Next Gen Practice Platform for UPSC Prelims In Hindi & English UPSC CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMS 2020 ANSWER KEY With Book/Chapter/Source references for all questions With Detailed Explanations & Learning Text Key Takeaways Conceptual clarity is a must Thorough understanding of books and topics makes the difference Practicing questions daily is the best way to improve actual performance in exam as it exponentially increases your ability to think conceptually Concise notes do not work Shortcuts do not work http://www.sprintupsc.com/ 1 1. Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Option-A: 1 and 4 only. Option-B: 2 and 4 only. (Correct Answer) Option-C: 3 only. m Option-D: 1, 2 and 3 only. o Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect - Aadhaar authentication data can’t be retained beyond 6 months. .c Statement 2 is correct - Supreme Court ruling that struck down parts of Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, that gave access to private companies puts a stop to this mission creep of Aadhaar. Section 57 of the Aadhaar Acct, 2016, which allows the use of the 12-digit Aadhaar number for establishing the identity of an individual for any purpose—whether by the State or any corporate or person— has been read down. “That portion of Section 57 of the Aadhaar sAct which enables body corporate and individual to seek authentication is held to be unconstitutional," the bench said pin it's judgement. Statement 3 is correct - The Insurance Regulatory and Development Autuhority of India said that linkage of 12-digit Aadhaar number to insurance policies mandatory requirement under the prevention of money laundering rules for existing and new policies. “The Authority clarifies that, linkage of Aadhaar number to tInsurance Policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendnment Rules, 2017." IRDA said that life and general insurers including standailone health insurers have to implement link Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India with insurance policies without awaiting further instructions. All policyholders will have to link there policies and furnish the Aadharar number. Insurer expect it to help the sector in reducing frauds and quicker claim settlement. p Statement 4 is correct - The State govsernment is actively working on making Aadhaar authentication mandatory for availing any benefit, subsidy or service for. schemes funded by the Consolidated Fund of the State in line with the circular issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The development follows the amendment made to Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted delivery of financial and other subsidies, benefits and services) Act 2016, stipulating a condition that the State government can mwandate use of Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries for receipt of a subsidy, benefit or service for which the expenditure is incurred from the consolidated fund. References -w https://www.livemint.com/Politics/GAxIxuF3FpzQr0M4efADmJ/Supreme-Court-strikes-down-some-sections- of-Aadhaar-Act-Wha.html httpws://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/irda-makes-aadhaar-mandatory-for-insurance- policies/articleshow/61565808.cms References: Mint; - 2. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in Option-A: the matter of creating new All India Services. Option-B: amending the Constitution. (Correct Answer) Option-C: the removal of the government. Option-D: making cut motions. Explanation: In the following matters, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are equal to that of the Lok Sabha: 1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills. 2. Introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills. 3. Introduction and passage of financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India. 4. Election and impeachment of the president. 5. Election and removal of the Vice-President. However, Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the vice-president. He is removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority (which is a type of special majority) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. m 6. Making recommendation to the President for the removal of Chief Justice and judges of Supreme Court and high courts, chief election commissioner and comptroller and auditor general. o 7. Approval of ordinances issued by the President. c 8. Approval of proclamation of all three types of emergencies by the President. 9. Selection of ministers including the Prime Minister. Under the Constitution, the ministers including the Prime Minister can be members of either House. However, irrespective of their membership, they are responsible conly to the Lok Sabha. 10. Consideration of the reports of the constitutional bodies like Finance Commission, sUnion Public Service Commission, comptroller and auditor general, etc. 11. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Union Public Spervice Commission. References: Laxmikanth Indian Polity - Parliament tu 3. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Lnocal Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct ? ri 1. MPLADS funds must be used to createp durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc. 2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations. 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year. 4. The district authority must in.spesct at least 10% of all works under implementation every year. Select the correct answwer using the code given below : Option-A: 1 and 2 only Option-B:w 3 and 4 only Option-C: 1, 2 and 3 only wOption-D: 1, 2 and 4 only (Correct Answer) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct - According to the document ‘Guidelines on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)’ published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in June 2016, “The objective of the scheme is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs to be taken up in they're Constituencies. Right from inception of the Scheme, durable assets of national priorities viz. drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation and roads, etc. are being created.” Recommendations for non-durable assets can be made only under limited circumstances. For example, March 2020, the government allowed use of MPLAD funds for the purchase of personal protection equipment, coronavirus testing kits etc. Statement 2 is correct - The guidelines recommend MPs to suggest works costing at least 15 per cent of there MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by ST population. “In other words, out of an amount of Rs 5 crore, an MP shall recommend for areas inhabited by SC population, Rs75 lacs and Rs.37.5 lacs for areas inhabited by S.T. population. In case their is insufficient tribal population in the area of Lok Sabha Member, they may recommend this amount for the creation of community assets in tribal areas outside of there constituency but within there State of election,” the guidelines say. Statement 3 is incorrect - Funds under the MPLADS are non-lapsable, both at the end of the Central Government and at the end of the District Authorities. Members of Parliament can recommend works up to they're full annual entitlement without linking with actual release of funds and District Authorities are required to undertake immediate sanction and implemenmtation of the eligible works so recommended. o Statement 4 is correct - The District Authority would be responsible for overall coordination and superviscion of the works under the scheme at the district level and inspect at least 10% of the works under implementation ev.ery year. The District Authority should involve the MPs in the inspections of projects to the extent feasible c [Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/mplad-funds-covid-19-coronaviruss-6350358/] [Ref : https://mplads.gov.in/MPLADS/UploadedFiles/MPLADSGuidelines2016English_638.pdf] Learning: p The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a programme first launched during the Narasimha Rao Government in 1993, aimed towards providing funds four developmental works recommended by individual MPs. The MPs were entitled to recommend works to the tune of Rs 1 crore annually between 1994-95 and 1997-98, after which the annual entitlement was enhanced to Rs 2 crore. The UPA tgovernment in 2011-12 raised the annual entitlement to Rs 5 crore per MP. in States have there version of this scheme with varyinrg amounts per MLA. Delhi has the highest allocation under MLALAD; each MLA can recommend works for up to Rs 10 crore each year. In Punjab and Kerala, the amount is Rs 5 crore per MLA per year; in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, it is Rs 2 crore; in Uttar Pradesh, it was recently increased from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore. p References: Economic_Times; - httpss://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-says-rs-5275-crore- remains-unspent-under-mplad-sc.heme/articleshow/74576396.cms 4. Which one of the followwing categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discriminatiown ? Option-A: Right against Exploitation. Option-B: Right to Freedom. wOption-C: Right to Constitutional Remedies. Option-D: Right to Equality. (Correct Answer) Explanation: Article 17 abolishes ‘untouchability’ and forbids its practice in any form. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.