What is covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?
Defence expenditure, Interest payments, Salaries and pensions, Subsidies
Non-Plan Expenditure includes all expenditures other than plan expenditure.
What is Plan Expenditure?
Expenditures done in the name of planning, focused on creating assets
Examples include electricity generation, irrigation, and construction of infrastructure.
What are examples of Asset Creation in Plan Expenditure?
Building dams, roads, power plants, investments in social and human capital
These projects aimed at long-term development objectives.
What negative effects were associated with the classification of expenditures?
Neglect of maintenance activities, false perception of skewed spending priorities
Maintenance was categorized as Non-plan Expenditure despite its importance.
What types of expenditures are included in Non-Plan Expenditure?
Defence Services, Interest payments, Subsidies, Salaries and pensions, Economic services, Social services
Non-Plan Expenditure covers maintenance activities and routine expenditures.
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
Tenth Schedule
The Tenth Schedule was added in 1985 to discourage party switching.
What does the Anti-Defection Law punish?
Members of Parliament (MPs)/MLAs for leaving one party for another
It aims to bring stability to governments.
What is the required percentage for a merger to be valid under the Anti-Defection Law?
Two-thirds of the members must agree
This was changed by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
What are the grounds for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law?
Voluntary resignation from party, voting contrary to party direction, joining another party after six months
Exceptions include mergers and presiding officers.
Which bodies are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
The National Development Council, The Parliament
The Finance Commission and various ministries are involved but not directly in planning.
Where is the promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India?
Directive Principles of State Policy
Article 51 directs the state to promote international peace and respect international law.
What discretionary powers are given to the Governor of a State?
Sending reports for President’s rule, Reserving bills for President’s consideration
The Governor can appoint ministers and conduct business independently.
What is the role of the President in the conduct of business of the Government of India?
Make rules for convenient transaction of business
Article 77 outlines the President’s responsibilities in this regard.
Which statements about a No-Confidence Motion in India are correct?
There is no mention in the Constitution, can only be introduced in Lok Sabha
It is a formal way to express lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers.
What is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
The Committee on Estimates
Parliamentary committees are formed from among the members of the house.
What is the function of the National Development Council?
Take decisions on approval of five-year plans
It is not a constitutional or statutory body.
What is the relationship between the Council of Ministers and the Lok Sabha?
Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
Article 75(3) establishes this responsibility.
What is required for a member to propose a No-Confidence motion?
Support from at least 50 fellow MPs
This motion can be introduced at any time with sufficient backing.
What happens if a No-Confidence motion is passed?
The Council of Ministers is expected to resign
The government may collapse if the motion is supported by a majority.
What is the authority for the Parliamentary committees in India?
The constitution
Specifically, Article 105.
Which article allows each House of Parliament to make rules for its procedure?
Article 118
Subject to the provisions of the constitution.
What are the two broad types of Parliamentary Committees?
Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees
How are Standing Committees classified?
Into six categories:
* Financial Committees
* Departmental Standing Committees
* Committees to Enquire
* Committees to Scrutinise and Control
* Committees Relating to the Day-to-Day Business of the House
* House-Keeping Committees or Service Committees
What characterizes Ad Hoc Committees?
They are temporary and cease to exist on completion of the task assigned to them.
