The question asks about the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). To answer this, one needs to recall the core purpose for which this scheme was launched by the Indian government.
Correct Option: C) promoting financial inclusion in the country
The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched with the explicit aim of promoting financial inclusion. It sought to ensure access to financial services like banking/savings & deposit accounts, remittance, credit, insurance, and pension in an affordable manner to all citizens, especially those from weaker sections and low-income groups. This aligns perfectly with the definition of financial inclusion.
With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The question asks about the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC). We need to evaluate two statements regarding its recommendations: the share of states in the central divisible pool and recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.
A) only 1
Statement 1 is correct as the FFC indeed increased the states' share in the central divisible pool from 32% to 42%. Statement 2 is incorrect because the FFC's philosophy was to reduce the number of sector-specific grants by increasing untied transfers to states, thereby giving them more fiscal autonomy.
The question asks about the 'Fortaleza Declaration' and its relation to international organizations. To answer this, one needs to recall major declarations or summits associated with prominent international groups.
Correct Option: B) The 'Fortaleza Declaration' is a key outcome of the 6th BRICS summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2014. It is significant for establishing the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA).
A decrease in the tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
1. Showing economic growth rate
2. Less equitable distribution of national income
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The question asks what a decrease in the tax-to-GDP ratio indicates. We need to analyze each statement in the context of this economic indicator.
A decrease in the tax-to-GDP ratio can occur if:
If GDP is growing at a faster rate than tax collection, it implies economic growth. A lower tax-to-GDP ratio, especially if accompanied by higher GDP, can indicate that the economy is expanding, but the tax base or tax collection efficiency is not keeping pace, or tax rates have been reduced to stimulate growth. Therefore, a decrease in this ratio can be associated with economic growth, particularly if the denominator (GDP) is increasing significantly.
The tax-to-GDP ratio itself does not directly indicate the equity of income distribution. Income distribution is more closely related to the type of taxes (progressive vs. regressive), government expenditure patterns (social welfare vs. subsidies for the rich), and other socio-economic policies. A decrease in the tax-to-GDP ratio could be due to lower tax rates across the board or a shift towards less progressive taxation, which *might* lead to less equitable distribution, but it's not a direct or sole indicator. A country with a low tax-to-GDP ratio could still have equitable distribution if its other policies ensure it, and vice-versa. Thus, this statement is not necessarily true.
Correct Option: A) 1 only
A decrease in the tax-to-GDP ratio can indeed be a sign of economic growth, especially if the GDP is growing robustly while tax collection either lags or is intentionally reduced to spur further growth. It implies that the economic output is expanding faster than the government's share of it through taxes.
The question asks why tropical cyclones do not originate in specific regions of the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific. To answer this, we need to understand the essential conditions required for tropical cyclone formation and identify which of these conditions are absent or weak in the mentioned regions.
Correct Option: B) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
To identify the easternmost and westernmost states of India, one needs to have a clear understanding of India's geographical extent, particularly its longitudinal spread. The easternmost point of India is located in a state that lies furthest to the east, and the westernmost point is in a state that lies furthest to the west.
Correct Option: D) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Arunachal Pradesh is the state located at the easternmost extremity of India, with its easternmost point near Kibithu. Gujarat is the state located at the westernmost extremity of India, with its westernmost point at Sir Creek/Guhar Moti in the Kutch region.
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution. We need to evaluate each statement based on the constitutional provisions and characteristics of DPSPs.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
The question asks to identify the component with the highest weight in India's 'Index of Eight Core Industries'. This requires knowledge of the weights assigned to each of the eight core industries.
Correct Option: B) Electricity generation has a weight of 19.85% in the Index of Eight Core Industries, which is the highest among the options provided.
The question asks to identify the National Park that is unique for being a swamp with floating vegetation supporting rich biodiversity. This points to a specific type of wetland ecosystem known for its floating islands.
Correct Option: B) Keibul Lamjao National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur, India, is the world's only floating national park. It is characterized by its unique ecosystem of 'phumdis' – heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter at various stages of decomposition, which float on the surface of Loktak Lake. These phumdis support a rich biodiversity, including the critically endangered Sangai (brow-antlered deer), which is endemic to this habitat.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India(NIF)?
1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.
2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.
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The question asks to identify the correct statement(s) about the National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF). We need to evaluate each statement based on the known facts about NIF.
Correct Option: A) 1 only — Statement 1 accurately describes NIF as an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, Central Government.