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A government can use a "wealth tax" to:
What is the significance of improving the credit rating of a country?
To curb black money and improve resource mobilisation, a government can:
Which of the following is a direct tax?
What is the role of the public sector in resource mobilisation?
The term "tax buoyancy" refers to:
A government can issue "green bonds" to:
To improve resource mobilisation in rural areas, a government should focus on:
The introduction of a "sin tax" on goods like tobacco and alcohol serves which dual purpose?
Which measure helps to mobilise resources from the international community?
What is a key challenge in mobilising resources through a financial market?
A government's decision to privatise a state-owned enterprise is a measure to:
Which of the following is a non-monetary measure for resource mobilisation?
The primary goal of a Value Added Tax (VAT) is to:
How does improving tax administration contribute to resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax?
To improve non-tax revenue, a government can:
A country aims to improve its fiscal discipline. Which measure would directly contribute to this goal?
Which of the following is a direct measure to enhance tax revenue?

Which of the following best describes the food security situation in Kerala?

  1. Kerala is self-sufficient in food production and does not depend on other states.
  2. Kerala relies on other states for food and has a robust Public Distribution System (PDS) to ensure food security.
  3. Kerala's food security is managed entirely by private agencies.

    Statement I: Panchayats can collect taxes on vehicles other than motor vehicles.

    Statement II: The power to levy such taxes is granted by the Central Government.

    Statement I: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have the power to levy and collect taxes on houses and property within their jurisdiction.

    Statement II: Property tax is a non-tax revenue source for Gram Panchayats.

    What does DRDA stand for?
    According to the notes, what is the funding pattern between the centre and the states for the programme?
    How is the DRDA visualized under the new scheme?
    What is one of the primary objectives of the DRDA Administration scheme?
    What practice did the new DRDA Administration scheme replace?
    The DRDA Administration scheme was introduced based on the recommendations of which committee?
    From what date was the DRDA Administration introduced?
    Which ministry's anti-poverty programmes does the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) primarily implement?
    How are funds allocated under IAY decided?
    What is the primary aim of the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)?
    What is the full form of IAY?

    Which of the following statements about the launch date of the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) is correct?

    1. The Indira Awas Yojana was launched on April 1st, 1999.
    2. The IAY was launched in the early 2000s.
    3. The scheme has been in implementation since the late 1980s.

      What activities does the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) support in addition to constructing new houses?

      1. The IAY only supports the construction of new dwelling units.
      2. The scheme assists in the conversion of unserviceable kutcha houses into pucca/semi-pucca houses.
      3. The IAY provides funding for the maintenance of existing housing infrastructure.

        What is the funding ratio between the Government of India and the states for the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)?

        1. The Government of India and the states share the costs of the IAY in a 50:50 ratio.
        2. The funding for the IAY is entirely borne by the state governments.
        3. The IAY is funded on a cost-sharing basis between the Government of India and the states in the ratio of 75:25.
          What was the JGSY a restructured version of?
          When was the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) launched?
          How is the JGSY implemented in terms of cost sharing between the Centre and the State?
          What is the role of the village panchayat in the JGSY?
          At what level is the JGSY implemented?
          Who is eligible for wage employment under the JGSY program?
          What is the secondary objective of the JGSY?
          What is the primary objective of the JGSY?
          What is the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY)?

          Evaluate the following statements about the target group and coverage of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) are correct?

          1. The primary beneficiary group is poor families living below the poverty line.
          2. It is proposed to cover 50% of the rural poor in each block within 5 years.
          3. The program aims to cover 30% of the rural poor in each block within the next 5 years.
          4. There are no specific provisions for covering the rural poor.

            Which of the following statements regarding the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) is correct?

            1. SGSY is a credit-cum-subsidy programme.
            2. It is exclusively for urban poverty alleviation.
            3. The scheme was launched in the year 2000.
            4. Funding is solely borne by the central government.

              Consider the following statements about the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY). Which of them are correct?

              1. The program covers aspects like organization of the poor into self-help groups.
              2. SGSY focuses on providing training, credit, technology, infrastructure, and marketing support.
              3. The program aims to bring assisted families above the poverty line within three years.
              4. SGSY is a state-sponsored scheme with funding solely from state governments.

                Which of the following statements about the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) is INCORRECT?

                1. SGSY is a holistic program addressing various aspects of self-employment.
                2. The program's objective is to provide sustainable income to the urban poor.
                3. SGSY aims to establish a large number of macro-enterprises in rural areas.
                4. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with shared funding between central and state governments.

                  What was the funding ratio between the central and state governments for the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY)?

                  1. The central government provided 75% of the funding, and the state governments provided 25%.
                  2. The funding was shared equally between the central and state governments.
                  3. The state governments provided 75% of the funding, and the central government provided 25%.
                  4. The funding ratio was determined on a case-by-case basis by individual states.