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

Which one of the following statements about the Vice-President of India is not correct ?

  1. A.He is not eligible for re-election.
  2. B.He must not be less than 35 years of age.
  3. C.He is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.
  4. D.His term of office is five years.

Correct answer

A. He is not eligible for re-election.

Explanation

The correct answer is A, He is not eligible for re-election. This statement is incorrect because the Constitution places no bar on re-electing a Vice-President; he may be elected any number of times. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Mohammad Hamid Ansari each served two full terms. Under Article 66, the Vice-President is elected by an electoral college made up of all members of both Houses of Parliament, elected and nominated, by proportional representation with the single transferable vote and a secret ballot. A candidate must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old and qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha. Under Article 67, the term is five years. The Vice-President is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Option B is wrong to pick because 35 years is indeed the minimum age. Option C is wrong to pick because the electoral college does consist of members of both Houses. Option D is wrong to pick because the term is five years. Exam tip: the Vice-President is elected only by MPs, nominated members included, while state MLAs also vote for the President.

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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.