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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements with respect to the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act:
It requires for the consultation with the Gram Sabha before undertaking any development projects or activities in the Scheduled Areas.
It requires that the consent of the Gram Sabha be obtained before any land is acquired or transferred.
It contributes to the empowerment of tribal communities in the non-scheduled areas of the country, which are not covered by any other act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 was enacted to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas”.PESA extends local government councils to Scheduled Areas with predominantly tribal populations, requiring ST representation in local government councils. The Act grants special powers to Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, particularly for managing natural resources. It requires for the consultation with the Gram Sabha before undertaking any development projects or activities in the Scheduled Areas. It requires that the consent of the Gram Sabha be obtained before any land is acquired or transferred, and this has helped to prevent the exploitation of tribal communities by outsiders.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is legislation designed for Scheduled Areas in India, identified by the President as regions predominantly populated by tribal communitiesTop of Form.Bottom of FormTribal communities in non-scheduled areas of the country are not covered by the Act and do not have access to its provisions. This is one of the limitation of the act.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 was enacted to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas”.PESA extends local government councils to Scheduled Areas with predominantly tribal populations, requiring ST representation in local government councils. The Act grants special powers to Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, particularly for managing natural resources. It requires for the consultation with the Gram Sabha before undertaking any development projects or activities in the Scheduled Areas. It requires that the consent of the Gram Sabha be obtained before any land is acquired or transferred, and this has helped to prevent the exploitation of tribal communities by outsiders.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is legislation designed for Scheduled Areas in India, identified by the President as regions predominantly populated by tribal communitiesTop of Form.Bottom of FormTribal communities in non-scheduled areas of the country are not covered by the Act and do not have access to its provisions. This is one of the limitation of the act.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements:
The Enemy Agents Ordinance is a law specific to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India.
Trials are conducted by the court martial and cannot be appealed to a court lower than the Supreme Court.
The ordinance prohibits disclosure or publication of case details.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Enemy Agents Ordinance is a law specific to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India. It deals with people who aid enemies of the state. The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ because laws during Dogra rule were called ordinances. Post-Partition in 1947, it was incorporated into the legal framework of the erstwhile state and later amended.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Trials are conducted by a special judge appointed by the government in consultation with the High Court. The accused cannot engage a lawyer unless permitted by the court. The ordinance specifies that an accused can be defended by a pleader if the Special Judge or reviewing Judge grants permission. There is no provision for appeal against the verdict; a High Court judge chosen by the government reviews the decision, which is final.
Statement 3 is correct: The ordinance prohibits disclosure or publication of case details, with penalties of up to two years imprisonment, fine, or both for unauthorised disclosures. With the repeal of Article 370 in 2019, J&K’s legal framework underwent significant changes. Security laws like the Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act remained; the Ranbir Penal Code was replaced by the Indian Penal Code.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Enemy Agents Ordinance is a law specific to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India. It deals with people who aid enemies of the state. The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ because laws during Dogra rule were called ordinances. Post-Partition in 1947, it was incorporated into the legal framework of the erstwhile state and later amended.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Trials are conducted by a special judge appointed by the government in consultation with the High Court. The accused cannot engage a lawyer unless permitted by the court. The ordinance specifies that an accused can be defended by a pleader if the Special Judge or reviewing Judge grants permission. There is no provision for appeal against the verdict; a High Court judge chosen by the government reviews the decision, which is final.
