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polity medium True/False CVC - Statutory Status and Functions CVC statutory status frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was given statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, and functions as an apex body for vigilance administration, independent of executive control.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ 74th Amendment - Urban Local Bodies Functions 74th Amendment functions frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added the 12th Schedule to the Constitution listing 18 functional items for Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities). Which of the following is NOT included in the 12th Schedule?

  1. Urban planning including town planning
  2. Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings
  3. Foreign affairs and defense
  4. Slum improvement and upgradation
polity medium Fill in the Blank 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj Reservation Women's reservation in Panchayats frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandates reservation for women in Panchayats at all levels (village, block, district) to the extent of not less than ______ of total seats, with rotation of reserved seats.

  1. 25%
  2. 33%
  3. 40%
  4. 50%
polity medium True/False Information Commissions - Independence Concerns RTI Amendment and independence frequently asked in UPSC and current affairs exams

The 2019 Amendment to the RTI Act changed the tenure and salary conditions of Information Commissioners to be prescribed by Central Government, raising concerns about executive influence on Information Commissions' independence.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank NHRC - Powers and Limitations NHRC powers and limitations frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has powers of a civil court for inquiry but its recommendations are not binding on governments; implementation depends on executive action and ______ oversight.

  1. judicial
  2. legislative
  3. executive
  4. media
polity medium Fill in the Blank UPSC - Constitutional Independence UPSC independence frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Article 315-323, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is an independent constitutional body whose Chairman and members can be removed only by the ______ on grounds of misbehaviour after Supreme Court inquiry.

  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Parliament
  4. Chief Justice
polity medium True/False Election Commission - Model Code of Conduct Enforcement MCC enforcement mechanism frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for elections is a statutory provision enforceable by courts, and violations can lead to criminal prosecution of candidates/parties.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Article 21 - Right to Health and Mental Health Parity Mental health parity and right to health frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 requires insurance coverage for mental illness on par with physical illness, operationalizing right to health under Article 21 by ensuring mental health is not treated as secondary to physical health.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Article 21 - Right to Health and Universal Health Coverage Universal health coverage and Article 21 frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Ayushman Bharat scheme operationalizes right to health under Article 21 by providing health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable families, reflecting the State's obligation to progressively realize right to health within resource constraints.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 19 - Freedom of Movement and Internal Migration Freedom of movement and proportionality critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Freedom of movement under Article 19(1)(d) enables internal migration for employment, education, but is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(5) for public interest, and courts apply ______ test to balance migration rights with regulatory needs like pandemic control or resource management.

  1. Wednesbury
  2. proportionality
  3. rational basis
  4. strict scrutiny
polity medium True/False Article 21 - Right to Health and Traditional Medicine Traditional medicine and right to health frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Supreme Court has recognized right to access traditional medicine systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) as part of right to health under Article 21, while requiring scientific validation, quality standards, and integration with mainstream healthcare.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 21 - Right to Speedy Trial and Case Management Speedy trial reforms frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

To address delays in criminal justice, the Supreme Court has directed implementation of case management systems, time-bound investigation, and ______ courts for expedited trial of serious offences, operationalizing right to speedy trial under Article 21.

  1. special
  2. fast track
  3. mobile
  4. virtual
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 21 - Right to Dignity and Prison Reforms Prison reforms and dignity frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 to require humane treatment of prisoners, including protection from torture, access to legal aid, and rehabilitation programs, recognizing that ______ is intrinsic to right to life even for those deprived of liberty.

  1. punishment
  2. dignity
  3. isolation
  4. retribution
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 21 - Right to Free Legal Aid and NALSA NALSA and access to justice frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 established the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to provide free and competent legal services to eligible persons, operationalizing the constitutional commitment to access to justice under Article ______ and Article 39A.

  1. 14
  2. 19
  3. 21
  4. 32
polity medium True/False Article 21 - Right to Free Legal Aid and Access to Justice Free legal aid and access to justice frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Article 39A (inserted by 42nd Amendment) and Article 21, the Supreme Court in Hussainara Khatoon case held that free legal aid to poor accused is essential for procedural justice, leading to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 establishing NALSA for free legal services.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Article 21A - Right to Education Implementation Challenges RTE Act implementation challenges frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Despite the RTE Act mandating 25% reservation in private schools for EWS children, implementation challenges include reimbursement delays to schools, documentation hurdles for parents, and quality concerns regarding social integration and academic support.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 21 - Right to Livelihood and MGNREGA Right to livelihood and MGNREGA frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court held that right to livelihood is integral to right to life under Article 21 because no person can live without the means of living. This principle is operationalized through ______ which guarantees 100 days of wage employment per rural household.

  1. RTE Act
  2. NFSA
  3. MGNREGA
  4. PMAY
polity medium Fill in the Blank Federalism - Article 356 State Legislature Powers During President's Rule President's Rule legislative arrangement frequently asked in UPSC and State PSC exams

During President's Rule under Article 356, the powers of the State Legislature are exercisable by or under the authority of ______, enabling legislative continuity during constitutional breakdown while preserving State legislative domain for post-Emergency restoration.

  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Chief Justice
  4. Governor
polity medium Fill in the Blank Federalism - Article 270 Tax Distribution and Fiscal Federalism Fiscal federalism tax distribution frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Article 270, taxes levied and collected by the Union but distributed between Union and States include income tax (excluding agricultural income) and ______, with distribution per Finance Commission recommendations balancing equity and efficiency.

  1. customs duty
  2. corporation tax
  3. excise duty on tobacco
  4. GST
polity medium Fill in the Blank Federalism - Article 248 Residuary Powers and Unitary Bias Residuary powers federal design frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Article 248, Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List, including the power to impose taxes not mentioned in either List, reflecting Indian federalism's ______ bias designed for national unity in diverse post-Partition context.

  1. State-centric
  2. unitary
  3. confederal
  4. decentralized