Political Institutions In India - Study Mode
[#86] Consider the following statements about the Ethics Committee. Which among the following is/are NOT true about it? 1. Ethics Committee overlooks the discipline and decorum in the Parliament. 2. It was constituted in Rajya Sabha in 1997, and in Lok Sabha in 2000. 3. Ethics Committee is an ad-hoc committee. 4. Ethics Committee is involved in making sure that everyone conforms with the code of conduct.
Correct Answer
(C) Only 3
[#87] 53 rd Amendment inserted a new article conferring full statehood on
Correct Answer
(B) Mizoram
Explanation
Solution: The 53 rd Amendment Act of 1986 inserted a new Article 371G into the Indian Constitution. This amendment conferred full statehood on Mizoram, which was earlier a Union Territory. It provided special provisions for Mizoram's administration, ensuring the protection of its social, cultural, and customary practices. Note: The amendment was a result of the Mizo Peace Accord signed in 1986, which brought an end to years of insurgency in the region.
[#88] The Indian Constitution establishes a secular State, meaning 1. The State treats all religions equally. 2. Freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people. 3. Educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction. 4. The State makes no discrimination on the basis of the religion in matters of employment.
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 4
[#89] "If God were to tolerate untouchability I would not recognise him as God at all". Who said it?
Correct Answer
(B) Lokmanya Tilak
[#90] In the Indian judicial system, the primary aim of justice in the case of 'Juvenile delinquents' is 1. Punitive 2. Correctional and punitive 3. Correctional and not punitive 4. All round improvement and remorsing
Correct Answer
(C) Only 3