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polity easy mcq

The Election Commission of India is established under which Article of the Constitution?

  1. Article 324
  2. Article 325
  3. Article 326
  4. Article 327
polity hard mcq

Which statement best captures the relationship between rights-based legislation and constitutional polity in India?

  1. Rights-based laws replace constitutional provisions
  2. Rights-based legislations operationalize constitutional values like justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity by creating enforceable entitlements and accountability mechanisms
  3. Rights-based laws are optional policy choices with no constitutional basis
  4. Rights-based legislations focus only on economic rights, ignoring civil-political rights
polity hard fill_blank

Emerging challenges for rights-based legislations include adapting to digital governance, addressing climate change impacts on entitlements, and ensuring rights for ______ populations such as migrants and urban poor.

  1. rural
  2. mobile
  3. elderly
  4. all of the above
polity hard true_false

Rights-based legislations increasingly recognize intersectional vulnerabilities; for example, the NFSA gives priority to women, children, and marginalized groups in identifying beneficiaries.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

The shift from welfare-based to rights-based approach in Indian social policy is exemplified by:

  1. Continuing food subsidies without legal entitlement
  2. MGNREGA guaranteeing legal right to work instead of discretionary employment schemes
  3. Maintaining discretionary powers for officials in service delivery
  4. Relying solely on judicial intervention for rights enforcement
polity hard fill_blank

Rights-based legislations impose financial obligations on the State; for example, the RTE Act mandates that the Central and State Governments share the financial burden in the ratio of ______ for most States.

  1. 50:50
  2. 60:40
  3. 68:32
  4. 90:10
polity medium true_false

Rights-based legislations typically establish dedicated monitoring bodies; for example, the RTE Act mandates constitution of National/State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights to monitor implementation.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

Most rights-based legislations (RTE, NFSA, MGNREGA) are enacted by Parliament under the Concurrent List, allowing States to:

  1. Only implement as per Central guidelines
  2. Make additional provisions for better realization of rights, subject to not diluting Central standards
  3. Opt out of implementation entirely
  4. Amend the Central Act unilaterally
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Courts have interpreted rights-based legislations expansively; for example, in ______ case, the Supreme Court directed States to implement mid-day meal scheme under RTE Act to improve nutrition and school attendance.

  1. PUCL v. Union of India
  2. Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
  3. Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
  4. Olga Tellis v. BMC
polity medium true_false

Technology platforms like Aadhaar-based authentication, DBT, and mobile apps have improved the delivery of benefits under rights-based legislations by reducing leakages and enhancing transparency.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

Civil society organizations play a critical role in rights-based legislations by:

  1. Only filing PILs in courts
  2. Awareness generation, monitoring implementation, facilitating grievance redressal, and advocating for policy improvements
  3. Replacing government agencies in service delivery
  4. Focusing only on legal aid
polity hard fill_blank

Effective implementation of rights-based legislations often requires convergence between multiple schemes and departments; for example, improving child nutrition under NFSA requires coordination between the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health, and ______.

  1. Agriculture
  2. Rural Development
  3. Education
  4. All of the above
polity medium true_false

The PC-PNDT Act, 1994 prohibits sex selection before and after conception to prevent female foeticide and improve child sex ratio.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

Which factor is MOST critical in bridging the gap between rights-based legislation and actual realization of rights on ground?

  1. Passing more laws
  2. Adequate budgetary allocation and administrative capacity
  3. Judicial intervention alone
  4. International pressure
polity medium fill_blank

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the District Commission can entertain complaints where the value of goods/services and compensation claimed does not exceed ₹______.

  1. 50 lakh
  2. 1 crore
  3. 2 crore
  4. 5 crore
polity medium true_false

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women in establishments with 10 or more employees.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 increased reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in government jobs from 3% to ______.

  1. 4%
  2. 5%
  3. 6%
  4. 7%
polity medium fill_blank

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 allows transgender persons to self-perceive their gender identity and obtain a certificate of identity from the ______.

  1. District Magistrate
  2. High Court
  3. National Human Rights Commission
  4. Ministry of Social Justice
polity hard true_false

Rights-based legislations like RTE Act, NFSA, MGNREGA create legally enforceable rights, and citizens can approach courts for their enforcement if the State fails to provide entitled benefits.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq

Under the POCSO Act, 2012, cases of sexual offences against children must be tried in ______ to ensure speedy justice.

  1. Regular sessions courts
  2. Fast Track Special Courts
  3. Juvenile Justice Boards
  4. Family courts