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With respect to the Constitutional and Statutory interplay in Elections, consider the following statements:

While Article 324 grants the Election Commission superintendence over elections, Article 327 empowers Parliament to enact laws governing the preparation of electoral rolls.
The constitutional requirement of citizenship for voting under Article 326 allows the Election Commission to independently assess the citizenship status of a voter during the revision of rolls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the SEED Scheme (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs), consider the following statements:

The scheme operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The 'Healthcare Security' pillar of the scheme extends health insurance coverage through the National Health Authority’s PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat).
It includes a component for free coaching for Civil Services and professional courses like medicine and engineering.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

With respect to the operational timeline and legal framework of the Census, consider the following statements:

The Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
The reference date for population enumeration is uniformly March 1, 2027, for the entire country including hilly regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

Consider the following pairs regarding scientific tests used in criminal investigations:

	Test	Key Characteristic/Substance
1.	Narco Analysis	Uses Sodium Pentothal to induce a hypnotic state.
2.	Polygraph Test	Measures physiological variables like blood pressure and pulse.
3.	Brain Mapping	Direct injection of barbiturates to map neural responses.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

The term ‘INAS 335 (Ospreys)’, recently mentioned in the news, is related to which of the following?

A new indigenous artillery gun system

A squadron of multi-role helicopters

A heavy-weight anti-submarine torpedo

A nuclear-powered attack submarine

None

With respect to the scope and jurisdiction of PILs, consider the following statements:

A PIL can be filed against a private entity alone without making the State a party to the case.
In cases of bonded labor, the Supreme Court has placed the burden of proof on the respondent to prove that forced labor is not bonded labor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, consider the following statements:

If the government fails to provide employment within 15 days of receipt of the application, the applicant is entitled to a daily unemployment allowance.
Section 17 of the Act mandates the Social Audit of all works executed under the scheme.
The National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App is mandatory for capturing real-time attendance at worksites.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

With respect to the observance of Constitution Day, consider the following statements:

The Government of India officially designated November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary year of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Prior to 2015, November 26 was observed informally as National Law Day by the legal fraternity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the jurisdiction over Court Martial sentences, consider the following statements:

The President can grant pardons for punishments awarded by a Military Court.
The Governor of a State possesses concurrent power to pardon sentences given by a Court Martial.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

10.

With reference to the 'Competition Commission of India (CCI)', which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is a constitutional body established to replace the MRTP Act.
It has the power to penalize companies based on their global turnover rather than just relevant turnover.
Appeals against its orders are heard by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

Select the correct answer:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

11.

With reference to the appointment of Ad Hoc judges in the Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements:

The Chief Justice of India can appoint a retired judge of the Supreme Court as an ad hoc judge.
For the appointment of an ad hoc judge in the Supreme Court, the previous consent of the President of India is mandatory.
Ad hoc judges in High Courts are appointed under Article 224A of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

12.

With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), consider the following statements:

I. It was established as a separate body by the 65th Constitutional Amendment Act.
II. The conditions of service and tenure of the members are determined by the President.

III. The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I and II only

II and III only

III only

I, II and III

None

13.

Consider the following statements regarding the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:

It establishes a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) with the power to recall unsafe goods suo-moto.
Under the Act, a consumer can file a complaint at a commission where he/she resides.
Healthcare is explicitly excluded from the definition of "services" under the Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

None

14.

With reference to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), consider the following statements:

ED can attach and confiscate properties obtained from proceeds of crime under FEOA and PMLA.
ED is empowered to sponsor preventive detention under COFEPOSA (1974).
Supreme Court has held that ED officials are equivalent to police officers for making arrests under PMLA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

15.

With reference to the Quality Council of India (QCI), consider the following statements:

QCI is a non-profit autonomous organization set up under a Public-Private Partnership between the Government of India and premier industry associations.
QCI functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of industry representatives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3 only

2 and 3 only

None

16.

Consider the following statements about the differences between Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts in India:

Electoral Bonds maintain donor anonymity, whereas electoral trusts require public disclosure of donor identities.
Both Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80GGC.
Electoral Bonds are regulated under the Companies Act, while Electoral Trusts are regulated by RBI and SBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

17.

With respect to the functions of the bodies within 'Seva Teerth', consider the following statements:

The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) serves as the apex body for political, economic, energy, and security issues of strategic concern.
The renaming of 'Rajpath' to 'Kartavya Path' was done to symbolize the path of imperial authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

18.

With respect to the UMEED Portal and the registration deadline, consider the following statements:

The UMEED portal serves as a centralized digital repository for Waqf assets, replacing the earlier WAMSI portal.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has administratively extended the mandatory registration deadline by six months due to low compliance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

19.

With respect to the jurisdiction and powers of the Lokpal, consider the following statements:

The Lokpal has the power to initiate a suo motu inquiry against public servants if there is prima facie evidence of corruption.
The jurisdiction of the Lokpal includes the Prime Minister, except in matters relating to international relations, external and internal security, public order, atomic energy, and space.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

20.

With respect to the types of rights and recent updates regarding the FRA, consider the following statements:

Title rights under the Act grant ownership of land being cultivated up to a maximum of 10 hectares.
Bamboo is classified as 'Minor Forest Produce' (MFP) under the Act, giving forest dwellers the right to its ownership and sale.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

21.

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner:

The Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners hold office for a fixed term of 5 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

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