UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

Question 41 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some of the issues that arise from the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in its present form? 1.It violates Article 14 of the Constitution. 2.It could hurt relations with Bangladesh. 3.It allows cancellation of Overseas Citizen of India registration for violation of any law which could be minor offences. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 41 Explanation: 
  • The Bill makes illegal migrants eligible for citizenship on the basis of religion. This may violate Article 14 of the Constitution which guarantees right to equality.
  • The Bill allows cancellation of OCI registration for violation of any law. This is a wide ground that may cover a range of violations, including minor offences (eg. parking in a no parking zone).
  • One of the members of the JPC raised concerns if acknowledging the minorities from Bangladesh as "persecuted minorities" would hurt relations with the neighbouring country.
  • Another member said the draft legislation had unnecessarily led to a volatile situation in the northeast as Assam faced violent protests on Tuesday.

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Question 42 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  1. He/she is appointed by the President of India.
  2. Article 148 of the Constitution of India establishes the authority of this office.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 42 Explanation: 
Both are correct. Read more on the .
Question 43 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following term/s was/were added by the 42nd Amendment act to the Preamble:
  1. Socialist
  2. Secular
  3. Republic
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only
Question 43 Explanation: 
Socialist and secular
Question 44 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
    1. Judicial review shall be applicable to the proclamation of the president calling for President's rule in a state.
    2. Relevant material is necessary for the satisfaction of the president to apply president's rule. The satisfaction of the President must be based on relevant material. In case the court find out that the President's action was based on extraneous grounds, it could be struck down or declared mala fide.
    3. The centre shall bear the burden of proving that sufficient and relevant materials exist for justification of imposition of President's Rule.
In which of the following case Supreme Court issues above mentioned verdict?
A
S. R. Bommai case of 1994
B
Kihoto Hollohan case of 1992
C
Waman Rao case of 1981
D
Indira Gandhi case of 1975
Question 44 Explanation: 
  • Supreme Court issued the historic order in 1994 in SR Bommai case, which in a way put an end to the arbitrary dismissal of State governments under Article 356 by spelling out restrictions.
  • The verdict concluded that the power of the President to dismiss a State government is not absolute.
  • The verdict said the President should exercise the power only after his proclamation (imposing his/her rule) is approved by both Houses of Parliament.
  • Till then, the Court said, the President can only suspend the Legislative Assembly by suspending the provisions of Constitution relating to the Legislative Assembly.
  • Also, the concept of floor test was introduced by the SC's in this judgement and referred to Article 164 of the constitution.

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Question 45 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
'IP Ratings' or the 'IP Code', usually accorded to a piece of electronic equipment or to its enclosure, consists of the letters 'IP' followed by two digits. These two digits refer to
A
WIPO's Intellectual Property Rights designation which refers to the category of rights protection being accorded
B
A certification that indicates conformity/non-conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards
C
Degrees of protection provided against intrusion of solids and liquids
D
Degrees of electromagnetic interference caused by the electronic equipment/its enclosure
Question 45 Explanation: 

"The iconic North and South Block building flanking the Rajpath in the national capital began to shine with bright, shimmering reflected light combinations with the inauguration of new dynamic facade lighting tonight. The new light fittings are dust, vermin and moisture proof with outdoor weather protection of the highest order (IP-66) with robust design."

The IP Code (Ingress Protection Rating or International Protection Rating) consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter. The standard has been established by the International Electro Technical Commission. The code classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures.

Example: IP-66
The two digits represent different forms of environmental influence:
* The first digit represents protection against ingress of solid foreign objects (including body parts like fingers)
* The second digit represents protection against harmful ingress of water.

Larger the value of each digit, the greater the protection.

The standard aims to provide users more detailed information than vague marketing terms such as waterproof.

http://www.dsmt.com/resources/ip-rating-chart/ ;
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171628 ;
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171490 ;
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There are 45 questions to complete.