Q. 21. With reference to the Presidential elections in India, consider the following statements:
(1) The Secretary General of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha is appointed as the Returning Officer.
(2) The provisions of the Anti-Defection Law are applicable to electors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) (1) only
(B) (2) only
(C) Both (1) and (2)
(D) Neither (1) nor (2)
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 22. In the context of the Indian political system, who among the following takes the oath of secrecy?
(1) President of India
(2) Prime Minister
(3) Private Members of Parliament
(4) Chief Justice of India
(5) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
(6) Chief Justice of the High Court
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) (2) only
(B) (1), (3) (4) and (5) only
(C) (2) and (3) only
(D) (2) and (6) only
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 23. Consider the following statements:
1. A decision of a High Court is binding on all the subordinate courts in that state.
2. A decision of a Full Bench of a High Court is binding on another Full Bench of the same High Court.
3. A decision of one High Court is binding on all the other High Courts in India.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 24. With reference to the Lok Adalat, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body created under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
2. There is no court fee to be payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
3. Cases pending before any other court can not be referred to it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 25. With reference to the writ of certiorari, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court is not entitled to act as a court of appeal while exercising the writ of certiorari.
2. It is used to correct the procedural omissions made by lower courts or tribunals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Explanation: