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We're organising an offline Mock test for upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025. It's in Chandigarh, on Sunday (April 27th) from 10am till 1pm.
For more details: https://sleepyclasses.com/offline-prelims-2025-mock-test/
Q.1. With reference to the secretarial staff of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can create new posts in their respective secretariats, but for Class I and Class II posts, prior consultation with the Union Ministry of Finance is required.
2. The Secretary-Generals of both Houses hold ranks equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary and are placed at the 11th position in the table of precedence.
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can create new posts in their respective secretariats, but for Class I and Class II posts, prior consultation with the Union Ministry of Finance is required.
2. The Secretary-Generals of both Houses hold ranks equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary and are placed at the 11th position in the table of precedence.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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22%
A. 1 only
35%
B. 2 only
28%
C. Both 1 and 2
15%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Which of the following is NOT a ground for the cancellation of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 ?
A. The overseas citizen of India has failed to renew their OCI card after attaining the age of 50 years.
B. The overseas citizen of India has, during any war in which India is engaged, unlawfully traded or communicated with an enemy.
C. It is necessary to cancel the registration in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of India, or friendly relations with a foreign country.
D. The overseas citizen of India has shown disaffection towards the Constitution of India as by law established.
A. The overseas citizen of India has failed to renew their OCI card after attaining the age of 50 years.
B. The overseas citizen of India has, during any war in which India is engaged, unlawfully traded or communicated with an enemy.
C. It is necessary to cancel the registration in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of India, or friendly relations with a foreign country.
D. The overseas citizen of India has shown disaffection towards the Constitution of India as by law established.
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding constitutional provisions related to property rights and directive principles :
1. A state law is not protected under Article 31A from judicial review unless it has been specifically reserved for the President’s consideration and has received his assent.
2. The protection granted under Article 31B is broader than that of Article 31A, as it shields any law placed in the Ninth Schedule from challenges based on violations of fundamental rights.
3. Article 31C states that any law made to implement the socialistic directive principles outlined in Article 39 cannot be declared unconstitutional for violating the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 or Article 19.
1. A state law is not protected under Article 31A from judicial review unless it has been specifically reserved for the President’s consideration and has received his assent.
2. The protection granted under Article 31B is broader than that of Article 31A, as it shields any law placed in the Ninth Schedule from challenges based on violations of fundamental rights.
3. Article 31C states that any law made to implement the socialistic directive principles outlined in Article 39 cannot be declared unconstitutional for violating the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 or Article 19.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
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20%
A. Only one
53%
B. Only two
23%
C. All three
3%
D. None
Q.1. With reference to the reservation in promotions in India, consider the following statements :
1. The Indra Sawhney case (1993) upheld 27% reservation for OBCs but ruled that there should be no reservation in promotions.
2. The M. Nagraj case (2006) mandated that for providing reservation in promotions, states must furnish quantifiable data on the backwardness of SCs and STs and their inadequate representation.
3. Recently, Supreme Court ruled that Right to reservation in promotion is a Fundamental Right as guaranteed under Article 16 of the constitution after 77th Amendment Act of 1995.
1. The Indra Sawhney case (1993) upheld 27% reservation for OBCs but ruled that there should be no reservation in promotions.
2. The M. Nagraj case (2006) mandated that for providing reservation in promotions, states must furnish quantifiable data on the backwardness of SCs and STs and their inadequate representation.
3. Recently, Supreme Court ruled that Right to reservation in promotion is a Fundamental Right as guaranteed under Article 16 of the constitution after 77th Amendment Act of 1995.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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53%
A. 1 and 2 only
16%
B. 1 and 3 only
15%
C. 2 and 3 only
16%
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.2. With reference to the powers and jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements :
1. The CBI requires prior written consent from the concerned state government before initiating an investigation against public servants controlled by that state.
2. Under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, the CBI cannot investigate offenses against central government officials without seeking consent from the state government.
1. The CBI requires prior written consent from the concerned state government before initiating an investigation against public servants controlled by that state.
2. Under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, the CBI cannot investigate offenses against central government officials without seeking consent from the state government.