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polity hard true/false election commission - removal procedure ec independence safeguard question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court, while other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false voter verification - vvpat system electoral technology safeguard question frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system allows voters to verify that their vote was recorded correctly by generating a paper slip visible for 7 seconds before dropping into sealed box.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false political parties - inner-party democracy party internal democracy question for upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

The Election Commission mandates recognized political parties to conduct regular organizational elections and maintain membership records as per the Election Symbols Order, 1968.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true/false simultaneous elections - constitutional requirement electoral reform constitutional implications question critical for upsc mains and advanced ssc exams

Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' (simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections) would require constitutional amendments to Articles 83 and 172 regarding tenure of Houses.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false election expenses - disclosure limit political funding transparency question for upsc prelims and current affairs exams

Under Section 29B of Representation of People Act, 1951, political parties must disclose donations above ₹20,000 to the Election Commission.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false model code of conduct - legal status electoral ethics enforcement question for upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

The Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during elections is a statutory provision enforceable by courts.

  1. True
  2. False
polity easy true/false electoral roll - universal adult suffrage voting rights provision frequently asked in all government exams

Article 326 guarantees elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of universal adult suffrage for citizens aged 18 years and above.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true/false rights-based legislation - intersectionality intersectional rights question critical for upsc mains and advanced ssc exams

Rights-based legislations increasingly recognize intersectional vulnerabilities; for example, the NFSA gives priority to women, children, and marginalized groups in identifying beneficiaries.

  1. True
  2. False
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 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 hard true/false rights-based legislation - justiciability justiciability of socio-economic rights question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

Rights-based legislations like RTE Act, NFSA, MGNREGA create legally enforceable rights, and citizens can approach courts for their enforcement if the State fails to provide entitled benefits.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true/false rti act - relationship with official secrets act rti vs national security nuance question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

The Right to Information Act, 2005 overrides the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and no information can be denied solely on grounds of being classified under OSA.

  1. True
  2. False
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 hard true/false lokpal - inclusion of ngos lokpal jurisdiction extension question critical for upsc mains and current affairs exams

Under the Lokpal Act, 2013, NGOs receiving foreign contribution above ₹10 lakh or government funding above ₹1 crore are brought within Lokpal's jurisdiction.

  1. True
  2. False
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 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 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 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