The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

Options

(a)

protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

(b)

determine the boundaries between States

(c)

determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats

(d)

protect the interests of all border States

Answer

(A)

Polity › 5th & 6th Schedules

2013

The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996.
Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

Options

(a)

To provide self-governance

(b)

To recognize traditional rights

(c)

To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

(d)

To free tribal people from exploitation

Answer

(C)

Polity › 5th & 6th Schedules

2012

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?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

Polity › 5th & 6th Schedules

2008

Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?

Options

(a)

Third

(b)

Fifth

(c)

Seventh

(d)

Ninth

Answer

(B)

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2016

With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/ reconciliators.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(B)

Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2010

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ?

Options

(a)

Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle matters at pre-litigating stage and not those matters pending before any court

(b)

Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature.

(c)

Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person.

(d)

None of the statements given above is correct.

Answer

(D)

Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2009

With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a degree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court.
2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A)

Amendment

Polity › Amendment

2024

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
1. Addition
2. Variation
3. Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

(d )1,2 and 3

Answer

(D)

Polity › Amendment

2023

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of
Fundamental Rights?

Options

(a)

1st Amendment

(b)

42nd Amendment

(c)

44th Amendment

(d)

86th Amendment

Answer

(A)

Polity › Amendment

2022

Consider the following statements :
1. A Bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1,2 and 3

Answer

(B)