Government & Administration (India & World) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 51

41. With reference to India, consider the following pairs: [2023-1]

List-I (Action)List-II (The Act under which it is covered)
1. Unauthorized wearing: of police or military uniformsThe Official Secrets Act, 1923
2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their dutiesThe Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of othersThe Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (b) Only two
Solution:St 1 is right. THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1923-No person in the vicinity of any prohibited place shall obstruct, knowingly mislead or otherwise interfere with or impede, any police officer, or any member of 3 the Armed Forces of the Union engaged on guard, sentry, patrol, or other similar duty in relation to the prohibited place.

St 2 is wrong. it is given in THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1923 and Indian Penal Code but not in Evidence Act.

St 3 is right. Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019- Whoever uses firearm in a rash or negligent manner or in celebratory gunfire so as to endanger human life or personal safety of others shall be punishable with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to rupee one lakh, or with both. Therefore the answer is [b] only two are right.

42. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: [2024-1]

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.

2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2
Solution:Statement 1 is correct: Article 107 states that a bill originating in the Lok Sabha and pending there lapses upon the dissolution of the House.

Statement 2 is correct: Article 107(5) specifies that a bill originating and passed in the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Statement 3 is wrong: Article 108(5) allows for a joint sitting of Parliament to pass a bill, even if the Lok Sabha has been dissolved after the President's notification for such a sitting. Hence, Option (b) is the correct answer.

43. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: [2024-1]

1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.

2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.

3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Solution:Statement 1 is wrong: The President summons and prorogue the Houses on the advice of the Prime Minister and council of ministers.

Statement 2 is correct: Usually, within a few days after the House is adjourned sine die by the presiding officer, the President issues a notification for the prorogation of the session. However, the President can also prorogue the House while in session.

Statement 3 is correct: Lok Sabha can be dissolved upon completion of five years, by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister, or if the President deems no viable government can be formed.

Hence, Option (c) is the correct answer.

44. Consider the following statements: [2024-1]

1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.

2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Statement 1 is wrong: Article 342(1): The President with respect to any State/UT (after consultation with the Governor in case of state) may specify the tribes/tribal communities/part of or groups within tribes/ tribal communities as a Scheduled Tribe in that State/UT.

Statement 2 is correct: The list of Scheduled Tribes is State/UT specific and a community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.

Hence, Option (b) is the correct answer.

45. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? [2024-1]

1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.

2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.

3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.

4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Statement 1 is correct: Article 109 of the Constitution outlines a specific procedure for Money Bills.

Statement 2 is correct: Money Bills must be introduced exclusively in the Lok Sabha and cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 3 is correct: The Rajya Sabha can suggest changes to a Money Bill, but it lacks the authority to amend or reject it outright.

Statement 4 is wrong: The Lok Sabha has the discretion to accept or reject amendments proposed by the Rajya Sabha concerning a Money Bill.

Hence, Option (c) is the correct answer.

46. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the council comprises which of the following members? [2024-1]

1. Governor of the Constituent State

2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State

3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India

4. The Home Minister of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:The North Eastern Council, which is chaired by the Hon'ble Home Minister, with the Hon'ble Minister of the Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER) as its vice-chairman, comprises all eight North Eastern States' Governors and Chief Ministers and three Members nominated by the President of India (including Secretary, MDONER, who is ex officio Member).

So, Home Minister is not the member but he is the chairman. so st 4 wrong. Thus, Statement4 is wrong and by elimination of options containing this statement, we arrive at the correct answer (a).

47. How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023? [2024-1]

Correct Answer: (d) Four
Solution:Delimitation means the process of fixing the number of seats and boundaries of territorial constituencies in each State for the Lok Sabha and Legislative assemblies. The Union government creates the Delimitation Commission once the Delimitation Act is in effect. Under the Delimitation Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972, and 2002, Delimitation Commissions were established four times- in 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002. The commission was not created after the 1981 and 1991 Censuses.

Hence, Option (d) is the correct answer.

48. The Constitution (71 Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? [2024-1]

1. Konkani

2. Manipuri

3. Nepali

4. Maithili

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1,2 and 3
Solution:Maithili was not included in the 71st Amendment; it was added later by the 92nd Amendment in 2003. So st4 wrong and by elimination of options containing this statement, we arrive at the correct answer (a).

49. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India? [2024-1]

Correct Answer: (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List
Solution:Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject. That's why union home Ministry was issuing the directives during corona. Option (c) is right.

Corporation tax is a union tax. So option (d) is wrong.
Inter-State trade and commerce and migration also fall under Union so Option (a) and (b) are wrong.

50. Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy? [2024-1]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 21
Solution:Option (d) is correct: Right to Privacy is placed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

The Supreme Court of India has held that the right to life includes the right to live with dignity, the right to livelihood, the right to a clean environment, the right to health, and the right to privacy.