KPSC KAS PRELIMS OBJECTION QUESTION PAPER 1 PART 2

Question

28. For which of the following committees of the constituent assembly, Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as Chairman?

A. Rules of Procedure Committee

B. Steering Committee

C. Finance and Staff Committee

D. Ad hoc Committee on the National Flag

E. Order of Business committee

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

All are correct

A, B, C, and D are correct

A, B, and C are correct

A, B, C and E are correct

Answer: (3) A, B, and C are correct

Explanation:

Here is the correct information:

Rules of Procedure Committee - Chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Steering Committee - Chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Finance and Staff Committee - Chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Ad hoc Committee on the National Flag - Chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Order of Business Committee - Chaired by K.M. Munshi, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Correct Conclusion:

The committees that Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired are:

Rules of Procedure Committee

Steering Committee

Finance and Staff Committee

So, the correct answer is A, B, and C are correct.

29. Consider the score of a recognised political party with a seat of 100. 

Year of General Election to the State Assembly 2016 and 2021.

Performance of Political Party A

Won 15 seats and secured 8% of the total valid votes polled

Won 4 seats

Performance of Political Party B

Won 3 seats and secured 5% of the total valid votes polled

Won 2 seats

As per the available guidelines regarding the recognition of political parties, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Both the political parties will become recognized parties in 2016 and they will continue as recognized parties in 2021 also.

2. Both the political parties will become state-recognized parties in 2016 and both will loose its recognition in 2021.

3. Only Party A will become recognized in 2016 and it will continue its recognition as state party in 2021 also.

4. Both the political parties will become state-recognized parties in 2016 but only Party A will continue its recognition as a state party in 2021 whereas Party B will loose its recognition in 2021.

Answer: (4)Both the political parties will become state-recognized parties in 2016 but only Party A will continue its recognition as a state party in 2021 whereas Party B will loose its recognition in 2021.

Explanation:

2016:

Won 15 seats (15% of total seats).

Secured 8% of the total valid votes.

Recognition: Yes, Party A qualifies as a recognized state party as it won more than 6% of votes and at least 2 seats.

2021:

Won 4 seats (4% of total seats).

Recognition: Yes, Party A continues to be recognized as it still holds at least 3% of the seats.

Party B:

2016:

Won 3 seats (3% of total seats).

Secured 5% of the total valid votes.

Recognition: Yes, Party B qualifies as a recognized state party because it won at least 3 seats.

2021:

Won 2 seats (2% of total seats).

Recognition: No, Party B loses recognition because it no longer meets the minimum requirement of 3 seats or 3% of the seats.

Conclusion:

Correct Statement: 4. Both the political parties will become state-recognized parties in 2016, but only Party A will continue its recognition as a state party in 2021, whereas Party B will lose its recognition in 2021.

For a political party to be recognized as a National Party in India, it must fulfill any one of the following conditions:

Secure at least 6% of the valid votes in four or more states in a general election to the Lok Sabha or the State Legislative Assembly and win at least 4 seats in the Lok Sabha from any state(s).

Win at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha (11 seats), with MPs elected from at least three different states.

Be recognized as a State Party in at least four states.

For recognition as a State Party, a political party must meet one of the following criteria:

Secure at least 6% of the valid votes in a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned and win at least 2 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

Win at least 3% of the total seats in the Legislative Assembly or 3 seats, whichever is greater.

Win at least one seat in the Lok Sabha for every 25 seats or any fraction thereof allotted to the state.

Secure at least 8% of the total valid votes polled in the state in a general election to the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly.

These conditions are outlined by the Election Commission of India for granting recognition to political parties.

