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The canon of benefit' of public expenditure states that spending should be:
Which of the following is a primary goal of public expenditure related to economic stabilization?
Public expenditure on health and education is considered to be **'social expenditure'** because it:
How does public expenditure on infrastructure (e.g., roads, railways) typically affect the economy?

Which of the following is NOT a core objective of the NPDM?

  1. Promote a culture of prevention and resilience.
  2. Enhance risk monitoring.
  3. Establish a strong legal framework.
  4. Reduce the role of local bodies in disaster management.

    What is the role of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in assisting states and union territories?

    1. The NDMA is mandated to assist states and union territories in developing disaster management plans and conducting mock drills.
    2. The NDMA's role is limited to providing financial aid only.
    3. The NDMA does not play a role in assisting state-level disaster management efforts.
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      How is the effectiveness of disaster management plans and SOPs refined?

      1. Effectiveness is refined through various training methods, including seminars, simulations, and mock drills.
      2. Effectiveness is refined solely through theoretical planning without practical exercises.
      3. Effectiveness is not continuously assessed or refined.
        Which of the following is a primary **source of financing** for public expenditure?

        What is required of all central ministries, state governments, district authorities, and other stakeholders under the NPDM 2009 regarding disaster management activities?

        1. They must create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with national and state disaster management plans.
        2. They are only required to create general disaster management guidelines.
        3. They are not required to create any specific procedures.

          Which of the following is a core objective of the NPDM?

          1. Encourage risk mitigation by blending modern technology with traditional wisdom and environmentally sustainable practices.
          2. Integrate disaster management into development planning.
          3. Develop advanced early warning systems.
          4. Focus solely on international cooperation for disaster management.

            What approach does the NPDM emphasize for disaster management?

            1. The policy emphasizes a top-down approach where only central agencies are involved.
            2. The policy emphasizes a community-centric approach, empowering local communities and involving all stakeholders.
            3. The policy focuses exclusively on technological solutions without community involvement.

              Which act does the NPDM 2009 align with and build upon?

              1. The NPDM was created to align with and build upon the Disaster Management Act of 2005.
              2. The NPDM aligns with the Environment Protection Act of 1986.
              3. The NPDM is independent of any previous legislation.

                What is the vision of the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM)?

                1. The vision is to create a safe and resilient India through a comprehensive, forward-looking, multi-hazard, and technology-driven approach.
                2. The vision is solely focused on post-disaster reconstruction.
                3. The vision is to create a completely hazard-free India.

                  Which groups are particularly vulnerable during disasters according to the NPDM 2009 preamble?

                  1. Economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized groups, including women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, are highlighted as particularly vulnerable.
                  2. Only economically disadvantaged groups are considered particularly vulnerable.
                  3. The policy does not specify any particular vulnerable groups.

                    What is the primary responsibility for disaster management according to the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) 2009?

                    1. The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the Union Government.
                    2. The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the State Governments.
                    3. The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
                      What is the main difference between revenue expenditure and capital expenditure?
                      The **Keynesian** view on public expenditure during a recession suggests that the government should:
                      Under the NPDM 2009, who must create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with national and state disaster management plans?
                      Which of the following is an example of **non-developmental public expenditure?
                      ______ act as elastic buffers between guard cell and epidermal cells.
                      What is one of the key objectives related to early warning systems under the NPDM?
                      What is meant by the **'canon of sanction'** in public expenditure?
                      Which of the following is a core objective of the NPDM?
                      An increase in public expenditure, without a corresponding increase in output, is most likely to cause:
                      The term **'fiscal deficit'** primarily represents:
                      Which type of public expenditure is most likely to have a direct and immediate impact on a country's long-term productive capacity?
                      How does the NPDM seek to improve transparency and accountability in disaster management?
                      The NPDM emphasizes a community-centric approach, empowering whom?
                      How does public expenditure on social welfare programs affect income distribution?
                      What is the vision of the NPDM 2009?
                      Which of the following is a key **principle of public expenditure**?
                      The **Wiseman-Peacock Hypothesis** explains the growth of public expenditure as a result of a 'displacement effect.' What does this effect refer to?
                      The **Wagner's Law** of increasing state activities suggests that as a nation's per capita income rises, public expenditure will:
                      The NPDM was created to align with and build upon which act?
                      Which of the following is an example of **capital expenditure**?
                      What is a core principle of the NPDM 2009 regarding the primary responsibility for disaster management?
                      According to the classification of public expenditure, what category does the salary paid to government employees fall under?
                      _____ is the precursor of IAA, while _____ is the precaution of ethylene.
                      According to the NPDM 2009, which groups are particularly vulnerable during disasters?
                      In ________ the stamens are modified and are known as translator
                      A homologous organ is
                      What is the primary objective of public expenditure in an economy?
                      Coxal bone is formed by fusion of ____________ bones
                      When was the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) officially approved by the Union Cabinet?
                      Which among the following makes the pioneer community a xerarch

                      Arrange the steps in a PCR incorrect order:

                      (i) Denaturation of strands

                      (ii) Attaching of primer by cooling

                      (iii) Heating

                      (iv) DNA synthesis

                      Meibomian glands are modified:
                      Ubisch bodies are studded in:
                      The cells which secrete perforin are: