IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz
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DAILY STATIC QUIZ will cover all the topics of Static/Core subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - Polity [Day 11]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Unlike Planning Commission NITI Aayog is created by a Legislation of Parliament.
- Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
NITI Aayog, like that of the Planning Commission, was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India (i.e., Union Cabinet). Hence, it is also neither a Constitutional body nor a Statutory body.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
NITI Aayog, like that of the Planning Commission, was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India (i.e., Union Cabinet). Hence, it is also neither a Constitutional body nor a Statutory body.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission:
- The chairperson should be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- One of the members should be either a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
NHRC- Chairperson + 5 Members.
The chairperson should be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
- A serving or retired judge of the Supreme Court
- A serving or retired chief justice of a high court and
- Three persons (out of which at least one should be a woman) having knowledge or practical experience with respect to human rights.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
NHRC- Chairperson + 5 Members.
The chairperson should be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
- A serving or retired judge of the Supreme Court
- A serving or retired chief justice of a high court and
- Three persons (out of which at least one should be a woman) having knowledge or practical experience with respect to human rights.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Chief Information Commissioner has a fixed tenure of 5 years.
- Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not more than 5 members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not more than 2 members.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not more than 2 members.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is not bound by the procedure, prescribed by the Civil Procedure Code.
- Appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Central Administrative Tribunal is guided by the principles of natural justice in deciding cases and is not bound by the procedure, prescribed by the Civil Procedure Code.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Originally, appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts. However, in the Chandra Kumar case (1997), the Supreme Court declared this restriction on the jurisdiction of the high courts as unconstitutional.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Central Administrative Tribunal is guided by the principles of natural justice in deciding cases and is not bound by the procedure, prescribed by the Civil Procedure Code.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Originally, appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts. However, in the Chandra Kumar case (1997), the Supreme Court declared this restriction on the jurisdiction of the high courts as unconstitutional.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The members of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
- Article 338B provide for National Commission for Backward Castes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 338B provide for National Commission for Backward Classes. (NOT CASTES)
Note: This is to test your attentiveness while reading a statement, which is one of the key factors in clearing UPSC Prelims.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 338B provide for National Commission for Backward Classes. (NOT CASTES)
Note: This is to test your attentiveness while reading a statement, which is one of the key factors in clearing UPSC Prelims.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
