Privatisation vs Disinvestment and Government of India's Steps in 1991 Economic Crisis
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In India, how are seats in the legislature distributed among political parties?

  • In proportion to the percentage of votes each party gets (correct)
  • Based on a random allocation system
  • In proportion to the number of party members
  • According to the party with the longest history in politics
  • Which system has India adopted for its elections?

  • Proportional Representation
  • First Past the Post (FPTP) (correct)
  • Ranked Choice Voting
  • Electoral College System
  • How many States listed have a bicameral legislature in India?

  • Only three
  • Only four
  • All six
  • Only five (correct)
  • Why is India considered a secular nation?

    <p>It treats every aspect of every religion with equal respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are consumer rights in India?

    <p>Right to safety and right to seek redressal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of India's electoral system?

    <p>Use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in all elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes transverse dunes?

    <p>Aligned parallel to the wind direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological feature is commonly associated with Karst topography?

    <p>Stalactites and stalagmites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair below is correctly matched?

    <p>Shivasamudram : Kaveri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agriculture practice is associated with the pair 'Slash and burn'?

    <p>Subsistence agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country is the pair 'Conuco : Venezuela' correctly matched?

    <p>Venezuela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Quaternary activities typically involve?

    <p>Specialized services and technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a unitary feature of Indian federalism?

    <p>Single citizenship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Hyderabad's accession to India is correct?

    <p>Hyderabad became part of India by signing the Instrument of Accession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of the Chief Justice of India, who administers the oath to the President of India?

    <p>Senior most judge of the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the composition of the Constituent Assembly is correct?

    <p>Members were directly elected by Indian citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Constituent Assembly is correct?

    <p>Provinces were allotted seats proportional to their respective population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding Junagarh's incorporation into India is correct?

    <p>Junagarh was annexed by India through military action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between privatisation and disinvestment?

    <p>Privatisation involves complete withdrawal of ownership by the government, while disinvestment involves partial sale of equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which steps were taken by the Government of India in response to the economic crisis of 1991?

    <p>Devaluation of the Indian rupee and abolition of the industrial licensing regime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) mentioned are conferred with the Maharatna status?

    <p>Only two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are classified as 'Non-Tariff Barriers' in international trade?

    <p>Customs surcharges and Import quotas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a government sells only a portion of its equity in a public sector enterprise, what is this process known as?

    <p>Disinvestment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In international trade, what purpose do 'Import quotas' serve?

    <p>To restrict the quantity of certain goods that can be imported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event was the 'Red Fort Trial' related to in the Indian freedom struggle?

    <p>Indian National Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Indian Temples, what does the term 'Amalaka' refer to?

    <p>Segmented stone disk on top of the shikhara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statements about Swami Dayanand Saraswati are correct?

    <p>All three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in response to which event?

    <p>Jallianwala Bagh Massacre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statements are correct regarding Mughal Architecture?

    <p>1 and 2 only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Sarais' in Mughal Architecture were primarily used for:

    <p>Storing water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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