Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 13:31

21 NOV 2022 Daily MCQs

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 08:00

STRUCTURE/APPROACH FOR MAINS ANSWER WRITING
INTRODUCTION:
Introduction on MGNREGA with details such as year of implementation and it’s aims.
BODY:
Discuss the merits (eg- reduced migration, alternative livelihood opportunities etc) & demerits (questionable quality of assets, leakages and delay in salary disbursement etc).
CONCLUSION:
Conclude on a positive note touching upon the merits of MNREGA and the need to plug the loopholes.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 06:02

Q3. Which among the following acts provided for a High Commissioner who resided in London, representing India in Great Britain?

[A] Government of India Act 1858
[B] Government of India Act 1909
[C] Government of India Act 1919
[D] Government of India Act 1935

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 06:00

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA):

1. It a civil society organisation for women started by Sunderlal Bahuguna in 1960’s.
2. SEWA is the largest organization of informal workers in the world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 04:03

Ref ; Revised personal data protection bill proposes hefty fines, eases cross-border data flow THE HINDU 18-11-2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 13:30

20 NOV 2022 DAILY MCQs

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 06:49

Q4. Read the following statements about preamble of Indian constitution and choose the correct one:

1. Term Republic’ in our Preamble indicates that India has an elected head called the president
2. The preamble has been amended twice so far through 42nd and 44th Amendment acts.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 06:47

Q2. Select the following statements which is/are incorrect on administration of the Union Territories?

1. Ministry of Home affairs is the nodal ministry for all matters of the Union Territories related to legislation, finance and budget.
2. An administrator of the Union Territory is an agent of the President and Head of the State like Governor.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 15:31

19 Nov 2022 Daily MCQs

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 13:36

Q3. In those following statements with respect to Elections in India which are correct?

1. The Constitution declares that the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment to such constituencies can be questioned in any court.
2. Election petitions can be filed in both Supreme Court and High Court.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 13:25

Q1. As per the constitution ‘the state’ includes which of the following authorities?

1. Parliament of India.
2. Legislature of each of the States.
3. LIC and ONGC
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) all

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 04:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
Discuss about essential religious practices test doctorine. How far, in your opinion, has the essential religious practices test been successful?

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 11:30

Ref: Undermining federalism, eroding States’ autonomy, The Hindu, Dt. 16 Nov 2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 10:23

Q3. With reference to Co-operative Societies in India, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. Cooperative Societies are mentioned in Part II of the Constitution
2. 101st Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Co-operatives societies in the
Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 10:20

Q1. Among the following which is/are the features of Parliamentary form of government?

1. Separation of Power
2. Wider Representation
3. Stable government
4. Single executive
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 12:30

Ref: A place for all refugees under India’s welfare umbrella, The Hindu Dt. 21 Nov 2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 06:03

Q4. Which of the following is incorrect about Indian Independence Act?

[A] It provided for the partition of India
[B] It abolished the office of Viceroy
[C] Freedom to princely states to join the Dominion of India or the Dominion of Pakistan or to remain
[D] British monarch retained his right to veto bills for certain period

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 06:01

Q2. Consider the following statements, With respect to Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

1.The act is applicable even if the offence is committed outside India.
2. Union government has the power to designate an individual or an organization as a terrorist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Nov 2022 04:59

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employee Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) Has Generated More Rural Employment Than Any Other Government Scheme or Private Initiative in the history of Independent India. At the Same Time, It Has Also Generated A Great Deal of Controversy Over Its Merits and Demerits. In this context, evaluate the performance of MNREGA.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 16:43

Ref : District administration will notify toll charge at Hejmady shortly 16-11-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 08:30

Ref: The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it, The Hindu dt.20 Nov 2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 06:48

Q3. Consider the following statements of mutual delegation of function between the Centre and the State.

1. The President may entrust State with any of the executive function of the Centre without the consent of State Government.

2. Parliament may entrust State Government any of the executive functions of the Centre, with the consent of the State Government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Nov 2022 06:46

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Administrative expenditure of Election Commission is charged upon The Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Election Commission has the powers of superintendence, direction and control of the elections to both the Houses of the State Legislature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 13:46

Q4. Choose the correct statements related to the Representation of Peoples Act 1951:

1. The Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 provides for conduct of elections of Houses of Parliament and State Legislature.
2. Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection are mentioned in Representation of Peoples Act.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 13:27

Q2. Take the reference to the Tribunals in India, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. The original Constitution did not contain any provision with respect to the
Tribunals.
2. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has original Jurisdiction in relation to recruitment of Public Servants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Nov 2022 08:00

STRUCTURE/APPROACH FOR MAINS ANSWER WRITING
INTRODUCTION:
Define essential religious practices doctrine and the origin (judgment) where it was derived from.
BODY:
Mention the judgments where this doctrine was used along with advantages associated with it , while highlighting the issues as well.
CONCLUSION:
Conclude on a balanced note between religious practices, human development and social harmony.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 12:30

18 NOV 2022 DAILY MCQs

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 10:24

Q4. Why India adopted the Parliamentary form of government:

1. It is the most stable form of government.
2. It avoids the conflict between legislative and executive.
3. It is more responsible than the Presidential form of government.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 10:22

Q2. Which one of the following is the Fundamental Duty of the Citizen of India according to Article 51A?

1. To vote in general elections.
2. To defend the country.
3. To develop humanism and the spirit of inquiry.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Nov 2022 08:09

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