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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements –
It is a constitutional body.
The CVC was established on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-64).
The Central Vigilance Commissioner and other vigilance commissioners hold officers for a period of 5 years or up to the age of 60 years whichever is earlier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B Explanation:
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is the main agency for preventing corruption in the Central government. It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption(1962–64). So, statement 2 is correct.
Thus, originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. Later, in 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners. They hold office for a term of four years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or state government. So, statement 3 is incorrect.
Hence, option B is correct.
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ANSWER: B Explanation:
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is the main agency for preventing corruption in the Central government. It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption(1962–64). So, statement 2 is correct.
Thus, originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. Later, in 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners. They hold office for a term of four years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or state government. So, statement 3 is incorrect.
Hence, option B is correct.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
With reference to Union Territories (UTs), consider the following statements:
The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists under the 7th schedule for UTs of Puducherry, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.
The President can make regulations for the UT of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir and these legislations will have the same effect as an act of the parliament.
For the UT of Delhi, the Chief Minister is appointed by the President and other ministers are appointed by the president on the advice of the chief minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the union territories. This power of Parliament also extends to Puducherry, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, which have their own local legislatures. This means that the legislative power of Parliament for the union territories on subjects of the State List remain unaffected even after establishing a local legislature for them. So, statement 1 is correct.
The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Ladakh. In the case of Puducherry also, the President can legislate by making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved. A regulation made by the President has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament and can also repeal or amend any act of Parliament in relation to these union territories. So, statement 2 is correct.
Special Provisions for Delhi: The chief minister is appointed by the President (not by the lt. governor). The other ministers are appointed by the president on the advice of the chief minister. The ministers hold office during the pleasure of the president. The council of ministers is collectively responsible to the assembly. So, statement 3 is correct.
Hence, option B is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the union territories. This power of Parliament also extends to Puducherry, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, which have their own local legislatures. This means that the legislative power of Parliament for the union territories on subjects of the State List remain unaffected even after establishing a local legislature for them. So, statement 1 is correct.
The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Ladakh. In the case of Puducherry also, the President can legislate by making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved. A regulation made by the President has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament and can also repeal or amend any act of Parliament in relation to these union territories. So, statement 2 is correct.
Special Provisions for Delhi: The chief minister is appointed by the President (not by the lt. governor). The other ministers are appointed by the president on the advice of the chief minister. The ministers hold office during the pleasure of the president. The council of ministers is collectively responsible to the assembly. So, statement 3 is correct.
Hence, option B is correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is incorrect with reference to the Election Commission (EC) of India?
Correct
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission.
Provisions with regard to the composition of the election commission –
The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and a number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time to time fix.
The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the president.
When any other election commissioner is so appointed, the chief election commissioner shall act as the chairman of the election commission.
The president may also appoint after consultation with the election commission such as regional commissioners as he may consider necessary to assist the election commission.
The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the President.
Hence, option D is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission.
Provisions with regard to the composition of the election commission –
The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and a number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time to time fix.
The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the president.
When any other election commissioner is so appointed, the chief election commissioner shall act as the chairman of the election commission.
The president may also appoint after consultation with the election commission such as regional commissioners as he may consider necessary to assist the election commission.
The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the President.
Hence, option D is correct.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to Money Bill, consider the following statements –
It can be introduced only by a minister.
It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
It can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned for reconsideration by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Table: Ordinary Bill vs Money Bill
Ordinary Bill
Money Bill
1. It can be introduced either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
1. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
2. It can be introduced only by a minister.
3. It is introduced without the recommendation of the president.
3. It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
4. It can be amended or rejected by Rajya Sabha.
4. It cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya
Sabha. The Rajya Sabha should return the bill with or without recommendations, which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok Sabha.
5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of six months.
5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.
6. It does not require the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (if it has originated in the Lok Sabha).
6. It requires the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha.
7. It is sent for the President’s assent only after being approved by both the Houses. In case of a
deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses, a joint sitting of both the houses can be
summoned by the president to resolve the deadlock.
7. It is sent for the President’s assent even if it is approved by only Lok Sabha. There is no chance of any disagreement between the two Houses and hence, there is no provision of joint sitting of both the Houses in this regard.
8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha may lead to the resignation of the government (if it is introduced by a minister).
8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of the government.
9. It can be rejected, approved, or returned for
reconsideration by the President.
9. It can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned for reconsideration by the President.
Incorrect
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Table: Ordinary Bill vs Money Bill
Ordinary Bill
Money Bill
1. It can be introduced either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
1. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
2. It can be introduced only by a minister.
3. It is introduced without the recommendation of the president.
3. It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
4. It can be amended or rejected by Rajya Sabha.
4. It cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya
Sabha. The Rajya Sabha should return the bill with or without recommendations, which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok Sabha.
5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of six months.
5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.
6. It does not require the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (if it has originated in the Lok Sabha).
6. It requires the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha.
7. It is sent for the President’s assent only after being approved by both the Houses. In case of a
deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses, a joint sitting of both the houses can be
summoned by the president to resolve the deadlock.
7. It is sent for the President’s assent even if it is approved by only Lok Sabha. There is no chance of any disagreement between the two Houses and hence, there is no provision of joint sitting of both the Houses in this regard.
8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha may lead to the resignation of the government (if it is introduced by a minister).
8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of the government.
9. It can be rejected, approved, or returned for
reconsideration by the President.
9. It can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned for reconsideration by the President.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
With reference to No-Confidence Motion, consider the following statements:
It needs to state the reason for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Table: Censure Motion Vs No-Confidence Motion.
Censure Motion
No-Confidence Motion
1. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
1. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in
the Lok Sabha.
2. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
2. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
3. It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of
ministers need not resign from the office.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of
ministers must resign from office.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Table: Censure Motion Vs No-Confidence Motion.
Censure Motion
No-Confidence Motion
1. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
1. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in
the Lok Sabha.
2. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
2. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
3. It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of
ministers need not resign from the office.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of
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