Daily Quiz – 15th Feb 2024 By adminFebruary 20, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 15th Feb 2024 Daily Quiz - 15th Feb 2024 1 / 5 Consider the following statements about Advocate GeneralHe must be qualified to become a judge of the High Court.The Ground for his removal is provided in the constitution.Conventionally he resigns from his office when the government changes.Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only An advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General for India at the union government levelStatement 1 is correct: The person who is eligible to hold the office of advocate general in India must be eligible to be appointed as the judge of the High Court i.e.He must be an Indian CitizenHe must have held judicial office for ten years or have been an advocate of the high court for ten years.Statement 2 is incorrect: The advocate general holds office according to the pleasure of the governor. The Constitution does not have any ground to remove attorney general.Statement 3 is correct: Conventionally, the Advocate general generally resigns from his office when the government changes. An advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General for India at the union government levelStatement 1 is correct: The person who is eligible to hold the office of advocate general in India must be eligible to be appointed as the judge of the High Court i.e.He must be an Indian CitizenHe must have held judicial office for ten years or have been an advocate of the high court for ten years.Statement 2 is incorrect: The advocate general holds office according to the pleasure of the governor. The Constitution does not have any ground to remove attorney general.Statement 3 is correct: Conventionally, the Advocate general generally resigns from his office when the government changes. 2 / 5 With reference to the model code of conduct (MCC) consider the following statements:It has no legal backing and is based on consensus among political parties.It traces its roots to a code of conduct issued during the Assembly elections of Kerala in the year 1960.Which of the above statements is/ are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Statement 1 is correct: The model code of conduct issued by the ECI is a set of guidelines meant for political parties, candidates and governments to adhere to during an election. This code is based on consensus among political parties. It has not been given any legal backing. However, certain provisions of the MCC may be enforced through invoking corresponding provisions in other statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Representation of the People Act, 1951.Statement 2 is correct: Its origin can be traced to a code of conduct for political parties prepared by the Kerala government in 1960 for the Assembly elections. It was adopted, refined and enlarged by the ECI in later years, and was enforced from 1991 onwards.Key provisions of the Model Code of Conduct:General Conduct: Criticism of political parties must be limited to their policies and programmes, past record and work. Prohibited Activities include:using caste and communal feelings to secure votescriticising candidates on the basis of unverified reportsbribing or intimidation of voters, andorganising demonstrations or picketing outside houses of persons to protest against their opinions,Meetings: Parties must inform the local police authorities of the venue and time of any meeting in time to enable the police to make adequate security arrangements.Processions: If two or more candidates plan processions along the same route, organisers must establish contact in advance to ensure that the processions do not clash. Carrying and burning effigies representing members of other political parties is not allowed.Polling booths: Only voters, and those with a valid pass from the Election Commission, will be allowed to enter polling booths.Observers: The Election Commission will appoint observers to whom any candidates may report problems regarding the conduct of the election. Statement 1 is correct: The model code of conduct issued by the ECI is a set of guidelines meant for political parties, candidates and governments to adhere to during an election. This code is based on consensus among political parties. It has not been given any legal backing. However, certain provisions of the MCC may be enforced through invoking corresponding provisions in other statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Representation of the People Act, 1951.Statement 2 is correct: Its origin can be traced to a code of conduct for political parties prepared by the Kerala government in 1960 for the Assembly elections. It was adopted, refined and enlarged by the ECI in later years, and was enforced from 1991 onwards.Key provisions of the Model Code of Conduct:General Conduct: Criticism of political parties must be limited to their policies and programmes, past record and work. Prohibited Activities include:using caste and communal feelings to secure votescriticising candidates on the basis of unverified reportsbribing or intimidation of voters, andorganising demonstrations or picketing outside houses of persons to protest against their opinions,Meetings: Parties must inform the local police authorities of the venue and time of any meeting in time to enable the police to make adequate security arrangements.Processions: If two or more candidates plan processions along the same route, organisers must establish contact in advance to ensure that the processions do not clash. Carrying and burning effigies representing members of other political parties is not allowed.Polling booths: Only voters, and those with a valid pass from the Election Commission, will be allowed to enter polling booths.Observers: The Election Commission will appoint observers to whom any candidates may report problems regarding the conduct of the election. 3 / 5 With reference to the Election Commission which of the following statements is/are correct?The Election Commission is provided with the security of tenure and is removed on the grounds similar to the judges of the Supreme Court.The Constitution has not barred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.The constitution prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) and tenure of the members of the election commission.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 None of the above Statement 1 is correct: - The chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure and cannot be removed from his office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he can be removed by the president on the basis of a resolution passed to that effect by both the Houses of Parliament with special majority, either on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Thus, he does not hold his office till the pleasure of the president, though he is appointed by him.Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) nor the term of the members of the Election Commission. Statement 1 is correct: - The chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure and cannot be removed from his office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he can be removed by the president on the basis of a resolution passed to that effect by both the Houses of Parliament with special majority, either on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Thus, he does not hold his office till the pleasure of the president, though he is appointed by him.Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) nor the term of the members of the Election Commission. 4 / 5 With reference to the Election Commission which of the following statements is/are incorrect?The Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners since its inception.The chief election commissioner has equal powers and receives a salary similar to those of a judge of the Supreme Court, whereas other election commissioners are similar to the judge of the High Court.In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief election commissioners and /or two other election commissioners the matter is decided by the Supreme Court Select the answer using the codes given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 None of the above Statement 1 is incorrect: - During its inception in 1950 the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner and since 1993 it is functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.Statement 2 is incorrect: The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites, which are similar to those of a Judge of the Supreme Court.Statement 3 is incorrect: In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority. Statement 1 is incorrect: - During its inception in 1950 the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner and since 1993 it is functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.Statement 2 is incorrect: The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites, which are similar to those of a Judge of the Supreme Court.Statement 3 is incorrect: In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority. 5 / 5 With reference to the Election Commission which of the following statements is/are incorrect?The Election Commission is a Permanent and Independent body established under a legislation enacted by parliamentThe Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the parliament may from time-to time fixThe conditions of service, tenure, qualification of the election commissioners is determined by the Parliament.Select the answer using the codes given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 None of the above Statement 1 is incorrect: - The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country, but not established under a legislation of parliament.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time-to-time fix.Statement 3 is incorrect: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the president. Statement 1 is incorrect: - The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country, but not established under a legislation of parliament.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time-to-time fix.Statement 3 is incorrect: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the president. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz