Introduction to Indian Polity and Governance Test 62

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Question 1
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Consider the following statements about One Rank One Pension (OROP):
1. OROP stands for payment of uniform pension to military personnel retiring with same rank having same years in service, irrespective of the date of retirement.
2. Personnel retiring voluntarily will not be covered under OROP.
3. In future, the pension would be reviewed and changed every 5 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
1 and 2 only

C
1 and 3 only

D
1, 2 and 3

Solution

One Rank One Pension is a scheme by MInistry of Defence. It promises equal pension to military personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of the date of retirement. Soldiers who took “voluntary retirement” would not be entitled to OROP. The government has proposed a review every five years.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements about Article 35A of the Indian Constitution:
1. It pertains to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. It defines the concept of permanent resident and other special rights and privileges.
3. Article 35A has been added to the Indian constitution by 44th Amendment
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2

B
1 only

C
3 only

D
1 and 3

Solution

Article 35A grants the status of permanent residency to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). This Article was incorporated in the Indian Constitution through the Presidential Order of 1954. It effectively made most of the provisions of Indian Constitution applicable to the state of J&K such as fundamental rights, the extent of the jurisdiction of High Court, power of election commission to conduct elections etc.
Question 3
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All India Judicial Service (AIJS) was recently in news. Consider the following statements about AIJS:
1. The idea of AIJS was added in the Indian Constitution by 42nd Amendment.
2. AIJS shall not include any post inferior to that of a District Judge.
3. To create AIJS in India, it needs to be passed by the Council of States by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 3

B
2 and 3

C
1 and 2

D
1, 2 and 3

Solution

All India Judicial Services was inserted into Article 312 by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976. The idea was first mooted by the Law Commission in the 1950s to have an All-India Judicial Services. It has been endorsed and recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee, first National Judicial Pay Commission and the National Advisory Council. It shall not include any post inferior to that of a District Judge. Article 312 in the Indian Constitution provides that if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with special majority (not less than two thirds of the members present and voting), a new all India services can be created by passing a law.
Question 4
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Consider the following pairs:
1. Third Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmation
2. Fourth Schedule - Allocation of Seats in Lok Sabha
3. Eight Schedule - Language
4. Twelfth Schedule - Constitution 73rd Amendment
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A
1 and 4

B
1 and 3

C
1, 2 and 3

D
2, 3 and 4

Solution

Third Schedule - Forms of Oath or Affirmation
Fourth Schedule - Allocation of Seats in Rajya Sabha
Eight Schedule - Language
Twelfth Schedule - Constitution 74th Amendment
Question 5
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The Zonal Councils have been established under:

A
Article 263 of the Indian Constitution

B
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956

C
Zonal Councils Act, 1956

D
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956

Solution

There are five Zonal Councils which are statutory bodies set up under the States Re-organization Act, 1956. The Zonal Council meetings are chaired by the Union Home Minister. The Chief Ministers and two Ministers from the member States are the members in each Zonal Council. At present, there are 6 Zonal Council.
Question 6
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Which state government has launched the 'Prakritik Kheti Khushhaal Kisaan Yojana' to promote organic farming?

A
Himachal Pradesh

B
Karnataka

C
Punjab

D
Assam

Solution

The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the Prakritik Kheti Khushhaal Kisaan Yojana to enhance agricultural income by adopting low-cost climate-resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) system. Under the scheme farmers would be provided training, necessary equipments, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, etc. The purpose of the scheme is to promote organic farming in a big way and plans to adopt an integrated approach for promoting organic and zero budget natural farming system. At present, 39,790 farmers have already switched over to organic farming ensuring production of healthy food grains, free from harmful chemical ingredients. A state-level committee headed by the chief minister would monitor the implementation and progress of the ZBNF system.
Question 7
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Affordable Medicines and Reliable implants for Treatment (AMRIT) Program is aimed at __________.

A
reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery.

B
lowering health care needs of the urban population with the focus on urban poor.

C
meeting health care needs of the urban population with the focus on urban poor.

D
correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services.

Solution

Affordable Medicines and Reliable implants for Treatment (AMRIT) Program was launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is aimed at lowering treatment cost of cancer and cardio-vascular diseases. It aims to reduce expenditure incurred by patients on treatment of these diseases to make health care affordable for poor.
Question 8
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The officer designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Right to Information Act is known as?

A
Appellate Authority

B
Chief Information Commissioner

C
Public Information Officer

D
Assistant Public Information Officer

Solution

PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the RTI Act. They are responsible for creating and enabling communication between the government organization and both the news media and general public.
Question 9
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Which of the following words do not find a mention in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
1. Sovereign
2. Liberty
3. Fraternity
4. Justice
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 3 and 4

B
2 and 3

C
1 and 4

D
All of the above

Solution

The Preamble of our Constitution is the guiding light for ensuring the spread and reach of the political, economic and social democracy in the country. It gives the idea about the following : (1) the source of the constitution, (2) nature of Indian state (3) a statement of its objectives and (4) the date of its adoption. The key words of the preamble are Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
Question 10
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Which of the following categories of bills require prior consent of the President before their introduction?
1. Bills to re-organise states.
2. Bills affecting taxes in which the states are interested.
3. State bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade.
4. Bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Select the correct answer from the given options

A
1, 2 and 4 only

B
1, 2, 3 and 4 only

C
2, 3 and 4 only

D
1, 2 and 3 only

Solution

There are certain bills that require prior recommendation of president before introduction in parliament. They are:
1. Bills that seek to change or alter name, boundaries, area of a state or form a new state by separation of territory from any state.
2. Bill which imposes or varies any tax or duty in which states are interested.
3. Bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade.
4. Bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.

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Question 1

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1, 2 and 3

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Question 2

1 and 2

1 only

3 only

1 and 3

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Question 3

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

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Question 4

1 and 4

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

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Question 5

Article 263 of the Indian Constitution

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956

Zonal Councils Act, 1956

Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956

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Question 6

Himachal Pradesh

Karnataka

Punjab

Assam

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Question 7

reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery.

lowering health care needs of the urban population with the focus on urban poor.

meeting health care needs of the urban population with the focus on urban poor.

correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services.

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Question 8

Appellate Authority

Chief Information Commissioner

Public Information Officer

Assistant Public Information Officer

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Question 9

1, 3 and 4

2 and 3

1 and 4

All of the above

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Question 10

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

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