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Q.1 Medium General Studies II
What is the maximum tenure of a Governor in any state under the Indian Constitution?
A5 years
B6 years
C7 years
DNo fixed tenure limit
Correct Answer:  D. No fixed tenure limit
Explanation:

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

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Q.2 Medium General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister?
AArticle 155
BArticle 163
CArticle 164
DArticle 165
Correct Answer:  C. Article 164
Explanation:

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

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Q.3 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?
ATo abide by the Constitution
BTo renounce practices derogatory to dignity of women
CTo own property
DTo protect and improve the natural environment
Correct Answer:  C. To own property
Explanation:

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

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Q.4 Medium General Studies II
The Chief Justice of the High Court of a state is appointed by:
AThe Governor of the state
BThe President of India on the advice of the Chief Justice of India
CThe Chief Minister of the state
DThe Law Minister of the state
Correct Answer:  B. The President of India on the advice of the Chief Justice of India
Explanation:

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.

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Q.5 Medium General Studies II
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Indian Penal Code was replaced from which date?
AJanuary 1, 2023
BJuly 1, 2023
CDecember 1, 2023
D01 July 2024
Correct Answer:  D. 01 July 2024
Explanation:

# 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.

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Q.6 Medium General Studies II
The power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested in:
ASupreme Court and High Courts only
BHigh Courts only
CSupreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts
DOnly the Supreme Court
Correct Answer:  A. Supreme Court and High Courts only
Explanation:

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.

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Q.7 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-judicial body in India?
AIncome Tax Appellate Tribunal
BNational Green Tribunal
CCentral Administrative Tribunal
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
Explanation:

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

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Q.8 Medium General Studies II
The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was inspired by the Constitution of:
AUnited Kingdom
BUnited States
CIreland
DAustralia
Correct Answer:  C. Ireland
Explanation:

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

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Q.9 Medium General Studies II
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under which Act?
ALegal Services Authorities Act, 1987
BCourts and Judges Act, 1994
CIndian Judicial Service Act, 1989
DConstitution (Amendment) Act, 1993
Correct Answer:  A. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Explanation:

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

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