Insights Static Quiz -346, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Article 370of the Indian Constitution.
- Article 370of the Indian Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ which grants special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir.
- Parliament needs the state government’s concurrence for applying all laws in the state.
- Directive Principles of the State Policy, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties of the Indian Constitution are not applicable to Jammu & Kashmir.
- The power to make laws related to preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir belong to the Legislature of Jammu & Kashmir.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 – Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ which grants special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir.
Statement 2- According to this article, except for defence, foreign affairs, finance and communications, Parliament needs the state government’s concurrence for applying all other laws.
Statement 3 – Part IV (Directive Principles of the State Policy) and Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) of the Constitution are not applicable to J&K.
Statement 4 – The power to make laws related to preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir belong to the Legislature of J & K and not the Indian Parliament. Thus, no preventive detention law made in India extends to Jammu & Kashmir.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 – Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ which grants special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir.
Statement 2- According to this article, except for defence, foreign affairs, finance and communications, Parliament needs the state government’s concurrence for applying all other laws.
Statement 3 – Part IV (Directive Principles of the State Policy) and Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) of the Constitution are not applicable to J&K.
Statement 4 – The power to make laws related to preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir belong to the Legislature of J & K and not the Indian Parliament. Thus, no preventive detention law made in India extends to Jammu & Kashmir.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following bodies are headed by the Prime Minister of India?
- Department of Atomic Energy
- National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
- Department of Space
- National Security Council (NSC)
- Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Select the correct code:
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Solution: b)
The prime minister is usually always in charge/head of:
- Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (as Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- Cabinet Committee on Security
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
- NITI Aayog
- Department of Atomic Energy
- Department of Space
- Nuclear Command Authority
The National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) consists of a group of eminent national security experts outside of the government. Members are usually senior retired officials, civilian as well as military, academics and distinguished members of civil society drawn from and having expertise in Internal and External Security, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Science & Technology and Economic Affairs.
The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest.
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Solution: b)
The prime minister is usually always in charge/head of:
- Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (as Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- Cabinet Committee on Security
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
- NITI Aayog
- Department of Atomic Energy
- Department of Space
- Nuclear Command Authority
The National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) consists of a group of eminent national security experts outside of the government. Members are usually senior retired officials, civilian as well as military, academics and distinguished members of civil society drawn from and having expertise in Internal and External Security, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Science & Technology and Economic Affairs.
The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Director of CBI.
- The Central Government will appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.
- The CBI Director is an Indian Police Service officer with a rank of Director General of Police.
- The Director of CBI has been provided security of two-year tenure in office.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The CBI is headed by a Director, an IPS (Indian Police Service) officer with a rank of Director General of Police. The Director of CBI has been provided security of two-year tenure in office by the CVC
Act, 2003.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) amended the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (1946) and made the following changes with respect to the composition of the CBI:
The Central Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him.
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Solution: d)
The CBI is headed by a Director, an IPS (Indian Police Service) officer with a rank of Director General of Police. The Director of CBI has been provided security of two-year tenure in office by the CVC
Act, 2003.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) amended the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (1946) and made the following changes with respect to the composition of the CBI:
The Central Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following Parliamentary committees are not chaired by Speaker?
- Public Accounts Committee
- Business Advisory Committee
- Estimates Committee
- Rules Committee
- Committee on Public Undertakings
- General Purposes Committee
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: b)
The Speaker appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha and supervises their functioning. He himself is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General Purpose Committee.
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Solution: b)
The Speaker appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha and supervises their functioning. He himself is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General Purpose Committee.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Article 32 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners.
- Article 19 of the Constitution of India is available to the citizens of India only.
- Article 21 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners alike within the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30 is available only for Indian citizens.
Rest of Fundamental Rights available for foreigners also.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30 is available only for Indian citizens.
Rest of Fundamental Rights available for foreigners also.