Report abnormal population growth in border areas: Shah to SPs

Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India:

I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.
II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State?

1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies

Which of the above-given statements is correct?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 1 and 3 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 Only
2. B. 2 Only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

1. A. Human Rights Commission
2. B. Finance Commission
3. C. Law Commission
4. D. Planning Commission

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

1. A. all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
2. B. the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
3. C. the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
4. D. the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

1. A. An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
2. B. An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
3. C. An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
4. D. An agency for the implementation of public policy

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:

I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. I and II only
2. B. II and III only
3. C. I and III only
4. D. I, II and III

Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?

I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. II and IV only
2. B. I, II and III
3. C. II, III and IV
4. D. I and III only

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :

1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2
3. C. 2 and 3
4. D. 3 only

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

Which of the following initiatives, as mentioned by the Union Home Minister, aims to prevent migration, create jobs, and ensure 100% implementation of government welfare schemes in border areas?

1. A. Demography Mission
2. B. Quadrangular Security Grid
3. C. Vibrant Villages Programme
4. D. Integrated Security Grid

According to the article, what is the approximate length of the India-Myanmar border that the government has decided to fence?

1. A. 1,200 km
2. B. 1,610 km
3. C. 2,000 km
4. D. 2,500 km

The Union Home Minister mentioned a shift in India's border security approach from an 'isolated border outpost system' towards which of the following?

1. A. A 'reactive security posture'
2. B. A 'demography mission'
3. C. An 'integrated security grid'
4. D. A 'quadrangular security grid'