MZPSC: (d) Indian polity and governance - Constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, rights issues, etc.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time. Reason (R) : Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State. Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not a part of Article 20 of the Constitution of India?

Substantive Public Policies are those which- (i) Plan to get things done. (ii) Allocate resources/services to particular segments of larger society. (iii) Directly distribute benefits or costs to citizens. (iv) Impose restrictions on behaviours. Which of the following is/are correct?

Consider the following statements- (i) The National Human Rights Commission came into force on 12th October 1993 through a Government notification under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. (ii) The National Human Rights Commission investigate complaints of human rights violation or negligence by public servants. (iii) The National Human Rights Commission promote human rights literacy and awareness. (iv) The National Human Rights Commission has judicial power to ensure compliance. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following with regard to the writ of Certiorari- (i) Writ of certiorari is issued both during the pendency of proceedings and after the order or decision has been announced. (ii) It is issued only during the pendency of proceedings. (iii) It is issued against legal bodies. (iv) It is issued only after the order or decision has been announced. Which of the above statements are correct?

The Constitution (Eighty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 resulted in the insertion of:

Which among the following laid the founding step for democratic decentralization and local self-governing institutions in India?

The roadmap for India’s development by 2047 was provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through:

What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

Human trafficking is prohibited by the Indian Constitution through:

The introduction of motion of “No confidence” requires the minimal support of:

The largest bench constituted by the Supreme Court of India was for the trial of which of the following case: