Welcome to your 13january2024dailycaquiz
1.
Concerning the concept of Tax Devolution in India, consider the following statements:
I. Tax devolution refers to the distribution of tax revenues collected by the central government to the states.
II. The share of states in central taxes was increased from 42% to 50% by the 15th Finance Commission.
III. Articles 268–272 of the Indian Constitution outline the division of revenues between the Union and states.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Which of the following provisions empower the Union to provide financial assistance to states for public purposes under the Indian Constitution?
3.
Consider the following reforms introduced to improve the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India:
I. Digital ration cards were introduced to eliminate fake and duplicate beneficiaries.
II. Aadhaar integration ensures targeted distribution through biometric authentication.
III. End-to-end computerization tracks food grain movement and minimizes inefficiencies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Regarding the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, consider the following statements:
I. The Search Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
II. The Chief Justice of India is included in the Selection Committee.
III. The Act allows the selection of candidates outside the Election Commission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
What percentage of India's rural population is covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013?
6.
The 15th Finance Commission reduced the states' share in central taxes from 42% to 41%. What was the primary reason for this reduction?
7.
Which Indian state is often cited as a model for its community-driven and transparent PDS system?
8.
Consider the following regarding the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on same-sex marriage in India:
I. Same-sex marriage was legalized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
II. The court emphasized that legislative action is required for legalizing same-sex marriage.
III. Same-sex couples can form civil unions but cannot adopt children.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
What is the funding ratio for northeastern and hill states under special central assistance rules?
10.
Which of the following countries was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
