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polity medium Fill in the Blank Delimitation Commission - Basis Constituency delimitation procedure question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies is done by a Delimitation Commission based on the latest ______ data, as per Article 82 and 170.

  1. economic survey
  2. census
  3. electoral roll
  4. population projection
polity medium True/False Rights-Based Legislation - Monitoring Mechanisms Monitoring mechanism question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Rights-based legislations typically establish dedicated monitoring bodies; for example, the RTE Act mandates constitution of National/State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights to monitor implementation.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Rights-Based Legislation - Technology Interface Technology-governance interface question frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Technology platforms like Aadhaar-based authentication, DBT, and mobile apps have improved the delivery of benefits under rights-based legislations by reducing leakages and enhancing transparency.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act - Purpose Gender justice legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The PC-PNDT Act, 1994 prohibits sex selection before and after conception to prevent female foeticide and improve child sex ratio.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Consumer Protection Act - Redressal Mechanism Consumer rights legislation question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the District Commission can entertain complaints where the value of goods/services and compensation claimed does not exceed ₹______.

  1. 50 lakh
  2. 1 crore
  3. 2 crore
  4. 5 crore
polity medium True/False Maternity Benefit Amendment Act - Coverage Women's rights legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women in establishments with 10 or more employees.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act - Reservation Disability rights legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 increased reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in government jobs from 3% to ______.

  1. 4%
  2. 5%
  3. 6%
  4. 7%
polity medium Fill in the Blank Transgender Persons Act - Recognition Gender identity legislation question for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 allows transgender persons to self-perceive their gender identity and obtain a certificate of identity from the ______.

  1. District Magistrate
  2. High Court
  3. National Human Rights Commission
  4. Ministry of Social Justice
polity medium MCQ Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act - Special Courts Child protection legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

Under the POCSO Act, 2012, cases of sexual offences against children must be tried in ______ to ensure speedy justice.

  1. Regular sessions courts
  2. Fast Track Special Courts
  3. Juvenile Justice Boards
  4. Family courts
polity medium Fill in the Blank MGNREGA - Right to Work Right to work legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 guarantees ______ days of wage employment per household per year in rural areas.

  1. 50
  2. 100
  3. 150
  4. 200
polity medium Fill in the Blank National Food Security Act - Entitlements Food security entitlement question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, priority household beneficiaries are entitled to ______ kg of food grains per person per month at subsidized prices.

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 10
polity medium True/False RTE Act - Applicability RTE Act territorial application question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL

The RTE Act, 2009 applies to all States and Union Territories except Jammu and Kashmir (prior to 2019).

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Grievance Redressal - CPGRAMS Portal E-governance grievance mechanism question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform launched by the ______ to enable citizens to lodge grievances against any ministry/department/organization of the Government of India.

  1. Prime Minister's Office
  2. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
  3. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  4. NITI Aayog
polity medium True/False E-Governance - Digital India Initiative E-governance initiative question frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

The Digital India initiative aims to transform governance through technology by ensuring government services are made available to citizens electronically, improving online infrastructure, and increasing internet connectivity.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank RTI Act - Penalty Provision RTI enforcement mechanism question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

Under Section 20 of the RTI Act, the Information Commission can impose a penalty of up to ₹______ per day on a Public Information Officer for unreasonable delay in providing information, subject to maximum of ₹25,000.

  1. 100
  2. 250
  3. 500
  4. 1000
polity medium True/False NHRC - Powers Human rights commission powers question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The National Human Rights Commission has the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints, including summoning witnesses and requiring discovery of documents.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Central Vigilance Commission - Functions Anti-corruption agency functions question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Vigilance Commission?

  1. Inquiring into offences under Prevention of Corruption Act against certain categories of public servants
  2. Exercising superintendence over CBI's functioning
  3. Prosecuting corruption cases in courts
  4. Advising government on vigilance matters
polity medium True/False Lokayukta - State Variation Federal implementation variation question for UPSC Prelims and State PSC exams

All States in India have established Lokayuktas with uniform powers and jurisdiction as mandated by the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Parliamentary Accountability - Public Accounts Committee Parliamentary financial oversight question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines the audit reports of the ______ to ensure financial accountability of the executive.

  1. Reserve Bank of India
  2. Comptroller and Auditor General
  3. Finance Commission
  4. NITI Aayog
polity medium True/False Social Audit - MGNREGA Provision Social audit mechanism question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, 2005 mandates social audit of works by Gram Sabhas to ensure transparency and accountability in implementation.

  1. True
  2. False