31. What is the maximum fine under Whistle Blowers Protection Act (2014) for false or frivolous complaints?
[A] 10,000 rupees
[B] 20,000 rupees
[C] 30,000 rupees
[D] 40,000 rupees
Answer: C [30,000 rupees]
Notes:
The Whistle Blowers Act of the year 2014 lays down punishment of up to two years in prison and a fine of up to ₹30,000 for false or frivolous complaints. It provides for a system to encourage people to disclose information about corruption or the willful misuse of power by public servants in India.
32. Which of the following states have upalokayukta?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] All of the above
Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
States like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have upalo-kayukta other than the Lokayukta, whereas states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh only have the Lokayukta.
33. Which of the following are the objectives behind the specification of the regional languages in the Eighth Schedule?
1. The members of these languages are to be given representation in the Official Language Commission.
2. The forms, style and expression of these languages are to be used for the enrichment of the Hindi language.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
There are two main objectives behind the specification of the regional languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India: (1) The members of these languages are to be given representation in the Official Language Commission and (2) The forms, style and expression of these languages are to be used for the enrichment of the Hindi language.
34. What is the maximum term of chairman of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 6 years
Answer: C [5 years]
Notes:
The chairman of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) holds office for a term of five years or until he attains the age of 65 years whereas in case of other members the age limit is 62 years, whichever is earlier.
35. Which of the following section of IPC will not apply to a criminal act done by one person even if there are a series of acts and applies to several people committing the act?
[A] Section 22
[B] Section 24
[C] Section 34
[D] None of the above
Answer: C [Section 34]
Notes:
The section 34 of Indian Penal Code will not apply to a criminal act done by one person even if there are a series of acts and applies to several people committing the act.
36. Which section of IPC covers offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals?
[A] Sections 191 to 229
[B] Sections 230 to 263
[C] Sections 264 to 267
[D] Sections 268 to 294
Answer: D [Sections 268 to 294]
Notes:
The section 268 to 294 of Indian Penal Code covers offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals. Section 268 defines public nuisance as, “A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right”.
37. Indian Medical Council Act was enacted in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1952
[C] 1954
[D] 1956
Answer: D [1956]
Notes:
Indian Medical Council Act which was passed by the Parliament of India in the year 1956 provides for the constitution of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and maintenance of a Medical Register for India and for matters connected therewith.
38. The Model Tenancy Act was passed in which year?
[A] 2017
[B] 2018
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
Answer: C [2019]
Notes:
The Model Tenancy Act was passed in the year 2019 by the Parliament of India. It is designed to overhaul the tenancy market in India. The Model Tenancy Act seeks to solve the problem of housing deficit and contribute to Housing to all by 2022.
39. Which Act mandated the Government of India to construct and maintain a National Register of Citizens?
[A] Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1986
[B] Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003
[C] Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005
[D] Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
Answer: B [Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003]
Notes:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 mandated the Government of India to construct and maintain a National Register of Citizens. The Government of India passed the Citizenship Act in 1955.
40. What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?
[A] Relationship between legislature and executive
[B] Relationship between executive and judiciary
[C] Relationship between the Centre and States
[D] Relationship between the legislatures, executive and judicial wings of government
Answer: C [Relationship between the Centre and States]
Notes:
The basic principles of federalism are the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.