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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWith regard to the Supreme Court of India, as enshrined in the Constitution, consider the following statements –
- The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the supreme court lies in the hand of the president
- supreme court makes rule make for regulating the practice and procedure of the court
- If needed, a retired judge of a High Court can be permanently appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Usually seniority of a judge is taken into consideration, but it is not the ground for appointment as the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court lies in the hand of the Chief Justice of India with prior approval of President.
Statement 2 is correct.
The Supreme Court make rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Court. However, it has to be approved by the President.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
At any point of time, the CJI can request a retired judge of a High Court, to act as a judge of the Supreme Court, but only for a temporary period.
Statement 4 is correct.
There has been a practice of appointing the senior most judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India, which has been violated a couple of times as well (appointment of AN Ray and MU Beg) but it is not the rule. It’s a convention.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court lies in the hand of the Chief Justice of India with prior approval of President.
Statement 2 is correct.
The Supreme Court make rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Court. However, it has to be approved by the President.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
At any point of time, the CJI can request a retired judge of a High Court, to act as a judge of the Supreme Court, but only for a temporary period.
Statement 4 is correct.
There has been a practice of appointing the senior most judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India, which has been violated a couple of times as well (appointment of AN Ray and MU Beg) but it is not the rule. It’s a convention.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements regarding the lapsing of a bill on dissolution of the Lok Sabha:
- A bill originated and passed in the Rajya Sabha but pending in the Lok Sabha does not lapse
- A bill for which the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse
- A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses lapses
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
Statement 2 is correct.
A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
Statement 2 is correct.
A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWhich of the following is/are sources of income of Gram Panchayats?
- Taxes on property, land, goods and cattle
- Various types of fines collected from the offenders
- Grants-in-aid from the State government and Union government
- A part of the land revenue collected by the State government
- Donations collected from the villagers for some common cause
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The main sources of finance for Panchayat are as follows:
- Taxes on property, land, goods and cattle;
- Rent collected for facilities like Barat Ghar or any other property of panchayat;
- Various types of fines collected from the offenders;
- Grants-in- aid from the State government and Union government;
- A part of the land revenue collected by the State government given to the Panchayats; and
- Donations collected from the villagers for some common cause. Financial resources are essential for performance of the functions by Panchayats, whether these are obligatory functions or developmental work.
- Gram Panchayats can work better, if they have adequate funds to spend. Over and above the Grants-inaid, State governments have empowered Panchayats to levy taxes and collect funds.
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The main sources of finance for Panchayat are as follows:
- Taxes on property, land, goods and cattle;
- Rent collected for facilities like Barat Ghar or any other property of panchayat;
- Various types of fines collected from the offenders;
- Grants-in- aid from the State government and Union government;
- A part of the land revenue collected by the State government given to the Panchayats; and
- Donations collected from the villagers for some common cause. Financial resources are essential for performance of the functions by Panchayats, whether these are obligatory functions or developmental work.
- Gram Panchayats can work better, if they have adequate funds to spend. Over and above the Grants-inaid, State governments have empowered Panchayats to levy taxes and collect funds.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following acts as the “National Central Bureau” of Interpol in India?
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It the CBI that acts as the “National Central Bureau” of Interpol in India. The Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation-related activities originating from Indian law enforcement agencies and the member countries of the Interpol.
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It the CBI that acts as the “National Central Bureau” of Interpol in India. The Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation-related activities originating from Indian law enforcement agencies and the member countries of the Interpol.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityConsider the following statements
- It is a disease caused by bacteria that usually affects the lungs.
2.Bacteria that cause this disease can float in the air for several hours.
3. It can also affect the part of the body other the lungs, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine
Which among the following disease has been described in the above statements?
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine.
TB bacteria are put into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. These bacteria can float in the air for several hours, depending on the environment. Persons who breathe in the air containing these TB bacteria can become infected.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine.
TB bacteria are put into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. These bacteria can float in the air for several hours, depending on the environment. Persons who breathe in the air containing these TB bacteria can become infected.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following is correctly stated about 97th Constitutional Amendment?
- It gave constitutional status and protection to Co-operative Societies.
- It added a new part (IX-B) to the constitution
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Correct
Statement 1 is correct.
97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies. It made the right to form cooperatives a fundamental right.
Statement 2 is correct.
It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co- operative Societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
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Statement 1 is correct.
97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies. It made the right to form cooperatives a fundamental right.
Statement 2 is correct.
It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co- operative Societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityThe sources from where the Speaker of the Lok Sabha derive his powers to conduct the business of the House are
- The Parliamentary Conventions
- The Representation of the People Act of 1951
- The Rules and Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha
- The Constitution of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Statement 1 is correct.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from three major sources. These are the Constitution of India (including the anti-defection law), the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary Conventions (residuary powers that are unwritten or unspecified in the Rules).
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Speaker is also removed on getting disqualified for being Lok Sabha member under sections 7 & 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951. This would arise out of speaker’s wrong certification of a bill as money bill inconsistent with the definition given in Articles 110 of the constitution. When courts uphold the unconstitutional act of the speaker for wrong certification of a bill as money bill, it amounts to disrespecting the constitution deserving conviction under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 which is applicable for disqualification of speaker’s Lok Sabha membership under section 8k of Representation of the People Act, 1951. However, the omissions in the procedure committed by the speaker in the Lok Sabha cannot be challenged in court of law per Article 122.
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Statement 1 is correct.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from three major sources. These are the Constitution of India (including the anti-defection law), the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary Conventions (residuary powers that are unwritten or unspecified in the Rules).
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Speaker is also removed on getting disqualified for being Lok Sabha member under sections 7 & 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951. This would arise out of speaker’s wrong certification of a bill as money bill inconsistent with the definition given in Articles 110 of the constitution. When courts uphold the unconstitutional act of the speaker for wrong certification of a bill as money bill, it amounts to disrespecting the constitution deserving conviction under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 which is applicable for disqualification of speaker’s Lok Sabha membership under section 8k of Representation of the People Act, 1951. However, the omissions in the procedure committed by the speaker in the Lok Sabha cannot be challenged in court of law per Article 122.
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