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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the State Election Commission.
- The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the President.
- The State Election Commissioner has the status of a Judge of a High Court.
- The State Election Commissioners work independently of the Election Commission of India and each has its own sphere of operation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities (Articles 243K, 243ZA).
- The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
- The State Election Commissioners work independently of the Election Commission of India and each has its own sphere of operation.
- Powers and removal of state election commissioner:
- The State Election Commissioner has the status, salary and allowance of a Judge of a High Court and cannot be removed from office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities (Articles 243K, 243ZA).
- The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
- The State Election Commissioners work independently of the Election Commission of India and each has its own sphere of operation.
- Powers and removal of state election commissioner:
- The State Election Commissioner has the status, salary and allowance of a Judge of a High Court and cannot be removed from office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India.
- The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, some flaws with respect to the members of the EC can be noted, viz.,
- The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, some flaws with respect to the members of the EC can be noted, viz.,
- The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Article 324 of the Constitution provides the same protection to all the election commissioners as the chief election commissioner.
- The chief election commissioner can only be removed on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The CEC and the Election Commissioners have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Supreme Court judges.
- The CEC and the Election Commissioners enjoy the same decision-making powers which is suggestive of the fact that their powers are at par with each other.
- However, Article 324(5) does not provide similar protection to the Election Commissioners and it merely says that they cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The CEC and the Election Commissioners have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Supreme Court judges.
- The CEC and the Election Commissioners enjoy the same decision-making powers which is suggestive of the fact that their powers are at par with each other.
- However, Article 324(5) does not provide similar protection to the Election Commissioners and it merely says that they cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- In the performance of its functions, Election Commission of India (ECI) is insulated from executive interference.
- The decisions of the ECI can be challenged only in the Supreme Court of India by appropriate petitions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Election Commission is a constitutional authority whose responsibilities and powers are prescribed in the Constitution of India under Article 324.
- The Election Commission is insulated from executive interference.
- It is the Commission which decides the election schedules for the conduct of elections, whether general elections or by-elections.
- It is the Commission which decides on the location of polling stations, assignment of voters to the polling stations, location of counting centres, arrangements to be made in and around polling stations and counting centres and all allied matters.
- The decisions of the Commission can be challenged in the High Court and the Supreme Court of India by appropriate petitions.
- By long-standing convention and several judicial pronouncements, once the actual process of elections has started, the judiciary does not intervene in the actual conduct of the polls.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Election Commission is a constitutional authority whose responsibilities and powers are prescribed in the Constitution of India under Article 324.
- The Election Commission is insulated from executive interference.
- It is the Commission which decides the election schedules for the conduct of elections, whether general elections or by-elections.
- It is the Commission which decides on the location of polling stations, assignment of voters to the polling stations, location of counting centres, arrangements to be made in and around polling stations and counting centres and all allied matters.
- The decisions of the Commission can be challenged in the High Court and the Supreme Court of India by appropriate petitions.
- By long-standing convention and several judicial pronouncements, once the actual process of elections has started, the judiciary does not intervene in the actual conduct of the polls.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Since inception, the Election Commission is a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- They determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner. On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 years. Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner. On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 years. Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Election Commission of India.
- Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
- If elections are being held only for the State Legislature, the expenditure is borne entirely by the concerned State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India. Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body. The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
- The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament. If elections are being held only for the Parliament, the expenditure is borne entirely by the Union Government while for the elections being held only for the State Legislature, the expenditure is borne entirely by the concerned State.In case of simultaneous elections to the Parliament and State Legislature, the expenditure is shared equally between the Union and the State Governments.
- For Capital equipment, expenditure related to preparation for electoral rolls and the scheme for Electors’ Identity Cards too, the expenditure is shared equally.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India. Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body. The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
- The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament. If elections are being held only for the Parliament, the expenditure is borne entirely by the Union Government while for the elections being held only for the State Legislature, the expenditure is borne entirely by the concerned State.In case of simultaneous elections to the Parliament and State Legislature, the expenditure is shared equally between the Union and the State Governments.
- For Capital equipment, expenditure related to preparation for electoral rolls and the scheme for Electors’ Identity Cards too, the expenditure is shared equally.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsLithium Triangle is a region rich in lithium reserves around the borders of
- Venezuela
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Argentina
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Lithium Triangle is a region of the Andes rich in lithium reserves around the borders of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. The lithium in the triangle is concentrated in various salt pans that exist along the Atacama Desert and neighboring arid areas.
- The area is thought to hold around 54% of the world’s lithium reserves.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Lithium Triangle is a region of the Andes rich in lithium reserves around the borders of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. The lithium in the triangle is concentrated in various salt pans that exist along the Atacama Desert and neighboring arid areas.
- The area is thought to hold around 54% of the world’s lithium reserves.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Aluminium-air batteries.
- Aluminium-air batteries utilise oxygen in the air to produce electricity.
- It is cost effective and more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
- The time taken to recharge Aluminium-air batteries is less compared to lithium-ion batteries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- What is an aluminium-air battery?
- Aluminium-air batteries utilise oxygen in the air which reacts with an aluminium hydroxide solution to oxidise the aluminium and produce electricity.
- Benefits:
- Lower cost and more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries which are currently in widespread use for electric vehicles in India.
- Offer much greater range of 400 km or more per battery compared to lithium-ion batteries which currently offer a range of 150-200 kilometres per full charge.
- The aluminium plate in an aluminium-air battery is converted into aluminium trihydroxide over time and that aluminium can be reclaimed from aluminium trihydroxide or even traded directly for industrial uses.
- Challenges:
- Aluminium-air batteries cannot be recharged like lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, large scale use of aluminium-air battery-based vehicles would require the wide availability of battery swapping stations.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- What is an aluminium-air battery?
- Aluminium-air batteries utilise oxygen in the air which reacts with an aluminium hydroxide solution to oxidise the aluminium and produce electricity.
- Benefits:
- Lower cost and more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries which are currently in widespread use for electric vehicles in India.
- Offer much greater range of 400 km or more per battery compared to lithium-ion batteries which currently offer a range of 150-200 kilometres per full charge.
- The aluminium plate in an aluminium-air battery is converted into aluminium trihydroxide over time and that aluminium can be reclaimed from aluminium trihydroxide or even traded directly for industrial uses.
- Challenges:
- Aluminium-air batteries cannot be recharged like lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, large scale use of aluminium-air battery-based vehicles would require the wide availability of battery swapping stations.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Ranipur Tiger Reserve located?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh has become the 53rd tiger reserve in India. As of right now, the RWS in the Chitrakoot district has no tigers of its own
- The Ranipur Tiger Reserve in the Chitrakoot district is the fourth in the state.
- The other tiger reserves in Uttar Pradesh include Dudhwa, Pilibhit, and Amangarh (a buffer of Corbett Tiger Reserve).
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh has become the 53rd tiger reserve in India. As of right now, the RWS in the Chitrakoot district has no tigers of its own
- The Ranipur Tiger Reserve in the Chitrakoot district is the fourth in the state.
- The other tiger reserves in Uttar Pradesh include Dudhwa, Pilibhit, and Amangarh (a buffer of Corbett Tiger Reserve).
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
- It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- It is completely surrounded by Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It is drained by the Moyar River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR): Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (1st Biosphere Reserve in India).
- It is surrounded by Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the West, Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) in the North, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley in the South.
- It is drained by the Moyar River and several tributaries, which harbour 38 fish species.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-november-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR): Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (1st Biosphere Reserve in India).
- It is surrounded by Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the West, Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) in the North, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley in the South.
- It is drained by the Moyar River and several tributaries, which harbour 38 fish species.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-november-2022/
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