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BPSCNotes Mock Test-6 QUESTIONS RESPONSES 16 Total points: 16 responses SUMMARY QUESTION INDIVIDUAL Accepting responses [email protected] 7 of 16 122/150 points Score released 2 Nov 14:12 RELEASE SCORE BPSCNotes Mock Test-6 *Required Email address * [email protected] Password: * / 0 BNMT-0318BM Add individual feedback All questions carry equal marks No Negative Marking 1. Which of the following committee recommended for 1 / 1 Panchayati Raj System in India? a) Punchhi Samiti b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee c) Singhvi Committee d) Alok Roy Committee e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer b Explanation: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was made for Panchayati Raj system in India; which submitted its report in 1957. Add individual feedback 2. Which of the following system is established on the basis of 1 / 1 direct election? a) Gram Panchayat b) Block Committee c) Zila Parishad d) Both b and c e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: a Explanation: The Gram Panchayat is established on the basis of direct election. Add individual feedback 3. Which of the following statements is not correct? 0 / 1 a) Panchayati Raj was established in India by Jawahar Lal Nehru b) Madhya Pradesh was the `rst state which implemented the The Panchayati Raj system in India c) 73rd Constitutional amendment was implemented in 1992 d) Tamil Nadu has adopted bicameral method e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Correct answer b) Madhya Pradesh was the `rst state which implemented the The Panchayati Raj system in India Feedback Answer: (b) Explanation: First of all the Panchayati Raj system was established in Rajasthan (2 October 1959) after which Andhra Pradesh adopted this system. Add individual feedback 4. Which schedule was added to the constitution by the 73rd 1 / 1 Constitutional Amendment? a) 6th b) 7th c) 9th d) 11th e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (d) Explanation: 11th schedule was added in the Indian constitution. Add individual feedback 5. Which statement is not correct regarding "Gram Sabha"? 0 / 1 a) It is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area of the Panchayat level. b) It is a village assembly consisting of all the registered voters in the area of the Panchayat. c) Its powers have been determined by the Central Government d) Its powers and functions at village level are like state legislature at the state level. e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Correct answer c) Its powers have been determined by the Central Government Feedback Answer: (c) Explanation: Its powers have been determined by the State Legislature. Add individual feedback 6. How many posts are reserved for women at all levels in 1 / 1 Panchayati raj system. a) 1/3 b) 1/2 c) 2/3 d) 1/4 e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (a) Explanation: One-third posts (for both the member and the chief) are reserved for women Add individual feedback 7. Which statement about the Election Commission is not 1 / 1 correct? a) It is a permanent and independent body b) It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations c) Article 324 of the Constitution envisages the provisions relating to the Election Commission d) This is an all-India institution e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (b) Explanation: The election commission is not responsible for conducting the election of municipal corporations. Add individual feedback 8. How many Election Commissioners are in the Election 1 / 1 Commission? a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 1 e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (a) Explanation: There are 3 commissioners in the election commission which includes one Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners. Though the chief election commissioner is the chairman of the election commission, however his powers are equal to the other election commissioners. All the matters in the commission are decided by the majority amongst its members. The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners receive equal salary, allowances and other beneUts. Add individual feedback 9. Which of the following is not the work of Election 1 / 1 Commission? a) To conduct the election of Lok Sabha, Legislative Assembly, President and Vice President b) Approval of setting up of political parties c) Deciding the disquali`cation of a Member of Parliament by using his discretion power d) Advising the governor on matters related to the disquali`cation of members of the Legislative Council e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (c) Explanation: The Election Commission shall seek the approval of the president in deciding the disqualiUcation of a Member of Parliament. The powers and functions of the election commission are mentioned below: 1. It determines the territorial area of the electoral constituencies in accordance with the Delimitation Commission Act. 2. It prepares the electoral rolls and revises them from time to time. It registers all the eligible voters. 3. It prepares and notiUes the schedule of the election. 4. It receives and scrutinizes the nomination papers from all the candidates in the elections. 5. It registers political parties and grants recognition to them. It provides election symbols to the political parties. 6. It provides the status of national or state parties to the political parties on the basis of their performance in the elections. 7. It acts as court to look into disputes regarding recognition of political parties and allotment of symbols to them. 8. It appoints o\cers to enquire into disputes relating to electoral arrangements. 9. It prepares the time table for the publicity of the policies and programmes of political parties through TV and radio. 10.It ensures that the model code of conduct is followed by all the political parties and all the candidates. 11. It advises the president on matters relating to the disqualiUcation of the members of the parliament. 12. It advises the governor of the state on matters relating to the disqualiUcation of the members of the state legislature. 13. It requests the president or the governor for the necessary staff required for conducting elections. 14. It supervises election machinery and conduct of elections to ensure free and fair elections. 15. It cancels polls in the event of irregularities and wrongdoings during an election. 16. It advises the president whether the elections can be held in a state under president’s rule. Add individual feedback 10. The State Election Commissioner can be removed on the 1 / 1 basis of whose recommendation? a) Law Minister b) Chief Election Commissioner c) Governor d) Chief Justice of the High Court e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (b) Explanation: Chief Election Commissioner Add individual feedback 11. Who determines the eligibility of members of the finance 1 / 1 Commission? a) President b) Parliament c) Law Minister d) Prime Minister e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (b) Parliament More Reading: The Urst Unance commission was constituted on November 1951. The Finance Commission is a body of Uve experts composed of one chairman, four members and a secretary. The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. As per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and The Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951, the Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members are selected from among persons who— (a) Are, or have been, or are qualiUed to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or (b) Have special knowledge of the Unances and accounts of Government; or (c) Have had wide experience in Unancial matters and in administration; or (d) Have special knowledge of economics Add individual feedback 12. How many members are in the finance Commission of 1 / 1 India? a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6 e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (b) Explanation: There are four members and one Chairman in the Finance Commission. Add individual feedback 13. Which statement about the 14th finance Commission is not 1 / 1 correct? a) The 14th Finance Commission has tenure of 2015-2020 b) It has recommended the share of states to 42% in tax collection of the central Govt. c) The highest tax component of total taxes is given to Maharashtra d) Jammu and Kashmir has been given 1.85% of the total taxes. e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Answer: (c) Explanation: The highest tax share of the total taxes collection is 17.95% given to Uttar Pradesh. Chairman of 14th FC - Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Former Governor Reserve Bank of India Chairman of 15th FC - N.K. Singh Add individual feedback 14. How many `nance commissions have been set up so far? 1 / 1 a) 15 (b) 13 (c) 14 (d) 16 e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Ans:(a) 15 Add individual feedback 15. Who is the highest legal okcer of the Union Government of 1 / 1 India? a) Attorney General of India b) CAG c) President d) Solicitor General of India e) None of the above/ More than one of the above. Feedback Ans:(a) Exp: Article 76 and 78 deals with the Attorney General of India.