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Q:

Classify and explain the functions performed by trade unions.

Answer

The functions performed by trade unions can be classified into two groups: 


i.) Militant Functions


ii.) Fraternal Functions


 


Militant functions :


These activities include strike, lock outs, gherao etc which means putting up a fight with the management. Hence, they are called militant functions. They are carried out for following purposes: 


a.) Rise in wages


b.) Rise in the status of workers


c.) Protection against injustice


 


Fraternal functions :


These functions are carried out by the trade unions for the welfare of their employees which includes: 


a.) Measures to boost up the workers’ morale


b.) Foster self confidence


c.) Develop sincerity and discipline


d.) Protection to women workers against discrimination

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Subject: Law

Q:

A certain sum is to be divided between A and B so that after 5 years the amount received by A is equal to the amount received by B after 7 years. The rate of interest is 10%, interest compounded annually. Find the ratio of amounts invested by them.

please solve this

Answer

Let the sum(principal) received by A and B are x and y.


(1+r) =  =


Then,  =


Hence, the ratio in which the sum is divided =121:100

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Subject: Compound Interest Exam Prep: Bank Exams

Q:

A : ITC, a tobacco company , has decided to withdraw from all sponsorship of sporting activities.

B: The center has decided to bring in legislation for banning sponsoring of sports  and cultural events by tobacco companies.

A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause. B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect.
C) Both A and B D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:

Both are independent events.

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Filed Under: Cause and Effect Reasoning

Q:

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by the 

A) Prime Minister B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C) President D) Union Finance Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation:

Though this is essentiallly a Committee of the House of the people (having 15 members from that house) , by an agreement between the two houses , 7 members from the other Houses are also associated with this Committee, in order to strengthen it.

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Filed Under: Indian Politics

Q:

The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the 

A) President B) Prime Minister
C) Cabinet Secretary D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Prime Minister

Explanation:

The rank of the different ministers is determined by the Prime Minister, according to whose advice the President appoints the Ministers [ Art 75(1) ] and also allocates business among them [ Art 77 ].

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Filed Under: Indian Politics

Q:

The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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Filed Under: Indian Politics

Q:

The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the 

A) Chief Minister B) Election Commission
C) Supreme Court D) Public Service Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Election Commission

Explanation:

Article 192

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Filed Under: Indian Politics

Q:

In plant body, the water and minerals are transported by _______

A) Bast B) Collenchyma
C) parenchyma D) Xylum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Xylum

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Biology