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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 44]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
- The chairperson of NDMA is appointed on the recommendation of a selection committee comprising of Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
- The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio chairperson of NDMA.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA. The vice-chairperson has the status of a Cabinet Minister while the other members have the status of a Minister of State.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio chairperson of NDMA.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA. The vice-chairperson has the status of a Cabinet Minister while the other members have the status of a Minister of State.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 mentions about the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 shall apply to public servants in and outside India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas, 2013 mentions about the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 shall apply to public servants in and outside India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas, 2013 mentions about the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 shall apply to public servants in and outside India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Not less than fifty per cent of the Members of the Lokpal shall be from amongst the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.
- A member of Lokpal shall not be a member of any Panchayat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Not less than fifty per cent of the Members of the Lokpal shall be from amongst the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and women.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A member of Lokpal shall not be a member of any Panchayat or Municipality.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Not less than fifty per cent of the Members of the Lokpal shall be from amongst the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and women.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A member of Lokpal shall not be a member of any Panchayat or Municipality.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:
- Vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
- Fostering Cooperative Federalism is one of the functions of NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (d)
Vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Fostering Cooperative Federalism is one of the functions of NITI Aayog. Full time members of NITI Aayog enjoy the rank of a Minister of State.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Fostering Cooperative Federalism is one of the functions of NITI Aayog. Full time members of NITI Aayog enjoy the rank of a Minister of State.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Part XIV-A (Tribunals) is added to the Constitution of India by 44th Constitutional Amendment Act.
- Article 323 B contemplates establishment of tribunals for public service matters only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Part XIV-A (Tribunals) is added to the Constitution of India by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 323 A contemplates establishment of tribunals for public service matters only.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Part XIV-A (Tribunals) is added to the Constitution of India by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 323 A contemplates establishment of tribunals for public service matters only.
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 State Human Rights Commission:
- A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List and the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
- The chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed and removed by the Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List and the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor, they can be removed only by the President.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List and the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor, they can be removed only by the President.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:
- The CBI is not a statutory body.
- Establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements about National Investigation Agency (NIA):
- The NIA was created by an Act of the Parliament following Mumbai Terror Attack of November 2008.
- The NIA deals with offences under certain laws, which also includes among them the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The NIA was created by an Act of the Parliament following Mumbai Terror Attack of November 2008.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The NIA deals with offences under certain laws, which also includes among them the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The NIA was created by an Act of the Parliament following Mumbai Terror Attack of November 2008.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The NIA deals with offences under certain laws, which also includes among them the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements about State Administrative Tribunals (SAT):
- The Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985 empowers the Central government to establish the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) on specific request of the concerned state governments.
- SAT exercise original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of state government employees.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985 empowers the Central government to establish the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) on specific request of the concerned state governments.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
SAT exercise original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of state government employees.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985 empowers the Central government to establish the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) on specific request of the concerned state governments.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
SAT exercise original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of state government employees.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and service matters of public servants belonging to:
- Civilian employees of defence services
- Officers of the Supreme Court
- All-India Services
- Secretarial staff of the Parliament
- State government employees
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
