Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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71. 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.
72. 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.
73. Which of the following reviews the progress of investigations conducted by the Delhi Special Police Establishment into offences alleged to
have been committed under the prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?
[A] Central Vigilance Commission
[B] Central Bureau of Investigation
[C] Lokpal
[D] High Court
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Correct Answer: A [Central Vigilance Commission]
Notes:
The Central Vigilance Commission reviews the progress of investigations conducted by the Delhi Special Police Establishment into offences alleged to have been committed under the prevention of Corruption Act of the year 1988.
74. Which of the following statements are correct about CBI’s association with Interpol?
[A] CBI acts as the National Central Bureau of Interpol
[B] Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation originating from Indian law enforcement agencies
[C] Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation from the member countries of the Interpol
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In India, CBI functions as the National Central Bureau of Interpol. Moreover, the Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation-related activities with origins in the Indian law enforcement agencies and also from the member countries of the Interpol.
75. Which of the following countries have the institution of Ombudsman?
[A] Finland
[B] Norway
[C] Denmark
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
More than 40 countries of the world have an institution like the Ombudsman. Following are some examples-
1. Sweden
2. Finland
3. Denmark
4. Norway
5. New Zealand
6. United Kingdom
76. Who appoints the lokayukta?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] High Court judge
[C] Governor
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of a state appoints the lokyukta. He consults the following officials in making the appointment-
(a) the chief justice of the state high court
(b) the leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly
77. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added which of the following part to the Constitution of India?
[A] Part XI
[B] Part XIII
[C] Part XIV-A
[D] Part XIV-B
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Correct Answer: C [Part XIV-A]
Notes:
Indian Constitution did not originally contain provisions with respect to the tribunals. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution of India.
78. What is the sanctioned strength of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) excluding the chairman?
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
The sanctioned strength of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is 65 excluding the chairman. The members are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams and are appointed by the president of India.
79. All lands, minerals and other things of value under the waters of the ocean within the territorial waters of India, the continental shelf of India and the exclusive economic zone of India vests with which of the following?
[A] Union
[B] State
[C] President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Union ]
Notes:
All lands, minerals and other things of value under the waters of the ocean within the territorial waters of Union of India, the continental shelf of India and the exclusive economic zone of India vests in the Union and not in the states.
80. Which of the following are the stages of criminal offence?
[A] Intention
[B] Preparation
[C] Attempt
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Following are the stages of criminal offence-
1. Intention – It is the first stage and a purely mental stage. Accused is not prosecuted in this stage.
2. Preparation – In this stage, necessary arrangements are made for the commission of the criminal act.
3. Attempt – It is the moment when the crime is committed after the preparation.
4. Accomplishment or Completion – This is the stage when the accused is successful in committing the criminal act.
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