Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 07:47

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Why is the role of the opposition considered critical for a democratic polity like India? What can be the fallouts of the lack of strong and vocal opposition? Discuss.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 07:17

Q3. Consider the following statements:
1. Only Parliament has power to make laws on matters not included in the State List or the Concurrent List.
2. State Legislature can make ‘extra-territorial legislation’ if it gets assent from the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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29 Nov 2022 07:15

Q1. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to Attorney General of India:
1. For the post of Attorney General, Prime Minister appoints a person who is qualified to become the Judge of the High Court.
2. In accordance with Article 76, he must perform duties assigned to him by the Parliament.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

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28 Nov 2022 14:31

28 NOV 2022 DAILY MCQs

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28 Nov 2022 11:24

Q4. Which is correct with reference to the Special Majority provision of the Parliament:

1. Special majority constitute a majority that is, more than 50% of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.

2. Special majority is required in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice-president.

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

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28 Nov 2022 11:22

Q2. Which among the following are the judicial powers of the Parliament?
1. It can impeach the President for the violation of the Constitution.
2. It can remove the Vice-President from his office.
3. It can recommend the removal of judges (including Chief Justice) of the Supreme Court and the High courts.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) none
(d) 2, 3 and 1 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Nov 2022 08:00

STRUCTURE/APPROACH FOR MAINS ANSWER WRITING
INTRODUCTION
Start with giving background information on PoA act and the causes that lead to it’s enactment.
BODY
Compare the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of the act. Add recent examples/judgments if possible.
CONCLUSION
Conclude with measures that needed to be taken for a successful implementation of the act.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Nov 2022 03:34

Ref ; Milma units offer special discounts to the public on National Milk Day THE HINDU 26-11-2022.

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27 Nov 2022 08:52

Ref ; Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy THE HINDU 25-11-2022

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26 Nov 2022 12:26

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Government of India Act 1935:

1. It provided for the establishment of a Federal Public Service Commission.
2. It abolished the Dyarchy in the provinces and introduced Provincial autonomy in its place.
3. It extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes, women and labour.
4. It introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct election in the country.

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Nov 2022 12:24

Q2. Subject of ‘Urban Local Government’ is dealt by which of the following ministries at central level?

1. Ministry of Defence
2. Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Ministry of Urban Development
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Nov 2022 05:11

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The Election Commission is described as 1 of 4 Bulwark of democracy of India. Describe its functions and how it ensures free and fair election measures.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Nov 2022 15:52

REF: Space, not time: On Election Commissioner tenures, The Hindu, Dt. 25 Nov 2022

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25 Nov 2022 06:32

Q4. Consider the following statements with regard to District Planning Committee:

1. Two-third of the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayat and municipalities in the district from amongst themselves
2. The representation of members in the committee should be in proportion to the ratio between the rural and urban populations in the district

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Nov 2022 06:31

Q2. Consider the following statements about Fundamental Duties of citizens:

1. Fundamental Duties in Indian constitution are inspired by the constitution of erstwhile USSR
2. All Fundamental duties were added through 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
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

29 Nov 2022 07:17

Q4. In order to implement decisions made at the International conference or associations, Parliament can make law:
(a) With necessary ratification of minimum fifty percent of States.
(b) Without consent of any State.
(c) With necessary consent of all the States and Union Territories.
(d) With necessary guidance of United Nations.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 07:16

Q2. Consider the following pairs with respect to Sessions of the Parliament:
1. Prorogation: It terminates the work in sitting for specified time.
2. Adjournment Sine Die: It terminates the session of the House
3. Adjournment: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for indefinite period
Which of the above pairs is/are matched incorrectly?
(a) 1,2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1,3 only
(d) 1,2,3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 02:30

Ref: Punjab government staff edgy over old pension scheme restoration, The Hindu Dt.28 Nov 2022

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28 Nov 2022 12:59

REF: The Indian Express- Nov 22- In 30 months, RBI fines Rs 73 cr in 48 cases, but no details on bank violations

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28 Nov 2022 11:23

Q3. Which of the following statements are incorrect regards to the system of representation in the Parliament:

1. Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
2. There is a system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Nov 2022 10:57

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding State Re-organization Commission in 1956
1. States Reorganisation Act of 1956 created the state of Andhra Pradesh by merging the Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad state with the Andhra state.
2. It established the new state of Kerala by merging the Travancore – Cochin State with the Malabar District of Madras state and Kasargod of South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada).

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

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28 Nov 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Although the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (SC/ST Act) is a powerful and precise weapon on paper, in practice the Act has suffered from a near-complete failure in implementation. Critically examine the statement.

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27 Nov 2022 14:00

The Indian Express- Nov 20- What does the World Bank report say about India’s cities?

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26 Nov 2022 14:31

26 NOV 2022 Daily MCQ

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26 Nov 2022 12:25

Q3. Which of the following is not a criterion for acquiring Citizenship in India?

(a) Age of an applicant
(b) Years of stay in India
(c) Birth place of an applicant
(d) Origin country of a person

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26 Nov 2022 12:24

Q1. Choose the correct statement with regard to District Planning Committee:
1. It consolidates the plan prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities of the district.
2. Two-third of the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayat and municipalities in the district from amongst themselves.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Nov 2022 02:30

Ref: Supreme Court allows ‘house arrest’ for activist Gautam Navlakha: what this entails, Indian Express, dt. 11 Nov

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25 Nov 2022 14:30

25 Nov 2022 Daily MCQ

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25 Nov 2022 06:31

Q3. Which of the following are the unitary features of Indian Constitution?
1. Integrated judiciary
2. Appointment of governor by centre
3. Emergency Provisions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Nov 2022 06:30

Q1. Consider the following statements:
1. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, or language.
2. Article 30 includes the right of a minority to impart education to its children in its own language.T

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