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Which among the following is NOT a member of any of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament?

 

I. Prime Minister of India

II. Finance Minister of India

III. President of India

 

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only III

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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The absence of law and order

 

A) Mutiny B) Rebellion
C) Revolt D) Anarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anarchy

Explanation:

Anarchy is what the absence of law and order i.e, government and freedom of an individual.

 

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The 84th Amendment Act has frozen the total number of existing seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of 1971 Census. They shall remain unaltered till the first Census to be taken after the year:

A) 2010 B) 2015
C) 2021 D) 2026
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2026

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Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly

A) Dr.Rajendra Prasad B) Sachchidananda Sinha
C) B.R. Ambedkar D) H.V.Kamath
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sachchidananda Sinha

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The most essential feature of the Parliamentary form of Government is the _________

A) sovereignty of the Parliament B) written constitution
C) accountability of the executive to the legislature D) independent judiciary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) independent judiciary

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Which one ofthe following is not correct about Administrative Tribunals?

 

A) The Parliament may by law constitute Administrative Tribunals both at the Union and State levels B) Tribunals may look into disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services.
C) Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leaveto appeal. D) The law establishing the Tribunals may provide for procedures including rules of evidence to be followed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leaveto appeal.

Explanation:

Article 323A provides that Parliament may by law establish tribunals for adjudication of disputes concerning recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public service under Central, State or any Local or other authority or a corporation owned or controlled by the Government of India. The law made by Parliament for the purpose may specify the jurisdiction and procedure of the tribunals. Under clause 2(d), the law may exclude the jurisdiction of all courts except that of the Supreme Court under article 136 with respect to the service matters falling within the purview of the tribunals.

 

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Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court?

A) The President B) The Chief Justice of India
C) A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court D) The Law Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The President

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