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76. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose,

what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India

declares national emergency/financial emergency.

2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed

by the Public Accounts Committee.

3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges

against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.

4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain

judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (c)

77. The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' Programme is:

1. to promote institutional deliveries

2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery

3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3

Ans. (a)

78. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment:

(a) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must

become a member of one of the Houses within six months

(b) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must

become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months

(c) Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament

(d) Must be a member of the Lok Sabha

Ans. (a)

79. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.

2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State

Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (c)

Exp: The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have

the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court. These orders come into

force on a date to be specified by the President of India in this behalf.

The copies of its orders are laid before the House of the People and the State

Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by them.

80. Consider the following:

1. Hotels and restaurants

2. Motor transport undertakings

3. Newspaper establishments

4. Private medical institutions

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The employees of which

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (d)

Exp: most of the State Govts. have extended the ESI Act to certain specific classes of

establishments, such as, Medical and Educational Institutes, shops, hotels, restaurants,

cinemas, preview theatres, motor transport undertakings, newspaper and advertising

establishments etc., employing 10 or more persons.

81. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be

laid before the Parliament which of the following?

1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission

2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee

3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General

4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (c)

Exp: The conclusions of the Public Accounts Committee are contained in its Report,

which, after its adoption by the Committee, is presented by the Chairman to the Lok

Sabha.

82. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joing sitting of the

Parliament during the passage of

1. Ordinary Legislation

2. Money Bill

3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (a)

Exp: Disagreement between the two Houses on amendments to a Bill may be

resolved by both the Houses meeting in a joint sitting where questions are decided by

majority vote. However, this provision of joint sitting does not apply to Money Bills and

Constitution Amendment Bills.

83. How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in

India?

1. DRDAs act as Pancyayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the

country.

2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition

and prepare detailed remedial measures.

3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for

effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.

4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty

programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (b)

Exp: The DRDAs are not the implementing agencies, but can be very effective in

enhancing the quality of implementation through overseeing the implementation of

different programmes and ensuring that necessary linkages are provided. It shall be their

endeavour and objective to secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and

cooperation for reducing poverty in the district. It is their ability to coordinate and bring

about a convergence of approach among different agencies for poverty alleviation that

would set them apart. The DRDAs are expected to coordinate effectively with the

Panchayati Raj Institutions. Under no circumstances will they perform the functions of

PRIs.

84. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian

Constitution?

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (c)

Exp: Fundamental duties as enshrined in Indian Constitution are:

(a) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag

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and the National Anthem;

(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for

freedom;

(c) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

(d) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of

India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce

practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

(f) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

(g) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and

wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures;

(h) To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

(i) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

(j) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that

the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;

(k) Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as

the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

85. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the

Chief Justice of India.

2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.

3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the

legislature does not have to vote.

4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the

Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (a)

Exp: The Supreme Court Judges are not removed by the Chief Justice rather they are

removed by the President by a method prescribed in the Constitution. Chief Justice of

India can appoint officers and staff of the Supreme Court without any interference from

the Executive or Legislature.

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