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Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
i. The CAG’s audit reports on appropriation accounts are submitted to the Governor of each state.
ii. The CAG certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty under Article 279, and this certificate is final.
iii. The CAG was relieved of maintaining Central Government accounts in 1976 due to the separation of accounts from audit.
iv. The CAG can demand details of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Fiscal federalism affects Kerala’s resource mobilization by:

With reference to the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider the following statements:
i. The CAG audits all receipts and expenditures of bodies substantially financed from central or state revenues.
ii. The CAG has the authority to prescribe the form of accounts for the Centre and states under Article 150.
iii. The CAG audits the accounts of private companies not receiving government funds.
iv. The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Non-tax revenue in Kerala includes income from:
Which of the following is a major source of tax revenue for Kerala's resource mobilization?
What does resource mobilization in Kerala primarily refer to?
Revenue receipts are:
Fiscal transparency and accountability are important for resource mobilisation because they:

Which of the following statements accurately describe the demographic transition in Kerala?

  1. Kerala is experiencing a demographic transition characterized by declining birth rates and rising life expectancy.
  2. The declining birth rate in Kerala is leading to an increase in the young workforce, boosting productivity.
  3. Kerala's demographic transition has resulted in it becoming an ageing society with a larger proportion of the population over 60.
  4. The rising life expectancy in Kerala has not significantly impacted its social development.
    Which of the following is a capital receipt?
    Progressive taxation in fiscal policy supports resource mobilisation by:
    Capital receipts are:
    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: