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Date 14/05/2018
1 With reference to the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, consider the following
statements:
1. The act provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in every state without any
exception
2. It provides that the chairperson of a panchayat at village level shall be indirectly
elected
3. It provides for the constitution of a state election commission for conducting
elections to Panchayats
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
Ans: (C)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The act provides for a three-tier system of panchayati raj in
every state, that is, panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels. Thus, the
act brings about uniformity in the structure of panchayati raj throughout the country.
However, a state having a population not exceeding 20 lakh may not constitute
panchayats at the intermediate level.
Statement 2 is incorrect: All the members of panchayats at the village, intermediate and
district levels shall be elected directly by the people. Further, the chairperson of
panchayats at the intermediate and district levels shall be elected indirectly—by and from
amongst the elected members thereof. However, the chairperson of a panchayat at the
village level shall be elected in such manner as the state legislature determines.
Statement 3 is correct: Establishment of a State Election Commission for conducting

elections to the panchayats is a compulsory provision under the 73rd Amendment Act,
1992.
2 Which of the following urban local bodies is an entirely nominated body?
(A) Municipal Corporation

(B) Notified Area committee
(C) Municipality
(D) None of these
Ans: (B)
Explanation
Notified Area Committee is an entirely nominated body, that is, all the members of a
notified area committee including the chairman are nominated by the state government.
Thus, it is neither an elected body nor a statutory body.
Both Municipal Corporation as well as Municipality have members who are directly
elected.
3 With reference to the union territories of India, consider the following statements:
1. Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator

appointed by him
2. President cannot legislate by making regulations in case of Puducherry as it has its own
legislative assembly.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (A)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Every union territory is administered by the President acting

through an administrator appointed by him. An administrator of a union territory is an
agent of the President and not head of state like a governor. The President can specify
the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief
Commissioner or Administrator.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and
good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar
Haveli, and Daman and Diu. In the case of Puducherry also, the President can legislate by
making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved. A regulation
made by the President has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament and can also
repeal or amend any act of Parliament in relation to these union territories.
4 Consider the following statements:
1. Sixth schedule empowers the governor to organize and reorganize the autonomous
districts.
2. Fifth schedule provides for the creation of Tribal Advisory Council for each stating
having scheduled areas
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (C)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: As per the provisions of the sixth schedule, the governor is
empowered to organise and re-organise the autonomous districts in the four states of
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Thus, he can increase or decrease their areas
or change their names or define their boundaries and so on.
Statement 2 is correct: Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribes
advisory council to advise on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. It is to
consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the
scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly. A similar council can also be established
in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas therein, if the president so
directs.
5 With reference to the Election Commission, consider the following statements:
1. Constitution does not prescribe the qualifications of the members of Election

Commission
2. Election commission is assisted by the State Election Commission to conduct elections

to the panchayat and municipalities
3. Retiring election commissioners are not debarred from any other government
appointment.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (A)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal,
educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Election commission has no role to play in elections to

panchayats and municipalities in the states. State Election Commission is solely
responsible for the conduct of the same.
Statement 3 is correct: The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election
commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
6 Which of the following urban local bodies are function based and not area based?
(A) Cantonment Board

(B) Notified Area Committee
(C) Special Purpose Agency
(D) Port Trust
Ans: (C)
Explanation:
In addition to the seven area-based urban bodies (or multipurpose agencies), the states
have set up certain agencies to undertake designated activities or specific functions that
‘legitimately’ belong to the domain of municipal corporations or municipalities or other
local urban governments. In other words, these are function-based and not area-based.
They are known as ‘single purpose’, ‘uni- purpose’ or ‘special purpose’ agencies or
‘functional local bodies’.
7 With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following
statements:
1. A member of UPSC, on ceasing to hold office, is not eligible for any appointment under
the government of India or state
2. Salaries and pensions of the members of the UPSC are charged on the consolidate fund
of India.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (B)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A member of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is eligible for
appointment as the chairman of UPSC or a State Public Service Commission (SPSC), but
not for any other employment in the Government of India or a state.
Statement 2 is correct:  The entire expenses including the salaries, allowances and
pensions of the chairman and members of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated
Fund of India. Thus, they are not subject to vote of Parliament.
8 With reference to the Joint State Public Service Commission, consider the following
statements:
1. JSPSC like SPSC is a constitutional body
2. Chairman and members of JSPSC are appointed by the President
3. JSPSC presents its annual report to each of the concerned state governors.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1 and 2 only
Ans: (C)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: While the UPSC and the SPSC are created directly by the
Constitution, a JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament on the request of the state
legislatures concerned. Thus, a JSPSC is a statutory and not a constitutional body.
Statement 2 is correct: The chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the
president. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years,
whichever is earlier. They can be suspended or removed by the president.
Statement 3 is correct: A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to each of the
concerned state governors. Each governor places the report before the state legislature.
9 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:
1. Qualifications of the members of Finance commission are clearly specified in the

