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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights
1. They promote the idea of social and economic democracy.
2. They are sacrosanct and permanent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect.
Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act.
They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act.
They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Writ of Mandamus can be issued to which of the following given below?
1. Private individual
2. Inferior courts
3. Tribunals
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Mandamus literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose.
The writ of mandamus cannot be issued
• against a private individual or body
• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force
• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory
• to enforce a contractual obligation
• against the president of India or the state governors
• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacityIncorrect
Mandamus literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose.
The writ of mandamus cannot be issued
• against a private individual or body
• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force
• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory
• to enforce a contractual obligation
• against the president of India or the state governors
• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements given below
1. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
2. The term ‘untouchability’ has been defined in Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points11-degree channel separates which of the following?
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The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited. The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Elevene-degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
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The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited. The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Elevene-degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about TRAFFIC is/are correct?
1. It is a leading inter-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
2. Its mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions. Its Headquarters is in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions. Its Headquarters is in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
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