Miscellaneous (Indian Polity) (Part–4)

Total Questions: 32

21. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, no person under the age of___________ years shall be granted a learner's license to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner's license. [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) seventeen
(b) twenty-one
(c) eighteen
(d) twenty

Correct Answer: (c) eighteen

Solution:According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, no person under the age of 18 years shall be granted a learner's, license to drive a motorcycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner's license.

22. Which of the following Acts was passed by the Government of India to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Delimitation Act
(b) The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act
(c) Prevention of Money Laundering Act
(d) Central Vigilance Commission Act

Correct Answer: (b) The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act

Solution:The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act provides for of a body of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected there with or incidental thereto.

Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was brought by the UPA II government headed by then PM Manmohan Singh. Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed the first Lokpal of India.

23. As per the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 a complaint can be filed in the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum if the value of the claim is up to: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) ₹10 lakh
(b) ₹15 lakh
(c) ₹5 lakh
(d) ₹20 lakh

Correct Answer: (d) ₹20 lakh

Solution:As per the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 a complaint can be filed in the District Consumer Disputes Redres- sal Forum if the value of the claim is up to Rs. 20 lakh.

24. In which year was the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) established in India? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1994
(b) 1997
(c) 1992
(d) 1990

Solution:Securities Appellate Tribunal is a statutory body established under the provisions of Section 15K of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act 1992. Securities Appellate Tribunal deals with cases with respect to SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA.

25. Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with finance, property, contracts and suits? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Part IX
(b) Part X
(c) Part VIII
(d) Part XII

Correct Answer: (d) Part XII

Solution:Part XII of the Constitution of India encompasses Articles no. 294 to 300 which deal with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the centre and the states

26. The___________ states that no woman shall be arrested after sunset and before sunrise except under exceptional circumstances. [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Indian Penal Code
(b) Probation of Offenders Act
(c) Police Act
(d) Code of Criminal Procedure

Correct Answer: (d) Code of Criminal Procedure

Solution:The Code of Criminal Procedure states that no woman shall be arrested after sunset and before sunrise except under exceptional circumstances.

27. In which year did the Government of India pass the Disabilities Act? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1995
(b) 1997
(c) 1993
(d) 1992

Correct Answer: (a) 1995

Solution:The Government of India passed the Disabilities Act in 1995. This law states that persons with disabilities have equal rights, and that the government should evahle possible their full participation in society.

28. Which of the following helps borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Self Help Groups
(b) Civil Societies
(c) Pressure Groups
(d) Non-Governmental Organizations

Correct Answer: (a) Self Help Groups

Solution:Self help group helps the borrower to overcome the problem of lack of collateral.

29. In which of the following years did the Congress Party led by Indira Gandhi give the slogan of 'Garibi Hatao' ('Remove poverty') in the Lok Sabha elections? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1971
(b) 1962
(c) 1957
(d) 1977

Correct Answer: (a) 1971

Solution:The Congress party under the leadership of Indira Gandhi comed the slogan 'GaribiHatao' ("Remove poverty') in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections. This slogan was used in the formulation of fifth Five Year Plan.

30. Consumer Protection Act was enacted in__________ [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1990
(d) 1992

Correct Answer: (b) 1986

Solution:The Consumer Protection Act, was enacted in 1986.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides for the constitution of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). This Act replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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