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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to state election commissioner:
- Governor appoints the state election commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office.
- State election commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the like grounds as a judge of a high court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
State Election Commission
The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats shall be vested in the state election commission.
It consists of a state election commissioner to be appointed by the governor. His conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the governor.
He shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the state high court. His conditions of service shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/governor-orders-the-reinstatement-of-n-ramesh-kumar-as-sec/article32160072.ece
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Solution (c)
State Election Commission
The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats shall be vested in the state election commission.
It consists of a state election commissioner to be appointed by the governor. His conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the governor.
He shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the state high court. His conditions of service shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/governor-orders-the-reinstatement-of-n-ramesh-kumar-as-sec/article32160072.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion: A minister at the state level continues in office till he enjoys the confidence of the Chief Minister.
Reason: The Chief Minister can ask him to resign or advise the Governor to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
Select the correct code:
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Solution (a)
Article 164 contains the principle of individual responsibility. It states that the ministers hold office during the pleasure of the governor. This means that the governor can remove a minister at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the legislative assembly. But, the governor can remove a minister only on the advice of the chief minister.
In case of difference of opinion or dissatisfaction with the performance of a minister, the chief minister can ask him to resign or advice the governor to dismiss him. By exercising this power, the chief minister can ensure the realisation of the rule of collective responsibility.
Article reference: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-government-crisis-live-updates-sachin-pilot-hearing-ashok-gehlot-bjp-congress-6514312/
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Solution (a)
Article 164 contains the principle of individual responsibility. It states that the ministers hold office during the pleasure of the governor. This means that the governor can remove a minister at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the legislative assembly. But, the governor can remove a minister only on the advice of the chief minister.
In case of difference of opinion or dissatisfaction with the performance of a minister, the chief minister can ask him to resign or advice the governor to dismiss him. By exercising this power, the chief minister can ensure the realisation of the rule of collective responsibility.
Article reference: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-government-crisis-live-updates-sachin-pilot-hearing-ashok-gehlot-bjp-congress-6514312/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Governor appoints the Chancellors of universities in the state.
- The Governor acts as the vice-chancellors of all State-run universities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who among the following personalities was often referred as the ‘father of the Indian unrest’ by the colonial forces?
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Solution (d)
The colonial forces often referred to Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the ‘father of the Indian unrest’. Tilak was among the first and strongest advocates of ‘Swaraj’.
His famous declaration “Swaraj is my birth right, and I shall have it” served as a powerful clarion call to the future revolutionaries of India’s struggle for independence.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1640655
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Solution (d)
The colonial forces often referred to Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the ‘father of the Indian unrest’. Tilak was among the first and strongest advocates of ‘Swaraj’.
His famous declaration “Swaraj is my birth right, and I shall have it” served as a powerful clarion call to the future revolutionaries of India’s struggle for independence.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1640655
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’, a massive plantation drive was organised by –
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Solution (b)
Union Home Minister launched the Tree Plantation Campaign “Vriksharopan Abhiyan” of the Ministry of Coal.
The Abhiyan is being organized by the Ministry of Coal which involves all coal and Ignite PSUs. Under this large scale plantation will be carried out in colonies, offices, and mines and in other suitable areas of coal and Ignite PSUs.
Seedlings will also be distributed under the campaign in the nearby areas for promoting plantation by society.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1640707
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/amit-shah-inaugurates-vriksharopan-abhiyan/article32176331.ece
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Solution (b)
Union Home Minister launched the Tree Plantation Campaign “Vriksharopan Abhiyan” of the Ministry of Coal.
The Abhiyan is being organized by the Ministry of Coal which involves all coal and Ignite PSUs. Under this large scale plantation will be carried out in colonies, offices, and mines and in other suitable areas of coal and Ignite PSUs.
Seedlings will also be distributed under the campaign in the nearby areas for promoting plantation by society.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1640707
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/amit-shah-inaugurates-vriksharopan-abhiyan/article32176331.ece
