January 1

With reference to the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) consider the following statements:

1. It is an independent system attached to an EVM that allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended.
2. In case of a discrepancy between electronic results and VVPAT paper slips, the Election Commission decision takes precedence.
3. India was the first country to implement the VVPAT system in an election.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Parliament has the power to declare an area as a Scheduled Area.
2. The executive power of the State Government doesn’t extend to the Scheduled Areas in the State.
3. The Governor has the authority to restrict applicability of a law to a Scheduled Area in the State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which of the following conditions can a political party be recognized as a National Party in India?

1. A party gets recognition as State Party in four or more States.
2. The party wins 2 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In how many of the following ways, does the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) protect consumers in India?

 Medium-Term Growth Potential and Reforms: