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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
With reference to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (UAPA), consider the following statements:
1.It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country.
2.It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 300 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement )
3.It include provisions related to terrorist financing, cyber-terrorism and individual designation but provision for seizure of property is not allowed. Where ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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(a) Only one
It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country. It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 180 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
UAPA, 2019 also empowers the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) to grant approval of seizure or attachment of property when the case is being investigated by the agency.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
Incorrect
(a) Only one
It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country. It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 180 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
UAPA, 2019 also empowers the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) to grant approval of seizure or attachment of property when the case is being investigated by the agency.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Ethics committee of the parliament:
1.Ethics Committee oversees the moral and ethical conduct of the members and prepares a Code of Conduct for members, which are amended from time to time.
2.Ethics committee can interrogate a non-MP also for actions that attack the authority and dignity of the House.
3.The number of members in an ethics committee should be between 7 and 15, with a minimum of 5 members present to meet the quorum requirements.
4.The Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha appoints the members of the Ethics Committee for a one-year term.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
(b) Only two
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
The Ethics Committee can take up only cases of misconduct that involve MPs. The privilege committee can interrogate a non-MP also for actions that attack the authority and dignity of the House. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the members of the Ethics Committee for a one-year term (Statement 4 is correct).
Incorrect
(b) Only two
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
The Ethics Committee can take up only cases of misconduct that involve MPs. The privilege committee can interrogate a non-MP also for actions that attack the authority and dignity of the House. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the members of the Ethics Committee for a one-year term (Statement 4 is correct).
Question 3 of 4
3. Question
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
(b) Only two
Statements 2 and 3 are correct
Stupa is a pre-Buddhist tumuli in which śramaṇas were buried in a seated position called chaitya. The term “stupa” comes from the Sanskrit word “stūpa,” which means “heap” or “pile.” Originally, stupas were simple mounds of earth or stones that served as commemorative markers for important events or burial sites. (Statement 1 is incorrect).
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(b) Only two
Statements 2 and 3 are correct
Stupa is a pre-Buddhist tumuli in which śramaṇas were buried in a seated position called chaitya. The term “stupa” comes from the Sanskrit word “stūpa,” which means “heap” or “pile.” Originally, stupas were simple mounds of earth or stones that served as commemorative markers for important events or burial sites. (Statement 1 is incorrect).
Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
1.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India.
2.He played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union, earning him the title “Iron Man of India.”
3.Patel was elected to the Constituent Assembly from United Provices on a Congress Party ticket
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Correct
(b) 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Patel was elected to the Constituent Assembly from Bombay on a Congress Party ticket. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Nehru was elected to the Constituent Assembly from the United Provinces on a Congress Party ticket.
Incorrect
(b) 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Patel was elected to the Constituent Assembly from Bombay on a Congress Party ticket. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Nehru was elected to the Constituent Assembly from the United Provinces on a Congress Party ticket.
