1. Which statement about Article 33 of the Indian Constitution is incorrect?
[A] Any such law made cannot be challenged in any court on grounds of fundamental rights violation.
[B] The power to make laws under Article 33 is only with Parliament.
[C] ‘Members of the armed forces’ includes non-combatant employees.
[D] The term ‘martial law’ is not explicitly defined in the Constitution.
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Correct Answer: A [Any such law made cannot be challenged in any court on grounds of fundamental rights violation.]
Notes:
Article 33 empowers only Parliament, not state legislatures, to modify fundamental rights for armed forces. The term ‘martial law’ is not defined in the Constitution. Non-combatant employees are covered. However, laws made under Article 33 can be challenged on grounds other than contravention of fundamental rights.
2. India is a signatory to which of the following international conventions?
- Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961
- The Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971
- The United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
India is a signatory to all major international drug control conventions: Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961; The Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971; and the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988. India has enacted the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 to meet these obligations.
3. Which of the following are Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of China?
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Macau
- Tibet
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Hong Kong and Macau are the only Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of China, established under the “one country, two systems” principle after their handover from Britain and Portugal, respectively. Taiwan is claimed by China but is not an SAR, while Tibet is an autonomous region, not an SAR.
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