GK Quiz | 11 May 2020

1. Which of the following is correct about Collegium System in the Indian judiciary?

1. In this system judges only do the selection of judges.
2. The President can send back the recommendation of the collegium back thus making the recommendation not compulsory.
3. The Chief Justice is appointed the President after consulting with the number of judges of Supreme Court and High Court as he deems necessary and the recommendation of the judges is binding.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 1 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 2 and 3 only

Ans. B

Explanation

According to the collegium system in judiciary, judges of the Supreme Court and High Court are selected by the judges themselves. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President after consulting with such a number of judges of Supreme Court and High Court as he may deem compulsory. The consultation is not binding on the President. By convention the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the CJI.

The judges and Chief Justice of High Courts are appointed by the President after consulting with such a number of judges of the Supreme Court and High Court as he may deem necessary. In the 2^nd Judges case the court ruled that the consultation of CJI is binding on the President. But he will give his consultation after consulting with the 2 senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. In the Third judges' case the Supreme Court ruled that the judges would be appointed after consulting with the plurality of judges and even if 2 judges give an adverse opinion the recommendation should not be sent to the President.

The President can send back the recommendation of the collegium but if it is sent back again by the collegium  then the President has to accept it.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

2. Which of the following is correct about SwasthVayu?

1. It is an air purifier designed and developed by CSIR.
2. It is a three-layered mask designed to keep out even minute bacterias and pathogens.
3. It is a ventilator designed and developed by CSIR- NAL.
4. None of the above is true.

Ans.  C

Explanation

SwasthVayu is a BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure,) non Invasive Ventilator developed by CSIR- NAL. It is a microcontroller-based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible and a Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter. HEPA helps to alleviate the fear of virus spread.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Small Pox?

1. It is a viral disease.
2. In 2019, WHO celebrated the 40^th anniversary of smallpox eradication.
3. Small Pox vaccine developed by Edward Jenner was the 1^st successful vaccine to be developed.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3

Ans. A

Explanation

Small Pox is a contagious viral disease that occurs because of the Variola major and Variola minor. The initial symptoms of the disease are influenza, common cold fever, muscle pain, etc. The body gets filled with rashes. Children are more prone to smallpox. Small Pox vaccine was the 1^st vaccine to be developed by Edward Jenner. Smallpox got eradicated in 1977 and the WHO officially declared its eradication in 1980.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Panchayati Raj System?

1. Every person having the age of 21 years and an electorate form the particular gram sabha is eligible to contest the Panchayati Raj elections.
2. 3 tier system of Panchayati Raj Institution was first recommended by the Balwant Rai committee.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans. B

Explanation

The 3 tier system of Panchayati Raj Institution i.e at the village, block, and district level were first proposed by the Balwant Rai Mehta committee but it was institutionalized by introducing the 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 by adding part 9 to the constitution of India. According to the constitutional amendment act of 1992, the eligibility and disqualification of members are to be decided by the respective state legislators through an act. However, the minimum age for contesting the election is 21 years.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following is true about Todas?

1. Toda people are endemic to Nilgiri hills.
2. It is included in the PVTG list.
3. Toda society is matrilineal.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 only
4. 2 and 3

Ans.  A

Explanation

Toda tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) that has a Dravidian origin and is endemic to Nilgiri hills. The tribe can speak Tamil and Malayalam. The Toda people worship various deities but Buffalo is the most sacred. The Toda society is an exogamous matrilineal clan and follows polyandry.

Hence, the correct answer is A.