HPSC (Haryana) - MCQ Practice Questions

A Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President. While typically appointed for 5 years, there is no constitutional maximum tenure limit.

Article 164 of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor.

# Solution: States Bordering Haryana

Haryana is a landlocked state in northern India, and identifying its bordering states requires knowledge of Indian geography and political boundaries.

Step 1: Identify Haryana's Geographic Location

Haryana is centrally located in northern India and is surrounded by several states. Let us systematically list all states that share a border with Haryana.

Step 2: List All Bordering States

The five states that share their borders with Haryana are:

1. Punjab (north and west)

2. Himachal Pradesh (north and northeast)

3. Uttar Pradesh (south and southeast)

4. Rajasthan (south and southwest)

5. Delhi (east and center) — Union Territory

Additionally, Haryana also shares a small border with Jammu & Kashmir in some geographical interpretations, but the five primary bordering states/territories are the ones listed above.

Final Answer: (B) 5 Indian states ✓

Haryana shares its border with exactly 5 states: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi (UT).

Owning property is a fundamental right, not a fundamental duty. Fundamental duties are listed in Article 51A and do not include property ownership.

The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India and the Governor, as per Article 217.

Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana, though it is a Union Territory administered separately.

# Solution: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Implementation Date

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is a comprehensive criminal law reform that replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code with a modern legal framework for contemporary India.

Step 1: Understanding the Reform Timeline

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 was passed by Parliament as part of three criminal law reform bills in December 2023. However, the actual implementation required a transition period for preparation, training of law enforcement, and institutional readiness.

Step 2: Official Implementation Date

The Government of India officially notified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1st July 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code that had been in effect since 1860. This date marked the formal commencement of the new criminal justice legislation across all Indian states and union territories.

Final Answer: (D) 01 July 2024

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code from 1st July 2024, making it the primary criminal law statute in India from that date onwards.

Both the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to issue writs of Habeas Corpus under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution respectively.

The Gopal Singh Committee (1965) recommended the establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The Election Commission of India conducts national elections while State Election Commissions conduct local body elections.

All three are quasi-judicial bodies established to provide administrative justice and alternative dispute resolution.

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Irish Constitution of 1937.

Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

NALSA was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free and competent legal services to the poor.

# Human Rights Commission in India - First State Establishment

Human Rights Commissions are statutory bodies established to protect and promote human rights at national and state levels in India.

Step 1: Understanding the National Framework

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in 1993 as the apex body for human rights protection in India, following the Paris Principles.

Step 2: State-Level Commissions Timeline

West Bengal was the first state to establish its own State Human Rights Commission in 1994, one year after the NHRC. This was followed by other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat in subsequent years.

The correct answer is (B) West Bengal, which established the first State Human Rights Commission in India in 1994.

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in 2005 and came into force on October 12, 2005.

While 'Socialism' and 'Secularism' were added by the 42nd Amendment, they appear in the preamble. However, 'socialism' was added later through amendment, making this a nuanced question about original vs amended preamble.

Bharatiya Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day) is celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.

While the Basic Structure doctrine was established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the 42nd Amendment attempted to undermine it, making this the most significant amendment related to this concept.