No.1 PSC Learning App
Which of the following statements regarding the National Voters' Day are correct?
National Voters' Day is celebrated on January 25.
It was first established in 2011.
It marks the day the first general elections were held in India.
The Election Commission organizes this day.
Which of the following statements about the Election Commission's powers are correct?
i. It prepares and revises electoral rolls.
ii. It can advise the President on disqualification of Members of Parliament.
iii. It can cancel elections due to booth capturing or violence.
iv. It can make laws regarding elections independently without Parliament.
Which of the following statements about Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in India are correct?
VVPAT was first piloted in Nagaland in 2013.
Goa was the first state to use VVPAT for all assembly constituencies.
VVPAT slips are given to voters to take home for verification.
VVPAT machines are attached to Electronic Voting Machines.
Consider the following statements about the composition of the Election Commission of India:
The Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners as fixed by the President.
The Chief Election Commissioner acts as the Chairman when more than one Commissioner is appointed.
All Election Commissioners have different salaries based on their seniority.
In case of conflict among Commissioners, decisions are taken by majority.
Consider the following statements related to the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners:
The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner is 6 years or until he attains 65 years of age.
Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.
The service conditions of Election Commissioners can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.
Consider the following statements about NOTA (None of the Above) in Indian elections:
NOTA votes are counted as valid votes for determining the winner.
India was the 14th country to implement NOTA.
NOTA was made mandatory by the Supreme Court in 2013.
NOTA votes have the power to annul the election if they are the highest.
Consider the following statements about the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission:
Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.
Article 325 prohibits disqualification in a special electoral roll on grounds of caste or religion.
Article 329 bars interference by courts in electoral matters.
Article 327 empowers the President to appoint the Election Commissioners.
Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 105th Constitutional Amendments:
The 104th Amendment extended the reservation for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.
The 105th Amendment restored the States’ power to prepare a list of socially and educationally backward classes.
The 105th Amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019):
The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in educational institutions, except minority institutions.
The amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
The Kerala government appointed a two-member committee to study the implementation of EWS reservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment (2018):
The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 342A, empowering the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes.
It amended Article 338 to include provisions for the National Commission for Backward Classes.
The amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST):
The 101st Amendment empowers both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST under Article 246A.
The GST Council, established under Article 279A, includes representatives from both the Union and the States.
The amendment repealed Article 268A to remove the Union’s exclusive power to levy service tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012):
The annual general body meeting of a co-operative society must be convened within six months of the close of the financial year, as per provisions made by the State Legislature.
Every co-operative society must file returns, including an audited statement of accounts, within six months of the financial year’s close.
The State Legislature has the authority to determine the number of board members, which cannot exceed 21, as per Article 243ZJ.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment (2023)?
i. The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.
ii. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal.
iii. The amendment provides for 50% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019)?
i. The 103rd Amendment was introduced as the 124th Amendment Bill by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
ii. The amendment applies to admissions in minority educational institutions.
iii. The 103rd Amendment came into force on 14 January 2019.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment (2018)?
i. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 338B, establishing the National Commission for Backward Classes.
ii. The 123rd Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
iii. The 102nd Amendment came into force before the 103rd Amendment.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?
i. The GST Bill was signed by President Pranab Mukherjee on 8 September 2016.
ii. The 101st Amendment amended Articles 248 to 286, among others, to facilitate GST implementation.
iii. Compensation to States for revenue loss due to GST was provided for a period of three years.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012)?
i. The right to form co-operative societies was made a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c). ii. The term of office for elected board members of a co-operative society is 7 years. iii. The board of a co-operative society cannot be superseded for more than six months unless there is government financial involvement.
Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 106th Constitutional Amendments:
The 104th Amendment extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.
The 106th Amendment, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam, provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
The 104th Amendment abolished the reservation for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.
Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019):
The 103rd Amendment amended Articles 15 and 16 to provide for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
The reservation under Article 16(6) applies to government appointments and falls within the ambit of equality of opportunity.
Gujarat was the first state to implement the 10% EWS reservation.
The 103rd Amendment received presidential assent on 12 January 2019.
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Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST):
The 101st Amendment introduced Article 246A, empowering both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST.
Article 268A was repealed to facilitate the introduction of integrated GST on inter-state transactions.
The GST Council was established under Article 279A by a Presidential Order.
The 101st Amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha before the Rajya Sabha.
Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012):
The 97th Amendment added Part IX-B to the Constitution, titled “The Co-operative Societies.”
Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.
The maximum number of board members in a co-operative society, as per Article 243ZJ, is 25.
Co-opted members of a co-operative society’s board have the right to vote in elections.
Consider the following statements regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003):
The 91st Amendment amended Articles 75 and 164 to limit the size of the Council of Ministers.
It introduced Article 361B, which disqualifies a member of a House from holding any remunerative political post.
The 91st Amendment modified the 10th Schedule to disqualify members who do not join a merger of political parties.
