Insights Static Quiz -307, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
- It is a non-constitutional body set up by an act of parliament.
- While investigating any matter related to Scheduled Tribes, the commission shall have all the powers of a civil court.
- The commission submits its report to the Parliament annually on the working of safeguards and measures required for effective implementation of Programmers/ Schemes relating to welfare and socio-economic development of STs.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) is a constitutional body established through Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
NCST was established by amending Article 338 and inserting a new Article 338A in the Constitution through the Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
By this amendment, the erstwhile National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was replaced by two separate Commissions namely- (i) the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), and (ii) the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
- The commission submits its report to the President annually on the working of safeguards and measures required for effective implementation of Programmers/ Schemes relating to welfare and
- socio-economic development of STs.
- The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
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Solution: c)
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) is a constitutional body established through Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
NCST was established by amending Article 338 and inserting a new Article 338A in the Constitution through the Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
By this amendment, the erstwhile National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was replaced by two separate Commissions namely- (i) the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), and (ii) the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
- The commission submits its report to the President annually on the working of safeguards and measures required for effective implementation of Programmers/ Schemes relating to welfare and
- socio-economic development of STs.
- The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The criteria followed for determination of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are
- A pre-agriculture level of technology
- Extremely low literacy
- A stagnant population
- Subsistence level of economy
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The criteria followed for determination of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- A subsistence level of economy.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing a scheme namely “Development of PVTGs” which covers the PVTGs among Scheduled Tribes in 18 States/ UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a flexible scheme and covers funding for activities like housing, land distribution, land development, agricultural development, animal husbandry, construction of link roads, installation of non-conventional sources of energy for lighting purpose, social security including Janshree Beema Yojana or any other innovative activity meant for the comprehensive socio-economic development of PVTGs. Priority is also assigned to PVTGs under the schemes of Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Tribal Sub-Scheme(TSS), Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations working for the welfare of Schedule Tribes and Strengthening of Education among ST Girls in Low Literacy Districts.
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Solution: d)
The criteria followed for determination of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- A subsistence level of economy.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing a scheme namely “Development of PVTGs” which covers the PVTGs among Scheduled Tribes in 18 States/ UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a flexible scheme and covers funding for activities like housing, land distribution, land development, agricultural development, animal husbandry, construction of link roads, installation of non-conventional sources of energy for lighting purpose, social security including Janshree Beema Yojana or any other innovative activity meant for the comprehensive socio-economic development of PVTGs. Priority is also assigned to PVTGs under the schemes of Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Tribal Sub-Scheme(TSS), Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations working for the welfare of Schedule Tribes and Strengthening of Education among ST Girls in Low Literacy Districts.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The committees which examined the Centre-State Relations are:
- Sarkaria Commission
- L M Singhvi Committee
- Rajamannar Committee
- M M Punchhi Commission
Select the correct codes:
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Solution: b)
In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi government appointed a committee to prepare a concept paper on ‘Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development’ under the chairmanship of L M Singhvi.
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Solution: b)
In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi government appointed a committee to prepare a concept paper on ‘Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development’ under the chairmanship of L M Singhvi.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Double Jeopardy.
- It means that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
- The Constitution bars double punishment for the same offence.
- A partial protection against double jeopardy is a Fundamental Right.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Article 20(2) says that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. This is called Doctrine of Double Jeopardy.
The objective of this article is to avoid harassment, which must be caused for successive criminal proceedings, where the person has committed only one crime.
Constitution bars double punishment for the same offence. The conviction for such offence does not bar for subsequent trial and conviction for another offence and it does not matter the some ingredients of these two offences are common.
A partial protection against double jeopardy is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Article 20 (2) of the Constitution of India, which states “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once”.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the bar of double jeopardy does not arise if an accused was discharged of a criminal offence, even before the commencement of trial, on the basis of an invalid sanction for prosecution.
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Solution: d)
Article 20(2) says that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. This is called Doctrine of Double Jeopardy.
The objective of this article is to avoid harassment, which must be caused for successive criminal proceedings, where the person has committed only one crime.
Constitution bars double punishment for the same offence. The conviction for such offence does not bar for subsequent trial and conviction for another offence and it does not matter the some ingredients of these two offences are common.
A partial protection against double jeopardy is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Article 20 (2) of the Constitution of India, which states “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once”.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the bar of double jeopardy does not arise if an accused was discharged of a criminal offence, even before the commencement of trial, on the basis of an invalid sanction for prosecution.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The constitution upholds the rights of labour and ensures labour welfare in which of the following ways via Directive principles?
- It makes provision for just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief.
- It exhorts the government to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 1: Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its recent amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
Statement 2: These are socialist principles which draw their moorings from the history of economic
thought in India. India upholds an economic system based on the principles of equity, fairness and
justice, and therefore, such rights (provisions) are crucial to ensure labour welfare.
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Solution: c)
Statement 1: Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its recent amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
Statement 2: These are socialist principles which draw their moorings from the history of economic
thought in India. India upholds an economic system based on the principles of equity, fairness and
justice, and therefore, such rights (provisions) are crucial to ensure labour welfare.