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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with reference to finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions as summarized by 2nd ARC:
⦁ They receive grants from the Union Government based on the recommendations of the respective state finance commissions.
⦁ Gram panchayats have a better revenue domain than the intermediate and district panchayats as the former have more taxation powers while the latter has to depend on ferry services, stamp duties, etc.
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Ans b
The second administrative reforms commission of India summarized the source of revenue of PRIs in India. It includes grants from the Union Government based on the recommendations of the Central Finance Commission as per Article 280 of the Constitution.
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Ans b
The second administrative reforms commission of India summarized the source of revenue of PRIs in India. It includes grants from the Union Government based on the recommendations of the Central Finance Commission as per Article 280 of the Constitution.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
⦁ The National Green Tribunal is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
⦁ It shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
⦁ The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 3 months of filing of the same.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans a
The National Green Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the same.
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The National Green Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the same.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?
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Ans c
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Ans c
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements is/are true regarding “Independence of Comptroller and Auditor of India (CAG)”:
⦁ CAG is provided with the security of tenure and his/her power and rank is equal to that of judge of the Supreme Court.
⦁ CAG‟s rights cannot be altered by the Parliament without prior permission from the President.
Select the correct answer the following using the code given below:
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Ans a
Article 149 demonstrates the duties of CAG. It can be altered by the constitutional amendment act through the special majority of the parliament without any prior recommendation of the president, but the alteration applies to the forthcoming person to the office.
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Ans a
Article 149 demonstrates the duties of CAG. It can be altered by the constitutional amendment act through the special majority of the parliament without any prior recommendation of the president, but the alteration applies to the forthcoming person to the office.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the evolution of local government in India:
⦁ Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India around 1882 took the initiative in creating bodies called the local boards.
⦁ However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective.
⦁ To fulfil this demand, under the Government of India Act 1909, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces.
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Ans a
The government of India act 1919 introduced the local government in the provincial list of the act and led the way to the establishment of local governments in certain provinces.
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Ans a
The government of India act 1919 introduced the local government in the provincial list of the act and led the way to the establishment of local governments in certain provinces.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
⦁ Lok Adalat is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably.
⦁ The award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law.
⦁ Court fee is payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans a
There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. If a matter pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled subsequently, the court fee originally paid in the court on the complaints/petition is also refunded back to the parties.
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Ans a
There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. If a matter pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled subsequently, the court fee originally paid in the court on the complaints/petition is also refunded back to the parties.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in respect of Financial Emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
⦁ A Proclamation of Financial Emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolution of both houses of Parliament.
⦁ If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the president of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans a
During the period such Proclamation of Financial Emergency is in operation, the executive authority of the Union extends to the giving of directions to any State to observe such canons of financial propriety as may be specified in the directions, any such directions may also include:
A provision required the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of person serving a State or the union including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
A provision requiring all Money Bills or other Financial Bills to be reserved for the consideration of the President after they are passed by the legislature of the State.
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Ans a
During the period such Proclamation of Financial Emergency is in operation, the executive authority of the Union extends to the giving of directions to any State to observe such canons of financial propriety as may be specified in the directions, any such directions may also include:
A provision required the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of person serving a State or the union including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
A provision requiring all Money Bills or other Financial Bills to be reserved for the consideration of the President after they are passed by the legislature of the State.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
⦁ All the accounts related to the expenses from the consolidated fund of India and Union Territories are audited by Comptroller and Auditor of India.
⦁ The Net proceeds of any tax or duty are ascertained and certified by CAG.
⦁ CAG acts as a guide, friend and philosopher of the Parliament of India and President of India in the matters of Audits.
Select the correct answer the following using the code given below:
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Ans a
CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament.
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Ans a
CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of the following conditions are laid by the Census to declare an area as Urban Area?
⦁ a minimum population of 5,000.
⦁ at least 75 percent of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
⦁ a density of population of at least 500 persons per sq. km.
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Ans b
One criterion for the declaration of an urban area is that population density should be at least 400 people per sq. km.
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Ans b
One criterion for the declaration of an urban area is that population density should be at least 400 people per sq. km.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
⦁ Public Interest Litigation is the power given to the public by courts through judicial activism.
⦁ Public interest litigation is not defined in any statute or in any act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