Statement 3 is correct: The ordinance prohibits disclosure or publication of case details, with penalties of up to two years imprisonment, fine, or both for unauthorised disclosures. With the repeal of Article 370 in 2019, J&K’s legal framework underwent significant changes. Security laws like the Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act remained; the Ranbir Penal Code was replaced by the Indian Penal Code.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following rivers:
Rangeet
Zemu chhu
Rani Khola
Subansiri
Subarnrekha
How many of the above rivers are the tributaries of the Teesta river?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct: The Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River (known as Jamuna in Bangladesh) and flows through India and Bangladesh (only 17%). It originates in the Himalayas near the Tso Lhamo Lake, in Sikkim. Khangse Glacier and Chho Lhamo are considered sources of the Teesta River . Left-bank Tributaries are : Lachung Chhu, Chakung Chhu, Dik Chhu, Rani Khola and Rangpo Chhu. Right-bank Tributaries are : Zemu Chhu, Rangyong Chhu and Rangit River. Subarnarekha is one of the longest east flowing inter-state rivers. It originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. The Subansiri (Chayul Chu in Tibet) is a trans-Himalayan river and a tributary of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Tibet’s Lhuntse County. The Teesta Water Dispute is a long-standing issue between India and Bangladesh concerning the sharing of the waters of the Teesta River, which originates in the Indian state of Sikkim and flows through the northern part of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. As of now, no final agreement has been reached, and negotiations continue. The issue remains a sensitive political matter, affecting bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct: The Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River (known as Jamuna in Bangladesh) and flows through India and Bangladesh (only 17%). It originates in the Himalayas near the Tso Lhamo Lake, in Sikkim. Khangse Glacier and Chho Lhamo are considered sources of the Teesta River . Left-bank Tributaries are : Lachung Chhu, Chakung Chhu, Dik Chhu, Rani Khola and Rangpo Chhu. Right-bank Tributaries are : Zemu Chhu, Rangyong Chhu and Rangit River. Subarnarekha is one of the longest east flowing inter-state rivers. It originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. The Subansiri (Chayul Chu in Tibet) is a trans-Himalayan river and a tributary of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Tibet’s Lhuntse County. The Teesta Water Dispute is a long-standing issue between India and Bangladesh concerning the sharing of the waters of the Teesta River, which originates in the Indian state of Sikkim and flows through the northern part of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. As of now, no final agreement has been reached, and negotiations continue. The issue remains a sensitive political matter, affecting bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points
Which of the following statement best describes the main purpose of the E-Sakshya app recently seen in news:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement (a) is correct: A few days before the implementation of the three penal laws, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is testing eSakshya (electronic evidence) application.It will help the police record crime scenes, searches and seizures in a criminal case.It aims to improve investigation standards by enabling police officials to record crime scenes and forensic examinations using audiovisual technology. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality and reliability of evidence collection, potentially leading to more effective law enforcement and improved conviction rates. According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, 5.824 million crimes were reported in India in 2022 under the Indian Penal Code and Special Laws.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement (a) is correct: A few days before the implementation of the three penal laws, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is testing eSakshya (electronic evidence) application.It will help the police record crime scenes, searches and seizures in a criminal case.It aims to improve investigation standards by enabling police officials to record crime scenes and forensic examinations using audiovisual technology. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality and reliability of evidence collection, potentially leading to more effective law enforcement and improved conviction rates. According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, 5.824 million crimes were reported in India in 2022 under the Indian Penal Code and Special Laws.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Consider the following information:
Mission Type Country
1. SLIM
Solar mission
Japan
2. Change-6
Lunar mission
China
3. Luna 25
Asteroid mission
Russia
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Row 1 is incorrectly matched: The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is a Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission designed to demonstrate accurate lunar landing techniques by a small explorer, with the objective of acceleration of the study of the Moon and planets using lighter exploration systems. SLIM launched on 6 September 2023 and landed on the Moon on 19 January 2024
Row 2 is correctly matched: China’s Chang’e-6 became the first spacecraft to bring back samples from the far side of the Moon. The lander descended on the Moon’s surface on June 1 and spent two days collecting rocks and soil from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin (one of the oldest and largest lunar craters) using a robotic arm and drill. The lander then launched an ascent module that transferred the samples to the Chang’e-6 orbiter.
Row 3 is incorrectly matched: Luna 25, also designated the Luna-Glob-Lander, is a Russian lunar lander mission that launched on 10 August 2023. It was targeted to the south polar region of the Moon. There are two primary scientific objectives of the mission: to study composition of the polar regolith, and to study the plasma and dust components of the lunar polar exosphere. Communications were lost on August 19 and the lander reportedly crashed on the surface.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Row 1 is incorrectly matched: The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is a Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission designed to demonstrate accurate lunar landing techniques by a small explorer, with the objective of acceleration of the study of the Moon and planets using lighter exploration systems. SLIM launched on 6 September 2023 and landed on the Moon on 19 January 2024
Row 2 is correctly matched: China’s Chang’e-6 became the first spacecraft to bring back samples from the far side of the Moon. The lander descended on the Moon’s surface on June 1 and spent two days collecting rocks and soil from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin (one of the oldest and largest lunar craters) using a robotic arm and drill. The lander then launched an ascent module that transferred the samples to the Chang’e-6 orbiter.
Row 3 is incorrectly matched: Luna 25, also designated the Luna-Glob-Lander, is a Russian lunar lander mission that launched on 10 August 2023. It was targeted to the south polar region of the Moon. There are two primary scientific objectives of the mission: to study composition of the polar regolith, and to study the plasma and dust components of the lunar polar exosphere. Communications were lost on August 19 and the lander reportedly crashed on the surface.
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