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Consider the following statements: The state government shall appoint a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations as to 1. the distribution between the state and Panchayats of the net proceeds of taxes, tolls and fees leviable by the states. 2. the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to the Panchayats. 3. the principles that will determine grant-in-aid to the Panchayats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Consider the following about the budget proposals for the year 2012-2013 : 1. Service tax rate raised and covers all services including those in the negative list. 2. Increase in defence allocation over the previous year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer: B
Schemes run under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are sponsored
Answer: B
The World Bank was created immediately after the Second World War. Its activities are focused on the developing countries. Which among the following are the activities of the Bank? 1. Human development 2. Agriculture and rural development 3. Environmental protection and governance 4. Loans and grants to the member countries Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :
Answer: D
During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, motions can be moved to reduce the amount of a demand. Such a motion is called a ‘cut-motion’. Which of the following categories are classified as ‘cut-motion’? 1. Disapproval of policy cut 2. Economy cut 3. Token cut Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :
Answer: C
Karam is a festival celebrated to worship Karam Devta, the God of power. Which one among the following tribal communities in India traditionally celebrates this festival?
Answer: A
