Question 1

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Act provided in the

Accepted Answer

The division of authority between the Central government and the State governments in the Indian Constitution is established on the legislation outlined in the Government of India Act, 1935.

Question 2

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

In India, prisons are managed by State Governments under their own rules and regulations for day-to-day administration. However, the Prisons Act of 1894 governs prisons in India and explicitly places the subject of prisons under the control of Provincial Governments. This Act provides a framework for the regulation and management of prisons across the country.

Question 3

The state which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha is:

Accepted Answer

In the Lok Sabha, Madhya Pradesh currently holds the highest number of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes, with five seats allotted. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Madhya Pradesh. Jharkhand and Odisha also have five reserved seats each for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha as of 2018.

Question 4

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Post the 2002 amendment, the Council comprises the Governor and Chief Minister of each constituent state, along with three members nominated by the President of India. Therefore, the correct members of the NEC post the 2002 amendment are the Governor, Chief Minister, and three members nominated by the President of India.

Question 5

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?

Accepted Answer

The Butler Committee of 1927 was established to investigate and improve the connection between the Government of India and the Indian States.

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