The Governance System

131. Who among the following is the ex officio Chairman of the North Easter

Who among the following is the ex officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council?

[amp_mcq option1=”The President of India” option2=”The Prime Minister of India” option3=”The Union Home Minister” option4=”The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is The Union Home Minister.
The Union Home Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council (NEC).
The NEC is a statutory advisory body established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, to act as an advisory body to the Central Government on the overall development of the North Eastern Region.

132. Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Goods and Services T

Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Goods and Services Tax Council?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Prime Minister of India” option2=”The Union Finance Minister” option3=”The Speaker of the Lok Sabha” option4=”The President of India” correct=”option2″]

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The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.
The GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A of the Constitution of India. The Union Finance Minister is designated as the Chairperson of the Council. The Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance is a member, and the Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government is also a member.
The GST Council makes recommendations to the Union and State Governments on issues relating to GST. Decisions in the Council are taken by a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting. The vote of the Central Government has a weightage of one-third of the total votes cast, and the votes of all the State Governments taken together have a weightage of two-thirds of the total votes cast.

133. Which one of the following agencies enforces the laws on food security

Which one of the following agencies enforces the laws on food security in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”FDA” option2=”WHO” option3=”FSSAI” option4=”FAO” correct=”option3″]

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which consolidates various acts and orders related to food. FSSAI is responsible for setting standards for food products and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure that food is safe and wholesome for human consumption. It is the primary agency enforcing food safety and standards laws in India.
FSSAI is the nodal agency for enforcing food safety and standards in India.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is a US agency. WHO (World Health Organization) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) are specialized agencies of the United Nations dealing with health and food/agriculture on a global level, respectively.

134. Which of the following statements about National Recruitment Agency is

Which of the following statements about National Recruitment Agency is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a body to conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET) to shortlist the candidates for vacancies under ‘Group B’ and ‘Group C’ of the Government.” option2=”Employment in private sector is facilitated in all the districts, particularly 117 aspirational districts.” option3=”It was set up in 2014.” option4=”It has been accorded Constitutional status in 2021.” correct=”option1″]

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The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) is established to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for shortlisting candidates for vacancies under ‘Group B’ (non-gazetted) and ‘Group C’ (non-technical) posts in central government ministries/departments, public sector banks, and railways. Statement A accurately describes this primary function.
The NRA aims to streamline the recruitment process for millions of job aspirants by replacing multiple preliminary exams with a single test (CET).
The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of the NRA in August 2020. It is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, making it a statutory body, not a constitutional one. While NRA’s database might be useful for state governments and private sector recruiters, facilitating employment in the private sector is not its direct mandate or function.

135. Which of the following statements about ‘Good Governance Index’ (GGI)

Which of the following statements about ‘Good Governance Index’ (GGI) is/are not correct ?

  • 1. The first Good Governance Index, prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in partnership with the Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad, was brought out in 2019.
  • 2. The framework of assessment includes some sectors and indicators. GGI 2021 excluded ‘Agriculture and Allied sectors’ from the framework of assessment.
  • 3. According to GGI 2021, Jharkhand is one of the few states that has performed badly.
  • 4. Union Territories are not under the purview of GGI.

Select the answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”2, 3 and 4″ option3=”2 only” option4=”4 only” correct=”option2″]

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Statement 1 is correct: The first Good Governance Index was indeed prepared by DARPG in partnership with the Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad, and launched on December 25, 2019.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The GGI 2021 framework of assessment *included* ‘Agriculture and Allied sectors’ as one of the ten sectors evaluated.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While Jharkhand ranked relatively low (16th out of 18) in its category (‘Other States – Group B’) in GGI 2021, whether it is “one of the few states that has performed badly” is subjective and depends on the overall distribution of scores and rankings across all categories. Given that option B includes this statement as incorrect along with two definitively incorrect statements (2 and 4), it is likely intended to be incorrect, perhaps because many states performed similarly poorly, making the description “one of the few” inaccurate.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Union Territories *are* under the purview of GGI and are ranked separately.
Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are not correct.
– GGI is a quantitative tool to assess the state of governance in Indian states and UTs.
– It assesses performance across various sectors like Agriculture, Commerce & Industry, Human Resources, Public Health, Public Infrastructure, Economic Governance, Social Welfare, Judicial & Public Security, Environment, and Citizen-Centric Governance.
– States are categorized into groups (e.g., Big States, North-East & Hill States, Union Territories) for ranking.
Good Governance Day is celebrated in India on December 25th, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The GGI is released on this day to coincide with the observance. The index aims to provide a framework for states and UTs to benchmark performance and improve governance.

136. The ministry of Rural Development consists of which of the following

The ministry of Rural Development consists of which of the following departments?

