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TestCracker Session # 4 GSS Monetary Policy of India & the RBI

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“Market regards the increase in Bank rate as the official signal for beginning of a tight money situation.Open market operation refers to the purchase and sale of Government securities by the Central bank in open market.”(TestCracker Comment: Will you believe it – two questions in IAS Prelims 2013 came from our two back to back lines from this session! In the next slide you will see the next question. In all, 6 questions were asked from just this one session…surprising even us!)

An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the

(a) Market rate of interest is likely to fall

(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks

(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy

(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy

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“Market regards the increase in Bank rate as the official signal for beginning of a tight money situation.Open market operation refers to the purchase and sale of Government securities by the Central bank in open market.”

In the context of Indian economy, Open Market Operations' refers to

(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI

(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade

(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI

(d) None of the above




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Monetary Policy is a part of general economic policy of any government. Thus it contributes to the achievement of the goals of economic policy. The goals can be Full employment Stable exchange rate Healthy Balance of Payments (BoP)BoP is an accounting record of all monetary transactions between a country and the rest of the world. These transactions include payments for the country's 1. Exports and imports of goods & services2. Inflow and outflow of financial capital, and3. Other financial transfers.

The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of

(a) all import and transactions of a country during a given period normally a year

(b) goods exported from a country during a year

(c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another

(d) capital movements from one country to another



TestCracker Session # 56 GSS The Parliament of India

IAS Prelims 2013

SPECIAL POWERS OF THE LOK SABHAThere are certain powers which are constitutionally granted to the Lok Sabha and not to the Rajya Sabha. These powers are: The Money and the Financial Bills can only originate in the Lok Sabha. In case of a Money Bill, the Rajya Sabha has only the right to make recommendations and the

Lok Sabha may or may not accept the recommendation. Also, a Money Bill must be passed by Rajya Sabha within a period of 14 days. Otherwise, the Bill shall be automatically deemed to be passed by the House. Thus, the Lok Sabha enjoys exclusive legislative jurisdiction over the passage of the Money Bills.

The Council of Ministers are only responsible to the Lok Sabha and hence the Confidence and the No-Confidence motions can be introduced in Lok sabha only.

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further

(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration

(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill



TestCracker Session # 62 GSS – Governor


IAS Prelims 2013

The Governor holds office till ‘Pleasure of President’ – the doctrine of Pleasure• The prerogative of the appointment and removal of the Governor rests solely with the

President and even though the Constitution provides a five year term period for the Governor, the President is free to warrant the removal of the Governor prior to the completion of the tenure. No specific procedure has been laid out in the Constitution regarding this.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support


TestCracker Session # 56 GSS The Parliament of India

IAS Prelims 2013

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BILLS

Article 368 deals with the power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution, and the procedure thereof.

A Bill for this can be introduced in either House (the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha) of the Parliament and there is no need of the President’s recommendation for this.Such a Bill must be passed by each House separately with a special majority required under Article 368, i.e. not less than two-third of the Members of the House present and voting.

Consider the following statements

1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.

2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2



TestCracker Session # 88 GSS Attorney General & Advocate General

IAS Prelims 2013

The Attorney-General represents the Union and the States before the Courts but is also allowed to take up private practice provided the other party is not the State.Although he is not a member of the either House of the Parliament, he enjoys the right to attend and speak in the parliamentary deliberations and meetings (of both the Lok Sabha

and the Rajya Sabha), without a right to vote.

Consider the following statements:

Attorney General of India can

1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha

2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha

3. speak in the Lok Sabha

4. vote in the Lok Sabha

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3 only



TestCracker Session # 96 GSS Special Compilation (History)

IAS Prelims 2013

Tebhaga Revolt

The Tebhaga movement arose in North Bengal for the reduction in share of produce from one-half to one-third as the rent by Bargadars to the Jotedars. In Bengal, between the Zamindar and direct peasant producers, there came into being a number of intermediaries such as the Jotedars. These Jotedars in turn used to sublet their land to Bargadars or the share croppers who cultivated the land and used to pay a part (one-half) of the produce known as ‘adhi’ or ‘bhag’ to Jotedars.

The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third

(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land

(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom

(d) writing off all peasant debts



TestCracker Session # 35 GSS Center State Relations

IAS Prelims 2013

However, the Union government can also legislate on any subject included in the State list, under some specific circumstances (Important):

(i) If the Rajya Sabha recommends by a two-third majority that such legislation is in national interest (Article 249);(ii) If two or more States mutually agree that such a legislation should be made for them;

(iii) In order to implement treaties or international agreements or connections (Article 253); and…..(contd…)

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

(a) with the consent of all the States

(b) with the consent of the majority of States

(c) with the consent of the States concerned

(d) without the consent of any State



TestCracker Session # 22 GSS Directive Principles

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Article 37 reveals that:

• The Directive Principles are not justiciable

• They are Fundamental to the governance of the country• It shall be the duty of the State to apply these Directive Principles while formulating

policies or making laws for the governance of the State

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

(a) Fundamental Rights

(b) Fundamental Duties

(c) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties



TestCracker Session # 40 GSS Mass Nationalism

IAS Prelims 2013

Anti Simon upsurge:The British government virtually recognized the failure of the Reforms of 1919 by appointing the Simon commission in November 1927. The Commission had suggested further reforms and measures. Its chairman was Mr. Simon. The Commission consisted of seven members of the British parliament.

