1. Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 primarily indicates which fiscal trend?
A. Contractionary fiscal policy
B. Fiscal consolidation via expenditure cuts
C. Expansionary fiscal stance
D. Balanced budget approach
✅ Answer: C. Expansionary fiscal stance
Explanation:
A 12.2% increase in budget outlay reflects higher government spending, typically associated with fiscal expansion aimed at boosting growth, infrastructure, and welfare delivery.
2. The first formal protocol for “Vande Mataram” was issued by which authority?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. President of India
D. Parliament of India
✅ Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
MHA guidelines institutionalise norms governing usage, rendition, and ceremonial treatment of the National Song.
3. Which distinction correctly differentiates the National Anthem from the National Song?
A. Anthem is statutory; Song is constitutional
B. Anthem has prescribed duration; Song does not
C. Song is legally binding; Anthem is optional
D. No formal distinction exists
✅ Answer: B. Anthem has prescribed duration; Song does not
Explanation:
“Jana Gana Mana” has a defined duration (~52 seconds). “Vande Mataram” enjoys symbolic recognition without rigid performance rules.
4. The National Productivity Council (NPC) is primarily associated with:
A. Electoral reforms
B. Industrial efficiency & productivity
C. Monetary policy
D. Foreign trade regulation
✅ Answer: B. Industrial efficiency & productivity
Explanation:
NPC promotes competitiveness, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement .
5. Expansion of high-speed rail corridors mainly supports:
A. Agricultural subsidies
B. Logistics efficiency & regional integration
C. Monetary tightening
D. Defence modernisation
✅ Answer: B. Logistics efficiency & regional integration
Explanation:
High-speed rail improves connectivity, economic corridor development, and mobility efficiency .
6. The Women, Peace & Security (WPS) Index evaluates:
A. Defence budgets
B. Gender inclusion & safety metrics
C. Corruption levels
D. Trade competitiveness
✅ Answer: B. Gender inclusion & safety metrics
Explanation:
Measures inclusion, justice, and security dimensions affecting women.
7. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures:
A. Actual corruption cases
B. Perceived public sector corruption
C. Corporate governance standards
D. Tax compliance rates
✅ Answer: B. Perceived public sector corruption
Explanation:
Compiled by Transparency International based on expert assessments & surveys .