constitution
2. Recommendations made by the Finance commission are binding on the government
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (D)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution authorises the Parliament to determine the

qualifications of members of the commission and the manner in which they should be
selected.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Recommendations made by the Finance Commission are only
of advisory nature and hence, not binding on the government. It is up to the Union
government to implement its recommendations on granting money to the states.
10 Article 338 provides for which of the following bodies?
(A) National Commission for Schedule Castes
(B) National Commission for Schedule Tribes
(C) Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
(D) None of these
Ans: (A)
Explanation:
The 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 bifurcated the combined National
Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies, namely, National Commission for
Scheduled Castes (under Article 338) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
(under Article 338-A).
11 Green Good Deeds campaign is associated with which of the following :
(A) The purpose is to sensitise people and students, in particular about decline in tiger
population
(B) The purpose is to sensitise people and students, in particular about climate change
and global warming
(C) The purpose is to sensitise people and students, in particular about plastic pollution
(D) The purpose is to sensitise people and students, in particular about waste
management and hygienic practices
Ans: (B)
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched
Green Good Deeds campaign. The purpose of the people-oriented campaign is to sensitise
people and students, in particular about climate change and global warming. Under this
the government has asked teaching community to join a campaign to sensitise all about
climate change and global warming, which is a matter of concern for the world.
12 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched:
No Wildlife Sanctuaries State

1 Neyyar Kerala
2 Dandeli Odhisa
3 Mudumalai Tamil Nadu
4 Ghodazari Maharashtra
Choose the correct answer from the following code:
(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 , 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans: (D)
Explanation:

1 Neyyar Kerala
2 Dandeli Karnataka
3 Mudumalai Tamil Nadu
4 Ghodazari Maharashtra
Why in news ?: The Maharashtra Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur

district as new wildlife sanctuary in the state.
13 Which of the following organisation publishes Global Energy Architecture

Performance Index Report?
(A) World economic forum

(B) World Bank
(C) International energy agency (IEA)
(D) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Ans: (A)
Explanation:
Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report:
It is prepared by WEF. The index ranked on their ability to deliver secure, affordable and
sustainable energy. It highlights key trends in the energy transition moving towards more
sustainable, affordable and secure energy systems around the world, as well as the
challenges countries continue to face, individually and as cohorts. It has 18 indicators
defined across the three sides of the 'energy triangle' i.e., economic growth and
development, environmental sustainability, and energy access and security.
14 Which of the following organisation releases The state of global air report?

(B) Health effects institute
(C) World wildlife fund for Nature
(D) World health organisation
Ans: (B)
Explanation:
The State of Global Air 2017:

It is an annual report released by Health Effects Institute (HEI), the Institute for Health
Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, and the University of British
Columbia. HEI is a non-profit independent research organization. State of Global Air is a
concise, accessible report on trends in air quality and its impact on human health
around the world. It highlights the extent to which air pollution affects public health as
well as tracking progress toward cleaner air.
15 Which of the following organisation releases Global Investment Competitiveness

report?

(B) World Bank
(C) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
(D) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Ans: (B)
Explanation:
Global Investment Competitiveness report is published by World Bank which shows

various factors (domestic market size, macroeconomic stability and a favourable
exchange rate, labour force talent and skills, physical infrastructure etc.) affecting
investment decision in a country.

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Answer with Explanation

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 3 is correct: Establishment of a State Election Commission for conducting

2 Which of the following urban local bodies is an entirely nominated body?

(A) Municipal Corporation

1. Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is correct: Every union territory is administered by the President acting

4 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

5 With reference to the Election Commission, consider the following statements:

1. Constitution does not prescribe the qualifications of the members of Election

2. Election commission is assisted by the State Election Commission to conduct elections

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 2 only

Statement 2 is incorrect: Election commission has no role to play in elections to

(A) Cantonment Board

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

1. JSPSC like SPSC is a constitutional body

2. Chairman and members of JSPSC are appointed by the President

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(A) 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1 and 2 only

9 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. Qualifications of the members of Finance commission are clearly specified in the

2. Recommendations made by the Finance commission are binding on the government

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution authorises the Parliament to determine the

10 Article 338 provides for which of the following bodies?

(A) National Commission for Schedule Castes

(B) National Commission for Schedule Tribes

(C) Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

(D) None of these

11 Green Good Deeds campaign is associated with which of the following :

12 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched:

No Wildlife Sanctuaries State

Choose the correct answer from the following code:

(A) 1 and 2 only

No Wildlife Sanctuaries State

Why in news ?: The Maharashtra Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur

13 Which of the following organisation publishes Global Energy Architecture

(A) World economic forum

Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report:

(A) World economic forum

The State of Global Air 2017:

15 Which of the following organisation releases Global Investment Competitiveness

(A) World economic forum

Global Investment Competitiveness report is published by World Bank which shows

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