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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 43]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding provisions related to National Investigation Agency Act:
- National Investigation Agency constituted under the Act is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
- Under the Act, the Governor shall, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court (for the trial of Scheduled Offences) designate one or more Courts of Session as Special Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
National Investigation Agency is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Central Government shall, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, by notification in the Official Gazette, for the trial of Scheduled Offences, designate one or more Courts of Session as Special Court.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
National Investigation Agency is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Central Government shall, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, by notification in the Official Gazette, for the trial of Scheduled Offences, designate one or more Courts of Session as Special Court.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.
- Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed on the recommendation of a three member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, an Union Minister of Cabinet Rank and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed on the recommendation of a three member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as its head, the Union Minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed on the recommendation of a three member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as its head, the Union Minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Central Information Commission:
- The Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 5.
- Chief Information Commissioner shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:
- Only those Union Territories having Legislatures are represented in the Governing Council of NITI Aayog.
- National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD) is a Central Autonomous Organization attached to NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
Governing Council: It comprises the Chief Ministers of all the States, Chief Ministers of Union Territories with Legislatures (i.e., Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir) and Lt. Governors of other Union Territories.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Government of India established the National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD) in 1962. It is a Central Autonomous Organization attached to NITI Aayog, Ministry of Planning.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Governing Council: It comprises the Chief Ministers of all the States, Chief Ministers of Union Territories with Legislatures (i.e., Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir) and Lt. Governors of other Union Territories.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Government of India established the National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD) in 1962. It is a Central Autonomous Organization attached to NITI Aayog, Ministry of Planning.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Attorney General of India:
- No qualification is prescribed in the Constitution regarding the appointment of Attorney General.
- According to Constitution, Attorney General shall be impeached from his office in the manner in which a Judge of Supreme Court is removed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following in regard to the powers and actions taken by the National Human Rights Commission:
- NHRC has wide-ranging powers to investigate and to recommend prosecutions and award compensations for human rights violations.
- NHRC can take any coercive measures and take action against persons or authorities who do not follow the guidelines laid down by it.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
NHRC has wide-ranging powers to investigate, recommend prosecutions, and award compensations for human rights violations.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The functions of the commission are mainly recommendatory in nature. It has no power to punish the violators of human rights, nor to award any relief including monetary relief to the victim.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
NHRC has wide-ranging powers to investigate, recommend prosecutions, and award compensations for human rights violations.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The functions of the commission are mainly recommendatory in nature. It has no power to punish the violators of human rights, nor to award any relief including monetary relief to the victim.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following is/are the objectives of establishing a National Green Tribunal:
- To provide effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.
- Giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
To provide effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
To provide effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following states was the first to establish the institution of Lokayukta?
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Solution (a)
Maharashtra established the system of Lokayukta in 1971 through ‘The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act’, and the institutions of the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta came into existence on October 25, 1972
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Solution (a)
Maharashtra established the system of Lokayukta in 1971 through ‘The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act’, and the institutions of the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta came into existence on October 25, 1972
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Who among the following comes under the purview of Lokpal?
- Armed Forces
- Prime Minister of India
- Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ officers
- Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ officials
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (b)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, commonly known as The Lokpal Act, is an anti-corruption Act of Indian Parliament in India which “seeks to provide for the establishment of the institution of Lokpal to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connecting them”.
The following come under the jurisdiction of Lokpal:
- Prime Minister of India
- All ministers of the Union
- Members of Parliament
- Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ officers
- Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ officials
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Solution (b)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, commonly known as The Lokpal Act, is an anti-corruption Act of Indian Parliament in India which “seeks to provide for the establishment of the institution of Lokpal to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connecting them”.
The following come under the jurisdiction of Lokpal:
- Prime Minister of India
- All ministers of the Union
- Members of Parliament
- Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ officers
- Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ officials
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Consider the following statements:
- Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
- Originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body but in 2003 the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
- It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body but in 2003 the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body but in 2003 the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
