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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements given below
1. Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
2. The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, residence, caste, sex or place of birth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).
The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).
The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs
Schedule Provisions related to
1. First Schedule – List of names of All States and Union Territories
2. Second Schedule – Powers of President, Governor and Judges
3. Fourth Schedule – Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
4. Seventh Schedule – Division of powers between Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
• First Schedule — Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction; Names of the Union Territories and their extent.
• Second Schedule — Provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of President, Governor, Judges etc.
• Third Schedule — Forms of Oaths or Affirmations for MPs, Ministers, Constitutional functionaries etc.
• Fourth Schedule – Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and the union territories.
• Fifth Schedule – Provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.
• Sixth Schedule – Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
• Seventh Schedule – Division of powers between the Union and the States in terms of List I (Union List), List II (State List) and List III (Concurrent List).
• Eighth Schedule – Languages recognized by the Constitution.
• Ninth schedule – Acts & regulation of states dealing with the land reforms & abolition of zamindari system and of the Parliament dealing with other matters. This schedule was added by the 1st Amendment (1951) to protect the laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on the ground of violation of fundamental rights. However, in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the laws included in this schedule after April 24, 1973, are now open to judicial review.
• Tenth schedule – Anti-defection provisions
• Eleventh schedule – powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayat
• Twelfth schedule – powers, authority and responsibilities of MunicipalitiesIncorrect
• First Schedule — Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction; Names of the Union Territories and their extent.
• Second Schedule — Provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of President, Governor, Judges etc.
• Third Schedule — Forms of Oaths or Affirmations for MPs, Ministers, Constitutional functionaries etc.
• Fourth Schedule – Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and the union territories.
• Fifth Schedule – Provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.
• Sixth Schedule – Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
• Seventh Schedule – Division of powers between the Union and the States in terms of List I (Union List), List II (State List) and List III (Concurrent List).
• Eighth Schedule – Languages recognized by the Constitution.
• Ninth schedule – Acts & regulation of states dealing with the land reforms & abolition of zamindari system and of the Parliament dealing with other matters. This schedule was added by the 1st Amendment (1951) to protect the laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on the ground of violation of fundamental rights. However, in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the laws included in this schedule after April 24, 1973, are now open to judicial review.
• Tenth schedule – Anti-defection provisions
• Eleventh schedule – powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayat
• Twelfth schedule – powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights
1. Fundamental Rights acts as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature.
2. The aggrieved person can directly go to the Supreme Court for the restoration of his rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The Fundamental Rights operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation. The aggrieved person can directly go to the Supreme Court which can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto for the restoration of his rights.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Fundamental Rights operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation. The aggrieved person can directly go to the Supreme Court which can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto for the restoration of his rights. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsTadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following states?
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The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
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The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Board for Wildlife
1. It is a Statutory Organization constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is chaired by the Union Environment Ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect.
National Board for Wildlife:
• It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Its role is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
• It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
• The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
National Board for Wildlife:
• It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Its role is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
• It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
• The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister.
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