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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes transverse dunes?

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

What geological feature is commonly associated with Karst topography?

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

Which pair below is correctly matched?

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

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

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

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

<p>Venezuela (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Quaternary activities typically involve?

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

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

<p>Single citizenship (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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. (D)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only two (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about Swami Dayanand Saraswati are correct?

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

Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in response to which event?

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

Which statements are correct regarding Mughal Architecture?

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

'Sarais' in Mughal Architecture were primarily used for:

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