M Laxmikanth Solutions for Chapter: UPSC Questions for Indian Polity (Prelims), Exercise 9: 2018 Test Paper

Consider the following statements:

$1.$ Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.

$2.$ Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

Consider the following statements:  
1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of lndia.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Scbhedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.

2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969.

3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its Leader cannot be recognized as the 'Leader of the opposition'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"? 

1. Limitation of powers

2. Equality before law

3. People's responsibility to the government

4. Liberty and civil rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:
1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher's education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas, the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?