant height of the cone.
Pick out the novel written in the Stream of consciousness mode:
The concept of " the political unconscious ' was advanced by:
Wessex is Thomas Hardy as ----------- is to R.K Narayan
Gynocriticism is a concept introduced by ;
Who among the following is famous for the readings of Renaissance Literature?

Consider the following statements regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:

i. It added Part IX-A to the Constitution, dealing with urban local self-government.

ii. It introduced the Twelfth Schedule, listing 18 subjects under the purview of municipalities.

iii. It mandates that elections to municipalities be conducted by the Election Commission of India.

iv. It came into force on 1 June 1993.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the criticism of the constitutional amendment procedure in India:

i. There is no provision for a special body like a Constitutional Convention for amending the Constitution.

ii. The Constitution prescribes a time frame for State Legislatures to ratify or reject an amendment bill.

iii. The amendment procedure is similar to the ordinary legislative process, except for the requirement of a special majority.

iv. There is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks over amendment bills.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act:

i. It provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government appointments.

ii. It amended Articles 15 and 16 to enable reservation for EWS.

iii. It applies to minority educational institutions as well.

iv. The first state to implement this reservation was Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act:

i. It added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 a Fundamental Right.

ii. It amended Article 45 to provide for early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.

iii. It increased the number of Fundamental Duties to 11 by adding Article 51A(k).

iv. It was passed during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act:

i. It introduced the Tenth Schedule to address the issue of defection in Parliament and State Legislatures.

ii. The first Lok Sabha member disqualified under this amendment was Lalduhoma.

iii. The decision of the presiding officer on disqualification is not subject to judicial review.

iv. The 91st Amendment removed the provision for exemption from disqualification in case of a party merger.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act?

i. It is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.

ii. It ensures one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

iii. It amended Article 334 to extend reservation for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha.

iv. It introduced Article 239AA(2) to ensure women’s reservation in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments in India?

i. Some provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament, similar to ordinary legislative processes.

ii. Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a special majority of Parliament.

iii. Amendments to federal provisions require ratification by all State Legislatures.

iv. The term "special majority" refers to a majority of the total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?

i. It restored the term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.

ii. It added Article 300A, placing the right to property under Part XII.

iii. It removed the word "internal disturbance" as a ground for declaring a national emergency.

iv. It abolished the provision for a joint sitting of Parliament for constitutional amendments.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act?

i. It empowered both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws for levying GST.

ii. It introduced Article 279A, establishing the GST Council.

iii. It repealed Article 268A of the Constitution.

iv. It came into force on 8 September 2016.