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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following statements do/does not hold true about judicial review?
- In India, the Constitution confers the power of judicial review on Supreme Court only.
- The purpose of the judicial review is to review constitutional amendments only.
- Judicial review is a part of the basic structure of the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India conferred the power of judicial review on both the Supreme Court as well as High Court.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The purpose of judicial review is to review legislation of Parliament and State Legislatures and subordinate legislations and administrative action of the Union and the States and authorities of the state, along with constitutional amendments.
Statement 3 is correct.
Judicial review is a part of basic structure of the constitution.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India conferred the power of judicial review on both the Supreme Court as well as High Court.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The purpose of judicial review is to review legislation of Parliament and State Legislatures and subordinate legislations and administrative action of the Union and the States and authorities of the state, along with constitutional amendments.
Statement 3 is correct.
Judicial review is a part of basic structure of the constitution.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements:
- Rajya Sabha shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services.
- A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha to empower the Lok Sabha to make laws on a matter enumerated in the State List must be supported by an absolute majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Rajya Sabha does not share legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services. The Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. They are:
- It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).
- It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).
Statement 2 is incorrect.
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha to empower the Parliament to make laws on a matter enumerated in the State List must be supported by two- thirds of the members present and voting. Such a resolution remains in force for one year; it can be renewed any number of times but not exceeding one year at a time. The laws cease to have effect on the expiration of six months after the resolution has ceased to be in force.
Absolute majority: Absolute majority refers to the majority of more than 50% of the total strength of the house. Example:
Total strength of Lok Sabha: 545
Absolute Majority: 273
There are instances when such majority is needed with other majority which would be thus called special majority.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Rajya Sabha does not share legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services. The Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. They are:
- It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).
- It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).
Statement 2 is incorrect.
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha to empower the Parliament to make laws on a matter enumerated in the State List must be supported by two- thirds of the members present and voting. Such a resolution remains in force for one year; it can be renewed any number of times but not exceeding one year at a time. The laws cease to have effect on the expiration of six months after the resolution has ceased to be in force.
Absolute majority: Absolute majority refers to the majority of more than 50% of the total strength of the house. Example:
Total strength of Lok Sabha: 545
Absolute Majority: 273
There are instances when such majority is needed with other majority which would be thus called special majority.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements, with regard to advocates of Supreme Court.
- A Senior Advocate cannot appear in the Supreme Court without a junior.
- Only Advocates-on-Record can file any document in front of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
A senior advocate can appear with any Advocate-on-record in the Supreme Court or with any junior in any other Court or tribunal.
Statement 2 is correct.
Apart from Advocate-on-record, no one can file any document in front of the Supreme Court.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
A senior advocate can appear with any Advocate-on-record in the Supreme Court or with any junior in any other Court or tribunal.
Statement 2 is correct.
Apart from Advocate-on-record, no one can file any document in front of the Supreme Court.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements:
- The Central Vigilance Commission is the nodal agency of the Government of India for administrative reforms and redress of public grievances.
- The Central Vigilance Commission has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The CVC is conceived to be the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advising various authorities in Central Government organisations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is the nodal agency of the Government of India for administrative reforms as well as redress of public grievances relating to the states in general and those pertaining to Central Government agencies in particular.
Statement 2 is correct.
It is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character. It may call for information or report from the Central government or its authorities so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over the vigilance and anti-corruption work in them.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The CVC is conceived to be the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advising various authorities in Central Government organisations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is the nodal agency of the Government of India for administrative reforms as well as redress of public grievances relating to the states in general and those pertaining to Central Government agencies in particular.
Statement 2 is correct.
It is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character. It may call for information or report from the Central government or its authorities so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over the vigilance and anti-corruption work in them.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements regarding Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
- It is a statutory fund
- It aims to provide widespread and non-discriminatory access to quality ICT services for free to people in rural and remote areas.
- Universal Service Levy (USL), that is the source of USOF, get deposited in the consolidated fund of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 incorrect.
The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 giving statutory status to the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) was passed by both Houses of Parliament in December 2003.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
One of the functions of this fund is to provide widespread and non- discriminatory access to quality ICT services at affordable prices to people in rural and remote areas. Thus, it doesn’t intend to provide free services.
Statement 3 is correct.
Funds for USOF come from the Universal Service Levy (USL) of 5% charged from all the telecom operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) which are then deposited into the Consolidated Fund of India, and require prior parliamentary approval to be dispatched.
Incorrect
Statement 1 incorrect.
The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 giving statutory status to the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) was passed by both Houses of Parliament in December 2003.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
One of the functions of this fund is to provide widespread and non- discriminatory access to quality ICT services at affordable prices to people in rural and remote areas. Thus, it doesn’t intend to provide free services.
Statement 3 is correct.
Funds for USOF come from the Universal Service Levy (USL) of 5% charged from all the telecom operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) which are then deposited into the Consolidated Fund of India, and require prior parliamentary approval to be dispatched.
- Question 6 of 7
6. 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 hands 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?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court lies in the hands of the Chief Justice of India with prior approval of the 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.
Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court lies in the hands of the Chief Justice of India with prior approval of the 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 7 of 7
7. 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?
Correct
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.
Incorrect
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.
