Q5341. Identify the correct pair matching the Constitutional Part with the institutions it covers:
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Q5342. Identify the correct pair regarding schemes and their core mechanism:
Explanation
Under the PMRPY, the Government paid the employer’s 12 per cent EPF contribution for new formal employees. The other pairs are wrong: MGNREGA gives unskilled manual work in rural areas.
Q5343. Consider the following outcomes expected by 2030 from the National Green Hydrogen Mission:
I. Creation of over 6 lakh jobs.
II. Abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions.
III. Complete cessation of all fossil fuel imports.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Creation of over 6 lakh jobs.
II. Abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions.
III. Complete cessation of all fossil fuel imports.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
By 2030, the National Green Hydrogen Mission is expected to create over six lakh jobs and lead to a significant abatement of annual greenhouse gas emissions. While the mission aims to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel imports, it does not expect a complete cessation of all such imports within this timeframe. The focus remains on strategic decarbonization and building a sustainable energy future.
Q5344. Which ruler of Jodhpur engaged in secret negotiations with Muhammad Ali Jinnah just prior to independence?
Explanation
Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur famously held secret discussions with Muhammad Ali Jinnah just before August 15, 1947. Tempted by offers of autonomy and port access, he considered acceding to Pakistan instead of India. This flirtation with Pakistan created a major crisis for the States Department, requiring direct intervention by Lord Mountbatten and V.P. Menon to secure Jodhpur for India.
Q5345. The Ashok Mehta Committee (1978) proposed the creation of Nyaya Panchayats. Who was recommended to preside over them?
Explanation
The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended the establishment of Nyaya Panchayats as separate judicial bodies to handle local disputes, keeping them distinct from the development-oriented Panchayats. To ensure the impartiality and legal competence of these bodies, the committee recommended that they should be presided over by a qualified judge, rather than by elected village leaders or administrative officials.
Q5346. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) operates as an independent business division within which entity?
Explanation
The India Semiconductor Mission functions as an independent business division within the Digital India Corporation. This arrangement provides the mission with the necessary autonomy and flexibility to manage the complex tasks of promoting the semiconductor ecosystem. By operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the mission can effectively coordinate various incentive schemes and international collaborations for chip manufacturing.
Q5347. Who acted as the primary mediator between the Maharaja of Jodhpur and Muhammad Ali Jinnah during these secret talks?
Explanation
The Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, acted as the primary intermediary between the young Maharaja of Jodhpur and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. As a leader of the Chamber of Princes who harbored his own reservations about joining India, the Nawab encouraged Hanwant Singh to seek favorable terms from Pakistan. This mediation was part of a larger effort to maintain princely independence.
Q5348. Read the following statements regarding local financial powers:
Statement I: Gram Panchayats have absolute constitutional authority to levy any tax they deem fit without state intervention.
Statement II: The state legislature authorizes a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate certain taxes, duties, and tolls.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: Gram Panchayats have absolute constitutional authority to levy any tax they deem fit without state intervention.
Statement II: The state legislature authorizes a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate certain taxes, duties, and tolls.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Panchayats do not have absolute constitutional authority to levy any taxes at their own discretion. Instead, Article 243H specifies that the state legislature must pass laws to authorize a Panchayat to levy, collect, and appropriate specific taxes, duties, tolls, and fees. This ensures that the financial powers of local bodies are exercised within a framework established by the state.
Q5349. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) was launched to incentivize employers for creation of new employment and restoration of loss of employment. This scheme was introduced as a direct response to which major event?
Explanation
The Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns, to give employers incentives to create new jobs and restore those that were lost.
Q5350. What significant concession was allegedly offered by Jinnah on a blank sheet of paper to entice the Maharaja of Jodhpur to join Pakistan?
Explanation
To entice the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Muhammad Ali Jinnah reportedly gave him a blank signed paper, allowing the ruler to write his own terms. The primary concessions offered included free access to the Karachi port, control over railway lines, and the right to manufacture and import arms. These lucrative offers were designed to bring the strategic border state into Pakistan’s fold.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5341 | (a) Part IXA - Municipalities |
| 5342 | (a) PMRPY : Government pays 12% EPF contribution for new formal employees |
| 5343 | (a) I and II only |
| 5344 | (d) Maharaja Hanwant Singh |
| 5345 | (d) A qualified judge |
| 5346 | (d) Digital India Corporation |
| 5347 | (b) The Nawab of Bhopal (Hamidullah Khan) |
| 5348 | (b) Statement II is correct and Statement I is incorrect. |
| 5349 | (b) The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns |
| 5350 | (c) Free access to the port of Karachi and arms manufacturing rights |
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