11. Rajya sabha has equal powers with Loksabha in





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Answer:

Amending the Constitution

12. If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do? 
1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate


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Answer:

2 only

13. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 
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


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1, 2 and 4 only

14. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around:
1. women’s right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights


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1, 2 and 3

15. In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by





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A Directive Principle of state policy