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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: politywhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Constituent Assembly formed to frame constitution of India?
- It was constituted under the scheme formulated under government of India, act 1935.
- It was directly elected on the basis of adult franchise.
- After independence, it worked as both legislative and constituent body with both bodies having separate heads.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
In constituent assembly, each province and princely state (or group of states in case of small states) were to be allotted seats in proportion to their respective population. The members were to be indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.
Statement 3 is correct.
After passing of India Independence Act, assembly also became a legislative body. In other words, two separate functions were assigned to the assembly, that is, making of a constitution for free India and enacting of ordinary laws for the country. These two tasks were to be performed on separate days. Thus, the Assembly became the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature).
Whenever the Assembly met as the Constituent body it was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and when it met as the legislative body, it was chaired by G V Mavlankar.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
In constituent assembly, each province and princely state (or group of states in case of small states) were to be allotted seats in proportion to their respective population. The members were to be indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.
Statement 3 is correct.
After passing of India Independence Act, assembly also became a legislative body. In other words, two separate functions were assigned to the assembly, that is, making of a constitution for free India and enacting of ordinary laws for the country. These two tasks were to be performed on separate days. Thus, the Assembly became the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature).
Whenever the Assembly met as the Constituent body it was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and when it met as the legislative body, it was chaired by G V Mavlankar.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements about Electoral bond was announced in the Union Budget 2017-18:
- Electoral bonds cannot be purchased by paying cash.
- The purchaser will get a tax exemption under the Income Tax Act.
- A political party will be allowed to convert the bonds back into money via bank accounts notified to the Election Commission only.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct.
Electoral bonds can be purchased only against cheque and digital payments. Electoral Bond is an effort made to cleanse the system of political funding in India. The scheme of electoral bonds addresses the concerns of donors to remain anonymous to the general public or to rival political parties.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Electoral bond is a new way for citizens to bond with their favourite political party by purchasing. Electoral Bonds will not give a tax exemption and interest. It has been proposed as a way of reforming election funding.
Statement 3 is correct.
The party can convert these bonds back into money via their bank accounts. The bank account used must be the one notified to the Election Commission and the bonds may have to be redeemed within a prescribed time period.
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Statement 1 is correct.
Electoral bonds can be purchased only against cheque and digital payments. Electoral Bond is an effort made to cleanse the system of political funding in India. The scheme of electoral bonds addresses the concerns of donors to remain anonymous to the general public or to rival political parties.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Electoral bond is a new way for citizens to bond with their favourite political party by purchasing. Electoral Bonds will not give a tax exemption and interest. It has been proposed as a way of reforming election funding.
Statement 3 is correct.
The party can convert these bonds back into money via their bank accounts. The bank account used must be the one notified to the Election Commission and the bonds may have to be redeemed within a prescribed time period.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Delimitation Commission of India?
- Delimitation Commission is also called Boundary Commission.
- Delimitation Commission is a constitutional body, constituted under article 82 of the constitution.
- The commission’s orders have force of law.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Statement 1 is correct.
Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. The job of delimitation is assigned to a high-power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Delimitation Commission is a statutory body and not a constitutional body established by Central government. Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census.
Statement 3 is correct:
The commission’s orders have force of law and its decision cannot be challenged in any court.
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Statement 1 is correct.
Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. The job of delimitation is assigned to a high-power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Delimitation Commission is a statutory body and not a constitutional body established by Central government. Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census.
Statement 3 is correct:
The commission’s orders have force of law and its decision cannot be challenged in any court.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWith reference to the disqualification of members under Anti defection law, consider the following statements:
- Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer.
- This decision is final and is not subjected to judicial review.
- The decision-taking authority function as a quasi-judicial authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is correct.
Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the house.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court held that decision of the presiding officer is subject to judicial review on the grounds of mala-fides, perversity etc.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The presiding officer functions as a tribunal while taking such decisions. A tribunal, generally, is any person or institution with authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes.
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Statement 1 is correct.
Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the house.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court held that decision of the presiding officer is subject to judicial review on the grounds of mala-fides, perversity etc.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The presiding officer functions as a tribunal while taking such decisions. A tribunal, generally, is any person or institution with authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWith regard to the Central Bureau of Investigation,
Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
- It cannot initiate an investigation against officers of the rank of joint secretary.
- Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, provided the officers of joint secretary rank with the aforementioned power.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Earlier the CBI was required to obtain the prior approval of the Central Government before conducting any inquiry or investigation into an offence committed by officers of the rank of joint secretary and above. However, on May 2014, Supreme Court held this provision as invalid that makes prior sanction mandatory for the CBI to conduct probe against senior bureaucrats in corruption cases.
Statement 2 is correct.
Though the CBI no more has to obtain a prior approval of the Central Government, but the provision of this protection was granted in Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment
Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Earlier the CBI was required to obtain the prior approval of the Central Government before conducting any inquiry or investigation into an offence committed by officers of the rank of joint secretary and above. However, on May 2014, Supreme Court held this provision as invalid that makes prior sanction mandatory for the CBI to conduct probe against senior bureaucrats in corruption cases.
Statement 2 is correct.
Though the CBI no more has to obtain a prior approval of the Central Government, but the provision of this protection was granted in Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityConsider the following statements:
- Statutory grants are funds uniformly divided among all the states from the Central resources.
- Statutory grants are charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statutory grants are d states. Article 275 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance and not to every state.
Statement 2 is correct.
The sums sanctioned under the Article 275 as statutory grants are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India every year.
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Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statutory grants are d states. Article 275 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance and not to every state.
Statement 2 is correct.
The sums sanctioned under the Article 275 as statutory grants are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India every year.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityConsider the following statements
- The President can remove the chairman as well as any member of the UPSC.
- The Election Commission has been a multi-member Commission since its inception.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are not correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is correct.
The President can remove the chairman or any other member of the UPSC from the office.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Election Commission was constituted in 1950 as a single member body. In 1989, two more election commissioners were appointed to assist the Chief Election Commissioner, thus becoming a multi-member body.
Additional Info:
The two posts of election commissioners were abolished in 1990 and the Election Commission was reverted to a single member body. But again in 1993, it became a multi-member body and since then, it has been working as a multi-member body.
Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct.
The President can remove the chairman or any other member of the UPSC from the office.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Election Commission was constituted in 1950 as a single member body. In 1989, two more election commissioners were appointed to assist the Chief Election Commissioner, thus becoming a multi-member body.
Additional Info:
The two posts of election commissioners were abolished in 1990 and the Election Commission was reverted to a single member body. But again in 1993, it became a multi-member body and since then, it has been working as a multi-member body.
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