Introduction to Indian Polity and Governance Test 60

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Question 1
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Consider the following statements about Operation Green:
1. It is to be launched with an allocation of Rs. 500 crore on the lines of Operation Flood.
2. It aims to promote farmer producers organisations, processing facilities, agri-logistics and professional management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Operation Green aims to promote farmer producers organisations, processing facilities, agri-logistics and professional management. It also aims to help farmers to control and limit erratic fluctuations in the prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes (TOP) through a price fixation scheme, that would ensure farmers the right price for their produce. It is to launched with an allocation of Rs 500 crore on the lines of Operation Flood.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements about Atal Pension Yojana (APY):
1. It is a pension scheme for unorganised sector workers.
2. Workers between 18 and 40 years of age and having a bank account are eligible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Atal Pension Yojana is a scheme launched by Ministry of Finance. It aims to help these workers save money for their old age while they are working and guarantees returns post retirement. The beneficiaries of the scheme are unorganised sector workers such as personal maids, drivers, gardeners etc. between 18 and 40 years of age and having a bank account.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2017 is correct?

A
It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty four weeks.

B
It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty eight weeks.

C
It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty two weeks.

D
It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty four weeks.

Solution

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment)bill, 2017 has been drafted which seeks to increase the legal limit for abortion from 20 weeks to 24 weeks. It allows a woman to take an independent decision in consultation with a registered health-care provider. The significance of the Act lies in the fact that foetal abnormalities show up only by 18 weeks, so just a two-week window after that is too small for the would-be parents to take the difficult call on whether to keep their baby.
Question 4
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Which of the following about the Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 is/are correct?
1. It aims to criminalise triple talaq.
2. The divorced woman cannot have custody of her minor children.
3. The divorced women can claim subsistence.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
2 only

B
1 and 3

C
2 and 3

D
1, 2 and 3

Solution

The Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill makes all declaration of talaq, including in written or electronic form, to be void (i.e. not enforceable in law) and illegal. A Muslim woman against whom talaq has been declared is entitled to seek subsistence allowance from her husband for herself and for her dependent children. A Muslim woman against whom such talaq has been declared is entitled to seek custody of her minor children. The determination of custody will be made by the Magistrate.
Question 5
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Which of the following committees relates to the issues of data security and privacy concerns?
1. Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee
2. Justice A.P. Shah Committee
3. J.J. Irani Committee
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 3

B
1 and 2

C
2 and 3

D
1, 2 and 3

Solution

Justice B.N.Srikrishna Committee and Justice A.P. Shah Committee were constituted to study various issues associated with data protection. JJ Irani Committee was constituted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs in 2004 to study the issues arising from the revision of the Companies Act, 1956, bringing about compactness by reducing the size of the Act and removing redundant provisions.
Question 6
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A Committee was set up to lay down norms for film certification after going through best practices applied in film certification in various parts of the world which gives sufficient and adequate space for artistic and creative expression. Name the Committee.

A
Shyam Benegal Committee

B
N.K. Mittal Committee

C
Bibek Debroy Committee

D
N. K. Singh Committee
Solution
Shyam Benegal Committee was constituted:
To lay down a holistic framework for certification of films.
To re-evaluate the role of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
Go through best practices applied in film certification in various parts of the world
To allow sufficient and adequate space for the use of the artistic and creative expression.
Some of its recommendations were as below:
Role of CBFC must be restricted to film certification on given grounds or refusal thereof.
All nine regions to have Regional Advisory Panel comprising persons who are acquainted
with the languages being certified by that regional office.
Women to have 50% reservation on each panel.
Question 7
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Which of the following committees does not pertain to Corporate Governance?

A
V.K. Gokak Committee

B
Naresh Chandra Committee

C
Narayana Murthy Committee

D
Uday Lothak Committee

Solution

VK Gokak committee was constituted by the state of Karnataka in the 1980 to analyse and study the linguistic issues that was raised in Karnataka. The Committee analysed the use of various languages, including the state language Kannada and other languages such as English, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Urdu. It recommended that government should provide First Language status to Kannada.
Question 8
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Consider the following statements about Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017:
1. It aims to provide online voting for overseas Indians.
2. It aims to provide for proxy voting for overseas Indians.
3. It aims to make election gender neutral
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 3

B
2 and 3

C
2 only

D
3 only

Solution

Some of the provisions of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017 are as below:
1. It seeks to amend the 1951 Act to permit an overseas voter to cast their vote in person or by proxy in the constituency where the poll is taken.
2. It seeks to amend the Representation of People Act, 1950 and the Representation of People Act, 1951 to allow for proxy voting and to make certain provisions of the Acts gender-neutral.
Question 9
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Which of the following statements about Benami Transactions in India is/are correct?
1. It includes only immovable property.
2. Property which is subject matter of Benami transaction shall be confiscated by the Central Government.
3. Only the Beneficial Owner and not the Benamidar shall be punishable.
4. The fine for benami transactions may extend to twenty-five per cent of the fair market value of the property.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3

B
2 and 3

C
2 and 4

D
1 and 4

Solution

Benami transaction is a transaction in which the real beneficiary is not the one in whose name the property is purchased. Benami Property" can be assets of any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible or intangible. Any property, which is subject matter of benami transaction, shall be liable to be confiscated by the Central Government.
Whoever is found guilty of the offence of benami transaction shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to seven years; and such person shall also be liable to fine which may extend to twenty-five per cent of the fair market value of the property.
Question 10
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Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Indian Constitution:
1. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
2. They seek to provide social and economic base to democracy.
3. It is mandatory for the government to implement all directives.
4. Some of the directives were added by Constitution 42nd and 86th Amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1, 2 and 3

B
2 and 3

C
3 and 4

D
1, 2 and 4

Solution

The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian Constitution. The idea of directives being included in the constitution was borrowed from the constitution of Ireland. They are non-enforceable and merely act as guidelines for the government while making policies. The directive regarding education of children was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 and the directive, regarding protection of forests and wildlife was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

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Question 1

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2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 2

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2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 3

It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty four weeks.

It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from twenty weeks to twenty eight weeks.

It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty two weeks.

It intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from eighteen weeks to twenty four weeks.

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Question 4

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1 and 3

2 and 3

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Question 5

1 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Question 6

Shyam Benegal Committee

N.K. Mittal Committee

Bibek Debroy Committee

N. K. Singh Committee

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Question 7

V.K. Gokak Committee

Naresh Chandra Committee

Narayana Murthy Committee

Uday Lothak Committee

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Question 8

1 and 3

2 and 3

2 only

3 only

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Question 9

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

2 and 4

1 and 4

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Question 10

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3 and 4

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