Indian Polity and Governance

101. Consider the following statements: 1. Making and subscribing oath is

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. Making and subscribing oath is not a proceeding of the House if the person administering the oath is other than a Presiding officer.
  • 2. Oath administered in a sitting is a part of the proceedings of the House.
  • 3. Oath cannot be taken by a member outside the Chamber of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”1 and 2 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B) 2 only.
Statement 1: Making and subscribing oath is a formal requirement under the Constitution (Article 99) before a member can take their seat. Oath administered during a sitting, even by a person authorized by the Presiding Officer (who is not the Presiding Officer at that exact moment), is part of the official proceedings of the House. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: Oath administered in a sitting is recorded in the House proceedings and is a formal part of the business conducted during that sitting. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3: Rules allow for oath/affirmation to be made before the Speaker or a person authorized by him when the House is not in session. This would typically happen outside the Chamber. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
The process of taking oath is governed by Article 99 of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of the respective House. Taking the oath is mandatory before a member can take their seat, vote, or participate fully in the proceedings.

102. Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is cor

Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Speaker Pro-tem is elected by the Lok Sabha.” option2=”Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.” option3=”Speaker Pro-tem does not preside over the first meeting of Lok Sabha.” option4=”Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the Prime Minister.” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B) Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.
The Speaker Pro-tem is a temporary Speaker appointed by the President of India. His primary duties are to administer the oath/affirmation to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha and to preside over the first sitting of the House until a regular Speaker is elected. Members make and subscribe the oath and then sign the Roll of Members in the presence of the Speaker Pro-tem.
The senior-most member of the Lok Sabha is usually appointed as the Speaker Pro-tem. The post ceases to exist automatically upon the election of the regular Speaker.

103. Which one of the following statements regarding Panel of Speaker/Chair

Which one of the following statements regarding Panel of Speaker/Chairman, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is from the list of Panel of Chairman, Speaker/Vice President appoints the Chairman of various Parliamentary Committees.” option2=”Panel of Speaker/Chairman of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha is constituted by the President.” option3=”A member of the Panel of Speaker who presides over the House while both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding over the House.” option4=”A Panel of Speaker is constituted for each session of Lok Sabha.” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C) A member of the Panel of Speaker who presides over the House while both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding over the House.
The Speaker nominates a panel of not more than ten members (in Lok Sabha) who can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Similarly, the Chairman nominates a panel of Vice-Chairmen in Rajya Sabha. Rule 9(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha states that such a member has the same powers as the Speaker when presiding over the sitting.
The Panel is nominated at the commencement of the House or from time to time. The members from the Panel preside in the order of precedence fixed by the Speaker. They do not lose their right to speak or vote when presiding, unlike the Speaker/Chairman.

104. Which one of the following is not under the purview of the Ministry

Which one of the following is not under the purview of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Sikkim Mining Corporation Limited” option2=”Planning of road and inland waterways transport” option3=”Border Roads Organisation” option4=”North Eastern Council” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C) Border Roads Organisation.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is responsible for the development of the eight North Eastern States. Areas under its purview include planning for infrastructure like roads and inland waterways within the region and overseeing bodies like the North Eastern Council (NEC). The Sikkim Mining Corporation Limited, being a state entity in a NE state, could fall under DoNER’s developmental focus. However, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces and functions under the Ministry of Defence, even though it operates extensively in the border areas of the North East.
BRO primarily focuses on strategic roads in border areas. The Ministry of DoNER focuses on general infrastructure development to promote socio-economic growth in the North East.

105. A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air th

A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air theatres in 50 rural areas across the country. Which one of the following Ministries should it approach with the proposal?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Information and Broadcasting” option2=”Ministry of Culture” option3=”Ministry of Rural Development” option4=”Ministry of Home Affairs” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B) Ministry of Culture.
The core activity described – setting up open-air theatres for cultural purposes – falls under the purview of promoting arts, culture, and heritage. The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for matters relating to art and culture in India, including support for cultural infrastructure and activities across the country, including rural areas.
While the activity is in rural areas (Ministry of Rural Development) or involves media (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), the primary nature of setting up theatres is cultural, making the Ministry of Culture the most appropriate ministry to approach for such a proposal.

106. Serious Frauds Investigation Office functions under

Serious Frauds Investigation Office functions under

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Corporate Affairs” option2=”Reserve Bank of India” option3=”Central Bureau of Investigation” option4=”Securities & Exchange Board of India” correct=”option1″]

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The correct option is A) Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multi-disciplinary organization under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It was established under the Companies Act, 2013, as a statutory body to investigate white-collar crimes and serious frauds involving companies and complex scams.
SFIO has powers to arrest individuals for certain offenses. It works in coordination with other agencies but functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

107. Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries relating

Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries relating to trade and commerce in food grains and other foodstuffs is the responsibility of

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution” option2=”Directorate General of Foreign Trade” option3=”Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare” option4=”Ministry of Foreign Affairs” correct=”option1″]

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The correct option is A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Based on the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is responsible for “External trade regarding food stuffs including policy relating thereto.” This explicitly includes entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries concerning trade in food grains and other foodstuffs.
While the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (which oversees DGFT) is generally responsible for foreign trade policy and agreements, specific commodities like food grains and foodstuffs are allocated to the Ministry dealing with that sector domestically. The Ministry of Agriculture focuses on production, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deals with overall diplomatic relations.

108. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is

[amp_mcq option1=”non-existent” option2=”a private sector entity” option3=”under the administrative control of different Ministries” option4=”under the administrative control of the Ministry of Communications” correct=”option4″]

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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is a premier research and development centre established by the Government of India. It is an autonomous body operating under the administrative control of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which is part of the Ministry of Communications. C-DOT’s mandate is to develop indigenous telecommunication technology.
C-DOT is a government-funded R&D institution focused on telecommunications and is administered by the Ministry of Communications.
C-DOT plays a significant role in India’s telecommunication sector by developing technologies for digital switching, transmission, access networks, and other communication systems, contributing to self-reliance in this field.

109. Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universit

Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universities for advancement of study and research in nuclear sciences is the responsibility of

[amp_mcq option1=”Department of Atomic Energy” option2=”Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” option3=”Ministry of Power” option4=”Ministry of Science and Technology” correct=”option1″]

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In India, all matters related to atomic energy, including scientific research, development, and assistance to institutions and universities in nuclear sciences, fall under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The DAE is a department directly under the Prime Minister’s Office and is the nodal agency for nuclear research and development in the country.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the primary body responsible for promoting and supporting research and development in nuclear sciences in India.
The DAE oversees various research institutions, public sector undertakings, and grant-in-aid institutions involved in nuclear science and technology, such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and provides grants to universities for relevant research.

110. Public Enterprises Selection Board, which advises the Government on ap

Public Enterprises Selection Board, which advises the Government on appointments to the top management posts in the Central Public Sector Enterprises, functions under the administrative control of

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Corporate Affairs” option2=”Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions” option3=”Prime Minister’s Office” option4=”Competition Commission” correct=”option2″]

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is a body constituted by the Government of India to advise the government on appointments to the top management posts (Chairman, Managing Director, Directors) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other minor public sector bodies. The PESB functions under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is part of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is the nodal body for selection to top CPSE positions and reports administratively to the Ministry responsible for central government personnel matters.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is the central government agency responsible for personnel management, recruitment, training, and service conditions for central government employees, including those in senior positions in CPSEs through bodies like PESB.
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