1996: Assertion (A)
Finance Commission aims to safeguard the fiscal autonomy of the States.
Reason (R)
Finance Commission is constituted every fifth year.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
1997: The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is
(a) 25%
(b) 33%
(c) 43%
(d) 53%
1998: With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements :
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
1999: Mandal Commission report pertains to:
(a) Backward Classes
(b) Minorities
(c) Scheduled Castes
(d) Scheduled Tribes
2000: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I------------- List II
(Bhakti Saint)---- (Profession)
I. Namdev------- (A) Barber
II. Kabir--------- (B) Weaver
III. Ravidas-------(C) Tailor
IV. Sena--------- (D) Cobbler
Codes:
(a) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A