Q. 41. Consider the following statements:
1. Only the Election Commission of India (ECI) can settale an electoral symbol dispute between political parties.
2. ECI cannot act on an electoral symbol dispute on a suo-moto basis.
3. In case of a split in a party, ECI grants the electoral symbol of the party to the group with the highest number of Member of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 42. The provisions of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India apply to which of the following states:
1. Chattisgarh
2. Tripura
3. Jharkhand
4. Mizoram
5. Gujarat
Select the code below:
(A) 1, 3 and 5 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 43. Consider the following statements with reference to the Comptroller and Auditor
1. CAG has the authority to inspect any office of accounts under the control of the State Government.
2. No money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the approval by CAG.
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. 44. The Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act 2019 which provides 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) amended which of the following articles of the Constitution of India?
1. Article 15
2. Article 16
3. Article 19
4. Article 21
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 45. With reference to All-India Services (AIS), consider the following statements:
1. States cannot depute more than 40% of their total cadre strength of AIS officers to the Union government offices.
2. Dismissal of AIS officers from service can only be done by the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Explanation: