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September 15, 2023

Which of the following Article deals with the reservation in Municipalities?

(A) 243-S
(B) 243-T
(C) 243-U
(D) 243-V

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Answer: (b)

Article 243T {Reservation of seats}:

Seats shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every Municipality and the number of seats so reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Municipality as the population of the Scheduled Castes in the Municipality area or of the Scheduled Tribes in the Municipal area bears to the total population of that area and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Municipality.
Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved under Clause (1) shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes

Consider the following Statements:
1. The first Backward Classes Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of B. P. Mandal.
2. 104th Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 provides constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
3. The Justice G. Rohini-headed the Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?

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

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Answer: (A)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The first Backward Classes Commission was appointed in 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalekar.

Statement 2 is incorrect: 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 provides constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).

Statement 3 is correct: The Justice G. Rohini-headed the Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC). The commission was set up by the President under Article 340 of the Indian Constitution in 2017.

Consider the following Statements:
1. Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the Fundamental rights of the members of armed forces and of para- military forces.
2. The power to make laws under Article 33 is conferred only on Parliament and not on state legislatures.
Which of the following is the correct?

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

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Answer: (c)

Consider the following statements:
1. In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme court had nullified Section 66A of the IT Act.
2. In Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain case (1975), the Supreme Court reaffirmed and applied the doctrine of the basic structure of the constitution.
3. In Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967), the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament cannot take away or abridge any of the Fundamental Rights.
How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None

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Answer: (c)

Statement 1 is correct: In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015), Supreme court had nullified Section 66A of the IT Act. The Supreme court had nullified Section 66A, terming it vague and unconstitutional. This judgement is significant as it safeguards the fundamental right of freedom of speech.

Statement 2 is correct: In Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain case (1975), the Supreme Court reaffirmed and applied the doctrine of the basic structure of the constitution. In this case, the Supreme Court invalidated a provision of the 39th Amendment Act (1975) which kept the election disputes involving the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Lok Sabha outside the jurisdiction of all courts.

Statement 3 is correct: In Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967), the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament cannot take away or abridge any of the Fundamental Rights.

Consider the following statements:
1. The expression ‘contempt of court’ has been mentioned under article 129 of Indian Constitution.
2. A constitution bench is a bench consisting of 5 or more judges of the Supreme Court that is set up to decide a case based on the interpretation of the Constitution.
Which of the following is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (c)

Statement 1 is correct: The expression ‘contempt of court’ has not been defined by the Constitution but mentioned under Article 129 of Indian Constitution. .
Statement 2 is correct: A Constitution Bench is a bench of the Supreme Court having five or more judges on it. A vast majority of cases before the Supreme Court are heard and decided by a bench of two judges (called a Division Bench), and sometimes of three.

Which of the following statement is correct?

(A) The second administrative Reforms Commission in 1966 was headed by Morarji Desai.
(B) The Congress government appointed a three-member committee under the chairmanship of PV Rajamannar to examine Centre-state relations in 1967.
(C) The West Bengal Government published a memorandum on Centre-State relation known as the West Bengal memorandum in 1977.
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (c)

The first ARC was established on 5 January 1966. The Administrative Reforms Commission was initially chaired by Morarji Desai, and later on K. Hanumanthaiah became its chairman when Desai became the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
In 1969, the Tamil Nadu Government appointed a three-member committee. It was set up under the chairmanship of Dr. P V Rajamannar, to examine the entire question of Centre-State relations. It came up with several recommendations regarding Centre-State relations.
In December 1977, the Communist government in West Bengal published a memorandum called the West Bengal memorandum

The Speaker of Lok Sabha derives its power from which of the following?
1. The Constitution of India.
2. The Parliamentary conventions.
3. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(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: (d)

In which of the following matters the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are unequal to that of the Lok Sabha?
1. Introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills.
2. Approval of ordinances issued by the President.
3. Approval of proclamation of all three types of emergencies by the President.
4. Introducing finance bill.
Which of the following is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (c)

Choose the correct Statement/s.

