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[#316] Which of the following statement/s is true about the sustainable development? 1. It was introduced in early 1980's in particular through the publication of the World Conservation Strategy by IUCN, UNEP and WWF 2. It was introduced in early 1992's on the recommendation of Brettonwoods commission. 3. It was introduced in early 1980's on the recommendation of Brundtland commission. 4. It means that Present generation should fulfill its needs while considering the needs of the future generation as well.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1, 2 , 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(B) 1, 2 , 3 and 4

[#317] Which committee on Panchayati Raj in India takes of three phases: "The phase of ascendency, the phase of stagnation and the phase of decline".?

(A) Sadiq Ali

(B) L. M. Singhvi

(C) Ashok Mehta

(D) B. R. Mehta

Correct Answer

(D) B. R. Mehta

[#318] Which one of the following commissions/committees/thinkers has identified 27 modes of corruption?

(A) Kautilya

(B) Vohra Committee

(C) Santhanam Committee

(D) Central Vigilance Commission

Correct Answer

(D) Central Vigilance Commission

[#319] Which of the following is the nodal agency for budget implementation in India?

(A) Parliament

(B) Public Accounts Committee

(C) Ministry of Finance

(D) Comptroller and Auditor General of Incia

Correct Answer

(C) Ministry of Finance

[#320] Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) Select the correct answer: Assertion (A) The ambit of RTI Act needs to be widened. Reason (R) At present, there is a trend towards privatisation and outsourcing of many erstwhile government activities.

(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

Correct Answer

(C) A is true but R is false