CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Introduction To Indian Polity And Governance Quiz 12 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice  and Empowerment.
It is a national campaign for eliminating human trafficking.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Boys:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child development.
Its aims to facilitate, educate and empower adolescent boys so as to enable them to become self-reliant, gender-sensitive and aware citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Mahila E-Haat:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
It is an online marketing platform for women, where participants can display their products.
It is an initiative for women across the country as a part of 'Digital India' and 'Stand Up India' initiatives.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 only
  • all of the above
Consider the following statements about Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
Its aims to overall development of tribal people with an outcome-based approach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Stree Shakti Puraskar.
It recognises the spirit of courage of a woman in difficult circumstances, who has established this spirit of courage in her personal or professional life.
It also recognises the pioneering contribution of an individual in empowering women and raising women's issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
It is a nation-wide campaign launched by Department of Empowerment of persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA):
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Finance.
The purpose is to engage the youth/Students of Higher Education Institutions to encourage and motivate all payers and payees to use a digitally enabled cashless economic system.,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Swachhta Udyami Yojana:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
The obective is to provide concessional loan for viable community toilet projects and sanitation related vehicles to collect the garbage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Ishan Vikas:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
It is a special scholarship scheme by UGC to students from the Northeast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Nai Manzil:
It is a scheme of the ministry of Minority Affairs.
It is to empower and instill confidence among minority women for interacting with Government systems, banks and other institutions at all levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS):
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
It aims at upgrading Skills & Training of minority communities by preservation of traditional ancestral Arts and Crafts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Vidyanjali:
it is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
It is a school volunteer programme to boost community and private sector participation in government schools.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about USTAAD:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
It is an ambitious and over-arching skill development architecture, aimed at providing an all India Level training framework for imparting training to the minority population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Nai Roshni:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
It aims to benefit the minority youths who are school-dropouts or educated in the community education institutions like Madarsas, by providing them an integrated input of formal education and skill training.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about UDAAN:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
It aims at addressing the lower enrolment of girls in engineering colleges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC):
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It is for protecting growers of tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and tobacco from the twin risks of weather and price arising from yield loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about the powers of Rajya Sabha regarding Money Bill:
It cannot reject a Money Bill.
It can make recommendations on a Money Bill. 
It can amend a Money Bill.
Which of the above statements given above is/are incorrect?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 only
Which of the following does not form part of the recommendation of Finance Commission? 
  • Distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the union and the states.
  • Principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
  • The amount of money to be allocated to the states from Public Account of India.
  • Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State.
Consider the following statements about Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN):
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
It is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about SAMPADA:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The objective of SAMPADA is to supplement agriculture, modernise processing and decrease agri-waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Sudoor Drishti:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Mines.
The project is intended to check and validate the consistency of differential geo positioning system points that would be collected as part of the lease boundary survey programme of selected mine groups.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about 'A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneur-ship' (ASPIRE):
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development.
It seeks to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Swabhimaan:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Finance.
It is a financial security programme to ensure banking facilities in habitation with a population in excess of 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
It is a pan-IIT and IISc. joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Antyodaya Anna Yojana:
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture.
It aims to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following committees relates to the issues of data security and privacy concerns?
Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee
Justice A.P. Shah Committee
J.J. Irani Committee
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 1 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The CAG of India can be removed from the office only in like manner and on like grounds as:
  • Chairman of the UPSC
  • Supreme Court Judge
  • Attorney General of India
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Consider the following statements about Neeranchal Watershed Program: 
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture.
It aims to fulfil the watershed component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMSKY).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
A Committee was set up to lay down norms for film certification after going through best practices applied in film certification in various parts of the world which gives sufficient and adequate space for artistic and creative expression. Name the Committee.
  • Shyam Benegal Committee
  • N.K. Mittal Committee
  • Bibek Debroy Committee
  • N. K. Singh Committee
Which of the following committees does not pertain to Corporate Governance?
  • V.K. Gokak Committee
  • Naresh Chandra Committee
  • Narayana Murthy Committee
  • Uday Lothak Committee
Consider the following statements about Eklavya School:
These schools would be established for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) students.
They will be a model residential school set up in each Block.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Indian Constitution:
They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
They seek to provide social and economic base to democracy.
It is mandatory for the government to implement all directives.
Some of the directives were added by Constitution 42nd and 86th Amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
Which of the following statements regarding the President's ordinance-making power is incorrect?
