Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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41. Which of the following are the functions of National Commission for SCs?
1. To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs.
2. To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs.
3. To present to the President, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Some of the functions of National Commission for SCs are: (1) investigating and monitoring all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs, (2) inquiring into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs, (3) presenting to the President, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
42. Who determines the salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the chairperson or a member of National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Rajya Sabha
[B] A committee is composed for the same
[C] Central government
[D] President
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Correct Answer: C [Central government]
Notes:
The salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the chairperson or a member of National Human Rights Commission are determined by the Central government. Also they cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
43. Which of the following acts led to the formation of State Information Commission?
[A] Right to Information Act of 2005
[B] Right to Information Act of 2010
[C] Right to Information Act of 2012
[D] Right to Information Act of 2015
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Correct Answer: A [Right to Information Act of 2005]
Notes:
The Right to Information Act of the year 2005 which provides for the creation of the Central Information Commission also provides for the formation of a State Information Commission at the state level.
44. Who appoints the Attorney General (AG) of India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The Attorney General (AG) of India is appointed by the president of India. Attorney General must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
45. Who is the chairman of NITI Aayog?
[A] President
[B] Vice President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: C [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of NITI Aayog. It is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India which provides both directional and policy inputs.
46. Which of the following statements are true about Ombudsman system?
[A] In New Zealand, judiciary is outside the purview of ombudsman.
[B] In Sweden, judiciary is outside the purview of ombudsman.
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [In New Zealand, judiciary is outside the purview of ombudsman.]
Notes:
In New Zealand, judiciary is outside the purview of ombudsman, whereas in Sweden, judiciary falls under the purview of the ombudsman. Administrative Reforms Commission in India recommended to keep judiciary outside the purview of Lokpal and lokayukta.
47. How many languages are specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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Correct Answer: C [22]
Notes:
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India specifies 22 languages. Originally it contained 14 languages. The Constitution of India imposes a duty upon the Centre to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language.
48. Which section of IPC states that if the accused himself takes and consumes intoxicated thing or material with knowledge or intention and under intoxication he commits any offence he is liable for punishment?
[A] Section 86
[B] Section 87
[C] Section 88
[D] Section 89
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Correct Answer: A [Section 86]
Notes:
The section 86 of Indian Penal Code states that if the accused himself takes and consumes intoxicated thing or material with knowledge or intention and under intoxication he commits any offence he is liable for punishment.
49. The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRCs) will hear complaints worth?
[A] more than Rs. 10 lakhs
[B] less than Rs. 10 lakhs
[C] more than Rs. 10 crores
[D] less than Rs. 10 crores
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Correct Answer: C [more than Rs. 10 crores]
Notes:
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has defined the criteria of Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRCs). The National CDRC will hear complaints of worth more than Rs. 10 crores.
50. Whistleblowers Protection Bill became a law in which of the following years?
[A] 2011
[B] 2012
[C] 2013
[D] 2014
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Correct Answer: D [2014]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Whistleblowers Protection Bill was proposed which finally became a law in 2014. The Whisteleblowers Protection Act, 2014 established a mechanism to receive complaints related to disclosure of allegations of corruption or willful misuse of power or discretion, against any public servant. It also established a mechanism to inquire or cause an inquiry into such disclosure.
