Which of the following is NOT a function of the West Bengal State Human Rights Commission?
AInquiring into complaints of human rights violations
BIssuing currency notes
CRecommending preventive measures for human rights protection
DVisiting jails and detention centers
Correct Answer: B. Issuing currency notes
Explanation:
The State Human Rights Commission investigates violations and recommends preventive measures but does not issue currency. Currency issuance is a monetary function of the central bank.
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the maximum time limit for the Central Public Information Officer to provide information to the applicant?
A15 days
B30 days
C45 days
D60 days
Correct Answer: B. 30 days
Explanation:
The RTI Act prescribes a maximum of 30 days for providing information under normal circumstances, with an extension of 20 days possible in complex cases.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Union and State governments in matters of taxation?
AStates have exclusive power to levy income tax
BBoth Union and States can levy income tax, with Union having primary authority under the Constitution
COnly the Union can levy any form of taxation
DStates 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.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:
AInvestigate cases of violation of women's rights
BIssue binding orders on state governments
CProvide legal advice to women seeking redressal
DMonitor 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.
Which constitutional article deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons and remissions in West Bengal?
AArticle 72
BArticle 161
CArticle 226
DArticle 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.
The Finance Commission in India is constituted every how many years as per constitutional provision?
A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years
Correct Answer: C. 5 years
Explanation:
Article 280 of the Constitution mandates constitution of the Finance Commission every 5 years to recommend distribution of revenues between Union and States.
Which of the following best describes the doctrine of 'Promissory Estoppel' as applied in Indian administrative law?
AIt allows the government to break its promises without any legal consequence
BIt prevents the government from taking back a promise once made if the citizen has acted upon it to their detriment
CIt applies only to private contracts and never to government promises
DIt makes all government promises legally binding irrespective of jurisdiction
Correct Answer: B. It prevents the government from taking back a promise once made if the citizen has acted upon it to their detriment
Explanation:
The doctrine of promissory estoppel, established through judicial precedent, prevents the government from reneging on its promises when citizens have acted in reliance upon them.
