Insights Static Quiz -207, 2019
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.
- It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
- Once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is fully answerable to the government for its powers and responsibilities.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: d)
The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government. Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
ECI commissioners enjoy security of tenure, salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India, independence from government interference, difficult process of impeachment etc. Hence, they enjoy similar independence as judges do.
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Solution: d)
The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government. Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
ECI commissioners enjoy security of tenure, salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India, independence from government interference, difficult process of impeachment etc. Hence, they enjoy similar independence as judges do.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following do not come under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- Inter-state water disputes
- Matters related to the finance commission
- A suit by a private citizen against the Centre or a state.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: d)
Other disputes of commercial nature between the centre and the states; questions of political nature; disputes arising out of a pre-constitutional agreement or treaty etc. also do not come under original jurisdiction of the SC.
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Solution: d)
Other disputes of commercial nature between the centre and the states; questions of political nature; disputes arising out of a pre-constitutional agreement or treaty etc. also do not come under original jurisdiction of the SC.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following with reference to Parliamentary control over the Budget.
- Departmental Standing committees have the responsibility to draft and create the annual budget.
- Estimates Committee can impose cuts on the budget if the government cannot justify expenditure on a particular head.
- No money from the Consolidated Fund of India can be withdrawn without the consent of the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1: It is done by Department of Economic Affairs.
Statement 2: Estimates Committee only examines the economic efficiency and rationale behind government expenditures that too after the budget has been enacted. It has no right to suggest cuts.
Statement 3: A bill needs to be passed by the government for any such withdrawal.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1: It is done by Department of Economic Affairs.
Statement 2: Estimates Committee only examines the economic efficiency and rationale behind government expenditures that too after the budget has been enacted. It has no right to suggest cuts.
Statement 3: A bill needs to be passed by the government for any such withdrawal.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The President can dismiss a Cabinet Minister, who is also a MP, with
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Solution: b)
All of the executive authority vested in the President are, in practice, exercised by the Prime Minister with the help of the Council of Ministers.
So, to dismiss a minister, including cabinet ministers, the President requires the consent of the Prime Minister.
Without PM’s advice, it would be unconstitutional to remove a minister.
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Solution: b)
All of the executive authority vested in the President are, in practice, exercised by the Prime Minister with the help of the Council of Ministers.
So, to dismiss a minister, including cabinet ministers, the President requires the consent of the Prime Minister.
Without PM’s advice, it would be unconstitutional to remove a minister.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the powers of the National Commission for SCs:
- It has the powers of a civil court while trying specific cases.
- It is also required to discharge similar functions in respect of the Anglo-Indian community (a minority) as it does with respect to the SCs.
- The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Which of these is/are correct? Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: d)
Powers of the commission:
The Commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:
(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;
(b) Requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c) Receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) Requisitioning any public record from any court or office;
(e) Issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents; and
(f) Any other matter which the President may determine.
The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Statement 2: The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs.
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Solution: d)
Powers of the commission:
The Commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:
(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;
(b) Requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c) Receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) Requisitioning any public record from any court or office;
(e) Issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents; and
(f) Any other matter which the President may determine.
The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Statement 2: The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs.
