1.Which of the following statements are true regarding the 2024 “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States” report?
1. The report was prepared by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.
2. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment introduced the 12th Schedule, outlining the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
3. The report includes all States and Union Territories, including Delhi and Chandigarh.
4. The Devolution Index is based on six key dimensions with 25 sub-indicators.
A) Only 1 and 4
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 2, and 4
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Free Education Initiative for Orphan Children in Karnataka?
1. Orphan children will have to pass an entrance test to be admitted to residential schools.
2. The initiative will begin from the academic year 2025-26.
3. The Karnataka government aims to provide equal education opportunities and prevent child exploitation through this initiative.
4. Only children orphaned due to COVID-19 will benefit from this scheme.
A) Only 1 and 4 are true
B) Only 2 and 3 are true
C) Only 1, 2, and 3 are true
D) All 4 statements are true
3. Which of the following statements are true about the U.S.-India COMPACT Initiative?
1. The COMPACT initiative focuses on military, trade, technology, and defence industrial cooperation between the U.S. and India.
2. Under the initiative, India and the U.S. aim to double bilateral trade to $1 trillion by 2030 under “Mission 500.”
3. NASA and ISRO will collaborate via AXIOM to send the first Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS).
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All of the above
4.Which of the following conditions can lead to the imposition of President’s Rule in a State?
1. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in the State.
2. War or external aggression against India.
3. Failure of a State to comply with Union government directives under Article 365.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All of the above
5.Which of the following statements about the duration and approval of President’s Rule is correct?
1. President’s Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.
2. It can be extended for up to five years without any special conditions.
3. The President can revoke President’s Rule at any time.
A) All of the above
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 1 and 3
