quiz 122

Which of the following commission was appointed by the Central Government on Union-State relations in 1983?

With reference to the National Commission for Backward Classes, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up by the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act of 2018.

2. It is empowered to specify the socially and educationally backward communities in a State

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner enjoys the security of tenure.

2. The retiring Election Commissioners are ineligible for reappointment by the government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Cantonment Boards, consider the following statements.

1. They are executive bodies.

2. They operate under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

As an alternative dispute resolution tool, Lok Adalats are regularly organised to help parties reach a compromise. Which of the following cases are usually taken up by Lok Adalats to help parties each a compromise?

1. Motor-accident claims

2. Disputes related to public-utility services

3. Cases related to dishonour of cheques

4. Matrimonial disputes including divorce.

Select the correct answer code:

Which of the following are the different kinds of Parliamentary committees?

1.Financial Committees

2. Standing Committee

3. Ad-hoc / Select Committees

4. Administrative Committees

Select the correct answer code:

Currently, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is in effect in the entire State of

1. Nagaland

2. Assam

3. Manipur

4. Arunachal Pradesh

Select the correct answer code:

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 21-A was inserted in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years.

2. Article 21A was introduced through a Constitutional Amendment Act, since Article 45 was not realized.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. It requires presidential assent for states notifying changes to OBC categories.

2. According to Indra Sawhney judgement, under no circumstances the Centre can exceed 50 percent limit on reservations.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding President’s rule that is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution.

1. Every proclamation of President’s rule must be approved by both the houses of Parliament within a stipulated time.

2. It cannot be imposed without the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?