Q1. The Supreme Court judgment in Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986) is related to:
A. Right to education
B. Freedom of religion and conscience
C. Right to equality in public employment
D. Right against exploitation
Q1. (B)
Explanation:
- Case involved Jehovah’s Witness students refusing to sing the National Anthem due to religious beliefs.
- Supreme Court held:
- Freedom of conscience (Article 25) + Freedom of expression (Article 19(1)(a)) includes the right to remain silent.
- State cannot compel patriotic expression if it violates individual beliefs.
Q2. Which of the following best describes “plurilateral agreements” in the WTO context?
A. Agreements binding on all WTO members
B. Agreements negotiated outside WTO framework
C. Agreements among a subset of WTO members
D. Agreements limited only to developed countries
Q2. (C)
Explanation:
- Plurilateral agreements = subset participation within WTO framework.
- Differ from:
- Multilateral agreements → binding on all members.
- Bilateral/FTA → outside WTO structure.
Q3. The principle of “one person, one vote, one value” in India is most directly reflected in:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 81
D. Article 326
Q3. (C)
Explanation:
- Article 81: Ensures uniform population-seat ratio across constituencies → electoral equality.
- Article 326: Deals with universal adult suffrage, not value parity.
- Article 14: General equality, but not specific to electoral representation.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the e-Visa system under IVFRT:
- It allows online application and digital approval of visas.
- It eliminates the need for immigration clearance at airports.
- Majority of applications are processed within 72 hours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4. (A)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct → Fully digital application & approval under Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT).
- Statement 2: Incorrect → Physical immigration clearance still mandatory at entry points.
- Statement 3: Correct → ~90%+ applications processed within 72 hours, improving ease of travel.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010:
- It regulates acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution.
- It aims to prevent activities detrimental to sovereignty and public order.
- It is administered by the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q5. (A)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct → Core function: regulate foreign funding to individuals/NGOs.
- Statement 2: Correct → Ensures funds are not used against national interest (sovereignty, integrity, public order).
- Statement 3: Incorrect → Administered by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