[amp_mcq option1=”Department of Rural Development and Department of Land Resources” option2=”Department of Community Development, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Department of Social Assistance” option3=”Department of Rural Development, Department of Community Resources and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation” option4=”Department of Land Resources, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Department of Social Assistance” correct=”option1″]

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As per the current structure of the Government of India, the Ministry of Rural Development comprises two departments: the Department of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources.
The Department of Rural Development is responsible for implementing various schemes aimed at poverty reduction, employment generation, infrastructure development, and social security in rural areas. The Department of Land Resources focuses on issues related to land reforms, land use, and wasteland development.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation was part of this Ministry earlier but was subsequently separated and is now part of the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for most rural development programs in the country.

137. Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Servic

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board?

[amp_mcq option1=”Cabinet Secretary” option2=”Chairman, UPSC” option3=”Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training” option4=”Prime Minister of India” correct=”option1″]

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The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
The Civil Services Board (CSB) is responsible for making recommendations for transfer/posting of IAS officers.
The Civil Services Board is constituted by the Central Government and deals with matters related to appointments, transfers, and vigilance cases of senior civil servants, typically IAS officers.

138. Which of the following are the components of the Indian Legal System ?

Which of the following are the components of the Indian Legal System ?

  • 1. Basic values and principles enshrined in the Constitution
  • 2. Rights and obligations conferred by ordinary statutes
  • 3. Organizational set-up to enforce rights and obligations within the constitutional norms
  • 4. Legal and judicial persons

Select the answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2, 3 and 4″ option2=”1, 2 and 4 only” option3=”1, 2 and 3 only” option4=”3 and 4 only” correct=”option3″]

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Statements 1, 2, and 3 are components of the Indian Legal System. Statement 4 refers to actors/entities within the system.
– 1. Basic values and principles enshrined in the Constitution: The Constitution is the foundational document and supreme law of India. Its principles, such as rule of law, justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, and fundamental rights, form the bedrock of the legal system. This is a fundamental component. Correct.
– 2. Rights and obligations conferred by ordinary statutes: Laws passed by the Parliament and State Legislatures, along with subordinate legislation, define specific rights and obligations that individuals, corporations, and other entities must adhere to. This body of law is a crucial component. Correct.
– 3. Organizational set-up to enforce rights and obligations within the constitutional norms: This includes the judiciary (courts), the executive (government and administrative bodies), and law enforcement agencies (police). These institutions are responsible for interpreting and applying the law, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance within the framework of the Constitution. This enforcement mechanism is essential to the functioning of any legal system. Correct.
– 4. Legal and judicial persons: This refers to the entities (natural persons, corporations) recognized by law that have rights and obligations, and the individuals (judges, lawyers) who operate the legal system. While integral to the *operation* of the system, they are better described as participants, actors, or subjects of the law and the judicial process, rather than foundational *components* of the system itself, which primarily consists of rules, principles, and structures.
The Indian legal system is a complex structure based on common law, civil law, and customary law, with the Constitution as its supreme authority. Its components include legal sources (Constitution, statutes, precedents), institutions (legislature, executive, judiciary), and processes (litigation, enforcement). Statement 4 describes who the law applies to and who administers the law, rather than the structure or content of the law itself.

139. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Training Institute)

A. National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics1. Mussoorie
B. LBS National Academy of Administration2. Shimla
C. National Academy of Audit and Accounts3. Mumbai
D. All India Institute of Local Self Government4. Palasamudram

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”3 2 1 4″ option2=”3 1 2 4″ option3=”4 1 2 3″ option4=”4 2 1 3″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct match is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3.
– A. National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN): The main campus is located at Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh.
– B. LBS National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA): This is the premier training institution for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and other Group ‘A’ Central Civil Services. It is located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
– C. National Academy of Audit and Accounts (NAAA): This is the training institution for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS). It is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
– D. All India Institute of Local Self Government: This is an institute providing training, research, and consultancy in urban local governance. Its headquarters and main branch are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
These academies play a crucial role in training civil servants in India in their respective fields. NACIN trains officers of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), B-1 trains officers joining various civil services, C-2 trains officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, and D-3 is dedicated to local self-governance.

140. Which of the following statements about the National Centre for Good G

Which of the following statements about the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) are correct ?

  • 1. NCGG was set up by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
  • 2. The National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR) has been rechristened and subsumed into NCGG.
  • 3. NCGG is an apex level autonomous body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • 4. The Chairperson of the Governing Body of the NCGG is the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 4″ option2=”2 and 4 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”3 and 4 only” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B because only statements 2 and 4 about the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) are correct.
– 1. NCGG was not set up by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy. It was established by the Government of India. (Incorrect)
– 2. The National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR) was subsumed into NCGG. This is correct.
– 3. NCGG is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, specifically the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). It is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs. (Incorrect)
– 4. The Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India is the Chairperson of the Governing Body of the NCGG. This is correct.
NCGG is an institution dedicated to promoting good governance through training, research, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of governance. It conducts training programs for civil servants from India and other developing countries.
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