1. With reference to the Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following statements:
- The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected directly by the people.
- The allocation of seats in the Assembly was based on population.
- The composition of the Assembly was broadly as per the Cabinet Mission Plan’s suggestions.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[B] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[C] Only 1 & 3 are correct
[D] 1, 2 & 3 are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 are correct]
Notes:
The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, not directly by the public. Seat allocation was population-based, and the Assembly’s composition followed the Cabinet Mission Plan’s guidelines. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Which among the following are subject to dissolution:
- Legislative Assembly
- Legislative Council
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
Choose the correct option:
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 3]
Notes:
The correct answer is 1 (Legislative Assembly) and 3 (Lok Sabha). – Legislative Assembly: This is subject to dissolution by the Governor of the state, typically at the end of its term or if the government loses confidence. – Lok Sabha: This house of Parliament can be dissolved by the President, usually at the end of its five-year term or earlier if the government loses majority support. Trivia Fact: The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved, while the Legislative Council (if present in a state) is also not subject to dissolution but can be reconstituted.
3. Which of the following is / are correct statements about Lok Adalat?
- Lok Adalats envisage the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in India
- The judicial proceedings and every Lok Adalat is deemed to be a Civil Court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2 Both
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2 Both]
Notes:
System of Lok Adalats is an improvement on resolving disputes through the mediation of village elders and is based on Gandhian principles. All proceedings of a Lok Adalat are deemed to be judicial proceedings.
4. Consider the following statements:
- The Constitution of India made provisions for the continuation of pre-Constitution laws until they are amended or repealed.
- To facilitate legal reforms, the Constitution stipulated that a Central Law Commission be established by an Act of Parliament.
- The First Law Commission of India was established in 1955, with the then Attorney General of India as its chairman.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 1 is correct
[C] 1 and 2 are correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 3 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct, as per Article 372 of the Indian Constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Law Commission is an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India, not mandated by the Constitution. Statement 3 is correct; the First Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955, chaired by then Attorney General M.C. Setalvad.
5. In which among the following situations, a person’s fundamental right under Article 22 would be violated:
- The person was arrested and not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
- The person was put in jail pursuant to a judicial order
- The person was arrested under Preventive Detention law and was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The right under Article 22(2) of the Constitution is available only against illegal detention by police. It is not available against custody in jail of a person pursuant to a judicial order. Article 22(2) does not operate against the judicial order. For preventive detention, please go thru article 22(4).
6. With reference to the method of “proportional representation by single transferable vote” used for the election of the President of India and members of Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
- A voter casts his/her vote to all candidates in order of preference
- A fixed quota of votes is required to win the election
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both statements are correct. In proportional representation by single transferable vote, voters rank candidates in order of preference. A candidate must secure a predetermined quota of votes to be declared elected. This ensures broader representation compared to the first-past-the-post system used in Lok Sabha elections, making the process more reflective of voter preference.
7. With reference to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT), consider the following statements:
- CCI does not adjudicate on disputes, whereas CAT adjudicates on disputes.
- The Chairperson of the CCI must be an IAS officer, while the Chairman of CAT must be qualified to be a judge of a High Court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
CCI promotes and maintains competition in markets but does not adjudicate disputes; this is done by the CAT. The Chairperson of CCI is not required to be an IAS officer; eligibility is broader. For CAT, the Chairman must be qualified to be a judge of a High Court. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.
8. Consider the following:
- Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh and Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh have the same election symbol.
- All India Forward Bloc in West Bengal and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party in Goa share an identical symbol.
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra use the same election symbol.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All the listed parties in each pair use the same or similar election symbol. For instance, Telugu Desam Party and Samajwadi Party use the ‘bicycle’, All India Forward Bloc and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party use the ‘lion’, and both Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Shiv Sena use the ‘bow and arrow’ as their election symbol, which has been allotted by the Election Commission.
9. With reference to the provisions related to the amendment of the constitution of India, consider the following statements:
- The proposals for the amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only in Lok Sabha
- If there is a change in the name of a state, the a constitution amendment bill is moved
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
None of these statements are correct. The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is defined in Article 368. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament, and not solely in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, a change in the name of a state does not require a constitutional amendment. The Parliament can alter the name of any state of India by a simple majority under Article 3.
10. In the bicameral states of India, the state legislature consists of which of the following?
- Governor
- Legislative Assembly
- Legislative Council
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
In Indian bicameral states, the state legislature includes the Governor, Legislative Assembly, and Legislative Council. In unicameral states, only the Governor and Legislative Assembly are present. The Legislative Council is found only in bicameral states according to Articles 168 and 169 of the Indian Constitution.
