Microtheme: Various Acts —
6 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2023] Consider the following statements :
   Statement-I :
   In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
   Statement-II:
   In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
   • (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
   • (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
   • (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
   • (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
   Correct Answer: (C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
2. [2023] With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
   Action: The Act under which it is covered
   1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
   2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
   3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
   How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) All three
   • (d) None
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two
3. [2023] Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:
   Statement-I:
   One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm × 400 mm.
   Statement-II:
   The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2.
   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
   • (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
   • (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
   • (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
   • (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
   Correct Answer: (D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
4. [2021] With reference to India, consider the following statements:
   1.When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such a prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
   2.State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
5. [2019] Consider the following statements:
   As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018
   1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to layoff workers.
   2. no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman.
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
6. [2017] In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
   1. Service providers
   2. Data Centres
   3. Body corporate
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3