Panchayati Raj & Public Policy

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31. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? [2020-1]

1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education etc.,

2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations

3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.

4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 3 & 4 only
(c) 1, 2 & 3 only
(d) 1, 2 & 4 only

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 & 4 only

Solution:15 percent of MPLADS funds are to be utilized for areas inhabited by SC population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by ST population. So, #2 is correct. b eliminated. The funds released under the Scheme are non-lapsable, i.e., the entitlement of funds not released in a particular year is carried forward to the subsequent years, subject to eligibility.

So, #3 is wrong. Upon reading the official guidelines page 34: District Authority would inspect at least 10% of the works under implementation every year. So, #4 is right answer therefore Answer is d.

32. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: [2023-1]

Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.

Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3: 2.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution:The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2 as per IYB Ch.3. So, St II is right.

However, Std flag sizes as per MHA flag code of India are as follows:

Dimensions in mm:

6300 * 4200
3600 * 2400
2700 * 1800
1800 * 1200
1350 * 900
900 * 600
450 * 300
225 * 150
150 * 100 Thus, 600 * 400 is not one of them. So, St I is wrong.

33. Consider the following statements: [2023-1]

Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.

Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct Answer: (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Solution:St I is right. Government lacks the money therefore largely focuses on led. This has led to a focus on curative care, which is the treatment of disease after it has occurred.

Preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative care, which are aimed at preventing disease from occurring in the first place, are often neglected.

St II is right. Health being in the state list, the states are responsible for organizing health services. But, it doesn't explain St I. Therefore, the answer is [b]

34. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? [2024-1]

1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.

2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.

3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Solution:Statement 1 is correct: Part IX A of the Constitution of India, which consists of Articles 243P to 243ZG, deals with the municipalities.

Statement 2 is Correct: Part XVIII of the Constitution, which consists of Articles 352 to 360, deals with the emergency provisions.

Statement 3 is correct: Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the power of parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedures. Hence, Option (d) is the correct answer.

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Panchayati Raj & Public Policy

31. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? [2020-1]

32. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: [2023-1]

33. Consider the following statements: [2023-1]

34. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? [2024-1]

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