Which of the following statements about life expectancy in Kerala is/are correct?
- Life expectancy serves as an important yardstick to judge the quality of life and well-being of people.
- Kerala's life expectancy (at birth and ages 5-10 years) is 75 years, which is higher than the national average of 70 years.
- Kerala's female life expectancy is lower than its male life expectancy.
Consider the following statements regarding India's crude birth rate as per the Annual Vital Statistics Report. Which statement is correct?
- India's crude birth rate showed a consistent decline from 15.7 in 2010 to 11.9 in 2021.
- The crude birth rate increased from 12.7 in 2020 to 11.9 in 2021.
- In 2010, the crude birth rate was 12.7, which later increased to 15.7 by 2020.
- The lowest crude birth rate among the given years was observed in 2020.
Which of the following statements accurately defines the crude birth rate?
- The crude birth rate is defined as the number of live births per 1000 occurring among the population of a given geographical area in a given year.
- The crude birth rate measures the number of stillbirths per 1000 population in a specific area annually.
- It represents the total number of births, including live births and stillbirths, per 100 people in a year.
- The crude birth rate indicates the percentage of new births in a country's total population.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the scope of the Doctrine of Pleasure.
The doctrine applies to Governors but not to Supreme Court Judges.
The doctrine is unrestricted for all civil servants under Article 310.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure in India.
The Doctrine of Pleasure is enshrined in Article 310 of the Constitution of India.
Article 311 provides safeguards against arbitrary dismissal of civil servants.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the judicial interpretation of the Doctrine of Pleasure?
State of Bihar vs. Abdul Majid (1954) clarified that the doctrine was not adopted in its entirety from English Common Law.
Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985) emphasized that the doctrine is grounded in public policy.
The doctrine allows unrestricted dismissal of Chief Election Commissioners.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the application of the Doctrine of Pleasure?
The doctrine applies to members of the All India Services.
The President can dismiss Supreme Court Judges under the Doctrine of Pleasure.
Article 311 safeguards apply only to permanent civil servants.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?
It is based on public policy as established in Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985).
The English Common Law version of the doctrine was fully adopted in India.
Governors hold office at the pleasure of the President under Article 155.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?
It is based on public policy as established in Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985).
The English Common Law version of the doctrine was fully adopted in India.
Governors hold office at the pleasure of the President under Article 155.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the restrictions on the Doctrine of Pleasure?
Article 311 provides civil servants a reasonable opportunity for a hearing before dismissal.
The tenure of High Court Judges is protected from the Doctrine of Pleasure.
The Doctrine of Pleasure applies to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?
The Doctrine of Pleasure allows the President to terminate civil servants without notice.
The doctrine is derived from the British legal system but has been modified for the Indian context.
Article 311 completely eliminates the application of the Doctrine of Pleasure for civil servants.
Which landmark case clarified that the Doctrine of Pleasure in India is based on public policy rather than feudal or prerogative principles?