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In the context of administrative law, the principle of 'Proportionality' primarily ensures that:
A Administrative action is taken in direct proportion to the authority granted
B Punishment is proportionate to the offense committed
C Administrative decisions don't exceed what is necessary to achieve legitimate objectives
D All administrative bodies have equal authority
Correct Answer:  C. Administrative decisions don't exceed what is necessary to achieve legitimate objectives
EXPLANATION

The principle of Proportionality in administrative law ensures that restrictive measures adopted by an administration are not more than necessary to achieve legitimate aims, balancing individual rights with public interest.

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Q.142 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India is correct?
A CAG is appointed by the President and reports to the Prime Minister
B CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
C CAG can be removed by the President without any proceedings
D CAG's tenure is for 7 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier
Correct Answer:  B. CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
EXPLANATION

CAG is an independent constitutional authority who submits audit reports directly to Parliament and State Legislatures. CAG reports to these bodies, not to the executive, ensuring independence.

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Q.143 Medium General Studies II
Which committee report in 2023 recommended reforms in the functioning of subordinate courts in India?
A Malimath Committee Report
B Narasimhan Committee Report
C Gajendragadkar Committee Report
D Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee Report
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhan Committee Report
EXPLANATION

The Narasimhan Committee Report (2023) made significant recommendations regarding the functioning, administration, and modernization of subordinate courts and the subordinate judiciary in India.

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Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordination of disaster management at the national level?
A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
C District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
D Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer:  A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
EXPLANATION

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.

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Q.145 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is NOT a function of the State Election Commission of West Bengal?
A Conducting elections to local bodies
B Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
C Superintendence of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
D Preparation of electoral rolls for local body elections
Correct Answer:  B. Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
EXPLANATION

Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections is the function of the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission handles local body elections like Panchayats and Municipalities.

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Q.146 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.147 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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The 'Doctrine of Basic Structure' in Indian constitutional law was established to ensure:
A That amendments cannot alter the fundamental character of the Constitution
B That only the President can amend the Constitution
C That all amendments require unanimous parliamentary approval
D That constitutional amendments can only be made once every five years
Correct Answer:  A. That amendments cannot alter the fundamental character of the Constitution
EXPLANATION

Established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, the doctrine prevents constitutional amendments from destroying the Constitution's basic structure, including democracy, federalism, and judicial review.

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Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A Article 85
B Article 356
C Article 72
D Article 52
Correct Answer:  A. Article 85
EXPLANATION

Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.

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The doctrine of 'Colourable Legislation' in Indian constitutional law refers to:
A Laws that are nicely written and aesthetically presented
B Laws that appear valid on the surface but are enacted to circumvent constitutional restrictions
C Laws that are colored or categorized differently for statistical purposes
D Laws enacted by painting or marking government property
Correct Answer:  B. Laws that appear valid on the surface but are enacted to circumvent constitutional restrictions
EXPLANATION

Colourable legislation refers to laws that disguise their true purpose to evade constitutional limitations. Such laws can be struck down as they violate the spirit of the Constitution.

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