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Indian PolityHardAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2021, GK

Which among the following fundamental rights is/are available to non-citizens ? 1. Freedom of speech 2. Protection against self-incrimination 3. Freedom of conscience 4. Non-discrimination in matters of employment Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B.1, 3 and 4 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.2 only

Correct answer

C. 2 and 3 only

Explanation

The correct answer is C, 2 and 3 only. Some Fundamental Rights are given only to citizens of India, while others are available to every person on Indian soil, including foreigners. Protection against self-incrimination is part of Article 20(3), which says no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself; Article 20 protects all persons. Freedom of conscience is part of Article 25, which guarantees every person freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion. The rights limited to citizens are Articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30. Freedom of speech falls under Article 19(1)(a), and equality of opportunity in public employment under Article 16, so statements 1 and 4 apply only to citizens. Option A is wrong because it includes freedom of speech. Option B is wrong because it includes speech and employment and leaves out self-incrimination. Option D is wrong because it leaves out freedom of conscience. Exam tip: citizens only means Articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30; Articles 14, 20, 21 and 25 cover every person.

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Q1.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2024, GATMedium

Which of the following Committees does NOT consist of Members from the Upper House of the Parliament? 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.2 only
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: C. 2 only

The Estimates Committee is drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha, while the other two financial committees include members of the Rajya Sabha.

Q2.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2024, GATMedium

Consider the following statements : 1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to or assigned to him by the President of India 2. The Solicitor General of India is the secondary Law Officer of the country, who assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitor Generals of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 restates Article 76, and statement 2 correctly describes the Solicitor General's place below the Attorney General. Article 76 of the Constitution creates the office of the Attorney General, the highest law officer of the Union.

Q5.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GKHard

Which one of the following is not correct about Administrative Tribunals?

  1. A.The Parliament may by law constitute Administrative Tribunals both at the Union and State levels.
  2. B.Tribunals may look into disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services.
  3. C.Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leave to appeal.
  4. D.The law establishing the Tribunals may provide for procedures including rules of evidence to be followed.
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Correct answer: C. Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leave to appeal.

Article 323A, added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, lets Parliament by law set up administrative tribunals for the Union and for each state or group of states to decide disputes on recruitment and service conditions of public servants.