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1. Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lo

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?

1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is correct. The Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha was initially constituted as an ad-hoc committee in 2000 before becoming a Standing Committee later that year. Statement 3 is correct. The Ethics Committee generally does not take up matters that are sub-judice or under consideration by another parliamentary committee (like the Committee of Privileges). Statement 2 is incorrect. Complaints regarding unethical conduct of a Lok Sabha member can be made by any person, not exclusively by another Member of Parliament.

– The Ethics Committee examines complaints of unethical conduct by Members of Lok Sabha.
– It follows a procedure for receiving and examining complaints, including hearing the member against whom the complaint is made.
– The committee makes recommendations to the House, which can include admonition, reprimand, suspension, or expulsion of the member.

The Ethics Committee was first established in the Rajya Sabha as an ad-hoc body in 1997 and became a permanent standing committee in 1998. The Lok Sabha followed suit in 2000. These committees aim to uphold the standards of ethics and conduct among parliamentarians.

2. The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :

The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :

Canada and the United States of America.

Chile and Argentina

China and India

Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

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The longest international border between any two countries in the world is shared by Canada and the United States of America. This border is approximately 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles) long.

– The Canada-USA border consists of two sections: the southern border shared with the contiguous United States and the western border shared with Alaska.
– Other long borders include Kazakhstan-Russia (approx. 7,644 km), Argentina-Chile (approx. 5,308 km), and China-India (approx. 3,488 km, includes disputed areas).
– The Canada-USA border is also known as the longest undefended border in the world.

Length of borders mentioned:
– Canada-USA: ~8,891 km
– Chile-Argentina: ~5,308 km
– China-India: ~3,488 km
– Kazakhstan-Russian Federation: ~7,644 km
Comparing these lengths confirms that the Canada-USA border is the longest.

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3. Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local popu

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :

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Operation Sankalp

Operation Maitri

Operation Sadbhavana

Operation Madad

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Operation Sadbhavana is the Indian Army’s initiative aimed at winning the hearts and minds of the local population in areas affected by insurgency or located in remote and underdeveloped regions, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. It involves undertaking welfare activities, infrastructure development, education, and health camps to address the basic needs and foster better civil-military relations. The description in the question perfectly matches the objectives and activities of Operation Sadbhavana.

– Operation Sadbhavana is a military civic action program of the Indian Army.
– Its focus is primarily on welfare activities, including running schools, health centres, and vocational training programs, as well as undertaking small-scale infrastructure projects.
– The objective is to contribute to the social and economic development of the local population and counter alienation from the state.

Other options refer to different operations: Operation Sankalp is a naval operation for maritime security, Operation Maitri was a disaster relief operation in Nepal, and Operation Madad is typically associated with naval flood relief efforts.

4. What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?

1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

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1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct because the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Statement 3 is correct as the CDS serves as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters. Statement 2 is incorrect as the CDS does not exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs; the operational control remains with the respective Service Chiefs. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.

– The CDS post was created to provide single-point military advice to the government and coordinate among the three services.
– The CDS is the head of the newly created Department of Military Affairs (DMA) within the Ministry of Defence.
– The CDS functions include administering the tri-service organizations, promoting jointness in procurement, training, and staffing, and implementing five-year Defence Capital Acquisition Plans and two-year roll-on Annual Acquisition Plans.

The role of CDS was first recommended by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999. It was formally announced in 2019 and the first CDS, General Bipin Rawat, took office in January 2020. The creation of the post aims to improve synergy and integration between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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5. Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, ha

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?

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Article 15

Article 16

Article 19

Article 21

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The correct option is D.

In the landmark judgment of K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court of India unanimously held that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right. The Court ruled that privacy is an intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

While aspects of privacy may overlap with other fundamental rights (like freedom of speech and expression under Article 19, or protection against self-incrimination under Article 20(3)), the Supreme Court’s judgment explicitly rooted the comprehensive Right to Privacy within Article 21.

6. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constituti

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India ?

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Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.

Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.

Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.

Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.

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The correct option is C.

Option A: Inter-State trade and commerce falls under the Union List (Entry 42 of List I).
Option B: Inter-State migration falls under the Union List (Entry 81 of List I), along with inter-State quarantine.
Option C: Inter-State quarantine falls under the Union List (Entry 81 of List I). This statement is correct.
Option D: Corporation tax is a Union subject (Entry 82 of List I).

The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution distributes legislative powers between the Union and the States by listing subjects under Union List (List I), State List (List II), and Concurrent List (List III).

7. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution o

Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ?

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Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct option is D.

Statement 1 is correct. Part IX A of the Constitution, titled “The Municipalities”, contains provisions related to Municipalities, inserted by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992.
Statement 2 is correct. Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352-360) deals with Emergency Provisions, including National Emergency, State Emergency (President’s Rule), and Financial Emergency.
Statement 3 is correct. Part XX of the Constitution (Article 368) contains the provisions regarding the Amendment of the Constitution and the procedure for it.

The Constitution of India is divided into 25 parts (originally 22). Each part deals with specific aspects of the Indian polity and governance.

8. Consider the following pairs : Party Its Leader 1.

Consider the following pairs :

	Party	Its Leader
1.	Bharatiya Jana Sangh	Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
2.	Socialist Party	C. Rajagopalachari
3.	Congress for Democracy	Jagjivan Ram
4.	Swatantra Party	Acharya Narendra Dev

How many of the above are correctly matched ?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

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The correct option is B.

Pair 1: Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded by Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in 1951. This is correctly matched.
Pair 2: The Socialist Party was associated with leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev, Ram Manohar Lohia, etc. C. Rajagopalachari founded the Swatantra Party. This is incorrectly matched.
Pair 3: The Congress for Democracy was formed by Jagjivan Ram and other leaders who left the Indian National Congress just before the 1977 general election. This is correctly matched.
Pair 4: The Swatantra Party was founded by C. Rajagopalachari in 1959. Acharya Narendra Dev was a prominent Socialist leader. This is incorrectly matched.

Only two pairs (1 and 3) are correctly matched.

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9. The Constitution (71 st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedu

The Constitution (71^st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ?

Konkani
Manipuri
Nepali
Maithili

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1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

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The correct option is A.

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution by adding three languages: Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali. This increased the total number of constitutionally recognized languages from 15 to 18.

Maithili was added to the Eighth Schedule much later by the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri, and Santhali, increasing the total number of languages to 22.

10. How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Governm

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?

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One

Two

Three

Four

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Four Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India since independence, specifically in the years 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002. These commissions were established under the Delimitation Commission Acts passed in 1952, 1962, 1972, and 2002 respectively.

Delimitation is the process of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies to reflect changes in population. The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court. The delimitation based on the 2001 census was completed by the Commission headed by Justice Kuldeep Singh. Delimitation of constituencies based on the 2011 census has been frozen till 2026 by the 84th Amendment Act, 2001, with certain exceptions for specific regions like Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states.