(A) Countries with large size and much diversity usually prefer to establish bicameral Legislature.
(B) A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered.
(C) The bicameral legislature ensures representation for every societal segment and all geographic areas within the nation.
(D) All of the above

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Answer: (d)

Countries with large size and much diversity often prefer to establish a bicameral legislature to accommodate various interests and regional diversity. A bicameral legislature indeed makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered as it involves two separate chambers or houses, which can review and revise legislation. A bicameral legislature is designed to ensure representation for various societal segments and all geographic areas within the nation, promoting a balanced and inclusive decision-making process.

Consider the following statements:
1. The method of representation employed for the Rajya Sabha(Upper House) differs from that used in the Senate of USA.
2. The number of members to be elected from each State has been fixed by the fourth schedule of the Constitution.
Which of the following is/are incorrect?

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

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Answer: (d)

Statement 1 is correct: In the USA, every state has equal representation in the Senate but in Rajya Sabha every state has representation in accordance with size of population. The allocation of seats is made on the basis of the population of each State.

Statement 2 is correct: The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Lok Sabha is dissolved by the President while the Rajya Sabha is dissolved by Vice-President.
2. The President nominates twelve members from the fields of literature, science, art and social service.
3. When a non-minister proposes a bill, it is called private member’s Bill.
4. A bill proposed by a minister is described as an official Bill.
Which of the following is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (b)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house of the Indian Parliament. Unlike the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of Parliament and is subject to dissolution and re-election after every five years or earlier if the President of India dissolves it, the Rajya Sabha is a continuing body.

Statement 2 is correct: The President nominates twelve members from the fields of literature, science, art and social service.

Statement 3 is correct: When a non-minister proposes a bill, it is called private member’s Bill.

Statement 4 is correct: A bill proposed by a minister is described as Government Bill.

Consider the following statements about Vice-President of India:
1. The Vice-President occupies the third highest office in the country after President and Prime Minister.
2. This office is modelled on the lines of the American Vice-President.
3. Article 63 of the constitution provides for a Vice President of India.
4. According to Article 103 of the Constitution, the vice-president can only cast his vote when there is a tie over the Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (b)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vice-President occupies the second highest office in the country after President.
Statement 2 is correct: This office is modelled on the lines of the American Vice-President.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 63 of the constitution provides for a Vice President of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect: According to Article 100 of the Constitution, the vice-president can only cast his vote when there is a tie over the Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Consider the following statements:
Amendment - Objectives
1. 10th Amendment Act = Incorporated Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the Indian Union.
2. 15th Amendment Act = Increased the retirement age of high court judges from 60 to 62 years.
3. 26th Amendment Act = Abolished the privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of princely states.
4. 31st Amendment Act = Increased the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four

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Answer: (d)

1. The 10th Amendment Act was passed in 1961 to Incorporate Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the Indian Union.
The 15th Amendment Act was passed in 1963 to increase the retirement age of high court judges from 60 to 62 years.
The 26th Amendment Act was passed in 1971 to abolish the privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of princely states.
The 31st Amendment Act was passed in 1972 to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545.

Consider the following statements:
1. As per the constitution, the council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
2. At present there are 25 High Courts for 28 States and nine Union Territories.
3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the administrative head of the parliamentary secretariat. 4. The Rajya Sabha was constituted on 3rd April 1952.
Which of the following is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 4 only
(B) 2 & 4 only
(C) All of the above
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (c)

Statement 1 is correct: As per the constitution, the council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. But, in reality, the council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Chief Minister, because the Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister. The council of ministers are individually responsible to the Chief Minister. The council of ministers are collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state. That means, the council of ministers shall speak in one voice.

Statement 2 is correct: At present there are 25 High Courts for 28 States and Eight Union. Territories.

Statement 3 is correct: The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the administrative head of the parliamentary secretariat.

Statement 4 is correct: The Rajya Sabha was constituted on 3rd April 1952.

With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

(A) Appropriation Bill gives power to the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for meeting the expenditure during the financial year.
(B) The defeat of an Appropriation Bill in a parliamentary vote would lead to the resignation of a government or a general election
(C) The Appropriation Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha after discussions on Budget proposals and Voting on Demand for Grants.
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (d)

As per article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.
The Appropriation Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha after discussions on Budget proposals and Voting on Demand for Grants.
The defeat of an Appropriation Bill in a parliamentary vote would lead to the resignation of a government or a general election