CAPF (AC) 2018 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which one of the following judgements is associated with the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and the Collegium of Judges in the appointment and transfer of the higher judiciary?

(a) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
(b) S. P. Gupta vs. President of India
(c) Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India
(d) S. R. Bommai vs. Union of India

Correct Answer: (b) S. P. Gupta vs. President of India

Solution:In the case of Gupta vs President of India, 1981, the case of focal government for insurance against divulgence was rejected by the Supreme Court of India. The Court guided the Union of India to disclose the stated records.

The case was taken as "an extremely important question in the area of public law particularly in the context of the open society" by the court since it "involved a clash between two competing aspects of public interest. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

22. Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments has enormously strengthened the powers of the Speaker/Chairman of the Houses of the Parliament/State Legislatures?

(a) 61st Amendment which reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years
(b) Anti-defection provisions of 52nd Amendment
(c) Repealing of many of the provisions of 42nd Amendment by 44th Amendment
(d) 73rd Amendment that conferred extensive powers on Panchayat Bodies

Correct Answer: (b) Anti-defection provisions of 52nd Amendment

Solution:In 1985, the Parliament of Indian passed the Tenth Schedule of the 52nd amendment to the Constitution of India. It includes the anti-defection law. The law came into effect on March 1, 1985. The law aimed to bring stability to the political system of the country.

This provision, decision on questions as to disqualification on the ground of defection, mandates the Speaker of the respective legislative house to be the ultimate decision-making authority in case of any disqualification that arises. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

23. Which one of the following Committees of the Parliament has no Members from the Rajya Sabha?

(a) Public Accounts Committee
(b) Committee on Public Undertakings
(c) Estimates Committee
(d) Departmentally Related Standing Committee (DRSC) on Finance

Correct Answer: (c) Estimates Committee

Solution:The Estimates Committee is a standing committee that examines the estimates included in the budget presented in the Parliament. It is categorized under financial committees. The Committee consists of 30 members, and all the members have been elected from the Lok Sabha the lower house.

Another objective of the committee is to examine whether the finances are laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. It makes suggestions regarding the form in which the estimates shall be presented to the Parliament. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

24. Which one of the following States does not find a mention in Article 371 of the Constitution of India?

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Article 371 states that whoever habitually imports, exports, buys, sells or deals in slaves, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

The states that are included are Article 371-Maharashtra and Gujarat, Article 371A- Nagaland, Article 371B - Assam, Article 371C -Manipur, Article 371D & E - Andhra Pradesh, Article 371F Sikkim, Article 371G - Mizoram, Article 371H - Arunachal Pradesh, and Article 3711-Goa. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

25. In May 2018, which one of the following banks was restricted from giving fresh credit and new recruitment of staff by the Reserve Bank of India?

(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Dena Bank
(c) Central Bank of India
(d) Bandhan Bank

Correct Answer: (b) Dena Bank

Solution:Corrective action was taken against a public sector bank (lender), Dena Bank by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It was done due to high non-performing loans, restricting the bank from giving fresh credit and new hiring.

It makes Dena Bank the first leader to face curbs on lending under the PCA framework. The bank was merged with the other two banks, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda on April 1, 2019. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

26. When was Startup India Hub operationalized to resolve queries and handhold startups?

(a) 2015
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2018

Correct Answer: (b) 2016

Solution:On April 1, 2016, Startup India Hub was operationalized, to resolve queries and handhold support to start-ups.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi of India launched the Start-up India initiative PM.
It was launched to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and start-ups in the country.

Also, it was launched for the promotion and encouragement of the entrepreneurial spirit amongst the citizens of the country.

Therefore, the correct option is (b).

27. Who among the following is not associated to the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?

(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Chief Ministers of States
(d) The Chief Ministers of Union Territories

Correct Answer: (b) The President

Solution:On 1 January 2015, NITI Aayog was launched as a policy think tank of the Government of India. The council of NITI Aayog consists of the Prime Minister of India as the Chairperson. Governing Council consists of the Chief Ministers of all the States and Lt.

Governor of Union Territories in India. The Prime Minister can nominate special invitees such as eminent experts, specialists with relevant domain knowledge. There is a vice-chairperson -who is also elected by the Prime Minister. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

28. Which one of the following organizations is not merged into a new umbrella scheme 'Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)'?

(a) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
(b) Youth Hostels (YH)
(c) National Service Scheme (NSS)
(d) National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP)

Correct Answer: (c) National Service Scheme (NSS)

Solution:The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) intending to empower the youth and realize their full potential. The schemes that were subsumed/merged in the Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) were Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), National Youth Corps (NYC), National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD), International Cooperation (IC), Youth Hostels (YH), Assistance to Scouting and Guiding Organisation, National Discipline Scheme (NDS), National Young Leaders Programme (NLP), and National Service Scheme (NSS). Therefore, the correct option is (c).

29. Which one of the following countries has recently formally notified its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court?

(a) Namibia
(b) Serbia
(c) Philippines
(d) Norway

Correct Answer: (c) Philippines

Solution:On 9 March 2018, the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "Court") was officially notified by the United Nations that the Republic of the Philippines had notified its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. However, the Philippines was encouraged to remain part of the ICC family by the court. It was a sovereign decision, which is subject to the provisions of article 127 of that Statute. A withdrawal becomes effective one year after the deposit of notice of withdrawal to the United Nations Secretary-General. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

30. Who among the following has recently been elected as the Prime Minister of China for a second term?

(a) Li Keqiang
(b) Xi Jinping
(c) Yang Xiaodu
(d) Zhou Qiang

Correct Answer: (a) Li Keqiang

Solution:Li Keqiang was born on 1 July 1955 in Hefei. He is the Prime Minister who has been elected for a second term after President Xi Jinping in China. National People's Congress (NPC), China's parliament elected him as the Prime Minister.

He received 2,964 votes in favour and two against. He was nominated for the premiership by Xi. He took the oath of allegiance to the Constitution for his second term. He is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

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