14720.The phrase bicameral legislature means
a single assembly
an elected legislature
a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
parliamentary system of government
14725.The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of national importance
if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject with regard to those states
for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers
All the above
14716.Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals inspired by the
Russian Revolution
Irish Revolution
French Revolution
US Constitution
14752.The objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was
extension of provincial assemblies
to give more powers to local government
to abolish the post of secretary of the state for India
to establish diarchy in provinces
15079.If all the banks in an economy are nationalized and converted into a monopoly bank, the total deposits
will decrease
will increase
will neither increase nor decrease
None of the above
15086.Which of the following is the most appropriate cause of exports surplus?
Countrys exports promotion value
Countrys stringent import policy
Developments in national and international markets
None of the above
15118.Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means
the difference between current expenditure and current revenue
net increase in Union Governments borrowings from the Reserve Bank of India
the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings
the sum of monetized deficit and budgetary deficit
14729.The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counter-part in Britain because
India is the biggest democracy
India has adopted the federal system
India has a written constitution
his office enjoys constitutional basis
15127.The apex body for formulating plans and coordinating research work in agriculture and allied fields is
State Trading Corporation
Regional Rural Banks
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
14717.The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is
one-fourth of the total membership
one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha
at least 100 members
14750.Mainstream Nationalism in India
was characterized by Chauvinism
aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
had national socialism as its ultimate goal
aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
15072.Gilt-edged market means
bullion market
market of government securities
market of guns
market of pure metals
14703.The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is
an effective, hones government
socialist government
active opposition
adequate resources
14705.The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from
the Consolidated Fund of India
the Contingency Fund
both the above funds
None of the above
15130.Redistribution polices geared to reduce economic inequalities include
progressive tax policies
land reforms
rural development policies
All the above
15134.In utensils worth Rs 1000 are produced with copper worth Rs 500, wages paid are Rs 100, other material purchased is worth Rs 100 and depreciation of machinery is zero, then what is the value added in process?
Rs 1000
Rs 500
Rs 400
Rs 300
14731.The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list
if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so
if the Supreme Court of India gives authority to the Parliament of India in this regard
if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the national interest
None of the above
14746.The parliament works through committees which
help the government in the formulation of policy
exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis
ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed parliamentary procedure
both (a) and (b)
15077.Depreciation means
closure of a plant due to lock out
closure of a plant due to labour trouble
loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear
destruction of a plant in a fire accident