Description : Resources transferred from the Government of India to States are termed `statutory' if they are made (1) in the form of loans (2) on the recommendations of the Planning Commission (3) on the recommendations of the Finance Commission (4) in the form of grants
Last Answer : (3) on the recommendations of the Finance Commission Explanation: in an explicit recognition of vertical and horizontal imbalances, the Indian Constitution embodies enabling and mandatory provisions to ... have to bring about uniform income and services and economic integration among the states.
Description : Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the consolidated fund of India? (1) Finance Commission (2) Inter-State-Council (3) Union Ministry of Finance (4) Public Accounts Committee
Last Answer : (1) Finance Commission Explanation: Finance commission recommends the president on the principle that should govern the grants-in-aid to the states by the centre.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : The Finance Commission is mainly concerned with recommending to the President about – (1) distributing net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the States (2) principles Governing the grantsin-aid to be given to States (3) both (1) and (2) (4) neither (1) and (2)
Last Answer : (3) both (1) and (2) Explanation: The Finance Commission is constituted to make recommendations to the President about the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and States ... between the Union and the States. They also deal with devolution of non-plan revenue resources.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.
Description : The President can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses from the– (1) Consolidated Fund of India (2) Grants of the Central Government (3) Aid from the Union Government (4) Contingency Fund
Last Answer : (4) Contingency Fund Explanation: The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of the President. He can advance money of this fund to meet unforeseen expenses and recover the same after ... of the president. Like the public account of India, it is also operated by executive action.
Description : The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following? (1) Distribution of revenue (2) Power and functions of the President (3) Membership of Parliament (4) Centre-State relations
Last Answer : (4) Centre-State relations Explanation: Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and ... and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
Description : Which of the followings has the power to form new states or to change the borders of the states
Last Answer : Parliament
Description : According to the recommendations of IS : 456-1978, the expansion joints (A) Are provided where plane changes abruptly (B) Are provided to ensure minimum resistance (C) Do not carry reinforcement across them (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Explain how a pea or a button which has got into the nasal cavity be removed. OR What is the first aid to be provided to a person who got a pea or a button into the nasal cavity accidentally?
Last Answer : If a pea or a button gets into the nasal cavity accidentally, give a pinch of snuff to the person. It causes violent sneezing and the foreign body will be thrown out. Visit a doctor if the above method does not work.
Description : Baffles in mixing tanks are provided to (A) Reduce swirling and vortex formation (B) Increase the structural strength of the tank (C) Aid in rotational flow (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Reduce swirling and vortex formation
Description : What were the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission Plan regarding the Princely States? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The recommendations of the Cabinet Mission Plan regarding Princely States were that they would not be under the direct control of the Union and they would themselves decide as to what powers they were to surrender.
Description : When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorgani-sation Commission? (1) 1953 (2) 1956 (3) 1960 (4) 1966
Last Answer : (2) 1956 Explanation: The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the ... the single most extensive change in. state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.
Description : Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana? (1) Dhar Commission (2) Dass Commission (3) Shah Commission (4) Mahajan Commission
Last Answer : (3) Shah Commission Explanation: Haryana state was formed on 1 November, 1966, on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee which was announced in the Parliament on 23 September, 1965. On ... Sangrur), Narwana (district Sangrur), Naraingarh, Ambala and Jagadhri were also to be included.
Description : The lowest outlet sluice in a dam is provided (A) Below the dead storage (B) On the top level of dead storage (C) On the top level of useful storage (D) At the centre of the dam
Last Answer : (B) On the top level of dead storage
Description : Full amount of extra width of a pavement on the curve, is provided at (A) Beginning of the transition curve (B) Centre of the transition curve (C) Beginning of the circular curve (D) Centre of the circular curve
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : no super elevation is provided on a road along curves, pot holes may develop at (A) Inner edge of the road (B) Outer edge of the road (C) Centre of the road (D) Nowhere on the road
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : In retaining and breast walls, weep holes are provided at (A) 50 cm vertical height and 50 cm centre to centre horizontally (B) 100 cm vertical height and 100 cm centre to centre horizontally ... cm centre to centre horizontally (D) 120 cm vertical height and 100 cm centre to centre horizontally
Description : In the design of a front counterfort in a counterfort retaining wall, the main reinforcement is provided on (i) Bottom face near counterfort (ii) Top face near counterfort (iii) Bottom face near centre of span (iv) Top ... ) (B) Only (ii) (C) Both (i) and (iv) (D) Both (ii) and (iii)
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads (B) A ... in shape (C) Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading (D) All the above
Description : Stop boards on either side of approaches of all unmanned level crossings shall be provided at -------------from the centre line of nearest track. a) 3meters b) 5 meters* c) 6 meters d) 10 meters
Last Answer : b) 5 meters*
Description : On an unmanned level crossing stop board should be provided at a distance of --------- from the centre of nearest track a) 5 meters * b) 6 meters c) 3 meters d) 7.5 meters
Last Answer : a) 5 meters
Description : 1. The United Nations declared 2012 as the International Year of which thing? 2. Which gland is both exo and endocrine gland? 3. By whom was the Constitution of India adopted? 4. By which ... still active? 20. Which was the medieval ruler who was the first to establish a ministry of agriculture?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Cooperatives 2. Pancreas 3. Constituent Assembly 4. Coal 5. Mahayana Buddhism 6. Energy 7. Madhya Pradesh 8. March 22 9. Indonesia 10. Muharnmad-bin-Oasim 11. Afferent arteriole 12. 9th December, ... 15. 712 A.D. 16. Peace Week 17. 97% 18. Bacteria 19. Iceland 20. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
Description : Is the United States the country that provides the most aid?
