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.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

i. It added Part IX to the Constitution, dealing with Panchayats.

ii. It introduced the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.

iii. It mandates that elections to Panchayati Raj institutions be conducted by the Election Commission of India.

iv. It came into force on 24 April 1993, which is observed as Panchayati Raj Day.

With reference to the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:

i. It added the right to form cooperative societies as a Fundamental Right under Article 19(c).

ii. It introduced Part IX-B to the Constitution, dealing with cooperative societies.

iii. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is fixed at 15.

iv. The term of office of elected board members of a cooperative society is 5 years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:

i. It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts that were curtailed by the 42nd Amendment.

ii. It removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights and placed it under Part XII.

iii. It allowed the suspension of Fundamental Rights under Article 19 during a national emergency declared on any ground.

iv. It mandated that a national emergency proclamation must be approved by Parliament within one month.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Anti-Defection Law under the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

i. A member of a House is disqualified if they voluntarily give up membership of their political party.

ii. The decision of the presiding officer regarding disqualification is final and cannot be questioned in any court.

iii. The 91st Amendment removed the exemption from disqualification in case of a split in a political party.

iv. A nominated member can join a political party within six months of taking their seat without inviting disqualification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:

i. It added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Constitution.

ii. It curtailed the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts in terms of judicial review.

iii. It reduced the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.

iv. It introduced Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

i. An amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in State Legislatures.

ii. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.

iii. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be held to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.

iv. Amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures by a simple majority.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam).

1. It ensures one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, including seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

2. It amended Article 334 to extend the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha until 2030.

3. It provides for women’s reservation in the Delhi Legislative Assembly under Article 239AA.

Consider the following statements regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment.

1. It capped the size of the Central Council of Ministers at 15% of the Lok Sabha’s total strength.

2. It allowed disqualification on grounds of defection to apply even in cases of a merger of political parties.

3. It amended Article 361B to disqualify defectors from holding any remunerative office under the government.

Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

1. The 73rd Amendment added the Eleventh Schedule, which includes 29 subjects, while the 74th Amendment added the Twelfth Schedule with 29 subjects.

2. Both amendments were passed under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.

3. The 73rd Amendment mandates elections for Panchayats every five years, while the 74th Amendment does not specify the frequency of municipal elections.

Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments.

1. Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a simple majority of Parliament.

2. Amendments to federal provisions require ratification by half of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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

Consider the following statements regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment.

1. It reduced the period for parliamentary approval of a national emergency from two months to one month.

2. It abolished the provision for suspending Fundamental Rights under Article 19 during any type of emergency.

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

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment?

1. It added the right to form cooperative societies as a Fundamental Right under Article 19(c).

2. It limits the number of board members of a cooperative society to a maximum of 21.

3. It mandates that the annual general body meeting of cooperative societies be convened within three months of the financial year’s end.

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

1. It introduced Article 246A, empowering both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST on goods and services.

2. It repealed Article 268A, which dealt with service tax levied by the Union.

3. It mandated the establishment of a GST Council under Article 279A.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Anti-Defection Law?

1. A member disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law for defection is also barred from being appointed as a minister.

2. The decision of the presiding officer on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is final and cannot be questioned in any court.

3. The 91st Amendment removed the provision exempting disqualification in cases of a merger of political parties.

What are the benefits of implementing local languages in e-governance platforms?

1. It ensures that digital services reach all citizens, regardless of their linguistic background.
2. It exclusively benefits individuals who are unable to read or write.
3. It makes e-governance platforms more inclusive and user-friendly.
4. It increases the complexity of accessing government information for the general public.

Evaluate the role of technology in overcoming language barriers in e-governance.

1. Technologies like GIST can transliterate English text into various local languages, aiding accessibility.
2. Language software primarily focuses on translating complex legal documents, not general e-governance content.
3. Technological solutions for language translation are still in their early stages and not practical for widespread e-governance use.
4. The use of technology to overcome language barriers in e-governance is essential for user-friendliness.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the importance of using local languages in e-governance?

1. E-governance services should be primarily offered in English to maintain a global standard.
2. Using local languages in e-governance makes information and services more accessible to a wider audience.
3. There are no existing technologies that can bridge the language gap in digital services.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?

1. It added Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A of the Constitution.

2. It transferred five subjects, including education and forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.

3. It empowered the President to declare a state of emergency in a part of India.

What is the primary benefit of implementing language technologies in e-governance platforms?

What technology can help overcome the language barrier in e-governance?