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Question 1

Which one among the following is a non- constitutional body?

Accepted Answer

Central Vigilance Commission. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is a non-constitutional body, as it was established by an executive resolution of Government of India in 1964 and later given statutory status through the Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003.

Question 2

Joint meetings of two or more zonal councils are presided over by which of the following ?

Accepted Answer

Home Minister. Two or more zonal council in India can meet in a joint session, which is presided over by Union Home Minister. The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under the state's Reorganization Act of 1956 to promote cooperation and coordination between states and union territories in each zone.

Question 3

The term 'Mutatis Mutandi' means

Accepted Answer

With the necessary changes in point of detail. The term 'Mutatis Mutandi' means with the necessary changes in point of detail.

Question 4

The headquarters of International Labour Organization is situated in

Accepted Answer

Geneva. The headquarters of International Labour Organization is situated in Geneva, Switzerland. Indian Constitution and Governance

Question 5

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act was enacted in:

Accepted Answer

1986. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 1986 was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and received the assent of the President on 23rd December, 1986.

Question 6

Where the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed?

Accepted Answer

Both in High Courts & Supreme Court. Public interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of ‘Public Interest’ such as pollution, terrorism, road safety, constructional hazards etc. Justice P.N. Bhagwati popularized public interest litigation (PIL) in India. Any public spirited citizen can approach the court for the public cause (in the interest of the public or public welfare) by filing a petition in Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution and in High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution.

Question 7

Which one of the following states first established the institution of Lokayukta?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra. Maharashtra was the first state in the country to establish the institution of Lokayukta in 1971. The terms 'lokpal' and 'lokayukta' were coined by Dr.L.M.Singhvi as the Indian model of ombudsman for the redressal of public grievances. The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight members. A five member panel comprising Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, Chief Justice of India and an eminent jurist nominated by the President selects the Lokpal. In 2019, retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India.The Lokpal will cover all categories of public servants, including the Prime Minister but the armed forces do not come under the ambit of Lokpal.

Question 8

Which of the following commissions/ committees has recommended the creation of a Local Body Ombudsman?

Accepted Answer

Second Administrative Reforms Commission. Sixth Report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended the creation of a Local Body Ombudsman.