Question

Match List-I (Provision/Function) with List-II (Description) and select the correct answer.

List-I (Provision/Function)	List-II (Description)
A. Grants-in-Aid	1. Power derived from the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
B. Explanatory Memorandum	2. Criteria for financial aid to Panchayats from the State Consolidated Fund
C. Summoning witnesses	3. Eligibility for a member to serve another term
D. Re-appointment	4. Document detailing government's action on the Commission's report

• A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
• C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
• D. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Grants-in-Aid (A)

• Description: Grants-in-Aid refer to financial assistance provided by one level of government to another, or to an organization, for specific purposes. In the Indian context, it often involves financial support from the Union Government to State Governments or from State Governments to local bodies like Panchayats.
• Relevance: Article 275 of the Constitution of India empowers Parliament to provide grants-in-aid to States.
• Competitive Exam Focus: Understanding the constitutional provisions and the criteria for disbursing these grants is crucial. For instance, the Finance Commission plays a vital role in recommending the principles for grants-in-aid.

Explanatory Memorandum (B)

• Description: An Explanatory Memorandum is a document that accompanies a legislative proposal, such as a bill, and provides a detailed explanation of its provisions, objectives, and implications. In the context of government actions on reports, it explains the government's stance and proposed actions.
• Relevance: When a government receives a report from a commission (e.g., a Finance Commission or a law commission), it often publishes an Explanatory Memorandum to outline its decisions and the rationale behind them.
• Competitive Exam Focus: Such documents are important for understanding policy decisions and legislative intent. They often reveal the government's priorities and approach to various issues.

Summoning Witnesses (C)

• Description: Summoning witnesses is a legal procedure where a court or other authorized body formally orders individuals to appear before it to provide testimony or evidence in a legal proceeding.
• Relevance: This power is fundamental to the functioning of courts and quasi-judicial bodies, ensuring that all relevant information is presented.
• Competitive Exam Focus: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) grant specific powers to courts to summon witnesses. Understanding these powers is essential for subjects like Law and Indian Polity.

Re-appointment (D)

• Description: Re-appointment refers to the act of appointing a person again to a position or office after their previous term has expired or ended.
• Relevance: In public administration and governance, rules often govern the eligibility and process for re-appointing individuals to various posts, ensuring continuity and experience while adhering to principles of fairness and merit.
• Competitive Exam Focus: Understanding the conditions for re-appointment, especially for constitutional bodies or high offices, is important. For example, questions may arise regarding the eligibility of a member to serve another term on a commission or a board.