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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityThe Community Development Programme 1952, was associated with which of the following sectors?
- Agricultural programs
- Irrigation
- Rural health and hygiene
- Rural education
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The community development programme was launched in 1952 to provide for a substantial increase in the country’s agricultural programmes and for improvements in systems of communication, in rural health and hygiene, and in rural education and also to initiate and direct a process of integrated culture change aimed at transforming the social and economic life of villagers.
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The community development programme was launched in 1952 to provide for a substantial increase in the country’s agricultural programmes and for improvements in systems of communication, in rural health and hygiene, and in rural education and also to initiate and direct a process of integrated culture change aimed at transforming the social and economic life of villagers.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWith reference to the office of the Governor of a state, consider the following statements:
- He can commute the sentence of a person convicted of any offence against any law of the state.
- He can nominate two members to the state legislature assembly from the Anglo-Indian community.
- He can conclude international treaties and agreements on the behalf of the state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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He can grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.
He can nominate one member to the state legislature assembly from the Anglo-Indian Community. He nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
He has no diplomatic, military or emergency powers like the President. The international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the President. However, they are subject to the approval of the Parliament.
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He can grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.
He can nominate one member to the state legislature assembly from the Anglo-Indian Community. He nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
He has no diplomatic, military or emergency powers like the President. The international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the President. However, they are subject to the approval of the Parliament.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWith reference to religious and cultural freedom granted under the Constitution, consider the following statements:
- Any kind of religious instruction is completely prohibited in all the schools administered by the state.
- It is compulsory for an individual from a minority group to attend to religious instructions in schools maintained by same minority group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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In institutions administered by the State but established under any endowment or trust, religious instruction is permitted. (Article 28)
No person attending any educational institution recognized by that state or receiving aid out of the State funds shall be required to attend any religious instruction or worship in that institution without his consent. (Article 28)
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In institutions administered by the State but established under any endowment or trust, religious instruction is permitted. (Article 28)
No person attending any educational institution recognized by that state or receiving aid out of the State funds shall be required to attend any religious instruction or worship in that institution without his consent. (Article 28)
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityRecently, the workers of the Delhi Municipal Corporation were on strike and there was no collection or disposal of garbage by them. This led to a dangerous situation of spreading of communicable diseases. If an aggrieved person approaches SC, it may issue which of the following writs in this case?
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In the present case, the SC can issue writ of Mandamus. The writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform.
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In the present case, the SC can issue writ of Mandamus. The writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich among the following Constitutional Amendment Acts are associated with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
- 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
- 44th Amendment Act of 1978
- 86th Amendment Act of 2002
- 97th Amendment Act of 2011
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles
To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article39)
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39A)
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A)
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48A)
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to
minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities. (Article 38)
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article 21A. The amended article requires the state to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to co-operative societies.
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42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles
To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article39)
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39A)
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A)
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48A)
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to
minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities. (Article 38)
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article 21A. The amended article requires the state to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to co-operative societies.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityAccording to Census 2011, which of the following states/UTs do/does not have any Scheduled Tribe?
- Punjab
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Puducherry
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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According to Census 2011, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, NCT of Delhi and Puducheery do not have Scheduled Tribe population
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According to Census 2011, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, NCT of Delhi and Puducheery do not have Scheduled Tribe population
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWith reference to Ordinance making power of the President, consider the following statements:
- It can be retrospective in nature
- It can alter the tax law
- It can amend the Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ordinances can be retrospective in nature. It can alter the tax laws but can’t amend the constitution.
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Ordinances can be retrospective in nature. It can alter the tax laws but can’t amend the constitution.
