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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Preventive Detention
- Under Article 22 a detainee detained under preventive detention is entitled to know the grounds of his/her detention.
- No law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than three months unless an Advisory Board reports extension.
- Both Parliament and State Legislature have powers to enact a law for preventive detention for the maintenance of public order.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Article 22 of the Indian Constitution grants protection to individuals who are arrested or detained. · It has two parts—the first part deals with cases of ordinary law, which includes situations where an individual is detained as part of a criminal investigation.
· The second part deals with cases of preventive detention law, which pertains to the detention of individuals without a trial or conviction.
· The detainee is entitled to know the grounds of his detention. The state, however, may refuse to divulge the grounds of detention if it is in the public interest to do so.
· No law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than three months unless— an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as, Judges of a High Court has reported before the expiration of the said period of three months that there is in its opinion sufficient cause for such detention · Who can make laws under Preventive Detention? · Parliament has the exclusive power to enact a law for preventive detention for reasons connected with defence, foreign affairs, or security of India.
· Both Parliament and State Legislature have powers to enact a law for preventive detention for reasons related to the maintenance of public order or the maintenance of supplies or services essential to the community.
Context: Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu’s appeal.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Article 22 of the Indian Constitution grants protection to individuals who are arrested or detained. · It has two parts—the first part deals with cases of ordinary law, which includes situations where an individual is detained as part of a criminal investigation.
· The second part deals with cases of preventive detention law, which pertains to the detention of individuals without a trial or conviction.
· The detainee is entitled to know the grounds of his detention. The state, however, may refuse to divulge the grounds of detention if it is in the public interest to do so.
· No law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than three months unless— an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as, Judges of a High Court has reported before the expiration of the said period of three months that there is in its opinion sufficient cause for such detention · Who can make laws under Preventive Detention? · Parliament has the exclusive power to enact a law for preventive detention for reasons connected with defence, foreign affairs, or security of India.
· Both Parliament and State Legislature have powers to enact a law for preventive detention for reasons related to the maintenance of public order or the maintenance of supplies or services essential to the community.
Context: Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu’s appeal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Teesta River
- It is a trans-Himalayan River flowing through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal before emptying into Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it’s a tributary of river Teesta.
Choose the correct statement:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Teesta River originates from Teesta Khangtse Glacier, west of Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 5,400 m (17,700 ft), and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya. · The Teesta River originates from Teesta Khangtse Glacier, west of Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 5,400 m (17,700 ft), and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya.
· It has a total length of about 309 kilometers. · Flowing through the length of Sikkim, the Teesta River is considered to be the lifeline of the state
· The flow of the Teesta is greatest during the summer (June to September), when the monsoon rains are heaviest and glaciers supply abundant meltwater.
Main Tributary: Rangeet River
· The Rangeet or Rangit is a tributary of the Teesta river, which is the largest river in the Indian state of Sikkim.
· The Rangeet originates in the Himalayan mountains in West Sikkim district.
· The river also forms the boundary between Sikkim and Darjeeling district.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Teesta River originates from Teesta Khangtse Glacier, west of Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 5,400 m (17,700 ft), and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya. · The Teesta River originates from Teesta Khangtse Glacier, west of Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 5,400 m (17,700 ft), and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya.
· It has a total length of about 309 kilometers. · Flowing through the length of Sikkim, the Teesta River is considered to be the lifeline of the state
· The flow of the Teesta is greatest during the summer (June to September), when the monsoon rains are heaviest and glaciers supply abundant meltwater.
Main Tributary: Rangeet River
· The Rangeet or Rangit is a tributary of the Teesta river, which is the largest river in the Indian state of Sikkim.
· The Rangeet originates in the Himalayan mountains in West Sikkim district.
· The river also forms the boundary between Sikkim and Darjeeling district.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Electoral Trusts
- An Electoral Trust is a Trust with the sole objective to distribute the contributions received by it from Companies and individuals to the political parties.
- Only the companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 2013 are eligible to make an application for approval as an Electoral Trust.
- Electoral Trust is entitled to receive contributions from an individual who is not a citizen of India or from any foreign entity that is not incorporated in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · An Electoral Trust is a Trust set up by companies with the sole objective to distribute the contributions received by it from other Companies and individuals to the political parties. Mechanism for Distribution of Funds:
· For administrative expenses, the Electoral Trusts are permitted to set aside a maximum of 5% of the total funds collected during a financial year.
· The remaining 95% of total income of the Trusts is required to be distributed to eligible political parties.
· Only the companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible to make an application for approval as an Electoral Trust. The electoral trusts have to apply for renewal every three financial years. MEANING UNDER SECTION 25 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
· An association having objects to promote commerce, art, science, religion, charity or any other useful purpose and not having any profit motive can be registered as Non Profit Company under Section 25 of the Companies Act,1956.
Contributions to Electoral Trusts: · They may receive contributions from:
· An individual who is a citizen of India
· A company registered in India
· A firm or Hindu undivided family or an Association of persons or a body of individuals, resident in India.
They shall not accept contributions from:
· An individual who is not a citizen of India or from any foreign entity whether incorporated or not;
· Any other electoral trust registered under the scheme.
Context: The recently released list of corporate contributors to political parties under electoral bonds is under examination, although many of these have been frequent donors, paying large sums to political parties through electoral trusts.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · An Electoral Trust is a Trust set up by companies with the sole objective to distribute the contributions received by it from other Companies and individuals to the political parties. Mechanism for Distribution of Funds:
· For administrative expenses, the Electoral Trusts are permitted to set aside a maximum of 5% of the total funds collected during a financial year.
