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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 8 April Rights and Liabilities or the Government and Special Provisions for Some States

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding legal proceedings against government officials in India:
1.Judicial officers enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability for acts performed in the discharge of their official duties.
2.The State is vicariously liable for all tortious acts committed by its employees, irrespective of whether the act was performed in a sovereign or non-sovereign capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

Which of the following are recognized as Consumer Rights under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
1.Right to be protected against the marketing of hazardous goods.
2.Right to be assured of access to a variety of goods at competitive prices.
3.Right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices.
4.Right to file a class-action suit under “Product Liability.”
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1, 2, and 3 only

B1, 2, 3, and 4

C2 and 4 only

D1 and 4 only

Question No. 3

Which of the following statements is not correct?

AThe President specifies the castes, races, or tribes to be deemed as Scheduled Castes in relation to a State or Union Territory.

BThe President alone has the exclusive power to notify the list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) for the purposes of both the Central and State lists.

CFollowing recent judicial and constitutional developments, States have the power to provide for sub-classification within the Scheduled Castes for reservation purposes.

DThe National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) must be consulted on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes, though its advice is not binding.

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):
1.The NCBC was accorded constitutional status via the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, which inserted Article 338B.
2.The composition, tenure, and conditions of service of the members of the NCBC are determined by the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding the representation of States in Indian Legislatures:
1.Uttar Pradesh possesses the highest number of seats in the Rajya Sabha.
2.Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of Lok Sabha seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs).
3.Maharashtra has the second-highest number of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

With reference to the National Integration Council (NIC), consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 1961 following a recommendation from the National Integration Conference to combat communalism and regionalism.
2.Its membership includes the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States, and leaders of recognized political parties.
3.The NIC is a statutory body mandated by law to meet at least twice a year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

Regarding the special provisions for states under Part XXI of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.Under Article 371A, no Act of Parliament concerning Naga religious or social practices applies to Nagaland unless approved by the State Legislative Assembly.
2.The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has a special responsibility with respect to law and order, and he can exercise individual judgment in this regard.
3.The Goa Legislative Assembly must consist of not less than 40 members as per Article 371-I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to Article 371-B of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1.It was inserted by the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1969.
2.It empowers the President to provide for the constitution of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from tribal areas.
3.The Governor of Assam has a special responsibility to ensure the functioning of this committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

Under the Special Provisions of the Constitution (Articles 371 to 371-J), which of the following Governors has a special responsibility for the establishment of separate development boards for specific regions?

AGovernor of Assam

BGovernor of Nagaland

CGovernor of Maharashtra and Gujarat

DGovernor of Manipur

Question No. 10

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the minimum number of members in the State Legislative Assembly as per Special Provisions?
1.Mizoram : 40 members (Article 371G)
2.Goa : 40 members (Article 371-I)
3.Sikkim : 32 members (Article 371F)
Select the correct answer:

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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