The 91st Amendment came into force on 1 January 2003.
Which of the following statement(s) about the board of directors of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment is/are true?
The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is capped at 21 under Article 243ZJ.
Co-opted members of the board have the right to vote in elections of the cooperative society.
The term of office for elected board members is 5 years from the date of election.
The State Legislature reserves one seat for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes and two seats for women on the board.
Which of the following statement(s) about the 97th Constitutional Amendment is/are true?
The 97th Amendment added the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(c).
It introduced Part IX-B, which includes Articles 243ZH to 243ZT, related to cooperative societies.
The 97th Amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha on 27 December 2012.
Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment.
The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 2003, amended the 10th Schedule to strengthen provisions against defection by disqualifying members who do not join a merger of political parties.
The 91st Amendment added Article 361B to the Constitution and amended Articles 75 and 164.
The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 1 January 2003.
The 91st Amendment introduced provisions for cooperative societies.
Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 106th Constitutional Amendments.
The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
The 106th Amendment, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam, ensures 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.
The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes until January 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 102nd and 103rd Constitutional Amendments.
The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 342A, allowing the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes.
The 103rd Amendment provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in educational institutions and government jobs.
The 102nd Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST).
Article 279A was added to establish the GST Council.
The amendment repealed Article 268A to streamline GST implementation.
The GST Bill was signed by the President on 1 July 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment.
The board of a cooperative society can be superseded for up to six months in case of persistent default or negligence.
The State Legislature has no role in determining the number of board members of a cooperative society.
Members of a cooperative society have the right to access its books, information, and accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 91st and 97th Constitutional Amendments.
The 91st Amendment added Article 361B to the Constitution.
The 97th Amendment made the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right under Article 19(c).
The 91st Amendment allows disqualification of members who join a political party merger.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment?
i. The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.
ii. It ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
iii. The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
iv. The amendment received Presidential assent on 28 September 2023.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 104th and 105th Constitutional Amendments?
i. The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.
ii. The 105th Amendment restored the States’ right to prepare a list of socially and economically backward classes.
iii. The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
iv. The 105th Amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 12 December 2019.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding offences and penalties under the 97th Amendment for cooperative societies?
i. Wilfully making a false return or furnishing false information by a cooperative society is an offence.
ii. Failure to hand over custody of books, accounts, or other property by an officer is considered an offence.
iii. The State Legislature has no authority to define offences or penalties for cooperative societies.
iv. Adopting corrupt practices during elections of cooperative society board members is an offence.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 102nd and 103rd Constitutional Amendments?
i. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 338B, establishing the National Commission for Backward Classes.
ii. The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections under Articles 15(6) and 16(6).
iii. The 102nd Amendment was passed in the Lok Sabha on 10 April 2017 and received Presidential assent on 12 January 2019.
iv. The first state to implement the 103rd Amendment’s reservation for economically backward classes was Gujarat.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?
i. The 101st Amendment empowered both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws for levying GST simultaneously.
ii. Article 268A was repealed by the 101st Amendment.
iii. The GST Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2016 and by the Lok Sabha on 8 August 2016.
iv. The GST Council was established under Article 246A.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the election and management of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment. i. Elections for the board of a cooperative society must be conducted before the expiry of the current board’s term.
ii. Functional directors of a cooperative society are included in the 21-member board limit.
iii. The administrator appointed during the supersession of a board must arrange elections within six months.
iv. The State Legislature has no role in the conduct of elections for cooperative society boards.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the anti-defection law and cooperative societies.
i. The 91st Amendment amended Articles 75 and 164, and added Article 361B to the Constitution.
ii. The 97th Amendment mandates that cooperative societies file returns within six months of the financial year, including an audited statement of accounts. i
ii. The 52nd Amendment (1985) allowed members who did not join a party merger to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law.
iv. The 97th Amendment allows the supersession of a cooperative society’s board even if there is no government shareholding or financial assistance.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 97th Amendment and cooperative societies.
i. Part IX-B of the Constitution, added by the 97th Amendment, includes Articles 243 ZH to 243 ZT.
ii. The annual general body meeting of cooperative societies must be held within three months of the financial year’s end.
iii. The State Legislature may provide for cooperative education and training for members.
iv. A cooperative society’s board can be superseded for up to one year in case of persistent default.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the provisions of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment.
i. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is 21, as per Article 243 ZJ.
ii. Co-opted members of a cooperative society board have the right to vote in elections of office bearers.
iii. The term of office for elected board members of a cooperative society is 5 years.
iv. The State Legislature determines the number of board members and reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 91st and 97th Constitutional Amendments.
i. The 91st Amendment (2003) amended the 10th Schedule to disqualify members who stay away from a political party merger under the anti-defection law.
ii. The 97th Amendment (2012) added Article 43B to promote voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
iii. The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 12 January 2012. iv. The 97th Amendment inserted the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(c).