INDIAN POLITY MCQS SET 90

INDIAN POLITY MCQS SET 90

891) The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
A) Morley Minto Reforms, 1909
B) Montague Chelmsford Act, 1919
C) Government of India Act, 1935
D) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer:  Government of India Act, 1935
   
892) For distribution of powers between the Union and the States, the Constitution of India introduces three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution of powers?
A) Articles 4 and 5
B) Articles 56 and 57
C) Articles 141 and 142
D) Articles 245 and 246
Answer:  Articles 245 and 246
   
893) Which one of the following taxes is levied and collected by the Union but distributed between Union and States?
A) Corporation tax
B) Tax on income other than on agricultural income
C) Tax on railway fares and freights
D) Customs
Answer:  Tax on income other than on agricultural income
   
894) The largest item of expenditure in the current account of the Central Government Budget is
A) defence expenditure
B) subsidies
C) interest payments
D) expenditure on social services
Answer:  interest payments
   
895) 14th Finance Commission has been constituted under the Chairmanship of
A) YSP Thorat
B) YV Reddy
C) C Rangarajan
D) Vijay L Keikar
Answer:  YV Reddy

896) The recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission relate to
A) distribution of revenue
B) powers and functions of the President of India
C) membership of Parliament
D) Centre State relations
Answer:  Centre State relations
   
897) Consider the following statements with regard to the Planning Commission (PC) and Finance Commission (FC) and State. Which of these statements is not correct?
A) Both PC and F0 are institutions for the transfer of resources from centre to the States
B) Recommendations given by both are binding on the Government
C) While PC is a permanent body PC is constituted every five years
D) FC awards non plan resources while PC allocates plan resources
Answer:  Recommendations given by both are binding on the Government
   
898) The Finance Ministry (Government of India) has introduced the concept of 'Outcome-Budget' from 2005. Under this, the monitoring of the outcomes will be the responsibility of
A) Union Cabinet
B) Planning Commission
C) Finance Ministry and Planning Commission jointly
D) Ministry of Programme Implementation
Answer:  Planning Commission
   
899) Which of the following is extra constitutional body?
A) Union Public Service Commission
B) Finance Commission
C) Election Commission
D) NITI Aayog
Answer:  NITI Aayog
   
900) When was the Wealth Tax First introduced in India?
A) 1948
B) 1957
C) 1976
D) 1991
Answer:  1957