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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWith reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a multi-member body consists of chairman and not more than five vigilance commissioners.
2. They are appointed by President of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners.
They are appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Union minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners.
They are appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Union minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityThe Special Police Establishment is often seen in news is associated with?
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
•Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office.
•The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
•Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office.
•The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWhich of the following country was the first from Commonwealth Group established Ombudsman System?
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From Sweden, the institution of Ombudsman spread to other Scandinavian countries– Finland (1919), Denmark (1955) and Norway (1962).
New Zealand is the first Commonwealth country in the world to have adopted the Ombudsman system in the form of a Parliamentary Commissioner for Investigation in 1962.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
From Sweden, the institution of Ombudsman spread to other Scandinavian countries– Finland (1919), Denmark (1955) and Norway (1962).
New Zealand is the first Commonwealth country in the world to have adopted the Ombudsman system in the form of a Parliamentary Commissioner for Investigation in 1962.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWith reference to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was established under the provisions of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
2. The director – general of NIA is appointed by central government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted in 2009 under the provisions of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act).
•It is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in the country.
•The NIA is headed by a Director-General. He is appointed by the central government.
•His powers are similar to the powers exercisable by a Director-General of Police in respect of the police force in a state.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted in 2009 under the provisions of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act).
•It is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in the country.
•The NIA is headed by a Director-General. He is appointed by the central government.
•His powers are similar to the powers exercisable by a Director-General of Police in respect of the police force in a state.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWho among the following is the ex – office chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority?
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The NDMA consists of a chairperson and other members, not exceeding nine.
•The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA. The other members are nominated by the chairperson of the NDMA.
•The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA.
•The vice-chairperson has the status of a Cabinet Minister while the other members have the status of a Minister of State.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The NDMA consists of a chairperson and other members, not exceeding nine.
•The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA. The other members are nominated by the chairperson of the NDMA.
•The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA.
•The vice-chairperson has the status of a Cabinet Minister while the other members have the status of a Minister of State.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Polity“Articles 82 and 170” of Indian constitution are related to which of the following?
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Articles 82 and 170 of the Constitution of India provide for readjustment and the division of each State into territorial constituencies (Parliamentary constituencies and Assembly constituencies) on the basis of the 2001 census by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may, by law, determine.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
Articles 82 and 170 of the Constitution of India provide for readjustment and the division of each State into territorial constituencies (Parliamentary constituencies and Assembly constituencies) on the basis of the 2001 census by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may, by law, determine.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Polity“Tarkunde Committee” was associated with which of the following?
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The various committees and commissions which have examined our electoral system, election machinery as well as election process and suggested reforms are mentioned here.
•Joint Parliamentary Committee on Amendments to Election Laws (1971–72).
•Tarkunde Committee was appointed in 1974 by Jaya Prakash Narayan (JP) during his “Total Revolution” movement. This unofficial committee submitted its report in 1975.
•Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral Reforms (1990)
•Vohra Committee on the Nexus between Crime and Politics (1993)
•Election Commission of India Recommendations on Electoral Reforms (1998).
•Indrajit Gupta Committee on State Funding of Elections (1998)
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The various committees and commissions which have examined our electoral system, election machinery as well as election process and suggested reforms are mentioned here.
•Joint Parliamentary Committee on Amendments to Election Laws (1971–72).
•Tarkunde Committee was appointed in 1974 by Jaya Prakash Narayan (JP) during his “Total Revolution” movement. This unofficial committee submitted its report in 1975.
•Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral Reforms (1990)
•Vohra Committee on the Nexus between Crime and Politics (1993)
•Election Commission of India Recommendations on Electoral Reforms (1998).
•Indrajit Gupta Committee on State Funding of Elections (1998)
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Polity“Part X” of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
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Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution envisages a special system of administration for certain areas designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’.
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, on the other hand, deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution envisages a special system of administration for certain areas designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’.
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, on the other hand, deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following Article (s) of Indian Constitution is/are deals with the reservation in services/posts?
1. Article 16
2. Article 46
3. Article 335
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
The relevant Articles of the Constitution which govern the entire reservation set up are the following:
•Article 16(4): Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State.
•Article 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
•Article 335: The claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration, consistently with the maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State.
Source: LaxmikanthIncorrect
The relevant Articles of the Constitution which govern the entire reservation set up are the following:
•Article 16(4): Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State.
•Article 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
•Article 335: The claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration, consistently with the maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State.
Source: Laxmikanth - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityConsider the following statements regarding the National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC):
1. It is a government undertaking owned by both Central and state governments.
2. It is an apex corporation for the all round socio-economic upliftment of the Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers and their dependants throughout India.
3. It is the nodal agency for implementation of the Central Sector Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation(NSKFDC), A wholly owned Govt. of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (M/o SJ&E) was set up on 24th January 1997 as a Company “Not for Profit” under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
•NSKFDC is in operation since October, 1997, as an Apex Corporation for the all round socio-economic upliftment of the Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers and their dependants throughout India, through various loan and non-loan based schemes.
•Apart from operating various loan and non-loan based schemes for the upliftment of the target group, NSKFDC is playing a vital role in elimination of manual scavenging – the worst surviving symbol of untouchability.
•NSKFDC has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Central Sector Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Source: The HinduIncorrect
National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation(NSKFDC), A wholly owned Govt. of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (M/o SJ&E) was set up on 24th January 1997 as a Company “Not for Profit” under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
•NSKFDC is in operation since October, 1997, as an Apex Corporation for the all round socio-economic upliftment of the Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers and their dependants throughout India, through various loan and non-loan based schemes.
•Apart from operating various loan and non-loan based schemes for the upliftment of the target group, NSKFDC is playing a vital role in elimination of manual scavenging – the worst surviving symbol of untouchability.
•NSKFDC has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Central Sector Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Source: The Hindu
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