The Constitution envisages the Finance Commission as the "balancing wheel of fiscal federalism." Which of its functions most directly supports this characterization?
Evaluate the following pairs regarding key figures associated with Finance Commissions:
Dr. Arvind Panagariya : Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India.
Sri. P.M. Abraham : Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission of Kerala.
K. Santhanam : Chairman of the Second Finance Commission of India.
How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of the President of India in relation to the Central Finance Commission?
i. The President constitutes the commission and specifies the period for which the members will hold office.
ii. The President refers matters to the commission in the interests of sound finance.
iii. The President can turn down the recommendations of the commission if there are compelling reasons.
iv. The President submits the commission's report before both Houses of Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum.
Regarding the qualifications for membership in the Finance Commissions, which of the following statements is accurate?
Regarding the qualifications for membership in the Finance Commissions, which of the following statements is accurate?
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the termination of the Governor of a State before his due term?
- Dismissal by the President
- Resignation
- Impeachment
- Court Order
Which statement(s) about the constitutional and legal status of the Finance Commissions is/are incorrect?
i. The Central Finance Commission is described as a quasi-judicial body in Article 280 of the Constitution.
ii. The qualifications of the members of the Central Finance Commission are laid down in the Constitution itself.
iii. The recommendations of the Central Finance Commission automatically become law upon being laid before the Parliament.
iv. The State Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.
Consider the following statements:
The function(s) of the State Finance Commission is/are
To recommend the sharing of net income of state-levied taxes between the Government and Panchayats.
To make recommendations to the President of India on financial matters concerning local bodies.
To exercise the powers of a civil court in enforcing the attendance of witnesses.
To ensure that the resources of the municipalities are supplemented on the basis of recommendations made by the Central Finance Commission.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Which of the following functions falls exclusively within the purview of the Central Finance Commission?
i. Recommending the measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a state to supplement the resources of the panchayats.
ii. Reviewing the financial position of the Panchayats and recommending the criteria for financial aid from the State Consolidated Fund.
iii. Recommending the principles that should govern grants-in-aid to the states by the Centre.
iv. Fixing the taxes, duties, cess and fees which may be marked for the Panchayats.
Which of the following assertions about the State Finance Commission (SFC) is correct?
i. The SFC is established to supplement the resources of the Central Government based on recommendations from the Central Finance Commission.
ii. The commission consists of a chairman and four other members who may be appointed on a part-time basis.
iii. It has the power to requisition any public record from any office while performing its functions.
iv. The chairman of the first state finance commission of Kerala was Dr. K.N. Harilal.
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- The Speaker exercises casting vote in the case of equality of votes.
- The Speaker has the final power to maintain order within the House
- The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
- The decision of the Speaker as to whether a Bill is Money Bill is final.
Evaluate the following statements regarding the processes and personnel of the Finance Commissions:
The Chairman of the Central Finance Commission must be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
The Governor can fill a casual vacancy in the State Finance Commission, and the new member holds office for a full term.
Both the Central and State Finance Commissions are constituted every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President or Governor, respectively, considers necessary.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Which statement(s) accurately reflect the process and nature of the Finance Commission's report?
i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report directly to the Parliament for implementation.
ii. The recommendations are considered the "balancing wheel of fiscal federalism" and, as per P.V. Rajamannar, should not be turned down without compelling reasons.
iii. The State Finance Commission's report is laid before the state legislature by the Governor, along with an explanatory memorandum on the action taken.
iv. Failure by the Union government to implement the CFC's recommendations gives the beneficiary states a legal right to receive the recommended funds.
Consider the following pairs matching the commission with its key characteristic:
Central Finance Commission : Recommendations are binding upon the Government of India.
State Finance Commission : Possesses the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
16th Finance Commission : Chaired by Shri K.C. Neogy.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Which of the following statement(s) correctly describe the functions of the Finance Commissions?
i. The Central Finance Commission recommends the principles that should govern the grants-in-aid to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
ii. The State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of Panchayats and recommends measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of India.
iii. The Central Finance Commission is required to make recommendations on the allocation between the states of their respective shares of tax proceeds.
iv. The State Finance Commission has the final authority to fix the taxes, duties, and fees which may be marked for the Panchayats.
Regarding the composition and qualifications of the Central Finance Commission, which of the following statements is accurate?
i. The Constitution itself specifies that the chairman must be a former judge of the Supreme Court.
ii. Parliament is authorized to determine the qualifications, and it has specified that one of the four members must have specialized knowledge of economics.
iii. Members of the commission hold office for a fixed term of five years and are not eligible for reappointment.
iv. The commission is composed of a chairman and five other members, all selected by a collegium and appointed by the President.
Which of the following statement(s) accurately contrast the Central Finance Commission (CFC) and the State Finance Commission (SFC)?
i. The CFC is constituted by the President under Article 280, while the SFC is constituted by the Governor under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.
ii. Both commissions are quasi-judicial bodies, but only the SFC is explicitly granted the powers of a civil court for summoning witnesses.
iii. The recommendations of the CFC are legally binding on the Union government, whereas the recommendations of the SFC are only advisory for the State government.
iv. The CFC consists of a chairman and four members, while the SFC can have a maximum of five members including the chairman.
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the vacancy in the office of the President of India?
- On the expiry of his term of five years,
- By his death.
- By his resignation.
- On his removal by impeachment.
Identify the false statements regarding the 'Importance of Instructional Planning'.
- It helps in providing proper direction to the curriculum.
- It provides guidance to teachers.
- It leads to wastage of time and energy due to excessive preparation.
- It is helpful in the achievement of instructional objectives.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the 'Principle of Knowledge of Entry Behavior' in lesson planning?
- A teacher must understand the prerequisite knowledge students possess before teaching a new topic.
- This principle is essential for effectively planning the teaching of a topic.
- It assumes that students have no prior knowledge of the subject matter.
- Teachers should ignore students' previous learning experiences when planning.
What is the role of a lesson plan in the teaching-learning process?
- It acts as a blueprint or plan of action for organizing learning activities for a single period.
- It is considered a design of actions likely to occur in the classroom.
- It helps ensure the appropriate use of teaching aids at the right time.
- It is primarily used for administrative record-keeping rather than instructional guidance.
What distinguishes a 'unit' from a mere 'mixture' of lessons ?
- A unit integrates a well-knit set of related learning activities.
- A unit is a cohesive whole, not just a collection of separate lessons.
- Units are designed to be overly complex and confusing for learners.
- Units focus on isolated topics rather than related subject matter.
What is the primary purpose of Year Planning in instructional design?
- To outline the instructional process for the entire academic year.
- To define the course, its purpose, objectives, units, and time schedule.
- To suggest methods for making teaching interesting, economical, and effective.
- To evaluate student performance on a daily basis.
Which principles of lesson planning are essential for effective teaching?
- Clarity and definiteness of objectives, and knowledge of students' prior learning (entry behavior).
- Motivating students and maintaining their interest throughout the lesson.
- Ensuring availability of resources and selecting appropriate teaching methods.
- Requiring students to passively receive information without active participation.
What are the essential steps involved in Unit Planning?
- Content analysis and objective setting.
- Deciding on learning activities and teaching strategies.
- Developing a testing procedure for evaluation.
- Focusing solely on teacher-centered instruction.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(i) Ramsar Convention was held in Iran during 1971
(ii) World Wet Land Day is celebrated on 2nd February every year in connection with the Ramsar Convention
(iii) The largest Ramsar Convention site in Kerala is Ashtamudi Lake
(iv) The smallest Ramsar Wet Land site in India is Renuka wetland.