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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Fundamental Duties’
- It was added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment
- It helps the court to decide the constitutionality of a law passed by the legislature
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The fundamental duties of citizens were added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year. Supreme court has ruled that fundamental duties can also help the court to decide the constitutionality of a law passed by the legislature. These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/system-being-created-where-there-is-no-place-for-any-discrimination-pm-modi/article38296828.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The fundamental duties of citizens were added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year. Supreme court has ruled that fundamental duties can also help the court to decide the constitutionality of a law passed by the legislature. These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/system-being-created-where-there-is-no-place-for-any-discrimination-pm-modi/article38296828.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which one of the following suggested that there should only be Central and State services and that All-India Services be abolished?
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Solution(c)
The communist government in West Bengal published a memorandum in 1977 and sent it to central government. One of the demands was that there should be only Central and state services and the all-India services should be abolished.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/drop-the-ias-cadre-rules-amendments/article38299329.ece
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Solution(c)
The communist government in West Bengal published a memorandum in 1977 and sent it to central government. One of the demands was that there should be only Central and state services and the all-India services should be abolished.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/drop-the-ias-cadre-rules-amendments/article38299329.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Swamp Deer’
- It is included under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972
- It is found in regions ranging from dry grasslands to high altitude snow capped mountains
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) is listed on CITES Appendix I. In India, it is included under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Swamp deer are mainly grazers.They largely feed on grasses and aquatic plants. Swamp deer occur in the Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh, in two localities in Assam, and in only 6 localities in Uttar Pradesh. A small population was discovered in the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve in Haridwar district in Uttarakhand on the east bank of the Ganges. This represents the northern limit of the species. They are not found in snow capped mountains. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dip-in-eastern-swamp-deer-population-in-kaziranga/article38291068.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) is listed on CITES Appendix I. In India, it is included under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Swamp deer are mainly grazers.They largely feed on grasses and aquatic plants. Swamp deer occur in the Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh, in two localities in Assam, and in only 6 localities in Uttar Pradesh. A small population was discovered in the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve in Haridwar district in Uttarakhand on the east bank of the Ganges. This represents the northern limit of the species. They are not found in snow capped mountains. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dip-in-eastern-swamp-deer-population-in-kaziranga/article38291068.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Environmental Impact Assessment is backed by Forest Conservation Act of 1980
- Environmental Impact Assessment is mandatory for all projects
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Environment Impact Assessment in India is statutorily backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 Category A projects require mandatory environmental clearance and thus they do not undergo the screening process. Category B projects undergoes screening process and they are classified into two types. Category B1 projects (Mandatorily requires EIA). Category B2 projects (Do not require EIA). Category A projects and Category B, projects undergo the complete EIA process whereas Category B2 projects are excluded from complete EIA process Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/environment-ministry-plan-to-rank-states-draws-ire/article38299173.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Environment Impact Assessment in India is statutorily backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 Category A projects require mandatory environmental clearance and thus they do not undergo the screening process. Category B projects undergoes screening process and they are classified into two types. Category B1 projects (Mandatorily requires EIA). Category B2 projects (Do not require EIA). Category A projects and Category B, projects undergo the complete EIA process whereas Category B2 projects are excluded from complete EIA process Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/environment-ministry-plan-to-rank-states-draws-ire/article38299173.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘District level Good Governance Index’ is released by
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Solution(d)
The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is to get a district – level Good Governance Index. The index is modelled on Good Governance Index 2021. The index will assess the governance in different districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is to be calculated considering 58 indicators in ten different sectors. The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) provided the technical support to create the framework of the index. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is to prepare the index.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1791404
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Solution(d)
The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is to get a district – level Good Governance Index. The index is modelled on Good Governance Index 2021. The index will assess the governance in different districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is to be calculated considering 58 indicators in ten different sectors. The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) provided the technical support to create the framework of the index. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is to prepare the index.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1791404
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