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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, consider the following statements:
1. Clause 6 was inserted to safeguard the only social rights and culture of the indigenous people of Assam.
2. For recognition of immigrants to become citizens, the Accord sets March 24, 1951, as the cutoff.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
What is Clause 6?
It is a part of the Assam Accord which came at the culmination of a movement against immigration from Bangladesh.
It reads: “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.”
For recognition as citizens, the Accord sets March 24, 1971, as the cutoff.
As immigrants up to the cutoff date would get all rights as Indian citizens, so Clause 6 was inserted to safeguard the socio-political rights and culture of the “indigenous people of Assam”.Incorrect
Explanation:
What is Clause 6?
It is a part of the Assam Accord which came at the culmination of a movement against immigration from Bangladesh.
It reads: “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.”
For recognition as citizens, the Accord sets March 24, 1971, as the cutoff.
As immigrants up to the cutoff date would get all rights as Indian citizens, so Clause 6 was inserted to safeguard the socio-political rights and culture of the “indigenous people of Assam”. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Appointment of the UPSC Chairman, consider the following statements:
1. As per Article 316 of the constitution, the Chairman and other members of UPSC shall be appointed by the President.
2. The chairman and its members shall be eligible for re-appointment after his tenure is over.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Appointments to the UPSC
As per Article 316 of the constitution, the Chairman and other members of UPSC shall be appointed by the President.
In case the office of the Chairman becomes vacant his duties shall be performed by one of the other members of the Commission as the President may appoint for the purpose.
Under Art. 318, the President is empowered to determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.
As per Art 319, a person who holds office as Chairman shall, on the expiration of his term of office, be ineligible for re-appointment to that office.
But, a member other than the Chairman shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman of the UPSC.
Also, the Chairman of a State PSC shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman or any other member of the UPSC.
Removal of members/chairman
As per Art. 317, the Chairman or any other member of a UPSC shall only be removed from their office by order of the President on the ground of “misbehaviour” after the Supreme Court inquiry report.
The President may suspend the Chairman or other member of the Commission until a report of the Supreme Court is received.
Distinguishing features
The commission reports directly to the President and can advise the Government through him.
Although, such advice is not binding on the Government.
Being a constitutional authority, UPSC is amongst the few institutions which function with both autonomy and freedom, along with the country’s higher judiciary and lately the Election Commission.Incorrect
Explanation:
Appointments to the UPSC
As per Article 316 of the constitution, the Chairman and other members of UPSC shall be appointed by the President.
In case the office of the Chairman becomes vacant his duties shall be performed by one of the other members of the Commission as the President may appoint for the purpose.
Under Art. 318, the President is empowered to determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.
As per Art 319, a person who holds office as Chairman shall, on the expiration of his term of office, be ineligible for re-appointment to that office.
But, a member other than the Chairman shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman of the UPSC.
Also, the Chairman of a State PSC shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman or any other member of the UPSC.
Removal of members/chairman
As per Art. 317, the Chairman or any other member of a UPSC shall only be removed from their office by order of the President on the ground of “misbehaviour” after the Supreme Court inquiry report.
The President may suspend the Chairman or other member of the Commission until a report of the Supreme Court is received.
Distinguishing features
The commission reports directly to the President and can advise the Government through him.
Although, such advice is not binding on the Government.
Being a constitutional authority, UPSC is amongst the few institutions which function with both autonomy and freedom, along with the country’s higher judiciary and lately the Election Commission. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsKrishi Megh was seen sometime recently in the news in the context of:
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Explanation:
Krishi Megh
The Krishi Megh has been set up at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad.
It has been set up under the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP), funded by both the government and World Bank.
It has been built to mitigate the risk, enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of e-governance, research, extension and education in the field of agriculture in India.
Currently, the main data centre of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is at the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) in New Delhi.Incorrect
Explanation:
Krishi Megh
The Krishi Megh has been set up at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad.
It has been set up under the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP), funded by both the government and World Bank.
It has been built to mitigate the risk, enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of e-governance, research, extension and education in the field of agriculture in India.
Currently, the main data centre of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is at the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) in New Delhi. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Loya Jirga, consider the following statements:
1. Loya Jirga is a tribal community in Afghanistan.
2. According to the Afghan constitution, Loya jirgas decision can take precedence over all state institutions, including the presidency.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
What is Loya Jirga?
A Loya Jirga is a special type of jirga, or legal assembly, in Pashtunwali, the traditional code of laws of the Pashtun people.
It is mainly organized for choosing a new head of state in case of sudden death, adopting a new constitution, or to settle national or regional issue such as war.
It predates modern-day written or fixed laws and is mostly favoured by the Pashtun people but to a lesser extent by other nearby groups that have been influenced by Pashtuns (historically known as Afghans).
In Afghanistan, Loya Jirgas have been reportedly organized since at least the early 18th century when the Hotaki and Durrani dynasties rose to power.
According to the afghan constitution, Loya jirgas decision can take precedence over all state institutions, including the presidency
.Incorrect
Explanation:
What is Loya Jirga?
A Loya Jirga is a special type of jirga, or legal assembly, in Pashtunwali, the traditional code of laws of the Pashtun people.
It is mainly organized for choosing a new head of state in case of sudden death, adopting a new constitution, or to settle national or regional issue such as war.
It predates modern-day written or fixed laws and is mostly favoured by the Pashtun people but to a lesser extent by other nearby groups that have been influenced by Pashtuns (historically known as Afghans).
In Afghanistan, Loya Jirgas have been reportedly organized since at least the early 18th century when the Hotaki and Durrani dynasties rose to power.
According to the afghan constitution, Loya jirgas decision can take precedence over all state institutions, including the presidency
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the aim/aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?
1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3 Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our school, public places and major touristSelect the correct answer using the code given below
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Answer.b
Explanation: Digital India is a campaign launched by the Government of India to ensure the Government services are made available to citizens electronically by improved online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity or by making the country digitally empowered in the field of technology. It consists of three core components, (a) development of secure and stable digital infrastructure, (b) delivering government services digitally, and (c) universal digital literacy.
Incorrect
Answer.b
Explanation: Digital India is a campaign launched by the Government of India to ensure the Government services are made available to citizens electronically by improved online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity or by making the country digitally empowered in the field of technology. It consists of three core components, (a) development of secure and stable digital infrastructure, (b) delivering government services digitally, and (c) universal digital literacy.
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