The Parliamentary Act (Part-II)

Total Questions: 47

1. In a prosecution for an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the accused in his defence cannot take the plea that- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) The Act was done in exercise of the right of private defence.
(b) He also belongs to the caste as that of the victim.
(c) The Act causes such a slight harm which could not be a subject of the complaint.
(d) None of the above.
(e) Both (a) and (c)

Correct Answer: (e) Both (a) and (c)

Solution:In a prosecution for an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 the accused in his defence can take the plea that he also belongs to the caste as that of the victim. But he cannot accept a plea on the basis of the reason mentioned in (a) and (c). Thus both the answers (a) and (c) of this question are correct. According to this Act, the prosecution can be pursued on the accused if he/she does not belong to SC/ST caste. M.P.P.S.C provided bonus marks to all the candidates as it mentioned more than one answer in its revised answer-key.

2. Under the Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, whoever, not being member of a Scheduled caste or a Scheduled Tribe, causes physical harm or mental agony of a member of a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe on the allegation of practicing witchcraft or being a witch shall be punishable- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to five years and with fine
(b) with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months and with fine
(c) with imprisonment for a term which shall be one year and with fine
(d) with imprisonment for term which shall be five years and with fine

Correct Answer: (a) with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to five years and with fine

Solution:Under the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities/Act 1989, whosever, not being a member of a Schedule Caste or a Schedule Tribe, causes physical harm or mental agony of a member of a Schedule Caste or a Schedule Tribe on the allegation of practicing witch craft or being a witch shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 6 months but which may extend to 5 years and with fine.

3. Which of the following statement is incorrect? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) ''Offences'', under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, are committed by a person who is not a member of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
(b) "Exclusive Special Court" established under Section 14 (1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is defined under section 2(d).
(c) "Victim" is defined under section 2(sec) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
(d) "Dependent" is defined under Section 2(bb) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Correct Answer: (b) "Exclusive Special Court" established under Section 14 (1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is defined under section 2(d).

Solution:"Exclusive Special Court" means the Exclusive special court established under the section 2(1) (b d) of section 14 exclusively to try the offences under The Scheduled Castes and The Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Rest all other options are correct.

4. Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Rules, 1995, Constitution of 'District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee' has been provided? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Section 18
(b) Section 19
(c) Section 17
(d) Section 16

Correct Answer: (c) Section 17

Solution:According to Section 17 of The Scheduled Castes and The Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995, there will be the constitution of district level vigilance and monitoring committee in each district by District Magistrate to review the implementation of the provision of this Act.

5. Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Tribes Rules, 1995 has "Material for Annual Report' been provided? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Section 18
(b) Section 20
(c) Section 22
(d) Section 24

Correct Answer: (a) Section 18

Solution:Under section 18 of SC/ST Act 1995 Material for Annual Report has been provided.

6. The Right to Information Act of Parliament received the assent of the President of India on- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2013]

(a) 15 May, 2005
(b) 5 June, 2005
(c) 15-June, 2005
(d) 12-October, 2005

Correct Answer: (c) 15-June, 2005

Solution:The Right to Information Act was passed on 11 May, 2005 by the Lok Sabha and on 12 May, 2005 by the Rajya Sabha and received the Permission of the then President late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on June 15, 2005. It came into force after 120 days on (12-13 midnight) October 12, 2005.

7. Right to Information Act was passed in the year- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 2001
(b) 2004
(c) 2005
(d) 2002

8. Which one of the following statements is true about right to information? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) It is a political right
(b) It is a constitutional right
(c) It is a legal right
(d) It is a social right

Correct Answer: (c) It is a legal right

9. The Right to Information is- [U.P.U.D.A.L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) A Fundamental Right
(b) A Legal Right
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Correct Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Solution:The Right to Information Act 2005, mandates tinselly response to citizen's requests for government information. It is a legal right. The Primary object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, prevent corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense. In many of in decisions the supreme court mentioned that the freedom of thought and expression also includes the right to information. However, the Right to Information is not clearly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. Thus the correct answer is an option (c).

10. Which of the following terminology is/are mentioned in the Preamble of the Right to Information Act, 2005 [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

(A) Transparency of Information

(B) Revelation of Information

(D) Paramountcy of the democratic ideal Select the correct answer using code given below:

(a) (A) only
(b) (A) and (B)
(c) (A), (B) and (C)
(d) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer: (d) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Solution:Preamble of RTI Act 2005- Para I "And whereas Democracy requires an informed citizens and transparency of information which usual to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instruments accountable to the governed." Para II-"And whereas revelation of information in actual practice confidentiality of sensitive information" Para 11-(2nd line) "And whereas it is necessary to harmonies these conflicting interest while preserving the Paramountcy of the democratic ideal."

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