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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The guidelines for registration of political parties are issued under Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has statutory power to enforce internal democracy in political parties and to remind parties to conduct elections and to ensure that their leadership is renewed, changed or re-elected every five years.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
The ECI has periodically used guidelines issued for registration of parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to remind parties to conduct elections and to ensure that their leadership is renewed, changed or re-elected every five years. But the commission does not have any statutory power to enforce internal democracy in parties or to mandate elections.
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Solution: b)
The ECI has periodically used guidelines issued for registration of parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to remind parties to conduct elections and to ensure that their leadership is renewed, changed or re-elected every five years. But the commission does not have any statutory power to enforce internal democracy in parties or to mandate elections.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951 bars associations with religious connotations to register as political parties.
- The Constitution of India provides Election Commission of India (ECI) the power to deregister political parties.
- Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 bars political parties from having symbols with religious or communal connotations.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
The Election Commission recently told the Supreme Court that “there is no express provision which bars associations with religious connotations to register as political parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act-1951”.
The EC generally does not have the power to deregister political parties, something which it has proposed as an electoral reform to the government many times.
On the issue of symbols, the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 bars parties from having symbols with religious or communal connotations.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
The Election Commission recently told the Supreme Court that “there is no express provision which bars associations with religious connotations to register as political parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act-1951”.
The EC generally does not have the power to deregister political parties, something which it has proposed as an electoral reform to the government many times.
On the issue of symbols, the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 bars parties from having symbols with religious or communal connotations.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Solicitor General of India (SGI).
- The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is the second-highest law officer of the country.
- The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is subordinate to the Attorney General for India.
- The post of Solicitor General of India (SGI) is a constitutional post.
- The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is subordinate to the Attorney General for India. They are the second-highest law officer of the country. However, unlike the post of Attorney General for India, which is a Constitutional post under Article 76 of the Constitution of India, the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General are merely statutory.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recommends the appointment and officially appoints the Solicitor General.
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Solution: c)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is subordinate to the Attorney General for India. They are the second-highest law officer of the country. However, unlike the post of Attorney General for India, which is a Constitutional post under Article 76 of the Constitution of India, the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General are merely statutory.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recommends the appointment and officially appoints the Solicitor General.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Constitution of India confers which of the following rights to the Attorney General of India?
- He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
- He can take part in the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
- He is entitled to vote in both the Houses of Parliament.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Under Article 88, the “Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member”. However, he “shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote” in the House.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Under Article 88, the “Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member”. However, he “shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote” in the House.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
- CAG is an extra constitutional body, who is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
- The duty of CAG is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
- CAG is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V. The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V. The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
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