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1. Consider the following statements regarding special privileges enjoyed by Minority Educational Institutions (MEIs):
1. In case of acquisition of any property of an educational institution established and administered by a minority,due compensation to be provided.
2. MEIs are not required to implement the reservation policy under the Central Educational Institute Act,2006.
3. The Right to Education Act is not applicable to MEIs for both aided and unaided.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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How do pressure groups influence policymaking in participative governance, and what are the various methods they employ to achieve their goals?” Discuss.
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5. Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? (2014)
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule.
2. Appointing the Ministers.
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 .
3. Consider the following statements:
1. CPGRAMS is an online platform available to citizens for 24*7 to lodge their grievances.
2. It is developed by the National Informatics centre ,in association with the Directorate of Public Grievances.
3. CPGRAMS is also accessible to the citizens through a standalone mobile application.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
1. Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Constitution of India, states are restricted from borrowing without consent of the central government.
2. 'Public debt of the state' is an item in the concurrent list, according to Schedule VII.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
How do borrowing restrictions on state impact the fiscal federalism in India? Critically examine the implications of these restrictions for the economic efficiency, equity, and macroeconomic stability of the Indian federal system.” (250 words)
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MAINS MODEL Q&A:
Despite reservations, under-representation persists among Scheduled Castes (SCs). In this context, examine the feasibility of implementing sub-categorization within the scheduled groups. (250 words).
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MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
Despite reservations, under-representation persists among Scheduled Castes (SCs). In this context, examine the feasibility of implementing sub-categorization within the scheduled groups. (250 words).
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MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
What is the plenary power of the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution? Briefly discuss its application and scope with relevant case laws over time. (250 words).
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4. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
a) To provide self-governance
b) To recognize traditional rights
c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
d) To free tribal people from exploitation
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Interim bail is granted for a short term before the hearing for the grant of regular bail or anticipatory bail.
2. Anticipatory bail can be filed by those who fear arrest for a non-bailable offence.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) BOth 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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MAINS MODEL Q&A:
Awards honour individual achievements and act as a source of national pride and motivation for future generations. In this context explain the procedure and criteria for the Bharat Ratna award and how it differs from the Padma award. (250 words).
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5. World Employment and Social Outlook is released by which of the following organisation?
a) World Economic Forum
b) International Monetary fund
c) International Labour Organisation
d) World Bank
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Anti-defection law or the 10th Schedule of the constitution was added by the 54th amendment act,1985.
2. Law allows political parties to merge with or into another party provided at least 2/3rd of its legislators in favour.
3. President of India has absolute power in deciding anti-defection cases.
4. The final decision of the anti-defection cases is not subjected to Judicial review.
How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?
a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All four statements
Focus : NGT and Ex Parte Orders : SC Interpretation
Ref : Supreme Court ticks off NGT for ex parte orders, damages of crores ; The Times of India 08 Feb 2024
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MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
How do pressure groups influence policymaking in participative governance, and what are the various methods they employ to achieve their goals?” Discuss.
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4. Consider the following statements:
1. Governors can call for a Floor test on the basis of internal differences in the party members.
2. The Indian constitution authorizes the Governor to summon,dissolve and prorogue the state legislative assembly.
3. Both the Speaker of the legislative assembly and Governor has power to call for a Floor test.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3
2. Consider the following statements
1. Tea Board of India is a statutory body, which is responsible for developing and promoting the tea industry in India.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's welfare.
3. The Headquarters of Tea board of India is in Kolkata.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
How do borrowing restrictions on state impact the fiscal federalism in India? Critically examine the implications of these restrictions for the economic efficiency, equity, and macroeconomic stability of the Indian federal system.” (250 words)
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Focus : Preamble and its Amendability : An Analysis
Ref : Can preamble be amended by keeping the date intact: SC; The Hindu 10 Feb 2024
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Focus : Sanitation Miracle in Rural India
Ref : A critical view of the ‘sanitation miracle’ in rural India ; The Hindu 06 Feb 2024
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MAINS MODEL Q&A:
What is the plenary power of the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution? Briefly discuss its application and scope with relevant case laws over time. (250 words).
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5. Consider the following statements
1. Under Article 85, the President from time to time summons each house of the Parliament.
2. Only the Speaker of Loksabha declares the house adjourned sine die when the business of a session is completed.
3. Article 108 of the constitution of India deals with the joint sitting of the Parliament and state legislative assemblies to resolve deadlock.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) collects and maintains coal production data of only public sector coal mines in the country.
2. CCO hears any objection to Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal bearing areas.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 72 empowers both President of India and the Governor of states to grant pardons, suspend,remit,reprieve,respite or commute a sentence of a person.
2. The President of India cannot exercise his power of pardon independent of the Government.
3. Remission denotes the substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
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Focus : PVTG into Scheduled Tribes - Protection of Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Ref : Rajya Sabha passes Bills to include Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Odisha, A.P. in ST lists ; The Hindu Dt 06 Feb 2024
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4. Consider the following statements:
1. Only the National party or State party has its own whip in the parliament.
2. Whip is appointed by the Speaker or Chairman and serves as an assistant floor leader.
3. Under 10th Schedule , a political party has a constitutional right to issue a whip to its legislators.
4. The office of 'whip' ,is mentioned neither in the constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House.
How many statements mentioned above are correct
a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All four statements
2. Consider the following statements on International Classification of Diseases (ICD):
1. ICD is the international standard by WHO for systematic recording, reporting,analysis and comparison of mortality and morbidity data.
2. ICD 11 of Module 1 which covers traditional medicine conditions originating in ancient china.
3. ICD doesn't cover India based traditional medicine which is dedicated to Ayurveda,Siddha and Unani.
Choose the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3 L