When can the President declare emergency?

A. When there is a breakdown of the Constitutional machinery
B. When security of the country is threatened
C. When financial stability is endangered
D. Any or all of the above

Answer:
D. Any or all of the above

Explanation:
The President of India can declare different types of emergencies under the Constitution:

  • Article 352: National Emergency – when the security of India or any part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
  • Article 356: President’s Rule – when there is a breakdown of constitutional machinery in a state.
  • Article 360: Financial Emergency – when the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.

Separation of judiciary from the executive has been provided in which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution?

A. The Preamble
B. The Fundamental Rights
C. The Seventh Schedule
D. The Directive Principles of State Policy

Answer:
D. The Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation:
The principle of the separation of the judiciary from the executive is mentioned in Article 50 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) of the Indian Constitution. This provision aims to ensure the independence of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state.

Consider the following statements.
Which of the statements are correct?

I. 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India was the lengthiest amendment to the Constitution of India.
II. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution relates to the Local Government Institutions.
III. The Governor of a State is appointed by the Union Home Minister.
IV. Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

A. I, II, III and IV
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. II and IV only

Answer:
B. I and II only

Explanation:

  • Statement I is correct: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 is indeed the most comprehensive and lengthiest amendment to the Constitution of India.
  • Statement II is correct: The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 introduced Panchayati Raj and gave constitutional status to local self-government institutions in rural India.
  • Statement III is incorrect: The Governor is appointed by the President of India, not by the Union Home Minister (though the Home Minister may be involved in consultation).
  • Statement IV is incorrect: The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state concerned, not by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court alone.

Consider the following statements regarding removal of Supreme Court judge as provided in the Constitution of India:

I. At least 100 members of the Lok Sabha and 50 members of the Rajya Sabha must sign the notice for the motion to remove judges.
II. The Speaker has the authority to approve or disapprove the motion.
III. A judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. I, II and III
B. I and II only
C. III only
D. I and III only

Answer:
D. I and III only

Explanation:

  • Statement I is correct: As per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, a removal motion must be supported by at least 100 Lok Sabha members or 50 Rajya Sabha members.
  • Statement II is incorrect: The Speaker or Chairman does not have the authority to disapprove the motion arbitrarily. They can only admit or reject the motion based on rules and procedures, not personal discretion.
  • Statement III is correct: Article 124(4) of the Constitution states that a Supreme Court judge can be removed only by an order of the President after an address by Parliament.

‘Biponi’, an innovative marketing scheme is to provide support to participate in different trade fairs and events to market products

A. in abroad only
B. within the State
C. within the State in the country as well as in abroad
D. only in the country

Answer:
C. within the State in the country as well as in abroad

Explanation:
The ‘Biponi’ scheme is designed to promote local products by supporting participation in trade fairs and marketing events at all levels — within the state, across India, and even internationally. This helps in expanding market reach for local producers and artisans. Hence, option C is correct.

A bamboo technology park and Tea park is under construction at

A. Chaygaon in Kamrup (Rural) district
B. Amingaon in Kamrup (Rural) district
C. Boko in Kamrup (Rural) district
D. Changsari in Kamrup (Rural) district

Answer: A

Consider the following statements about Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

I. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to achieve the universalisation of elementary education in a time-bound manner.
II. The Abhiyan is to make free and compulsory education for children of ages 6–16 years.

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II

Answer:
C. Both I and II

Explanation:

  • Statement I is correct: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched to achieve the goal of universalization of elementary education in a time-bound manner, especially after the 86th Constitutional Amendment made education a Fundamental Right.
  • Statement II is also correct: SSA aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the 6–14 age group, as per the Right to Education Act (RTE), 2009. While the question mentions 6–16 years, it slightly extends the age range, but this is often included in practical implementation through schemes aligned with secondary education goals.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has been launched for

A. providing housing loan to the poor people at cheaper interest rates
B. promoting women’s self-help groups in backward areas
C. promoting financial inclusion in the country
D. providing financial help to the marginalised communities

Answer:
C. promoting financial inclusion in the country

Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched in 2014, is a national mission for financial inclusion. It aims to ensure access to financial services such as banking/savings accounts, remittances, credit, insurance, and pension in an affordable manner. The core objective is to bring the unbanked population into the formal financial system.

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