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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
a) It deals only with cases of corruption and economic offenses.
b) The CBI’s functioning is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: (B) 2 only
Exp: With the passage of time, requests were made by various quarters for CBI to take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. Since early 1980’s, constitutional courts also started referring cases to CBI for enquiry/investigation on the basis of petitions filed by the aggrieved persons in cases of murders, dowry deaths, rape etc.
CVC shall exercise superintendence over the functioning of the CBI insofar as it relates to the investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
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Sol: (B) 2 only
Exp: With the passage of time, requests were made by various quarters for CBI to take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. Since early 1980’s, constitutional courts also started referring cases to CBI for enquiry/investigation on the basis of petitions filed by the aggrieved persons in cases of murders, dowry deaths, rape etc.
CVC shall exercise superintendence over the functioning of the CBI insofar as it relates to the investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following can be identified as the major objectives of NITI Aayog?
a) Fostering cooperative federalism
b) Acting as a platform for the resolution of inter-departmental issues.
c) Integrating villages into developmental processes.
d) To leverage India’s demographic dividend.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Sol: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Sol: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
a) The Constitution of India only mentions the office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and not the Election Commissioners (EC).
b) The CEC has overriding powers while deciding upon any matter or issue.
c) Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of tenure.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: (D) None
Exp: Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president may from time to time fix.
In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the Commission by a majority.
The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC.
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Sol: (D) None
Exp: Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president may from time to time fix.
In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the Commission by a majority.
The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
a) Chairpersons of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) are appointed by the President of India.
b) Only the President of India can remove the chairpersons of NHRC and SHRC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Sol: (B) 2 only
Exp: The chairperson and members of SHRC are appointed by the Governor. Whereas, in the case of NHRC, they are appointed by the President of India.
Although the chairperson and members of an SHRC are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the President.
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Sol: (B) 2 only
Exp: The chairperson and members of SHRC are appointed by the Governor. Whereas, in the case of NHRC, they are appointed by the President of India.
Although the chairperson and members of an SHRC are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the President.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in the context of NITI Aayog:
a) It is an extra-constitutional body.
b) It provides both directional and policy inputs but not technical advice.
c) It provides a collaborative and “bottom- up” approach.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Sol: (B) only two (1 and 3 only)
Exp: Niti Aayog is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. In other words, it is an extra-constitutional non-statutory body.
NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. It also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
It also provides a collaborative setting and a “bottom-up” approach.
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Sol: (B) only two (1 and 3 only)
Exp: Niti Aayog is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. In other words, it is an extra-constitutional non-statutory body.
NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. It also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
It also provides a collaborative setting and a “bottom-up” approach.
