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Full Mock Ii Gs 2 Model Hints MPPSC – MAINS TEST SERIES - FULL MOCK 2 MPPSC MAINS TEST SERIES FULL MOCK II GS 2 MODEL HINTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- PAPER 2 SECTION A 3 Markers Q 1. 104th Constitutional Amendment Act Model Hints • The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act,2020: It extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies. • The amendment also does away with the provision for nomination of Anglo Indians. Q 2. Ninth Schedule Ans: • The Schedule contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts and was added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951. • It was created by the new Article 31B, which along with Article 31A was brought in by the government to protect laws related to agrarian reform and for abolishing the Zamindari system. • Recently, a Union Minister emphasized the need to include all reservation-related laws in the Ninth Schedule of Constitution so that they are shielded from judicial review. MPPSC - MAINS TEST SERIES Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC – MAINS TEST SERIES - FULL MOCK 2 Q 3. Write any two provisions relating to ‘Social Justice’ in the constitution with articles. Ans: Our Constitution guarantees justice and equality of opportunity to all its citizens. Right to Equality • Article 14. Equality before the law. • Article 15. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race. caste. sex or place of birth Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes, and in imposing such service the State shall not make any discrimination on grounds only of religion, moo, caste or class or any of them. • Article 17. Abolition of Untouchability. Q 4. Single Citizenship Ans: • Citizenship is the status of a person recognized under law as being a legal member of a sovereign state or belonging to a nation. In India, Articles 5 – 11 of the Constitution deals with the concept of citizenship. • Single citizenship says that one cannot be citizens of the state as well. • The concept of single citizenship is adopted from the British constitution that is from united kingdom. In India, only single citizenship is available to citizens. Q 5. Information Technology Act 2000 : Two important provisions Ans: • The Information Technology Act, 2000 was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 2000. It is the primary law in India for matters related to cybercrime and e-commerce. • It also gives legal recognition to digital signatures. • The act was enacted to give legal sanction to electronic commerce and electronic transactions, to enable e-governance, and also to prevent cybercrime. Q 6. What is meant by the phrase “Union of States” with reference to Indian constitution? Ans: Article 1 of the Constitution • Article 1 in the Constitution states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. • The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and Any territory that may be acquired in future Q 7. Which Article of the constitution provides the method of election of the President and what is the name of this method? Ans: MPPSC - MAINS TEST SERIES Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC – MAINS TEST SERIES - FULL MOCK 2 • The provisions of the election of the President are laid down in Article 54 of the Constitution of India. • The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Act 1952 led to the establishment of this Constitutional provision. • The act is also accompanied by Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Rules 1974. However, to be more precise, Article 52 to 62, 65, 71, and 72 in the Constitution are enshrined with the election system of the President of India • Election of the President of India: • The President of India is elected indirectly by an Electoral College following the system of proportional representation utilizing a single transferable vote system and secret ballots. MPs and MLAs vote based on parity and uniformity values. Q 8. Lokpal Bill was passed by the Parliament in which month and year? Ans: • The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States. • This Bill was passed by Parliament in July 2016 and amended the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013. • Lokpal is a multi-member body, that consists of one chairperson and a maximum of 8 members. Q 9. What is meant by ‘Fraternity’ mentioned in the Preamble of Indian Constitution? Ans: • A democratic system would function in a healthy manner only if there is a spirit of brotherhood, of oneness, among the people of the land. • India being a land of immense diversity is all the more in need of this spirit of unity – the sense of belonging to one nation. • The principle of common citizenship is directed towards strengthening this sense of ‘unity and integrity’ of the nation. • Fraternity is also sought to be promoted by ensuring equal rights to all. Fraternity, said DR. Ambedkar, “is the principle which gives unit and solidarity to social life”. • Fraternity, however, is not possible unless the dignity of each individual is preserved and respected. Maintaining this dignity requires the guarantee of certain minimal justiciable rights to each individual. Q 10. Mention the total number of subjects in the 12th Schedule and what’s the division between Union State and Concurrent List? Ans: • Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities. This schedule has 18 items • The division of powers between Union and State is notified through three kinds of the list mentioned in the seventh schedule: MPPSC - MAINS TEST SERIES Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC – MAINS TEST SERIES - FULL MOCK 2 o Union List – List I o State List – List II o Concurrent List – List III • Union List important subjects are: Defence 2. Army 3. International Relations 4. Ports 5. Railways 6. Highways 7. Communication • State List Important Subjects: 1. Public order 2. Police 3. Public health and sanitation 4. Hospitals and dispensaries 5. Betting and gambling • Concurrent List important Subjects: 1. Education 2. Forest 3. Trade unions 4. Marriage 5. Adoption 6. Succession Q 11. What is the system of ‘Rule of Lapse’ in Government Administration? Ans: • There are many types of bills in the Indian Parliament which are introduced in either house of the Parliament to legislate for a concerning subject. However, there are cases where bills lapse before they can be made an act. • Once a bill lapses, it has to be introduced again in the Central/State legislature and all necessary steps are required to be taken again. • Prorogation has no effect on a pending bill. • All motions, resolutions, amendments etc. pending in the Lok Sabha lapse on its dissolution Q 12. What are social legislations? Ans: • Social Legislation and Social Change – “Laws are a form of social rule emanating from political agencies”. • Laws become legislations when they are made and put into force by law-making body or authority. • Legislations, particularly social legislations have played an important role in bringing about social change. • Social scientists of one school believe that law in itself cannot lead to change, it can only follow change. Thus it cannot be an instrument of the basic transformation of values and attitudes. • As per other school of thought, social legislation is an important enabling mechanism of bringing social change. Q 13. What do you mean by Separatism and Terrorism? Ans: • According to the FBI: “Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” Separatism is a demand for separate statehood within the Indian Union. • Many times, linguistic or ethnic minorities within the states come together and unite against the majority community in that state. • This kind of sub-regionalism was validated by the State Reorganisation Act of 1956. The most recent examples include the formation of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. MPPSC - MAINS TEST SERIES Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC – MAINS TEST SERIES - FULL MOCK 2 Q 14. Mention the three key features of Prevention of Corruption Act 2018. Ans: Giving bribe made punishable offence: • The Bill introduces offence of ‘giving a bribe’ as direct offence. • Person who is compelled to give bribe who reports matter to law enforcement authorities within seven days will not be charged with this offence. Redefines Criminal misconduct: • The bill redefines provisions related to criminal misconduct to only cover two types of offences viz. illicit enrichment (such as amassing of assets disproportionate to one’s known income sources) and fraudulent misappropriation of property. Prior approval for investigation: • Prior approval of relevant Government or competent authority to conduct any investigation into offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant is made mandatory. Q 15. What do you mean by the term “designated officer” as mentioned in the Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewaon Ke Pradan Ki Guarantee Adhiniyam, 2010. Ans: • Designated Officer means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary or any Vice President of such Person. 6 MARKERS Q 1. Mention the procedure for impeachment of President of India. Ans: ARTICLE 61 : PROCEDURE FOR IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT • The only condition for the initiation of impeachment of the Indian president is the ‘violation of the constitution.’ • The impeachment process of President is given below.
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