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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1. Consider the following statements about the ‘Harit Sagar – The Green Port Guidelines 2023’:
1. These guidelines are issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. They emphasize on developing Port capabilities for storage, handling and bunkering Greener Fuel.
3. They envisage Ports to meet at least 60% of their electricity needs via renewables by 2030 and 90% by 2047.
How many of the above statements are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The guidelines are issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Statement 2 is correct: Harit Sagar Guidelines – 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation and maintenance while aligning with ’Working with Nature’ concept and minimizing impact on biotic components of harbor ecosystem. It lays emphasis on use of Clean / Green energy in Port operation, developing Port capabilities for storage, handling and bunkering Greener Fuels viz. Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Green Methanol / Ethanol etc.
Statement 3 is correct: ‘Harit Sagar – The Green Port Guidelines 2023’ envisages Ports to meet at least 60% of electricity needs via renewable by 2030 and 90% by 2047.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The guidelines are issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Statement 2 is correct: Harit Sagar Guidelines – 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation and maintenance while aligning with ’Working with Nature’ concept and minimizing impact on biotic components of harbor ecosystem. It lays emphasis on use of Clean / Green energy in Port operation, developing Port capabilities for storage, handling and bunkering Greener Fuels viz. Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Green Methanol / Ethanol etc.
Statement 3 is correct: ‘Harit Sagar – The Green Port Guidelines 2023’ envisages Ports to meet at least 60% of electricity needs via renewable by 2030 and 90% by 2047. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2. Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha Election Process:
1. Rajya Sabha members are elected through an indirect election system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
2. During the elections, the lawmakers are required to display their ballot to an authorized party agent before casting it into the box.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In contrast to Lok Sabha elections, where members are directly elected, Rajya Sabha members are Members of the state legislative assemblies choose Rajya Sabha members through an indirect election system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote (STV). In this system, the voting power of each MLA is determined by the population of their respective constituencies.
To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas. The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one. In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
Statement 2 is correct: There are certain unique regulations in the Rajya Sabha elections. For instance, only a violet sketch pen provided by the returning officer is permissible for marking the ballot. Additionally, the voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
Interestingly, the practice of an open ballot, where lawmakers are required to display their ballot to an authorized party agent before casting it into the box, was introduced by the NDA government in 1998 to prevent corruption during secret balloting. The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar versus Union of India. This ruling also eliminated the requirement of “domicile” in the concerned state for being elected to the council of states.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In contrast to Lok Sabha elections, where members are directly elected, Rajya Sabha members are Members of the state legislative assemblies choose Rajya Sabha members through an indirect election system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote (STV). In this system, the voting power of each MLA is determined by the population of their respective constituencies.
To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas. The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one. In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
Statement 2 is correct: There are certain unique regulations in the Rajya Sabha elections. For instance, only a violet sketch pen provided by the returning officer is permissible for marking the ballot. Additionally, the voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
Interestingly, the practice of an open ballot, where lawmakers are required to display their ballot to an authorized party agent before casting it into the box, was introduced by the NDA government in 1998 to prevent corruption during secret balloting. The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar versus Union of India. This ruling also eliminated the requirement of “domicile” in the concerned state for being elected to the council of states. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
3. Consider the following:
Statement-I: The Sixth Schedule contains provisions that grant indigenous tribes significant autonomy in states of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Statement-II: The Sixth Schedule was enacted in 1949 in order to protect indigenous groups through the establishment of autonomous administrative divisions known as Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
According to Article 244 of the Constitution, the Sixth Schedule was enacted in 1949 in order to protect indigenous groups through the establishment of autonomous administrative divisions known as Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). The Sixth Schedule contains provisions that grant indigenous tribes significant autonomy, and it currently applies to the North-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram (three Councils each), and Tripura (one Council). ADCs have up to 30 members and a five-year term. They can make laws, rules, and regulations concerning land, forest, water, agriculture, village councils, health, sanitation, village- and town-level policing, inheritance, marriage and divorce, social customs, and mining, among other things.
Hence, Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correctIncorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
According to Article 244 of the Constitution, the Sixth Schedule was enacted in 1949 in order to protect indigenous groups through the establishment of autonomous administrative divisions known as Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). The Sixth Schedule contains provisions that grant indigenous tribes significant autonomy, and it currently applies to the North-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram (three Councils each), and Tripura (one Council). ADCs have up to 30 members and a five-year term. They can make laws, rules, and regulations concerning land, forest, water, agriculture, village councils, health, sanitation, village- and town-level policing, inheritance, marriage and divorce, social customs, and mining, among other things.
Hence, Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Affirmative Action’ in the Indian context:
1. It refers to policies that reserve a certain percentage of seats in government jobs and educational institutions for disadvantaged groups.
2. Reservation policy in India is considered as affirmation action which generally operates in three domains, viz., education, public employment and political representation.
3. Benefits under Affirmative Action policies are available only for SCs and STs.
How many of the above statements are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In India, ‘Affirmative Action’ refers to policies that reserve a certain percentage of seats in government jobs and educational institutions for disadvantaged groups. However, these policies target more than just “disadvantaged groups.” In India, the reservation system is intended to uplift historically oppressed communities like Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Statement 2 is correct: The reservation policy in India functions as a form of affirmative action. Affirmative action aims to create a level playing field by offering targeted support to historically disadvantaged groups. In India, this policy applies to three main areas:
● Education: Reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs in government and some private educational institutions.
● Public Employment: A specific quota of government jobs is reserved for these groups.
● Political Representation: Seats are reserved in legislatures (Parliament and state assemblies) for SCs and STs.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Reservation policies are not just available for SCs and STs. Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which form a significant portion of the Indian population, are also included in the reservation system. They receive a designated percentage of seats alongside SCs and STs.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In India, ‘Affirmative Action’ refers to policies that reserve a certain percentage of seats in government jobs and educational institutions for disadvantaged groups. However, these policies target more than just “disadvantaged groups.” In India, the reservation system is intended to uplift historically oppressed communities like Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Statement 2 is correct: The reservation policy in India functions as a form of affirmative action. Affirmative action aims to create a level playing field by offering targeted support to historically disadvantaged groups. In India, this policy applies to three main areas:
● Education: Reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs in government and some private educational institutions.
● Public Employment: A specific quota of government jobs is reserved for these groups.
● Political Representation: Seats are reserved in legislatures (Parliament and state assemblies) for SCs and STs.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Reservation policies are not just available for SCs and STs. Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which form a significant portion of the Indian population, are also included in the reservation system. They receive a designated percentage of seats alongside SCs and STs. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
5. Consider the following:
1. Notification of general elections
2. Procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls
3. Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of the House
4. Disputes regarding elections
How many of the above provisions are provided in the Representation of the People Act, 1951?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 did not contain all the provisions relating to elections but merely provided for the allocation of seats in and the delimitation of constituencies for the purpose of elections to the House of People and Legislatures of States, the qualifications of voters at such elections and the preparations of electoral rolls. Broadly speaking, this Act contains provisions relating to the following electoral matters:
● Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of Parliament and State Legislatures
● Notification of general election
● Administrative machinery for the conduct of elections
● Registration of political parties
● Conduct of elections
● Free supply of certain material to candidates of recognised political parties
● Disputes regarding elections
● Corrupt practices and electoral offences
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides the procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 did not contain all the provisions relating to elections but merely provided for the allocation of seats in and the delimitation of constituencies for the purpose of elections to the House of People and Legislatures of States, the qualifications of voters at such elections and the preparations of electoral rolls. Broadly speaking, this Act contains provisions relating to the following electoral matters:
● Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of Parliament and State Legislatures
● Notification of general election
● Administrative machinery for the conduct of elections
● Registration of political parties
● Conduct of elections
● Free supply of certain material to candidates of recognised political parties
● Disputes regarding elections
● Corrupt practices and electoral offences
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides the procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls.