Indian Polity Quiz: Day 65

January 15, 2023

Which of the following statement is incorrect in context of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

(A) It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home.
(B) It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE), 1946
(C) Functioning of CBI is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
(D) The Supreme Court and High Courts can order CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the State.

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ANSWER: A

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. In the Gopalan case (1950), the Supreme Court declared that the protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action.
2. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution explicitly mentions the 'due process of law'.
Code:

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (a)

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?

(A) Under the scheme, Rs.5 Crores per annum is directly disbursed to the Member of Parliament for the development related work.
(B) The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.
(C) The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any one or more Districts from any one State in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme
(D) This scheme was launched on 23 December 1993.

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Answer: (a)

Consider the following statements:
1. Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commission.
2. Chairperson of the state Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is appointed and removed by the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: (a)

Which of the following statements in the context of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is not correct?
1. CAG compiles and maintains accounts of both central and state governments.
2. CAG is removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge
3. CAG submits annual audit report to the President of India only.
Code:

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer: (d)

Which of the following statements in the context of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is not correct?

(A) The NCBC has been conferred a constitutional status.
(B) It investigates the matters of constitutional and legal safeguards for both the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and Anglo-Indians.
(C) The conditions of service and tenure of office of the members of NCBC are determined by the President.
(D) It presents the annual report to the President of India.

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Answer: (b)

In reference to Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, consider the following statements:
1. In pursuance of the provision of Article 350-B of the Constitution, the office of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities was created in 1960.
2. The office falls under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (b)

The Supreme Court is bound to declare a law as invalid if it violates:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: (a)

The State government is required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years under Article:

(A) 243 - I
(B) 243 - J
(C) 243 - K
(D) 243 - L

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Answer: (a)

'To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years' is a provision made in the:

(A) Fundamental Duties
(B) Directive Principles of State Policy
(C) Fundamental Rights
(D) Eleventh Schedule

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Answer: (b)

Which of the following statement is incorrect in case of impeachment of the President?

(A) The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament.
(B) The resolution for impeachment must be signed by not less than one-third of total members of the House.
(C) The resolution for impeachment must be moved after at least 14 days’ notice in writing.
(D) The resolution for impeachment must be passed by a majority of not less than two- thirds of the total membership of the house.

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ANSWER: B

In context of Governor in India, Consider the following statements:
1. As per the original constitution of India commenced on 26th January 1950, the same person can be the Governor of two or more states.
2. Governor of the state appoints the chief minister and other ministers of a state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (b)

Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
1. It is a non-statutory body.
2. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavor for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing.
3. Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta was the first Chairman of NGT.
Correct Code:

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: (b)

Consider the following items:
1. Public order
2. Banking
3. Railways
4. Agriculture
5. Forests
Which of the items given above come under the Union list in the Constitution of India?

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 5 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Answer: (a)

Which of the following grant is given in advance by the Parliament to enable the government to carry on until the voting of demands for grants and the passing of the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill?

(A) Vote of Credit
(B) Vote on Account
(C) Supplementary Grant
(D) Interim Budget

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Answer: (b)