JKSSB Assistant Compiler Exam (Civics Section)
Exam Date: 03/04/2021 (Evening Shift)
1. Fundamental duties are a part of __________
A. Government duties
B. Indian Constitution
C. Employment
D. Fundamental rights
2. Local bodies at the city centers are called __________
A. Taluk Panchayat
B. Palike
C. Municipality
D. Corporation
3. United Nations Day is celebrated on __________
A. 25 October of every year
B. 26 January of every year
C. 24 October of every year
D. 15 August of every year
4. Directive Principles ascertains __________
A. Welfare of the entire society
B. Protection of the entire employee population
C. Welfare of the entire women population
D. Protection of human rights alone
5. Which of the following is not recognized as a scheduled language by the Constitution, in which the candidate can write central examinations?
A. Bhojpuri
B. Gujarati
C. Hindi
D. Kannada
6. Pulse polio campaign was launched by __________
A. Ministry of Food & Civil service
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Education
7. What elects the President, in India?
A. The members of the Rajya Sabha
B. The Electoral College
C. The Chief Election Commissioner
D. The citizens of India through a process called 'Voting'
8. What is a Party ticket?
A. Party's announcement
B. Party's mail
C. Party's nomination
D. Party's bill
9. What is the age to contest in the election in India?
A. 18 years
B. 20 years
C. 16 years
D. 25 year
10. Name the law which states that the accused has to be presented in front of the court before 24 hours
A. Judicial Law
B. Habeas corpus
C. Mandamus
D. Prison Law
11. People's collective view on Government matter is called __________
A. Public voice
B. People's Poll
C. Public opinion
D. People's view
12. What is the percentage of women reservation in the local bodies?
A. 50%
B. 33%
C. 45%
D. 20%
13. One of the challenges to Democracy is __________
A. Challenge of distribution of power
B. Challenge of distribution of abundant resources
C. Challenge of equality in terms of wages
D. Challenge of expansion of democracy across region, culture etc
14. Electronic voting machines consist of the following information:
A. Candidate's name and age
B. Candidate's name and symbol
C. Candidate's name and voter's name
D. Candidate's name and party
15. Why is the Universal Adult Franchise required in a Democracy?
A. As both conflict with each other
B. As both believe in the policy of allowing only the wealthy to vote
C. As both believe that educated people should be involved in the country's decision making
D. As both ensure equality
JKSSB Assistant Compiler Exam (Civics Section) - Answer Key & Explanations
Exam Date: 03/04/2021 (Evening Shift)
1. Fundamental duties are a part of __________
- Correct Answer: B. Indian Constitution
- Explanation: Fundamental Duties are embedded in Part IV-A (Article 51A) of the Indian Constitution. They were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, to remind citizens of their national obligations.
2. Local bodies at the city centers are called __________
- Correct Answer: C. Municipality
- Explanation: Urban local self-governing bodies in towns and city centers are broadly referred to as Municipalities (including Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations for larger cities). This system was formalized under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
3. United Nations Day is celebrated on __________
- Correct Answer: C. 24 October of every year
- Explanation: United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. It has been celebrated annually since 1948 to highlight the aims and achievements of the organization.
4. Directive Principles ascertains __________
- Correct Answer: A. Welfare of the entire society
- Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), contained in Part IV of the Constitution, aim at establishing social and economic democracy. They serve as guidelines for the government to secure a social order dedicated to the welfare of the entire society.
5. Which of the following is not recognized as a scheduled language by the Constitution, in which the candidate can write central examinations?
- Correct Answer: A. Bhojpuri
- Explanation: The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists 22 official languages. While Gujarati, Hindi, and Kannada are included, Bhojpuri is currently not recognized as a scheduled language under the Eighth Schedule.
6. Pulse polio campaign was launched by __________
- Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Explanation: The Pulse Polio Immunization program was launched in India in 1995 to eradicate poliomyelitis. It falls directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
7. What elects the President, in India?
- Correct Answer: B. The Electoral College
- Explanation: Under Article 54 of the Indian Constitution, the President is not elected directly by the people, but by an Electoral College. This college consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (MP) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories (MLA).
8. What is a Party ticket?
- Correct Answer: C. Party's nomination
- Explanation: In political terminology, a "party ticket" refers to the official nomination given by a political party to a candidate, authorizing them to contest an election under the party's name and symbol.
9. What is the age to contest in the election in India?
- Correct Answer: D. 25 year
- Explanation: While the voting age in India is 18 years, the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha) is 25 years.
10. Name the law which states that the accused has to be presented in front of the court before 24 hours
- Correct Answer: B. Habeas corpus
- Explanation: Article 22 of the Constitution and Section 57 of the CrPC mandate that an arrested person must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours. The judicial writ of Habeas Corpus (meaning "to have the body") is the legal remedy used to enforce this right against unlawful detention.
11. People's collective view on Government matter is called __________
- Correct Answer: C. Public opinion
- Explanation: Public opinion consists of the desires, wants, and thinking of the majority of the people on matters relating to governance, public policy, and political affairs.
12. What is the percentage of women reservation in the local bodies?
- Correct Answer: B. 33%
- Explanation: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments constitutionally mandated a minimum of one-third (33%) reservation for women in both rural (Panchayats) and urban (Municipalities) local bodies.
13. One of the challenges to Democracy is __________
- Correct Answer: D. Challenge of expansion of democracy across region, culture etc
- Explanation: The challenge of expansion involves applying the basic principles of democratic government across all regions, different social groups, and various institutions. It means ensuring greater power to local governments and extending federal principles seamlessly.
14. Electronic voting machines consist of the following information:
- Correct Answer: B. Candidate's name and symbol
- Explanation: An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot unit displays the list of contesting candidates alongside their respective names and allotted party/independent symbols, allowing voters to press the button next to their choice.
15. Why is the Universal Adult Franchise required in a Democracy?
- Correct Answer: D. As both ensure equality
- Explanation: Universal Adult Franchise means that all citizens who are 18 years and above have the right to vote, without discrimination based on wealth, education, caste, religion, or gender. It fundamentally establishes political equality ("one person, one vote, one value") in a democratic society.