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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Election Commission of India:
1. Election Commission of India has three members including Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
2. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by Chief Election Commission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
- Election Commission of India is a permanent body entrusted for the conduct of free and fair elections.
- An independent Election Commission has been provided for in Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
- Currently has three members including Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
- They all are appointed by the President for a term which is fixed by the President.
- Tenure: The service conditions and tenure of office of CEC and Election Commissioners are determined by Act of parliament titled The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Conditions of Service) Act, 1991. This act has fixed their term for 6 years or till age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- Power/salary: The CEC and election commissioners have equal power and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites, which are similar to judge of Supreme Court. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioner, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
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Q.2) Consider the following statements about National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):
1. Members of NCBC are appointed for a term of five years.
2. NCBC is under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
Members are appointed for a term of Three Years only.
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Q.3) Consider the following statements about BRICS Summit 2017:
1. BRICS Summit 2017 was held in Beijing, China
2. Theme for BRICS Summit 2017 was ‘Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future’
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
Summit was held in Xiamen, China
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Q.4) In the Indian context, which of the following provisions can be amended by Simple Majority of the Parliament:
1. Acquisition and termination of Citizenship
2. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Formation of new States
Select the correct answer from the code below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) All of the above
Ans. C
Explanation: A number of provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368. These provisions include- Admission or establishment of new states; Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states; Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states; Acquisition and termination of Citizenship; But to amend DPSP and FR’s, it requires Special majority of the Parliament.
Source: NCERT, 11TH CLASS: Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 9, Page 201.
Q.5) Consider the case of constitutional amendment bill, where the consent of the state legislatures is required. Which among the following statements is/are true?
1. The Constitution does not prescribe the time frame within which the state legislatures should ratify or reject an amendment submitted to them.
2. The Constitution is silent on the issue whether the states can withdraw their approval after according the same
Select the correct answer from the code below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) None of the above
Solution. C
Explanation: When an amendment aims to modify an article related to distribution of powers between the States and the central government, or articles related to representation, it is necessary that the States must be consulted and that they give their consent. The Constitution does not prescribe the time frame within which the state legislatures should ratify or reject an amendment submitted to them.The Constitution is silent on the issue whether the states can withdraw their approval after according the same.
Source: NCERT, 11TH CLASS: Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 9, Page 201.