Consider the following statements:
- The conduct of State Legislative Assembly elections in India is governed by the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body empowered to supervise, direct, and control elections to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to changing trends in India’s political system, consider the following statements:
- A dominant-party system at the national level may reduce the effective functioning of opposition parties, thereby impacting deliberative democracy.
- The Constitution of India explicitly provides for a multi-party system to ensure political pluralism.
- Political identities in India, such as those based on religion or caste, can be reshaped through sustained political mobilisation and narrative-building.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to demographic changes and electoral politics in India, consider the following statements:
- The Census of India, conducted under the Census Act, 1948, provides the primary statutory data on religious composition but does not directly record fertility rates of households.
- While constitutional secularism ensures equal rights, differential demographic growth patterns across regions and communities are recognized factors that can influence political mobilization and electoral narratives.
- Trans-border migration can alter demographic equilibrium in frontier states, with documented implications for internal security and resource-sharing governance.
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951, provides a legal framework for seat reservation in the Lok Sabha for religious minorities to ensure political pluralism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to fiscal health and macroeconomic indicators of Indian States, consider the following statements:
- Fiscal deficit represents the total borrowing requirement of a government to bridge the gap between its total expenditure and total receipts excluding borrowings.
- A revenue deficit implies that the government is borrowing not only for capital expenditure but also to meet its routine administrative expenses.
- A higher Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) necessarily indicates lower unemployment in an economy.
- Persistent high interest payments as a share of revenue receipts can constrain a state’s ability to undertake developmental expenditure.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to Hantavirus infections, consider the following statements:
- Hantavirus infections are primarily transmitted to humans through aerosols contaminated with rodent excreta such as urine, droppings, and saliva.
- Hantavirus shows high human-to-human transmissibility similar to diseases like COVID-19.
- Hantavirus can cause two major clinical syndromes: one affecting the respiratory system and another affecting the kidneys.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect India–Bangladesh water sharing issues:
- The Teesta River water-sharing agreement has been fully implemented.
- Water sharing remains a key bilateral issue between the two countries.
- The Ganga Water Treaty was signed in 1996.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: In India, voters directly cast a separate vote for political parties in Lok Sabha elections.
Statement 2: India follows the first-past-the-post system for parliamentary elections.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Anti-incumbency refers to the tendency of voters to vote against the sitting government or elected representatives.
Statement II: Anti-incumbency can arise due to dissatisfaction with governance, corruption, or unmet promises.
Statement III: Anti-incumbency ensures that the ruling party always wins the next election.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Assam’s geographical location:
- Assam is connected to the rest of India through the Siliguri Corridor.
- Assam lies south of Meghalaya.
- The Brahmaputra River flows from east to west across Assam.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which Article of the Constitution deals with administration of Union Territories?