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With reference to the history of President's Rule in Kerala, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Kerala was the first state in India where President's Rule was imposed after the enactment of the Constitution.

  2. The longest continuous period of President's Rule in Kerala was from 1964 to 1967.

  3. President's Rule has been imposed in Kerala a total of 11 times, the most for any state in India.

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Regarding the imposition of President's Rule, consider the following:

Assertion (A): The President can impose President's Rule in a state even without a report from the Governor.
Reason (R): The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 affirmed that the satisfaction of the President in invoking Article 356 is not subject to judicial review.

Which of the above are true?

A state wants to increase its per capita income. Which policy would be most effective in achieving this goal?
In which of the following scenarios would per capita income be the most misleading indicator?
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The per capita income of a state would decrease if:
If Country A has a higher per capita income than Country B, it can be inferred that:
How is per capita income calculated for a state or region?
What is a major limitation of using per capita income as a measure of economic well-being?
Per capita income is often used as a key indicator of:
What is the primary definition of per capita income?
For policymakers, what is GSDP data a valuable tool for?
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To "spill the beans" means to:
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I'm afraid I can't help you; that's out of my hands
What is the main purpose of State Income data, also known as GSDP?
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The politician's speech was just a drop in the bucket compared to the scale of the problem.
You should take his promises with a grain of salt; he rarely keeps them.
After losing his job, he was down in the dumps for weeks.
What does it mean to "kill two birds with one stone"?
The manager told the team not to beat around the bush and get straight to the point.
Which of the following is NOT a component of GSDP as calculated by the income approach?
A state's high GSDP growth rate, coupled with a stagnant per capita GSDP, most likely indicates:
The difference between GSDP at factor cost and GSDP at market price is primarily due to:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Emergency under Article 360:

  1. Unlike President's Rule, once a proclamation of Financial Emergency is approved by Parliament, it continues indefinitely without the need for repeated parliamentary approval.

  2. During a Financial Emergency, the President can direct the reduction of salaries and allowances of all persons serving the Union, including the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

  3. India has declared a Financial Emergency on three separate occasions, primarily linked to global economic downturns.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match the following economic indicators with their definitions:

GSDP at Current Prices GSDP minus depreciation
GSDP at Constant Prices GSDP calculated using the current year's market prices
Per Capita GSDP GSDP calculated using the prices of a fixed base year
Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) GSDP divided by population
Which of the following statements accurately describes the consequences of imposing President's Rule in a state?

Consider the following statements regarding the Parliamentary approval and duration of President's Rule (Article 356):

  1. A proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issue.

  2. Once approved, it can continue for a maximum period of three years, subject to parliamentary approval every six months.

  3. For any extension beyond one year, it is mandatory that a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation and the Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about President's Rule is/are true?
i. The 44th Amendment (1978) requires a National Emergency for extending President's Rule beyond one year.
ii. The President dismisses the state Council of Ministers during President's Rule.
iii. The first imposition of President's Rule in Kerala was in 1956.
iv. Laws made during President's Rule cannot be altered by the state legislature later.

Which of the following statements about President's Rule is/are true?
i. The President can delegate law-making powers to another authority during President's Rule.
ii. President's Rule in Kerala was imposed seven times, with the last instance in 1982.
iii. The S.R. Bommai case (1994) restricted the imposition of President's Rule to one year.
iv. A simple majority is required to approve President's Rule in Parliament.


Which of the following statements about President's Rule is/are true?
i. The Governor administers the state with advisors appointed by the President during President's Rule.
ii. The 38th Amendment (1975) made the President’s satisfaction non-justiciable.
iii. Manipur has had President's Rule imposed 11 times.
iv. The state budget is passed by the state legislature during President's Rule.

Which of the following statements about President's Rule is/are true?
i. The first instance of President's Rule in a South Indian state was in Andhra in 1954.
ii. Punjab was under President's Rule for the longest cumulative period.
iii. The state High Court’s powers are suspended during President's Rule.
iv. The 44th Amendment (1978) introduced restrictions on extending President's Rule beyond one year.

Which of the following statements about President's Rule is/are true?
i. President's Rule can be imposed if a state fails to comply with Central directives under Article 365.
ii. The state legislative assembly is always dissolved during President's Rule.
iii. The President can revoke President's Rule without parliamentary approval.
iv. The maximum duration of President's Rule is two years.

Read the following statements:
i. During President's Rule, the state Council of Ministers is dismissed.
ii. The state Governor administers the state on behalf of the President.
iii. The Parliament cannot delegate law-making powers to any authority during President's Rule.
iv. Laws made during President's Rule cease to exist once it is revoked.
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A high per capita GSDP is often used as a criterion by the Finance Commission for:
Which of the following is an example of an activity in the Primary Sector of GSDP?

Read the following statements:
i. A proclamation of President's Rule requires approval by both Houses of Parliament within two months.
ii. If Lok Sabha is dissolved, the proclamation survives until 30 days after its reconstitution, provided Rajya Sabha approves.
iii. President's Rule can be extended indefinitely with parliamentary approval every six months.
iv. The 44th Amendment restricts extensions beyond one year unless specific conditions are met.
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What is the significance of the base year in GSDP calculations?

Read the following statements:
i. The first imposition of President's Rule in India was in Punjab in 1951.
ii. Manipur has experienced President's Rule the most times, with 11 instances.
iii. The longest period of President's Rule in Kerala was from 1964 to 1967.
iv. The President’s Rule in Kerala in 1956 was the first instance in a South Indian state.
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Which of the following would NOT be included in GSDP calculations?
Why is the 'income approach' often used for the informal or unorganized sectors?
A state's GSDP growth rate being higher than its national GDP growth rate implies that:
What is the relationship between GSDP and State Income?
What does it mean to "kill two birds with one stone"?
The manager told the team not to beat around the bush and get straight to the point.
What is the primary purpose of GSDP?
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