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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Rezang La is a mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.
- The pass is located on the eastern watershed ridge of the Galwan Valley.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Where is Rezang La?
- Rezang La is a mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.
- It is located between village of Chushul and the Spanggur Lake that stretches across both Indian and Chinese territories.
- It had also been the site of a heroic battle on 18 November 1962.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/battle-of-rezang-la/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Where is Rezang La?
- Rezang La is a mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.
- It is located between village of Chushul and the Spanggur Lake that stretches across both Indian and Chinese territories.
- It had also been the site of a heroic battle on 18 November 1962.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/battle-of-rezang-la/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
The provisions in the Tenth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
With reference to the anti-defection law, consider the following statements:
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- According to it, a Member of Parliament or State Legislature is deemed to have defected if he voluntarily resigns from his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote
- A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that the law does not violate any rights or freedoms of the legislators
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- “The 52nd amendment to the Constitution added the Tenth Schedule which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. A Member of Parliament or state legislature was deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily resigned from his party or disobeyed the directives of the party leadership on a vote.”
- “Does the law impinge on the right of free speech of the legislators?
- This issue was addressed by the five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in 1992 (Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachilhu and others).The court said that “the anti-defection law seeks to recognise the practical need to place the proprieties of political and personal conduct…above certain theoretical assumptions.” It held that the law does not violate any rights or freedoms, or the basic structure of parliamentary democracy.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/no-consensus-on-limiting-the-speakers-powers/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- “The 52nd amendment to the Constitution added the Tenth Schedule which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. A Member of Parliament or state legislature was deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily resigned from his party or disobeyed the directives of the party leadership on a vote.”
- “Does the law impinge on the right of free speech of the legislators?
- This issue was addressed by the five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in 1992 (Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachilhu and others).The court said that “the anti-defection law seeks to recognise the practical need to place the proprieties of political and personal conduct…above certain theoretical assumptions.” It held that the law does not violate any rights or freedoms, or the basic structure of parliamentary democracy.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/no-consensus-on-limiting-the-speakers-powers/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Defection Law
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- The Tenth Schedule was inserted in The Constitution (Forty-second amendment) Act, 1976.
- A legislator defying the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House.
- The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution (Fifty-second amendment) in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House. A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote.This implies that a legislator defying (abstaining or voting against) the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/no-consensus-on-limiting-the-speakers-powers/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution (Fifty-second amendment) in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House. A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote.This implies that a legislator defying (abstaining or voting against) the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/no-consensus-on-limiting-the-speakers-powers/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organization comprising 15 member states in Southeast Asia.
- It was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nationsis a regional organization which was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states.
- The motto of ASEAN is“One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
- ASEAN Secretariat –Indonesia, Jakarta.
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- Established in 1967 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration)by its founding fathers.
- Founding Fathers of ASEAN are:Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
- Ten Members:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nationsis a regional organization which was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states.
- The motto of ASEAN is“One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
- ASEAN Secretariat –Indonesia, Jakarta.
- Genesis:
- Established in 1967 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration)by its founding fathers.
- Founding Fathers of ASEAN are:Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
- Ten Members:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the Permanent Court of Arbitration:
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- It is an intergovernmental organization located in The Hague, Netherlands.
- It was established in 1899.
- It is not a United Nations agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serve the international community in the field of dispute resolution and to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between States.
- It was established in 1899 and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
- The organization is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/centre-accepts-cairns-offer-on-retrospective-tax/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serve the international community in the field of dispute resolution and to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between States.
- It was established in 1899 and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
- The organization is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/19/centre-accepts-cairns-offer-on-retrospective-tax/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
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- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer.
- Its secretariat is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Afghanistan is the last country to become the member of SAARC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
- The Secretariat of the Association was set up in Kathmandu on 17 January 1987.
- SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer and has developed links with multilateral entities, including the European Union.
- Afghanistan became the member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
Refer: https://www.saarc-sec.org/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
- The Secretariat of the Association was set up in Kathmandu on 17 January 1987.
- SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer and has developed links with multilateral entities, including the European Union.
- Afghanistan became the member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
Refer: https://www.saarc-sec.org/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
- The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40 (with some exceptions).
- The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40 (with some exceptions).
- The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- It has been mentioned in Article 51-A of the Constitution (Fundamental Duties).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- It has been mentioned in Article 51-A of the Constitution (Fundamental Duties).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
With reference to India economy, consider the following :
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- Bank rate
- Open market operations
- Public debt
- Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Public debt and Public revenue are matters falling under Fiscal policy. The Ministry of Finance handles these subjects.
- Bank rate and OMOs fall within the jurisdiction of RBI’s monetary policy.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Public debt and Public revenue are matters falling under Fiscal policy. The Ministry of Finance handles these subjects.
- Bank rate and OMOs fall within the jurisdiction of RBI’s monetary policy.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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