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Exam Year: 2012

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    What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
    1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
    2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
    3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
    4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 3 only

    (b)

    3 and 4 only

    (c)

    4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
    1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
    2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
    3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
    4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 4

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
    1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
    2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
    3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory
    4. A dispute between two or more States
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 4 only

    (d)

    3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
    1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
    2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
    3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting license or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that

    (a)

    big banks should try to open offices in each district

    (b)

    there should be stiff competition among the various nationalized banks

    (c)

    individual banks should adopt particular districts for intensive development

    (d)

    all the banks should make intensive efforts to mobilize deposits

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
    1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament.
    2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill.
    3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account.
    4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programmes of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office.
    5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1, 2, 3 and 5 only

    (b)

    1, 2 and 4 only

    (c)

    3, 4 and 5 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an Adjournment Motion is:

    (a)

    to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

    (b)

    to let opposition members, collect information from the ministers

    (c)

    to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant

    (d)

    to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
    1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
    2. Organizing village Panchayats
    3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
    4. Securing for all workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
    Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    (a)

    1, 2 and 4 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following is /are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
    1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design.
    2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend.
    3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
    1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
    2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
    3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1, 2 and 3

    (d)

    None

    Correct Answer:

    (b)