The commission had no Indian members in it. So the Indians boycotted this all white commission and protested against it when it visited India. On February 3rd, 1928, it was greeted with a country wide agitation. The commission was confronted with wild demonstrations Black Flags and slogans of “Simon Go Back” everywhere.

The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919

(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces

(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission

(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country



TestCracker Session#86 GSS Tricks to Remember the Sequence of Events

IAS Prelims 2013

In the Preliminary Exam you have one advantage – they give the answer along with the question! Just that there are three wrong answers too. As such, if you have gone through our previous sessions properly, you will not need any ‘trick’ – you will identify the correct answer option as soon as you see one. The most important section of Modern Indian History is the period between the end of the Second World War and the independence of India. There have been covered in detail in our GSS session # 65 - ‘The March towards Freedom’. Sometimes you may get confused about the order of the events. In case you do, remember this acronym –

PAICQuiRDSCAM

Quit India Movement was launched in response to

(a) Cabinet Mission Plan

(b) Cripps Proposals

(c) Simon Commission Report

(d) Wavell Plan



TestCracker Session # 50 GSS Prime Minister – first among equals

IAS Prelims 2013

It is to be noted here that there is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a union minster. • There is no bar on the appointment of a person from outside the Legislature as Minister, but

he cannot continue as Minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in either House of Parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)].

• Prime Minister can also include a representative of Union Trade, and even of an opposition party in Council of Ministers.

• A Minister who is a member of one House has a right to speak in and to take part in the proceedings of the other House though he has no right to vote in that House.

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.

2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.

3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



TestCracker Session # 50 GSS Prime Minister – first among equals

IAS Prelims 2013

“The collective responsibility of Ministers is to the Lok Sabha even though some of the ministers may belong to the Rajya Sabha.”

Consider the following statements:

1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.

2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.

3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Iegislation.

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3



TestCracker CSAT Module

National Airlines have five destinations namely S, T, U, V, and W. The flight system that connects the destinations is not working properly. The destination managers have determined that they can arrange for direct flights from their destinations to certain other destinations.Direct flights are only from:• S to V• T to S and U• U to T• V to T• W to S & U

Read the following statements and answer the four items that follow:

Five cities P, Q, R, S and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:

P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.

Sand R are connected by bus and boat.

Q and T are connected by air only.

P and R are connected by boat only.

T and R are connected by rail and bus.


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Seven faculty members at a management institute frequent a lounge for strong coffee and stimulating conversation. On being asked about their visit to the lounge last Friday we got the following responses…….(contd…)

A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming

tournament. For this 7 players are available: males A, Band C; and females W, X, Y and Z.

All players have equal capability and at least 2 males will be there in the team. For a team

of four, all players must be able to play with each other. But, B cannot play with W, C cannot

play with Z and W cannot play with Y.


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A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and K are sitting around a circle facing the center. F is fourth to the right of A who is third to the right of B. K is fourth to the left of B and third to the right of D.C is third to the right of H. E is second to the left of G. Who is sitting immediate right of F?

Five people A, B, C, D and E are, seated about a

round table, Every chair is spaced equidistant from

adjacent chairs,

I. C is seated next to A.

II. A is seated two seats from D.

III. B is not seated next to A.

Which of the following must be

true?

I. D is seated next to B.

II. E is seated next to A.


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Amar, Akbar and Anthony are three friends. Only three colours are available for their shirts, viz. red, green and blue. Amar does not wear red shirt. Akbar does not wear green shirt. Anthony does not wear blue shirt…(contd…)

Examine carefully the following statements and answer the three items that follow:

Out of four friends A, B, C and D,

A and B play football and cricket,

Band C play cricket and hockey,

A and D play basketball and football,

C and D play hockey and basketball.


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Five candies – Floromint, Lapto, Pentos, Terk and Piclairs – having different flavours – Mint, Orange, Tea, Jasmine and Vanilla (not necessarily in that order) are placed in three boxes B1, B2 and B3 such that each box contains at most two candies…(contd…)

A, B, C, D and E belong to five different cities P, Q, R, S and T (not necessarily in that order). Each one of them comes from a different city. Further it is given that:

1. Band C do not belong to Q.

2. Band E do not belong to P and R.

3. A and C do not belong to R, Sand T.

4. D and E do not belong to Q and T.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?


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