Question 1

Consider the following statements:
1) The Ministries/Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister.
2) The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Question 3

Holding a 'Bandh' was declared illegal for the first time in India by which one of the following High Courts?

Accepted Answer

The Kerala High Court declared 'Bandh' illegal for the first time in India, recognizing the disruption it causes to the normal life of the public and the economy.

Question 4

Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947 ?

Accepted Answer

R.K. Shanmukham Chetty was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947.

Question 5

The quarantine regulation for preventing entry of diseased plants into the country is done by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is responsible for the quarantine regulation to prevent the entry of diseased plants into the country, ensuring the protection of domestic agriculture and biodiversity from potential pests and diseases.

Question 6

The National River Conservation Directorate is under:

Accepted Answer

The National River Conservation Directorate is under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, which is responsible for the planning, funding, and coordination of river conservation projects and activities in India.

Question 7

By Convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India?

Accepted Answer

The Chairman of the Press Council of India is conventionally a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India. This is established to maintain the independence and impartiality of the council.

Question 8

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively?

Accepted Answer

The 91st Constitution Amendment Act, 2003, introduced the provision that the size of the Councils of Ministers at both the Centre and in the States must not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly of the State, respectively, to curb the size of the executive and ensure a more streamlined government.

Question 9

Consider the following statements:
1) In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review.
2) The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both statements are correct. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament can indeed be reviewed by the judiciary to ensure it complies with the Constitution. Additionally, the Constitution of India provides mechanisms for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, such as the right to approach the Supreme Court directly under Article 32.

Question 10

Consider the following statements:
1) There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
2) The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of India implicitly encourages equal pay for equal work for both men and women through Article 39(d) under the Directive Principles of State Policy. Additionally, while the Constitution does not explicitly define "backward classes," it provides for the identification and specification of backward classes by the President (Article 340) and mentions backward classes in various contexts, implying recognition without a strict definition.

Question 11

Consider the following statements in respect of protection of copyright in India
I. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and produces of cinematograph films and sound recordings.
II. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both statements are correct. Statement I accurately describes the scope of copyright protection in India, covering various forms of creative works. Statement II correctly highlights the principle that copyright law protects the expression of ideas rather than the ideas themselves.

Question 12

Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

The Election Commission of India is established by Article 324 of the Constitution of India, which provides for an Election Commission to oversee and direct the election process in India, ensuring it is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.

Question 13

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat became a state on May 1, 1960, not in 1966. The other options correctly match the events with the regions or states they are associated with.

Question 14

Consider the following statements:
1) Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
2) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.
3) Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1) The correct amendment that made free and compulsory education to children of 6-14 years a Fundamental Right is the 86th Amendment, not the 76th. 2) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan does aim to improve the quality of education and includes efforts to provide computer education in rural areas. 3) The 42nd Amendment, 1976, indeed moved education from the State List to the Concurrent List, allowing both the central and state governments to legislate on it.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is/are not violative of the principle of federalism?
1) The President of India takes over administration of provinces under the emergency
2) The Parliament of India has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent list of State list.
3) The distribution of powers between the Union and provinces is done through three different lists enumerated in the Constitution of India.

Accepted Answer

The distribution of powers through three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent) is a fundamental aspect of federalism in India, ensuring a clear division of responsibilities between different levels of government.

Question 16

Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005?

Accepted Answer

DUnder the RTI Act, 2005, conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property and information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of the Council of Ministers, subject to certain conditions and after the decision has been taken, are permissible. Information that could incite an offense or lead to contempt of court is generally exempt to protect public order and respect judicial processes.

Question 17

According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985asamended in 2003, a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if
I. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected.
II. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party.
III. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house.
IV. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment)...

Question 18

The National Commission for Women was created by

Accepted Answer

The National Commission for Women was established in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, passed by the Parliament of India.

Question 19

Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the State?

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand has granted Sanskrit the status of the second official language of the state.

Question 20

Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
1) They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
2) NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote
3) Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form 6-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1) NRIs must be physically present in their constituency to vote in Indian elections. 2) NRIs who have acquired citizenship of another country are not eligible to vote in India. 3) Eligible NRIs must register themselves by filling up form 6-A with the electoral registration office to vote.

Quiz 18: Union Government Ministries and Departments

Consider the following statements: 1) The Ministries/Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister. 2) The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?