UPSC CSE Prelims Questions

A writ of prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

(a) a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
(b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
(c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
(d) the government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

Correct Answer: (c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case

Explanation:
A writ of prohibition is issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to a lower court, prohibiting it from continuing with proceedings in a case that is beyond its jurisdiction.
Possible Sources: Indian legal system and constitutional law references.

Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?

1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operation was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

• Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh (statement 1 is incorrect).
• The exercise commenced in Aundh (Pune).
• The goal included a joint response during counter-terrorism operations.
• The Indian Air Force was part of this exercise.
  Possible Sources: Official military press releases and reports on Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023.

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’:

1. Provisions will come into effect from 18th Lok Sabha.
2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct regarding the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’:
▪ The provisions will not come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
▪ The Act will be in force for 15 years after it becomes an Act.
▪ There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes

Question 80

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?

1. Initially, it was an ad-hoc Committee.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.

Select the answers using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Initially, the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha was an ad-hoc Committee.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Complaints can be made by anyone, not just a member of the Lok Sabha.
• Statement 3 is correct. The Ethics Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
  Possible Sources: Official Lok Sabha records and documents on parliamentary procedures.

The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:

(a) Canada and the United States of America
(b) Chile and Argentina
(c) China and India
(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

Correct Answer: (a) Canada and the United States of America

Explanation:
The longest international border in the world is between Canada and the United States of America, stretching approximately 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles).
Possible Sources: Geographical references and international boundary records.

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing their basic needs is called:

(a) Operation Sankalp
(b) Operation Maitri
(c) Operation Sadbhavana
(d) Operation Madad

Correct Answer: (c) Operation Sadbhavana

Explanation:
Operation Sadbhavana is undertaken by the Indian Army to uplift the local population in remote areas, including addressing their basic needs.
Possible Sources: Indian Army records and official operations documentation.