This is the Day-13 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The key answers and explanations of this test will be live at 9.00pm. The maximum time to attempt the 20 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements.
- The Election Commission since its inception worked as a multi member body.
- The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Which of the following provisions are to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Election Commission:
- The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
- The chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.3) Consider the following statements.
- The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by an order of the President.
- An individual ministry or department has no power to reject the advice of the UPSC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.4) A former Chairman of UPSC can be appointed to which of the following offices?
(a) President
(b) Governor
(c) Chief Vigilance Commissioner
(d) Vice-President
Q.5) Which of the following are quasi-judicial bodies?
(a) Election Commission
(b) Finance Commission
(c) Union Public Service Commission
(d) both (a) and (b)
Q.6) Who is the Chairman of 15th Finance Commission?
(a) Dr. Y V Reddy
(b) Bimal Jalana
(c) N K Singh
(d) Dr. Vijay Kelkar
Q.7) Which of the following are functions National Commission for STs in relation to the protection, welfare and development and advancement of the STs.
- Measures to be taken to improve the efficacy of relief and rehabilitation measures for tribal groups displaced by development projects.
- Measures to be taken to elicit maximum cooperation and involvement of tribal communities for protecting forests and undertaking social afforestation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.8) Consider the following statements.
- Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
- Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 provided for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
- The Constitution does not specify the qualifications of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.9) Consider the following statements.
- The Constitution (Article 149) authorises the Parliament and State Legislature to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG.
- Accordingly, the Parliament enacted the CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) act, 1971.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.10) The role of CAG is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration. Consider the following statements.
- CAG is an agent of the Parliament and conducts audit of expenditure on behalf of the Parliament.
- CAG is responsible to the Parliament and State Legislature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.11) Who among the following are eligible for appointing the Attorney General?
(a) A judge of some high court for five years
(b) an advocate of some high court for ten years
(c) an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president
(d) All the above
Q.12) Consider the following statements.
- The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
- AG enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.13) Consider the following statements about the composition of the NITI Aayog.
- Prime Minister is the chairperson.
- Vice-Chairperson is appointed by the Prime Minister. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.14) The appointment committee for the appointment of chairman of National Human Rights Commission does not consists of
- Prime Minister
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- Central home Minister
- Chief justice of India
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3 and 5 only
(c) 4 and 5 only
(d) none of the above
Q.15) Consider the following statements.
- The CVC is conceived to be the apex vigilance institution monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government and state governments.
- The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.16) The selection of the Chairperson and the members of Lokpal shall be through a Selection Committee consisting of
- the Prime Minister
- the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- the Chief Justice of India
- an eminent jurist
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
(d) All the above
Q.17) An office is termed as an ‘Office of Profit’ when
- The Appointment made by Government
- The Government has the right to remove the holder of office.
- The remuneration is paid by the government.
- The Government excises control over the performance of functions of the office.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.18) The main objective of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system is to provide a special protection of the distinct identity and safeguard for the peaceful existence of the indigenous people of the state. ILP system is operational in which of the following states?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All the above
Q.19) COMCASA often in news is
(a) India – USA defence agreement
(b) USA-China trade agreement
(c) India-EU bilateral trade agreement
(d) India-Russia defence agreement
Q.20) Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with Sittwe seaport in Rakhine State Myanmar. Kaladan river flows through which of the following countries?
- India
- Myanmar
- Bangladesh
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) All the above