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Indian Polity - General Knowledge Questions
A)
2004
B)
2008
C)
2010
D)
2012

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2008

On December 30, 2008, with the president's assent, The Unorganised Sector Worker's Social Security Act, 2008 (Act No 33 of 2008) came into force. This legislation was an outcome of years of campaigning by organisations working with unorganised sector workers.

A)
Governor
B)
Panchayat
C)
State Legislature
D)
Chief Minister

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Governor

The governor has a special responsibility regarding scheduled areas. He has to submit a report to the president regarding the administration of scheduled areas, annually or whenever so required by the president.

A)
Article 12 to 32
B)
Article 11 to 25
C)
Article 11 to 34
D)
Article 12 to 35

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Article 12 to 35

The Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III of the Constitution of India from Article 12 to 35. The Part III contains a very long and comprehensive list of ‘justiciable’ Fundamental Rights.

A)
Article 36
B)
Article 37
C)
Article 38
D)
Article 39

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Article 37

Describing the nature of DPSP, Article 37 says that directive principles are not enforceable by any court. However, at the same time the article declares that these principles are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.

A)
Convention on Biological Diversity
B)
Climate Change Convention
C)
Convention to Combat Desertification
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Convention on Biological Diversity

The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted by the Parliament of India to meet the obligations under Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and  knowledge.

A)
Czechoslovakia
B)
India
C)
France
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Czechoslovakia

Procurator System of grievance redressal has been functional in socialist countries like the former USSR (now Russia), China, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Romania.

A)
Internal security situation
B)
Demand of the people of Ladakh to give it the status of a union territory
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Both (a) & (b)

Following reasons were cited for the creation of two new union territories under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 :

1. The Ladakh division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is sparsely populated with a huge area and very difficult terrain. People of Ladakh have been demanding since long the status of a union territory to enable them to realize their aspirations. 
2. The problematic internal security situation of existing state of Jammu and Kashmir aggravated by cross border terrorism.

A)
Making proposals for legislation
B)
Examining the possibility of cooperation between the Centre and the states
C)
Recommending Central financial assistance
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above

Following are the functions performed by the Central Council of Local Government :

1. Considering and recommending the policy matters
2. Making proposals for legislation
3. Examining the possibility of cooperation between the Centre and the states
4. Drawing up a common programme of action
5. Recommending Central financial assistance
6. Reviewing the work done by the local bodies with the Central financial assistance

A)
Article 4 to 8
B)
Article 4 to 10
C)
Article 5 to 9
D)
Article 5 to 11

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Article 5 to 11

The Constitution of India deals with the citizenship from Article 5 to 11 under Part II. It does not deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement.

A)
Article 152
B)
Article 153
C)
Article 154
D)
Article 155

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Article 153

Article 153 of the Constitution of India requires a governor to be appointed for every state in India.