This is the Day-8 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 19 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements about ‘parliamentary committee’.
- It works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman.
- Presents its report to the President.
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 committees can avail the chairman from Rajya Sabha?
(a) Public Accounts Committee
(b) Estimates Committee
(c) Committee on Public Undertakings
(d) None
Q.3) Which of the following comes under the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- Centre and one or more states.
- Dispute between Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other.
- Dispute between two or more states.
- A dispute between GoI and National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.4) Which among the following constitutes the civil contempt of the court?
- Scandalises or lowers the authority of a court;
- Prejudices or interferes with the due course of a judicial proceeding;
- Interferes or obstructs the administration of justice in any other manner
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements.
- The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction and powers with respect to matters in the Union list can be enlarged by the Parliament.
- Supreme Court’s jurisdiction and powers with respect to other matters (other than union list) cannot be enlarged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.6) Consider the following statements
- Original jurisdiction of Indian Supreme Court is far wider than the American Supreme Court.
- The appellate jurisdiction of the American Supreme Court is wider than Indian Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.7) Consider the following statements
- The Executive Magistrates have only preventive powers in relation to law and order.
- The Criminal Procedure Code (1973) has effected the separation of Judiciary from the Executive.
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 about Judicial activism.
- Judicial activism impinges on doctrine of separation of powers.
- The Constitution of India has itself adopted certain provisions, which gives judiciary enough scope to legislate or to play an active role.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.9) PIL is threatening the which of the following?
- Maintaining the rule of law
- Furthering the cause of justice
- Accelerating the pace of realisation of the constitutional objectives.
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All the above
(d) None of the above
Q.10) The Single Window Interface for Trade (SWIFT) issues ‘No Objection Certificates’ of which of the following agencies?
- Food Safety (FSSAI)
- Drug Controller
- Plant Quarantine
- Animal Quarantine
- Textile Committee
- Wild Life Crime Control Bureau
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 6 only
(d) All the above
Q.11) Which of the following best describes Countervailing duty?
(a) Additional import duty that is imposed to neutralize the negative effects of subsidies.
(b) Tariff imposed to restrict imports of a product temporarily (take “safeguard” actions) if its domestic industry is injured or threatened with injury caused by a surge in imports.
(c) Protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that are priced lower than their value in their home market.
(d) All the above
Q.12) Rules of Origin often in news is related to
(a) Biotechnology
(b) Pharmacy
(c) Economy
(d) Space
Q.13) Asset-trading platform often in news related to
(a) Cement industry
(b) Banking industry
(c) Steel industry
(d) Port industry
Q.14) Project Sashakt – recently announced by GoI is for
(a) Resolution of stressed assets in
(b) Ensure energy security for North-East India.
(c) Provision of nutritional food for rural pregnant women.
(d) Revamping the loss-making public-sector industries.
Q.15) Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India?
- Public Accounts Committee
- Estimates Committee
- Committee on Public Undertakings
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.16) Which of the following statements regarding judiciary in India are correct?
- Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of legislature and executive
- Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the state.
- The Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 & 2
(b) 1 & 3
(c) 1 & 4
(d) 2, 3 & 4
Q.17) Indian Federation and the American Federation?
(a) A single citizenship
(b) Three lists in the Constitution
(c) Dual judiciary
(d) A federal Supreme Court to interpret the constitution
Q.18) Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct?
- It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.
- The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction.
- The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government.
- Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
Q.19) Consider the following statements regarding Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- On any dispute arising out of pre-constitution treaty/agreement, the Supreme Court of India is bound to tender his advice to the President of India.
- The opinion expressed by the Supreme Court of India to the President serves as judicial pronouncement.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2