Polity and Governance Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 12
1. Consider the following statements related to Sugmaya Bharat Abhigyan1. It provides universal accessibility for all citizens including Persons with Disabilities, to be able to gain access and live independently.
2. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment provides Grants-in-aids to all States/UTs to provide barrier free environment in important Government buildings
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Sugmaya Bharat Abhigyan is also called as Accessible India Campaign
1. Attorney General of India have executive authority.
2. He cannot defend an accused in the criminal proceedings
3. He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
4. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
a) 1,2
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) 3,4
e) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 3,4
Unlike the Attorney General of the United States, the Attorney General of India does not have any executive authority. Those functions are performed by the Law Minister of India.The Attorney General can accept briefs but cannot appear against the Government. He cannot defend an accused in the criminal proceedings and accept the directorship of a company without the permission of the Government.
1. INS Dweeprakshak --------------------- i. Kochi
2. INS Shivaji -------------------------- ii. Vishakhapattanam
3. INS Vajrabahu ------------------------ iii. Lonavala
4. INS Virbahu -------------------------- iv. Mumbai
5. INS Vendurthy ------------------------ v. Kavaratti
a) 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b) 1- v, 2- iii, 3-iv, 4- ii ,5-i
c) 1- iii, 2- i, 3-ii, 4- v , 5-iv
d) 1- ii, 2- i, 3-iv, 4- iii ,5-v
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 1- v, 2- iii, 3-iv, 4- ii ,5-i
a) Manipur
b) Meghalaya
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Tripura
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Tripura
Tripura Government Revoked Controversial AFSPA After 18 Years
1. Chairmen of National Commission for Scheduled Caste
2. Chairmen of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
3. Chairmen of National Commission for Minorities
4. Chairmen of National Commission for Women.
a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson ,One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India ,One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court ,Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights. In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.
1. Prime Minister
2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
4. Leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament
5. Union Home Minister.
a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4,5
c) 2,3,5
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
The chairman and members are appointed on the recommendation of a 6 member committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament and Union Home Minister.
a) Jawharlal Nehru
b) Babasaheb ambedkar
c) Sardar Patel
d) Rajendra Prasad
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Babasaheb ambedkar
Article 32 which provide remedies to the violated fundamental rights of a citizen.
1. Special status is guaranteed by the Constitution of India through an Act passed by the two-third majority in both houses of the Parliament
2. Special Status empowers economic, administrative and financial aspects.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Only 1
Special status is guaranteed by the Constitution of India through an Act passed by the two-third majority in both houses of the Parliament, as in the case of Jammu and Kashmir, whereas Special Category Status is granted by the National Development Council, an administrative body of the government. While Special Status empowers legislative and political rights, Special Category Status deals only with economic, administrative and financial aspects.
1. National highways comes under state list.
2. Relief and rehabilitation of persons displaced from their original place of residence by reason of the setting up of the Dominions of India and Pakistan comes under Union list
Which of the above statement is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
National highways comes under Union list while elief and rehabilitation of persons displaced from their original place of residence by reason of the setting up of the Dominions of India and Pakistan comes under State list.
1. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India
2. He can participate in the proceedings of the Parliament
3. He could vote in parliament.
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
He can participate in the proceedings of the Parliament but can not vote.
