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Q.51Hard General Studies II
According to the Directive Principles of State Policy, which of the following is NOT a directive?
AThe state shall strive to promote the welfare of the people
BThe state shall ensure citizens' right to property without any restriction
CThe state shall minimize inequality in income and status
DThe state shall protect monuments of national importance
Correct Answer: B. The state shall ensure citizens' right to property without any restriction
Explanation:
Directive Principles do not include an unrestricted right to property. In fact, Article 31C allows laws to be made to implement the Directive Principles even if they may curtail property rights.
Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
BMinistry of Rural Development
CMinistry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
DMinistry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation acts as the nodal agency for SDG implementation in India, coordinating with various ministries to track progress on sustainable development targets.
What is the constitutional position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
AMember of the Cabinet with voting rights
BNon-voting presiding officer who maintains discipline
CDirectly elected by the people
DAppointed by the Prime Minister
Correct Answer: B. Non-voting presiding officer who maintains discipline
Explanation:
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is a presiding officer elected by members of the House who maintains order, decides on procedural matters, and traditionally does not vote except in case of a tie.
Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of 'Sunset Clauses' in legislation?
ATo provide legal protection to sunset industries
BTo automatically repeal or review laws after a specified period
CTo allow evening debates in legislatures
DTo restrict working hours during evening sessions
Correct Answer: B. To automatically repeal or review laws after a specified period
Explanation:
Sunset Clauses are provisions that automatically expire or trigger a review of legislation after a predetermined period, ensuring laws remain relevant and effective through periodic reassessment.
