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Economic and Social Development

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Q1 · Indian Economy · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India: 1. GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A. 2. The chairperson of the GST Council is the Union Finance Minister. 3. All decisions in the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes cast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2 · Indian Economy · HARD
After the abrogation of Article 370, which of the following changes occurred regarding property rights in Jammu & Kashmir? 1. Non-residents were permitted to purchase immovable property. 2. Several land laws from the erstwhile state were amended or repealed. 3. The Right to Property was made a Fundamental Right. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q3 · Indian Economy · HARD
Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which of the following rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use?
Q4 · Indian Economy · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog: 1. It replaced the Planning Commission of India. 2. It functions as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. 3. It prepares Five Year Plans for India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?