CAPF (AC) 2020 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which one of the following is NOT a correct feature of a Money Bill?

(a) It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha
(b) A Deputy Speaker can also certify a Money Bill in case of office of Speaker falling vacant
(c) A Speaker's authority is final as to whether a bill is Money Bill or not
(d) It can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses

Correct Answer: (d) It can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses

Solution:A Money Bill or any bill like a financial bill containing any of the provisions calculated to make that bill a money bill cannot be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses. These types of bills are defined under Article 110 (1) of the Constitution. There are certain criteria based on which the bill is deemed to be a Money Bill e.g. if it contains only provisions dealing with all or any of the following matters like an imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.

22. The idea of social justice requires that

1. equal treatment be supplemented with principle of proportionality

2. due and equal consideration is given to all individuals

3. equality of treatment be transcended to recognise special needs

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only

Solution:Due and equal consideration should be given to all individuals. This means that in making decisions or providing resources, everyone should be given fair consideration without any bias or discrimination.

Equality of treatment should be transcended to recognize special needs. This principle emphasizes the need to go beyond treating everyone the same and instead acknowledging and addressing the unique needs and circumstances of certain individuals or groups.

23. Which one of the following statements about the Attorney- General of India is NOT correct?

(a) The person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court
(b) He/she enjoys right of audience only in the Supreme Court and High Courts of India
(c) He/she holds office during the pleasure of the President
(d) He/she receives remuneration as determined by the President

Correct Answer: (b) He/she enjoys right of audience only in the Supreme Court and High Courts of India

Solution:The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president and he must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. He holds office during the pleasure of the president and also receives such remuneration as the President may determine. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India including the High Courts and Supreme Court.

24. Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats?

1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority.

2. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

3. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3

Solution:The State Government has also powers which it can endow to Panchayats in preparation of plans and also in the implementation of schemes related to economic development and social justice.

25. Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti Movement in South India is NOT correct?

(a) The Nalayira Divyaprabandham was also known as the Tamil Veda
(b) Andal was an Alvar
(c) Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Vishnu
(d) Metal images of the saints Appar and Sundarar were made and then consecrated in a Shiva temple

Correct Answer: (c) Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Vishnu

Solution:Karaikkal Ammaiyar was one of the greatest Bhakti poets and saint figures of South India. She was a prominent Bhakti poet of Tamil literature and a great devotee of Lord Shiva.

26. Who among the following is the author of the Kiratarjuniya?

(a) Magha
(b) Bharavi
(c) Bhasa
(d) Bhavabhuti

Correct Answer: (b) Bharavi

Solution:The author of Kiratarjuniya was Bharavi. It is believed to be composed in the 6th century and consists of 18 cantos. This literature describes combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva at Indrakeeladri. The Kiratarjuniya predominantly features the Vira rasa or the mood of valour.

27. Which one of the following is the correct description of Kandaria Mahadeo?

(a) A Shiva temple at Elephanta
(b) The title of a work by Bhatti
(c) The capital of Chandella kings
(d) A temple at Khajuraho

Correct Answer: (d) A temple at Khajuraho

Solution:Kandariya Mahadev is one of the largest, tallest and most ornate temples of the surviving temples at Khajuraho. It is dedicated to Mahadev or Lord Shiva. The temple was built by the Chandela king Raja Dhandadeva and dated back to 1050 ВС.

28. Consider the following statements about the Lingayats:

1. They bury their dead

2. They are great believers in the caste system, especially in the theory of purity and pollution.

3. They are against child marriage and favour widow remarriage

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3

Solution:Lingayats do not believe in social discrimination based on caste. They also do not follow child marriage and are supporters of widow remarriage. Lingayats worship Shiva and believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva hence bury their dead and not cremate.

29. At which one of the following places is the Vitthala temple located?

(a) Elephanta
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Nagarjunakonda

Correct Answer: (c) Hampi

Solution:Vitthala temple is located in Hampi. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD and successive kings have enhanced the temple structure during their regimes to the present form. Vitthala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi.

30. In relation to the powers of the Union Government of India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

(a) The Government of India may undertake legislative functions of a territory outside of India by agreement with the Government of that territory
(b) The Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends
(c) The Union Government may direct States for construction and maintenance of means of communication of military importance
(d) The Governor may, with consent of Government of India, entrust its officers with functions on matters which fall within the executive power of the State

Correct Answer: (b) The Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends

Solution:258(1) state that notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, with the consent of the Government of a State, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Government or to its officers functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.

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