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Q.71 Medium General Studies II
The Right to Information Act, 2005 exempts disclosure of information in which of the following cases?
A Information related to national security and sovereignty
B Personal information of citizens
C Information that could endanger public safety
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Section 8 of the RTI Act provides exemptions for national security, personal privacy, public safety, and other sensitive matters to balance transparency with legitimate confidentiality concerns.

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Q.72 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following powers is exercised by the Governor on the advice of the Council of Ministers in a state?
A Appointment of judges of High Court
B Determination of salaries of state ministers
C Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  C. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
EXPLANATION

While judges are appointed by the President (not Governor), and salaries are determined by law, the Governor does dissolve the Assembly on ministerial advice. However, judicial appointments remain a presidential function.

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Q.73 Medium General Studies II
Which Act provides the framework for public participation in environmental decision-making at the grassroots level?
A Environment Protection Act, 1986
B Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
C Panchayati Raj Act, 1992 and Municipal Corporations Act
D Hazardous Wastes Management Rules
Correct Answer:  C. Panchayati Raj Act, 1992 and Municipal Corporations Act
EXPLANATION

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipal Corporations with powers over local environmental matters, enabling grassroots participation.

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Q.74 Medium General Studies II
The concept of 'Separation of Powers' in the Indian Constitution is best reflected in which of the following?
A Complete isolation of executive, legislature, and judiciary with no overlap
B Distribution of governmental powers among three branches with checks and balances
C Supremacy of the legislature over other organs
D Executive control over both legislature and judiciary
Correct Answer:  B. Distribution of governmental powers among three branches with checks and balances
EXPLANATION

Indian Constitution adopts a system of separation of powers with checks and balances. There is no complete separation but rather a distribution of powers with overlapping functions to maintain constitutional balance.

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Q.75 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following correctly identifies a key difference between the powers of the President and Governor regarding ordinances?
A Neither can issue ordinances; only legislatures can make laws
B Both have identical powers to issue ordinances without any restriction
C The President can issue ordinances only when Parliament is in session; Governor can do so anytime
D The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session; Governor when Assembly is not in session
Correct Answer:  D. The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session; Governor when Assembly is not in session
EXPLANATION

Articles 123 and 213 respectively authorize ordinances when legislatures are not in session. Both President and Governor have similar ordinance-making powers within their respective domains.

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Q.76 Medium General Studies II
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) reports to which authority?
A The Chief Justice of India
B The Parliament
C The Prime Minister
D The Union Home Minister
Correct Answer:  C. The Prime Minister
EXPLANATION

The CVC is the apex anti-corruption agency in India and reports directly to the Prime Minister, though it works independently in its investigations.

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Q.77 Medium General Studies II
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provides for the establishment of anti-corruption ombudsmen. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Lokpal?
A Investigating corruption cases against public servants
B Recommending disciplinary action against erring officials
C Conducting trials of corruption cases
D Receiving complaints from citizens against corruption
Correct Answer:  C. Conducting trials of corruption cases
EXPLANATION

The Lokpal investigates and recommends action but does not conduct trials. Criminal prosecutions are undertaken by designated CBI officials, not the Lokpal itself.

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Q.78 Medium General Studies II
Which constitutional article deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons and remissions in West Bengal?
A Article 72
B Article 161
C Article 226
D Article 356
Correct Answer:  B. Article 161
EXPLANATION

Article 161 grants the Governor power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment. Article 72 deals with similar presidential powers.

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Q.79 Medium General Studies II
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A Investigate cases of violation of women's rights
B Issue binding orders on state governments
C Provide legal advice to women seeking redressal
D Monitor implementation of laws relating to women
Correct Answer:  B. Issue binding orders on state governments
EXPLANATION

While NCW investigates and recommends, it cannot issue binding orders. NCW's recommendations are advisory in nature and require government action for implementation.

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Q.80 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Union and State governments in matters of taxation?
A States have exclusive power to levy income tax
B Both Union and States can levy income tax, with Union having primary authority under the Constitution
C Only the Union can levy any form of taxation
D States can levy income tax only with Union's written permission each year
Correct Answer:  B. Both Union and States can levy income tax, with Union having primary authority under the Constitution
EXPLANATION

The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution places income tax in the Union List, but subsequent amendments and constitutional provisions allow concurrent taxation. The Union has primary authority while states can levy certain taxes.

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