Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
Ques:
91
A Bill which merely involves expenditure and does not include any of the matters specified in Article 110 can be:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Initiated in either House of Parliament
Financial Bills can be divided into two categories. In the first category, the Bills which contain provision of Article 110(1) (a) to (f) of the Constitution are categorized as financial Bill under Article 117(1) of the Constitution. In the second category, those Bills which contain provision of expenditure from the consolidated fund of India are categorized as financial Bill under Article 117(3) of the constitution. These can be introduced in either House of Parliament. However, recommendation of President is essential for consideration of these Bill unless such consideration, neither house can pass the Bill.
Parliament
Ques:
92
With reference to consumers rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing.
When a consumer files a complaint in any Consumer Forum, no fee is required to be paid.
In the case of death of a consumer, his/her legal their can file a complaint in the Consumer Forum on his/her behalf.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct Answer:
(C)
Only 1 and 3
In 1986, the Government of India passed Consumer Protection Act, 1986 for the protection of consumer rights. Under this Act, the consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing. A consumer can fi le his complaint in Consumer Forum on any malfunction or failure of the product. He has to pay a small fee for that. In the case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the Consumer Forum on his/her behalf. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which received the President's assent on 9 August, 2019 has replaced the consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Ques:
93
With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements:
A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.
Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.
The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
The Benami Transaction Act,1988 was amended through the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016. There is a legal principle 'Ignorantia juris non excusat' which means "Ignorance of law excuses no one." This principle holds that a person who is unaware of a law may not escape liability for violating it merely because he was not aware of its content. Therefore, statement 1, is incorrect. Statement 2 is correct as Properties held Benami are liable for confiscation by the Government. Statement 3 is also incorrect as the Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 provides for appellate mechanism.
Ques:
94
When was the Criminal Tribes Act enacted for the first time?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1871
In 1871, the British Government passed an Act, commonly known as Criminal Tribes Act. It was enacted for the first time in India and was enforced in the Northern part of India which was later extended to the region of Bengal.
Ques:
95
Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is 'anticipatory bail' prohibited?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Section 18
Section 18 of SC/ST Act, 1989 says, "Section 438 of the Indian penal code not to apply to persons committing an offence under the Act."
Note: On 11 September, 1989 the President gave his assent to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This Act came into force on 30 January, 1990.
Ques:
96
Who has/had the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
The State Government
Correct Answer:
(B)
and
According to Section 23(1) of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the Central Government may, by notification in official Gazette make rules for carrying out the purpose of this Act.
Ques:
97
Offence committed by any public servant under Section 3 of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, provides for minimum punishment of
Correct Answer:
(C)
One year
Whoever being a public servant, commits any offence under section 3, of the SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year.
Ques:
98
The State Government can specify a Court of Session to be a Special Court to try the offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 with the concurrence of the–
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chief Justice of High Court
Section 14 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 made provisions for the purpose of providing a speedy trial. The State Government shall, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify for each district a Court of Session to be a Special Court to try the offences under this Act.
Ques:
99
An appeal under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall lie from any judgement, sentence or order to the High Court.
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both on facts and law
An appeal under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall lie from any judgement, sentence or order to the High Court both on facts and laws.
Ques:
100
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is a special provision for the advancement of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes which is based on which one of the following doctrines?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Doctrine of Protective discrimination
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is based on Doctrine of Protective Discrimination’. This Act is based on the implementation of the system under Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution. This Article prohibits the discrimination of people on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.