1. Citizen of India can file a public interest litigation (PIL) under which of the following?
- Under Article 32 in the Supreme Court
- Under Article 226 in the High Court
- Under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code in the Supreme and High Court.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- Any citizen can file a public case by filing a petition:
- Under Art 32 of the Indian Constitution, in the Supreme Court.
- Under Art 226 of the Indian Constitution, in the High Court.
- Under sec. 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code, in the Court of Magistrate.
2. South China Sea is a semi-enclosed region bordered by which of the following countries?
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- China
- Cambodia
- Thailand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The South China Sea is bordered by China, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It is also bordered by Malaysia and Brunei (not listed above), but not directly by Cambodia or Thailand. Cambodia has a narrow coastline on the Gulf of Thailand, not the South China Sea. Thailand is not considered a littoral state of the South China Sea.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Central Depositories Services Ltd (CDSL):
- It is a government-registered share depository.
- It is classified as a Market Infrastructure Institution (MII).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Central Depositories Services Ltd (CDSL), established in 1999, is a government-registered share depository in India, similar to NSDL. It is designated as a Market Infrastructure Institution (MII) by SEBI, playing a foundational role in capital markets by providing depository, clearing, and related services to investors, issuers, and other market participants.
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