NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:

| Organization      | Some of its Functions     | It Works Under      |
|--------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Directorate of Enforcement    | Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018     | Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  | Enforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962    | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance  |
| Directorate General of Systems and Data Management | Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance     |

In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All the three
4. D. None

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2
3. C. 2 and 3
4. D. 3 only

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?

1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1, 2 and 3
4. D. 1, 3 and 4

The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the -

1. A. Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
2. B. Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
3. C. Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
4. D. Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:

1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
3. No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

1. A. There are four correct statements.
2. B. There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
3. C. There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
4. D. There is no correct statement.

With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

| Organization                              | Union Ministry                                  |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| I. The National Automotive Board            | Ministry of Commerce and Industry               |
| II. The Coir Board                            | Ministry of Heavy Industries                    |
| III. The National Centre for Trade Information| Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All the three
4. D. None

Consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:

1. A. the matter of creating new All India Services
2. B. amending the Constitution
3. C. the removal of the government
4. D. making cut motions

With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All three
4. D. None

Consider the following statements:

1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government
of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP): 1. The NDMP was first framed in 2016 and subsequently revised in 2019. 2. It defines roles and responsibilities for disaster risk reduction only at the Central and State levels. 3. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction is an integral feature of the NDMP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 3 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN), consider the following statements: 1. It is a web-based platform for managing the inventory of equipment, skilled human resources, and critical supplies for emergency response. 2. Its primary focus is to provide financial aid to disaster-affected regions. 3. The database helps decision-makers assess the level of preparedness for specific disasters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 3 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) aims to bring together various stakeholders for disaster risk reduction. Which of the following best describes the scope of its coordination efforts as per the article?

1. A. Only Central ministries and departments.
2. B. Central and State level ministries and departments.
3. C. Central, State, and District level functionaries, ministries, and departments.
4. D. International organizations and Central ministries.