Answer 1

33. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is an Indian citizen who is ordinarily residing outside India and holds an Indian passport.
B. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is a person who or whose any of the ancestors was an Indian National and who is presently holding another country’s nationality and holding a foreign passport.
C. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is a person registered as OCI cardholder under the citizenship Act, 1955. It will be headed by retired IAS officer Mohamed Sanaulla.
D. OCI and NRIs can visit India without a visa for life long.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
Only one statement is wrong
Only two statements are wrong
Only three statements are wrong
None of the statements are wrong
Answer: (2) Only two statements are wrong
Explanation:
Statement A - NRI Definition:
Source: Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs. The definition of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as an Indian citizen residing outside India and holding an Indian passport is widely recognized and documented by official sources.
Link: Ministry of External Affairs - NRI
Statement B - PIO Definition:
Source: The Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, clarified that a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is someone of Indian ancestry who holds a foreign passport. The PIO card scheme was merged with the OCI card scheme in 2015.
Link: Ministry of Home Affairs - PIO and OCI
Statement C - OCI Definition:
Source: The Citizenship Act, 1955, under which OCI status is granted, does not involve any specific individual heading the status. The claim about retired IAS officer Mohamed Sanaulla heading the OCI is incorrect.
Link: Citizenship Act, 1955 - OCI
Statement D - Visa Requirements for OCI and NRI:
Source: The Government of India clarifies that OCI cardholders have a lifelong visa-free entry to India, while NRIs, as Indian citizens holding Indian passports, do not require a visa to enter India.
Link: Ministry of External Affairs - OCI and Visa
These sources provide official information on the status and definitions of NRI, PIO, and OCI, as well as visa requirements for visiting India.
Statements C and D are incorrect.
38. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine and recommend changes regarding Centre-State relations.
B. Article 122 of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President.
C. Power to make laws with respect to 'divorce and marriage' subjects lies exclusively with the Parliament of India.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
B only
A and B only
A and C only
C only
Answer: A only

(Option is not given properly)
Explanation:
Let's analyze each statement:
A. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine and recommend changes regarding Centre-State relations.
Correct. The Sarkaria Commission was indeed established in 1983 to examine the relationship between the Centre and the states and suggest changes to improve the efficiency of the Indian federal structure.
B. Article 122 of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President.
Incorrect. Article 122 of the Indian Constitution deals with the courts not inquiring into proceedings in Parliament. The impeachment of the President is covered under Article 61.
C. Power to make laws with respect to 'divorce and marriage' subjects lies exclusively with the Parliament of India.
Incorrect. 'Divorce and marriage' are subjects in the Concurrent List, meaning both the Parliament of India and State Legislatures have the power to make laws on these subjects.
Conclusion:
Correct statement: A (The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine and recommend changes regarding Centre-State relations).

Answer 2

41. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Rivers name)
List-II (States with boundaries formed by River)
A. Vedavati
i. Telangana and Karnataka
B. Kabini / Kapila
ii. Kerala and Karnataka
C. Cauvery
iii. Maharashtra and Karnataka
D. Bhima
iv. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka




v. Andhra pradesh and Karnataka

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv
A - iii, B - iv, C - i, D - ii
A - i, B - iv, C - ii, D - iii
A - v, B - ii, C - iv, D - iii
Answer: A - v, B - ii, C - iv, D - iii
Explanation:
Here are the sources that confirm the boundary relationships between the rivers and states listed:
Vedavati River (A - v) - Boundary between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka:
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka State's geographical data, confirm that the Vedavati river flows between these two states.
Link: Karnataka State Gazetteer
Kabini / Kapila River (B - ii) - Boundary between Kerala and Karnataka:
Source: The Kabini river, also known as the Kapila, is a tributary of the Cauvery and flows along the border between Kerala and Karnataka.
Link: Kerala State Portal
Cauvery River (C - iv) - Boundary between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka:
Source: The Cauvery river is well-known for forming the boundary between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and disputes over its water are governed by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
Link: Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
Bhima River (D - iii) - Boundary between Maharashtra and Karnataka:
Source: The Bhima river is a major tributary of the Krishna river and forms part of the boundary between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Link: Maharashtra State Gazetteer