Current Affairs Quiz 13 March 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 13 March 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following are the objectives of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,1996?
1. To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas.
2. To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers of panchayats at the lower level.
3. To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make gram sabha a nucleus of all activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha.IncorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Present State
1. Bhilsa: Madhya Pradesh
2. Dwarasamudra: Maharashtra
3. Girinagar: Gujarat
4. Sthanesvara: Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following take the oath of defending the constitution?
1. President
2. Judges of Supreme Court
3. Governor
4. Judges of High Court
5. Prime Minister
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
Under the third schedule of the Indian Constitution: President and Governor take the oath of
preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution.
SC and HC judges take the oath of upholding the constitution.
PM takes the oath of bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and abiding by it.IncorrectAnswer: B
Under the third schedule of the Indian Constitution: President and Governor take the oath of
preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution.
SC and HC judges take the oath of upholding the constitution.
PM takes the oath of bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and abiding by it. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Who among the following supervises the election work in a State?
CorrectCorrect Answer : B
IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