  • It is the executive power of the legislature.
  • It shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
  • It shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the re-assembly of the Parliament.
  • It may be withdrawn at any time by the President.
Consider the following statements about Operation Green: 
It is to be launched with an allocation of Rs. 500 crore on the lines of Operation Flood.
It aims to promote farmer producers organisations, processing facilities, agri-logistics and professional management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Atal Pension Yojana (APY):
It is a pension scheme for unorganised sector workers.
Workers between 18 and 40 years of age and having a bank account are eligible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2017 is correct? 
  • It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty four weeks.
  • It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty eight weeks.
  • It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty two weeks.
  • It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty four weeks.
Which of the following about the Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 is/are correct?
It aims to criminalise triple talaq.
The divorced woman cannot have custody of her minor children.
The divorced women can claim subsistence.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 
  • 2 only
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following are the functions of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament?
To examine, in the light of CAG's report, the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the Parliament.
To examine, in the light of CAG's report, the statement of accounts of state corporations, trading and manufacturing projects except of those as are allotted to the committee on public undertakings.
To examine the statement of accounts of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, the audit of which is conducted by the CAG.
To examine if any money has been spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted by house of people for that purpose.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following features is a part of the Indian Parliamentary System?
Independent Judiciary
Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
A written Constitution.
Presence of de jure and de facto executives.
Individual responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 2, 3 and 4 only
  • 1. 2 and 4 only
  • 2, 4 and 5 only
  • 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Consider the following statements about Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017:
It aims to provide online voting for overseas Indians.
It aims to provide for proxy voting for overseas Indians.
It aims to make election gender neutral
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 2 only
  • 3 only
Consider the following statements about Public Service Commission:
The Constitution does not fix the number of members of the Union Public Service Commission.
One-half of the members of the UPSC should be persons who have held office under the Government of India or of a state for at least five years.
The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 60 years.
Members of Joint Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governors of respective States and hold office till the age of 65 years. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 only
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
Which of the following statements about Benami Transactions in India is/are correct?
It includes only immovable property.
Property which is subject matter of Benami transaction shall be confiscated by the Central Government. 
Only the Beneficial Owner and not the Benamidar shall be punishable.
The fine for benami transactions may extend to twenty-five per cent of the fair market value of the property.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 2 and 4
  • 1 and 4
The Prime Minister of India has often said in public about removing redundant laws which are of no practical use. The government recently constituted which of the following committee to revisit obsolete laws in India? 
  • Uday Kotak Committee
  • Afzal Amanullah Committee
  • Bibek Debroy Committee
  • Ramanujam Committee
Consider the following statements about the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2017:
It aims to establish a permanent tribunal to resolve river water disputes between states.
It provides for the establishment of Disputes Resolution Committee which shall try to settle disputes through negotiation.
It provides for appointment of experts known as Assessors from the Central Water Engineering Services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about Censure Motion and No-Confidence Motion:
A motion of Censure need not specify any grounds on which it is based, a No-confidence Motion must set out the grounds or charges on which it is based and is moved for specific purpose.
No leave of the house is required to move a No-Confidence motion whereas a motion of Censure once admitted has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted.
The Government must resign if a no-confidence motion is passed, whereas the Government need not resign if a censure motion is passed.
A censure motion can be moved in both, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
Which of the following committees suggested abolition of Haj Subsidy?
  • Bibek Debroy Committee
  • Majid Hussain Committee
  • Mehboob Ali Kaiser Committee
  • Afzal Amanullah Committee
All India Judicial Service (AIJS) was recently in news. Consider the following statements about AIJS:
The idea of AIJS was added in the Indian Constitution by 42nd Amendment.
AIJS shall not include any post inferior to that of a District Judge.
To create AIJS in India, it needs to be passed by the Council of States by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following pairs:
Third Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmation
Fourth Schedule - Allocation of Seats in Lok Sabha 
Eight Schedule - Language
Twelfth Schedule - Constitution 73rd Amendment
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
  • 1 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following conditions fulfill the criteria of Office of Profit?
The office must be under the appointment of government concerned.
The benefits, perks, salary, or any financial gain must be released from public exchequer.
A Member of Parliament or State Legislative Assembly can be disqualified for holding Office of Profit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
 
  • 3 only
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The Zonal Councils have been established under: 
  • Article 263 of the Indian Constitution
  • The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
  • Zonal Councils Act, 1956
  • Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
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