Last Answer : answer:The US gives the most on an absolute dollar comparison. But the US is very much in the middle on a per capita basis. There are many countries with far smaller populations that give much ... is much more than disaster relief. Foreign aid is used to influence policy on many different levels.
Description : The United States gave military aid to to fight against communism in Vietnam in the 1950s?
Last Answer : France
Description : Which authority recommends the principles gov erring the grantsin-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India? (1) Public Accounts Committee (2) Union Ministry of Finance (3) Finance Commission (4) Inter-State Council
Last Answer : (3) Finance Commission Explanation: The Finance Commission makes recommendations to the President regarding the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of 'the States out of the Consolidated ... for purposes other than those specified in the provisos to clause (1) of that article.
Description : One of the followings is a very unique feature of the mammalian body
Last Answer : One of the followings is a very unique feature of the mammalian body A. Presence of diaphragm B. Four-chambered heart C. Rib cage D. Homeothermy
Description : Of the followings plants which one would you cosidlr an endangered planl, due to over exploitation
Last Answer : Of the followings plants which one would you cosidlr an endangered planl, due to over exploitation A. Dioscorea B. Maize C. Wheat D. Rice
Description : Who among the followings was of the view that irrational beliefs are basis of all of our maladjustments?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : which of the followings describes a difference between concentration camps and extermination camps in nazi germany?
Last Answer : Concentration camps were used for forced prison labor, while extermination camps were built to kill all prisoners.
Description : All followings are poor sources of iron except (A) Milk (B) Potatoes (C) Wheat flour (D) Liver
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : All followings are rich sources of magnesium, except (A) Milk (B) Eggs (C) Meat (D) Cabbage
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : All followings are ketogenic aminoacids except (A) Leucine (B) Isoleucine (C) Phenyl alanine (D) Glycine
Description : Which of the followings gives a positive test for Ninhydrin? (A) Reducing sugars (B) Triglycerides (C) Alpha aminoacids (D) Esterified Fats
Description : Which one of the followings is/are correct definition of Habitat? (1) A complex of several types of communities (2) Natural environment of a living organism (3) The place where one would ... environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism.
Last Answer : (4) Natural environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism. Explanation: Habitat is generally defined as the natural environment ... an area of uniform environmental conditions associated with a particular community of plants and animals
Description : Andaman and Nicobar islands are separated by which of the followings
Last Answer : Ten degree channel
Description : Equator does not pass through which of the followings
Last Answer : Mexico
Description : Himalayan mountain range is an example of which of the followings
Last Answer : fold mountains
Description : Anticline is a type of which of the followings
Last Answer : Fold structure
Description : I.R.20 is a high yielding variety of which of the followings
Last Answer : Rice
Description : “Shadow Cabinet” is a feature of which of the followings
Last Answer : Britain
Description : In which of the followings, there is possibility of arbitrary rule
Last Answer : Single-party state
Description : Which of the followings is correct in relation with Marxist ideas of state
Last Answer : State is a class institution
Description : Which of the followings is permanent organization
Last Answer : Family
Description : Which of the followings is an example of multiple executive
Last Answer : Switzerland
Description : Which of the followings is not a feature of centralized government
Last Answer : Judicial review
Description : Which of the followings is an example of unitary and presidential system of governance
Description : Which of the followings resists liberty and freedom
Last Answer : Centralization
Description : Which of the followings cannot challenge India
Last Answer : Socialism