Latest Polity and Governance Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 3
1. Consider the following statements1. MGNREGA fulfills the constitutional rights in India
2. MGNREGA is to be implemented mainly by gram panchayats
3. The places where the recent unseasonal rain and hailstorms have affected crops the government will increase the number of work days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme to 200 from 100.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,2
b) 1,3
c) 2,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
Article 21 of the Constitution of India that guarantees the right to life with dignity to every citizen of India.The places where the recent unseasonal rain and hailstorms have affected crops the government will increase the number of work days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme to 150 from 100.
1. National Litigation Policy to reduce the cases pending in various courts in India under the National Legal Mission to reduce average pendency time from 15 years to 3 years.
2. The national litigation policy of India is technology-driven and it introduces features like online dispute resolution (ODR) in India and E-courts In India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Only 1
The national litigation policy of India is not technology-driven and it does not encourage use of online dispute resolution (ODR) in India and E-courts In India.
Now Indian government is amending the national litigation policy and make it technology-driven to increase efficiency.
1. Judiciary is excluded from lokpal
2. Under RTI, information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court can not be disclosed
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Consider the following statements related to tribunal1. A Tribunal is a type of court
2. It may be presided over by a judicial officer
3. Tribunals have primarily been constituted to deal with cases under special laws and to hence provide for specialized adjudication alongside the courts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
A Tribunal may not necessarily be a court, in spite of the fact that it may be presided over by a judicial officer
1. A 'smart city' is an urban region that is highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure, sustainable real estate, communications and market viability.
2. It will provide real time information on parking, traffic congestion, public transport
3. Smart cities will be energy efficient and will have low carbon foot print
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer6. Who among the following will be member of committee that will look after removal of chief justice of high court?1. Judge of the High court
2. Chief Justice of a SC
3. Chief Justices of the high courts
4. Eminent Jurist
a) 1,2,3
b) 1,3,4
c) 2,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 2,3,4
The inquiry committee compromising of either the Chief Justice or any other judge of the Supreme Court, one from among Chief Justices of the high courts and one an eminent jurist.
1. It is available to people in the age group of 18 to 40
2. The scheme will be offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to join the scheme and tie-up with banks for this purpose.
3.Premium amount is less than Rs.1 per day.
4. The scheme will also be linked with the Pradhan Mantri Jhan Dhan Yojna.
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3,4
It is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50
1. It is for all citizens in the unorganised sector, who join the National Pension System (NPS).
2. It is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
3. Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 50 years
4. The state government would co-contribute 50% of the subscriber's contribution or Rs. 1000 per annum
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,2
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,2
It is available to people in the age group of 18 to 40.The central government would co-contribute 50% of the subscriber's contribution or Rs. 1000 per annum
1. It was enacted under India's constitutional provision of Article 21.
2. The Chairman of the tribunal is required to be a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the above statement is correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
It was enacted under India's constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
1. Education is state subject according to constitution.
2. The Karnataka State Assembly, recently, passed the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Karnataka Amendment) Bill 2015, which seeks to provide primary education (standard I to V) in the child's mother tongue or in Kannada.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
Under the Constitution of India, initially, education was a State subject but, the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, shifted it from the 'State list' to the 'Concurrent List'.
