Polity
Consider the following:1. Demographic performance2. Forest and ecology3. Governance reforms4. Stable government5. Tax and fiscal effortsFor the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other t...
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 ...
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:1. The National Commission for Backward Classes2. The National Human Rights Commission3. The National Law Commission4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are c...
Consider the following statements:1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become inv...
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to t...
With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements:1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Ar...
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of...
Consider the following statements:1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being...
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.2. Higher ...
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the ...
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Ass...
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of ...
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:ActionThe Act under which it is covered1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniformsThe Official Secrets Act, 19232. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or...