Miscellaneous (Indian Polity) (Part–4)

Total Questions: 32

11. Who among the following is a non-judicial member of the first Lokpal of India? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Archana Ramasundram
Solution:Former first woman chief of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Archana Ramasundaram was sworn in as a non-judicial member of Lokpal.

12. BR Ambedkar was independent India's first___________ minister. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Law
Solution:Dr BR Ambedkar was independent India's first law and justice minister, the architect of the Constitution of India, and a founding father of the Republic of India. He is popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar.

13. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was formed by insertion of Article________ in the Constitution of India. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) 338-B
Solution:The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was formed by insertion of Article 338B in the Constitution of India.

National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was set up as a statutory body in 1993.

14. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 347
Solution:Article 347 of the Indian Constitution special provisions relating a language spoken in a section of the population.

Article 347 in Constitution of India

347. Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State

On a demand being made in that behalf the President may, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a State desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised throughout that State or any part thereof for such purpose as he may specify.

15. Which act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion and national origin? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Civil Rights Act
Solution:The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin.

It also stated that all schools would be open to African- American children and that they would no longer have to attend separate schools specially set up for them.

16. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST Council? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Article 279A
Solution:Article 279A of the Indian Constitution (GST) is related to the establishment of the Council.

It is a constitutional body to make recommendations to the central and state government on issues related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

17. Who among the following became the first Lokpal of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 4.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Solution:Pinaki Chandra Ghose became the first Lokpal of India.

Pinaki Chandra Ghose is the incumbent Lokpal of India since 23rd March 2019. He is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.

About Lokpal:

  • It is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013.
  • Mandate: To inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for related matters.
  • Organisational Structure:
    • It consists of a chair person and eight Members, out of whom four are Judicial Members.
    • The Chairperson should be either the former Chief Justice of India,or a former Judge of the Supreme Courtor an eminent person who fulfills the eligibility criteria as specified.
    • The judicial member of the Lokpal should be either a former Judge of the Supreme Court or a former Chief Justice of a High Court.
    • A minimum of fifty percent of the Members will be from SC/ST/OBC/Minorities and women. 

18. Which of the following does the Special Marriage Act 1954 NOT support? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Strict endogamy
Solution:The Special Marriage Act, 1954, does not support strict endogamy.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament with provision for civil marriage (registered marriage) for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of the religion or faith followed by either party.

19. Which of the following Indian Acts was passed in the year 2005? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Solution:The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was passed in the year 2005 in India. The Act is a comprehensive legislation aimed at providing pro- tection to women from domestic violence and abuse.

The Act defines domestic violence in a broad manner, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and economic abuse. It also provides for a range of reliefs and remedies that can be sought by a victim of domestic violence, including protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief.

The Act recognizes the need for a sensitive and efficient justice system to deal with cases of domestic violence and establishes specialized courts for this purpose

20. __________Saptapadi ritual considers the marriage to be complete and auspicious [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 21.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Solution:Section 7 in The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 says:-

In Hindu culture, a marriage can be performed using traditional customs and practices of either the bride or groom. These practices include the saptapadi, which involves the bride and groom taking seven steps together before a sacred fire. Once the seventh step is taken, the marriage becomes fully recognized and binding.