· The remaining 95% of total income of the Trusts is required to be distributed to eligible political parties.
· Only the companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible to make an application for approval as an Electoral Trust. The electoral trusts have to apply for renewal every three financial years. MEANING UNDER SECTION 25 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
· An association having objects to promote commerce, art, science, religion, charity or any other useful purpose and not having any profit motive can be registered as Non Profit Company under Section 25 of the Companies Act,1956.
Contributions to Electoral Trusts: · They may receive contributions from:
· An individual who is a citizen of India
· A company registered in India
· A firm or Hindu undivided family or an Association of persons or a body of individuals, resident in India.
They shall not accept contributions from:
· An individual who is not a citizen of India or from any foreign entity whether incorporated or not;
· Any other electoral trust registered under the scheme.
Context: The recently released list of corporate contributors to political parties under electoral bonds is under examination, although many of these have been frequent donors, paying large sums to political parties through electoral trusts.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Shaheed Bhagat Singh
- He was one of the founder members of Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) in 1924
- He was arrested for involvement in Lahore Conspiracy case and bombing of Central Legislative Assembly (1929).
- He advocated socialism, and secularism, and opposed capitalism.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Born on 27 September 1907 in Banga, Pakistan Punjab. He studied at Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School and later at Lala Lajpat Rai’s National College. · Influenced by family’s involvement in progressive politics and British atrocities like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
· In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association, started by Sachindranath Sanyal a year earlier. The main organiser of the Association was Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh became very close to him.
· In 1928, Bhagat Singh changed the name of the Hindustan Republican Association to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
· To take revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and his associates plotted the assassination of James A. Scott, the Superintendent of Police. However, the revolutionaries mistakenly killed J.P. Saunders. The incident is famously known as Lahore Conspiracy case (1929). · Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a bomb on 8th April, 1929 in the Central Legislative Assembly, in protest against the passing of two repressive bills, the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Dispute Bill.
· The aim, as their leaflet explained, was not to kill but to make the deaf hear, and to remind the foreign government of its callous exploitation.
· Both Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt surrendered thereafter and faced trial so they could further promote their cause. They were awarded life imprisonment for this incident.
· However, Bhagat Singh was re-arrested for the murder of J.P. Saunders and bomb manufacturing in the Lahore Conspiracy case. He was found guilty in this case and was hanged on 23rd March, 1931 in Lahore along with Sukhdev and Rajguru.
· Every year, 23rd March is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
· He Advocated socialism, and secularism, and opposed capitalism and imperialism. · Political Ideology: Bhagat Singh embraced Bolshevism and anarchism to advocate for militant nationalism in the 1930shevism and anarchism.
· Social Ideology: He endorsed Gadar Party members’ ideas and opposed Capitalism and Imperialism. He envisioned an anarchist society devoid of state control, religion, and private property, advocating for socialism and communism.
· Religion: He identified as an atheist, viewing religion as an impediment to the revolutionaries’ fight for independence
Context: Every year, 23rd March is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Born on 27 September 1907 in Banga, Pakistan Punjab. He studied at Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School and later at Lala Lajpat Rai’s National College. · Influenced by family’s involvement in progressive politics and British atrocities like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
· In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association, started by Sachindranath Sanyal a year earlier. The main organiser of the Association was Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh became very close to him.
· In 1928, Bhagat Singh changed the name of the Hindustan Republican Association to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
· To take revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and his associates plotted the assassination of James A. Scott, the Superintendent of Police. However, the revolutionaries mistakenly killed J.P. Saunders. The incident is famously known as Lahore Conspiracy case (1929). · Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a bomb on 8th April, 1929 in the Central Legislative Assembly, in protest against the passing of two repressive bills, the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Dispute Bill.
· The aim, as their leaflet explained, was not to kill but to make the deaf hear, and to remind the foreign government of its callous exploitation.
· Both Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt surrendered thereafter and faced trial so they could further promote their cause. They were awarded life imprisonment for this incident.
· However, Bhagat Singh was re-arrested for the murder of J.P. Saunders and bomb manufacturing in the Lahore Conspiracy case. He was found guilty in this case and was hanged on 23rd March, 1931 in Lahore along with Sukhdev and Rajguru.
· Every year, 23rd March is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
· He Advocated socialism, and secularism, and opposed capitalism and imperialism. · Political Ideology: Bhagat Singh embraced Bolshevism and anarchism to advocate for militant nationalism in the 1930shevism and anarchism.
· Social Ideology: He endorsed Gadar Party members’ ideas and opposed Capitalism and Imperialism. He envisioned an anarchist society devoid of state control, religion, and private property, advocating for socialism and communism.
· Religion: He identified as an atheist, viewing religion as an impediment to the revolutionaries’ fight for independence
Context: Every year, 23rd March is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil. Launched on March 21, it aims to transfer Indians to the neighbouring Dominican Republic due to escalating violence and chaos in Haiti. · Haiti is a Caribbean country sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.
· It’s the third-largest Caribbean nation. Haiti’s history includes political instability, foreign occupation, and autocratic rule until relatively recent democratic reforms.
· However, Haiti has been under a state of emergency after some armed groups attacked the country’s largest prison in Port-au-Prince earlier this month
Context: Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil. Launched on March 21, it aims to transfer Indians to the neighbouring Dominican Republic due to escalating violence and chaos in Haiti. · Haiti is a Caribbean country sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.
· It’s the third-largest Caribbean nation. Haiti’s history includes political instability, foreign occupation, and autocratic rule until relatively recent democratic reforms.
· However, Haiti has been under a state of emergency after some armed groups attacked the country’s largest prison in Port-au-Prince earlier this month
Context: Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil.
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