UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 24 October 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Gram Nyayalayas? a) Its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. b) Nyayadhikari can be an executive officer who shall hold office during the pleasure of Governor of respective state. c) The Gram Nyayalaya shall try criminal cases, civil suits, claims or disputes. d) The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. Correct Solution: b) The salient features of the Gram Nyayalayas Act are as follows: The Gram Nyayalaya shall be court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or where there is no Panchayat at intermediate level in any State, for a group of contiguous Panchayats. The Nyayadhikaris who will preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and will be drawing the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts. Hence, statement (b) is incorrect. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. Incorrect Solution: b) The salient features of the Gram Nyayalayas Act are as follows: The Gram Nyayalaya shall be court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or where there is no Panchayat at intermediate level in any State, for a group of contiguous Panchayats. The Nyayadhikaris who will preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and will be drawing the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts. Hence, statement (b) is incorrect. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
#### 1. Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Gram Nyayalayas?
• a) Its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.
• b) Nyayadhikari can be an executive officer who shall hold office during the pleasure of Governor of respective state.
• c) The Gram Nyayalaya shall try criminal cases, civil suits, claims or disputes.
• d) The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
Solution: b)
The salient features of the Gram Nyayalayas Act are as follows:
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or where there is no Panchayat at intermediate level in any State, for a group of contiguous Panchayats.
• The Nyayadhikaris who will preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and will be drawing the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts. Hence, statement (b) is incorrect.
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
Solution: b)
The salient features of the Gram Nyayalayas Act are as follows:
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) shall be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or where there is no Panchayat at intermediate level in any State, for a group of contiguous Panchayats.
• The Nyayadhikaris who will preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and will be drawing the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts. Hence, statement (b) is incorrect.
• The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Urban local bodies. 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifies 18 local level functions to be devolved to municipalities, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health. Since the enactment of 74th Constitution Amendment Act, elections to urban local bodies is held once in every five years in all states in India. As per the amended Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, Mayors are directly elected by the people in all states. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health. Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health. Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Urban local bodies.
• 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifies 18 local level functions to be devolved to municipalities, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
• Since the enactment of 74th Constitution Amendment Act, elections to urban local bodies is held once in every five years in all states in India.
• As per the amended Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, Mayors are directly elected by the people in all states.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question A State Legislature may provide for the representation of which of the following persons in a municipality? Members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area. Teachers and graduates living within the municipal area Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: a) The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include: Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality. The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area. The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area. The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees). Incorrect Solution: a) The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include: Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality. The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area. The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area. The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees).
#### 3. Question
A State Legislature may provide for the representation of which of the following persons in a municipality?
• Members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
• Teachers and graduates living within the municipal area
• Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration
Select the correct answer code:
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: a)
The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include:
• Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality.
• The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
• The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area.
• The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees).
Solution: a)
The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include:
• Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality.
• The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
• The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area.
• The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees).
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question With reference to the ‘Cantonment’ boards, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area. 2. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area. It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006—a legislation enacted by the Central government. It works under the administrative control of the defence ministry of the Central government. Incorrect Solution: a) A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area. It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006—a legislation enacted by the Central government. It works under the administrative control of the defence ministry of the Central government.
#### 4. Question
With reference to the ‘Cantonment’ boards, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area. 2. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Select the correct answer code:
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: a)
A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area.
It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006—a legislation enacted by the Central government. It works under the administrative control of the defence ministry of the Central government.
Solution: a)
A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area.
It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006—a legislation enacted by the Central government. It works under the administrative control of the defence ministry of the Central government.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Charter Act of 1813: It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India. It authorised the local governments in India to impose taxes on persons. It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The features of Charter Act of 1813 were as follows: It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India i.e., the Indian trade was thrown open to all British merchants. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India. It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people. It provided for the spread of western education among the inhabitants of the British territories in India. It authorised the Local Governments in India to impose taxes on persons. They could also punish the persons for not paying taxes. Charter Act of 1833 ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The features of Charter Act of 1813 were as follows: It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India i.e., the Indian trade was thrown open to all British merchants. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India. It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people. It provided for the spread of western education among the inhabitants of the British territories in India. It authorised the Local Governments in India to impose taxes on persons. They could also punish the persons for not paying taxes. Charter Act of 1833 ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Charter Act of 1813:
• It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India.
• It authorised the local governments in India to impose taxes on persons.
• It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The features of Charter Act of 1813 were as follows:
• It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India i.e., the Indian trade was thrown open to all British merchants.
• It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India.
• It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people.
• It provided for the spread of western education among the inhabitants of the British territories in India.
• It authorised the Local Governments in India to impose taxes on persons. They could also punish the persons for not paying taxes.
Charter Act of 1833 ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The features of Charter Act of 1813 were as follows:
• It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India i.e., the Indian trade was thrown open to all British merchants.
• It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India.
• It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people.
• It provided for the spread of western education among the inhabitants of the British territories in India.
• It authorised the Local Governments in India to impose taxes on persons. They could also punish the persons for not paying taxes.
Charter Act of 1833 ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body.
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