PPSC Prelims 2025 GS Question Paper (07-Dec-2025)

Several Finance Commissions have recommended the establishment of an independent Fiscal Council in India. In this context, which of the following are the potential benefits of setting up such a council ?
1. Assessing and monitoring fiscal policy
2. Effective implementation of fiscal rules and strengthening of fiscal performance
3. Better coordination between the centre and the states, and the consistency of the fiscal targets across levels of government
4. Enhanced accountability to the Legislatures and the public at large in calibrating fiscal policies
Select the correct answer using the options given below :

With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:
1. The GST Council is a constitutional body constituted under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
3. The Revenue Secretary acts as the ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council.
4. The recommendations of the GST Council are binding on the union and state governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements as per NITI Aayog's 'Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06' report:
1. Multidimensional poverty in India declined significantly between 2013-14 and 2022-23, with more than 24 crore people escaping poverty during this period.
2. All 12 indicators of Multidimensional Poverty Index showed a remarkable improvement during this period.
3. Bihar registered the largest decline in the number of multidimensional poor followed by Odisha.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the National Food Security Act, 2013, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Central Government is responsible for the procurement of food grains, identification of beneficiaries and issuance of ration cards.
2. In Chandigarh, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh, the Act is implemented in the cash transfer mode, under which food subsidy is transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
3. The eldest woman of the household, aged 18 years or above, is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing ration cards under the Act.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Consider the following statements regarding the eligibility criteria for recognition as a startup under the Startup India Initiative:
1. An entity shall be considered as a startup up to a period of 10 years from the date of its incorporation.
2. The entity's turnover should not have exceeded ₹ 1000 crores in any financial year since its incorporation.
3. An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business is eligible to be considered as a startup.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?