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With reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, consider the following statements:
1. It abolished the office of the viceroy and provided a governor-general to each dominion created.
2. It proclaimed the lapse of British paramountcy over the Indian princely states except for the treaty relations with tribal areas.
3. It gave only two options to the Princely States i.e., join either India or Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: B
• Statement 1 is correct. The Indian Independence Act (1947) abolished the office of the viceroy and provided, for each dominion, a governor-general, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the Dominion cabinet.
• The Indian Independence Act (1947) proclaimed the lapse of British paramountcy over the Indian princely states and treaty relations with tribal areas from August 15, 1947. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian Independence Act granted freedom to the Indian princely states either to join the Dominion of India or Dominion of Pakistan or to remain independent. Thus, they were offered three options.
Correct Answer: B
• Statement 1 is correct. The Indian Independence Act (1947) abolished the office of the viceroy and provided, for each dominion, a governor-general, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the Dominion cabinet.
• The Indian Independence Act (1947) proclaimed the lapse of British paramountcy over the Indian princely states and treaty relations with tribal areas from August 15, 1947. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian Independence Act granted freedom to the Indian princely states either to join the Dominion of India or Dominion of Pakistan or to remain independent. Thus, they were offered three options.
When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by
Exp:
• When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the President.
• Article 153 in the Constitution of India provides that there shall be Governor for each State, Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.
Exp:
• When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the President.
• Article 153 in the Constitution of India provides that there shall be Governor for each State, Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.
Consider the following statements:
1. The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor is not beyond judicial review.
2. The maximum and minimum strength of legislative assembly of all states is fixed at 500 and 60 respectively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: D
Exp:
• Statement 1 is incorrect. The nature of advice tendered by ministers to the governor cannot be enquired by any court. This provision emphasizes the intimate and confidential relationship between the governor and the ministers.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The maximum strength of legislative assembly is fixed at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in the case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively. Further, some members of the legislative assemblies in Sikkim and Nagaland are also elected indirectly.
Correct Answer: D
Exp:
• Statement 1 is incorrect. The nature of advice tendered by ministers to the governor cannot be enquired by any court. This provision emphasizes the intimate and confidential relationship between the governor and the ministers.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The maximum strength of legislative assembly is fixed at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in the case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively. Further, some members of the legislative assemblies in Sikkim and Nagaland are also elected indirectly.
Recently, the Union Government brought a pension scheme for traders. Regarding this, consider the following statements:
1. Retail traders with GST turnover below Rs. 5 crore can avail of the benefit of the scheme.
2. Self-employed persons must be between the age-group of 18-40 years.
3. A person who is enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme cannot join this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: B
Exp:
• The National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self Employed Persons Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana) is a voluntary and contribution-based central sector scheme.
• This scheme is meant for old age protection and social security of retail traders/ shopkeepers and self-employed persons whose annual turnover is not exceeding Rs. 1.5 crore. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Under this scheme, the subscriber would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/- per month after attaining the age of 60 years and if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as family pension. Family pension is applicable only to spouse.
Should not be:
1. engaged in Organized Sector (membership of EPF/NPS/ESIC)
2. a beneficiary of PM-SYM; hence, statement 3 is correct.
3. an income taxpayer
Correct Answer: B
Exp:
• The National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self Employed Persons Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana) is a voluntary and contribution-based central sector scheme.
• This scheme is meant for old age protection and social security of retail traders/ shopkeepers and self-employed persons whose annual turnover is not exceeding Rs. 1.5 crore. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Under this scheme, the subscriber would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/- per month after attaining the age of 60 years and if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as family pension. Family pension is applicable only to spouse.
Should not be:
1. engaged in Organized Sector (membership of EPF/NPS/ESIC)
2. a beneficiary of PM-SYM; hence, statement 3 is correct.
3. an income taxpayer
According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the chairperson of the Panchayat at the village level is elected
Correct Answer: D
Exp:
The chairperson of a Panchayat at the village level shall beelected in such manner as the state legislature determines.
By the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, the Panchayati Raj Institutions have been given such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function.
Correct Answer: D
Exp:
The chairperson of a Panchayat at the village level shall beelected in such manner as the state legislature determines.
By the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, the Panchayati Raj Institutions have been given such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function.