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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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46%
A. 1 only
12%
B. 2 only
31%
C. Both 1 and 2
11%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3.With reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, consider the following statements :
1. Kerala and Uttarakhand were ranked as the top-performing states in the index.
2. Among all SDGs, “Gender Equality” recorded the highest increase in points compared to the 2020-21 assessment.
3. Bihar was the worst-performing state in the index, followed by Jharkhand.
1. Kerala and Uttarakhand were ranked as the top-performing states in the index.
2. Among all SDGs, “Gender Equality” recorded the highest increase in points compared to the 2020-21 assessment.
3. Bihar was the worst-performing state in the index, followed by Jharkhand.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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22%
A. 1 and 2 only
37%
B. 1 and 3 only
18%
C. 2 and 3 only
23%
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Q.1. Which of the following statements regarding the right to contest elections in India is/are correct ?
1. The right to contest elections is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
2. A person convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more is disqualified from contesting elections under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. Under Section 62 of the RP Act, a person confined in prison or police custody is barred from voting in elections, except preventive detention.
1. The right to contest elections is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
2. A person convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more is disqualified from contesting elections under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. Under Section 62 of the RP Act, a person confined in prison or police custody is barred from voting in elections, except preventive detention.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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17%
A. 1 and 2 only
60%
B. 2 and 3 only
12%
C. 1 and 3 only
10%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.2. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, consider the following statements :
1. The scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with financial assistance shared between the Centre and the States.
2. Under the scheme, all landholding farmer families receive direct income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments.
3. The responsibility for identifying eligible beneficiaries lies with the Central Government.
4. State Governments are required to physically verify at least 5% of the beneficiaries each year to prevent the diversion of funds.
1. The scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with financial assistance shared between the Centre and the States.
2. Under the scheme, all landholding farmer families receive direct income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments.
3. The responsibility for identifying eligible beneficiaries lies with the Central Government.
4. State Governments are required to physically verify at least 5% of the beneficiaries each year to prevent the diversion of funds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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18%
A. 1 and 3 only
38%
B. 2 and 4 only
15%
C. 2, 3, and 4 only
29%
D. 1, 2, and 4 only
Q.3. Under which one among the following Articles of the Constitution of India a member of a civil service whether of a union or of a state Seeks protection from unlawful dismissal from service ?
A. Article 309
B. Article 311
C. Article 315
D. Article 320
A. Article 309
B. Article 311
C. Article 315
D. Article 320
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