Q40. Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner of India?
[UP Police Sub-Inspector, 15 Nov 2021]
(A) Union Home Minister
(B) President of India
(C) Prime Minister
(D) Vice-President of India
Answer: (B) President of India
Explanation: The President appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners on the recommendation of a committee headed by the Prime Minister, including the Home Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Q39. Who became Central Vigilance Commissioner in April 2020?
[SSC CHSL Tier I, 12 Apr 2021]
(A) Sharad Kumar
(B) Suresh N. Patel
(C) Sanjay Kothari
(D) Rajnish Kumar
Answer: (C) Sanjay Kothari
Explanation: Sanjay Kothari was sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner in April 2020. The CVC oversees vigilance administration in the Union Government and exercises specified supervisory functions over anti-corruption investigations.
Q38. The National Investigation Agency was constituted under which legislation?
[UP Police Sub-Inspector, 21 Nov 2021]
(A) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
(B) National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
(C) Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982
(D) Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Answer: (B) National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
Explanation: The NIA Act, 2008 created a dedicated national investigative agency for offences listed in its Schedule. The UAPA is among the laws covering terrorist offences that the agency may investigate, but does not establish the NIA itself.
Q37. Which state was reported as the fifth to withdraw general consent for CBI investigations in 2020?
[SSC GD Constable, 9 Dec 2021]
(A) Odisha
(B) Punjab
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Haryana
Answer: (C) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra withdrew general consent to the CBI in October 2020, requiring specific permission for many investigations in the state unless another lawful basis existed. The consent framework arises from Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
Q36. In which year was the Disaster Management Act enacted?
[Delhi Forest Guard, 3 Mar 2021]
(A) 2001
(B) 2003
(C) 2007
(D) 2005
Answer: (D) 2005
Explanation: Parliament enacted the Disaster Management Act in 2005 to create legal arrangements for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The Act provides institutions at national, state and district levels, including NDMA, SDMA and DDMA.
Q35. Which among the following is a statutory body?
[UP Police Sub-Inspector, 25 Nov 2021]
(A) Finance Commission
(B) National Disaster Management Authority
(C) Election Commission of India
(D) NITI Aayog
Answer: (B) National Disaster Management Authority
Explanation: NDMA has a legislative foundation in the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Finance Commission and Election Commission are constitutional bodies, whereas NITI Aayog was created by executive resolution without a separate enabling statute.
Q34. Besides its Chairperson, what is the maximum number of other members allowed on a District Disaster Management Authority under the 2005 Act?
[UP Police Sub-Inspector, 2 Dec 2021]
(A) Nine
(B) Four
(C) Seven
(D) Five
Answer: (C) Seven
Explanation: Section 25 of the Disaster Management Act provides for a Chairperson and not more than seven other members of the District Disaster Management Authority. The District Magistrate, Collector or Deputy Commissioner ordinarily serves as its Chairperson.
Q33. On which date was NITI Aayog established?
[RRB NTPC, 13 Jan 2021]
(A) 1 February 2015
(B) 2 March 2015
(C) 1 January 2015
(D) 2 April 2015
Answer: (C) 1 January 2015
Explanation: The Government of India established NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015, superseding the Planning Commission. It serves as a central policy think tank and a forum for collaboration between the Union and state governments.
Q32. The National Human Rights Commission was created under which Act?
[Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector, 13 Sep 2021]
(A) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1991
(B) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1992
(C) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
(D) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1995
Answer: (C) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Explanation: NHRC was created pursuant to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Act sets out its composition, investigative role and powers to recommend action, while also enabling state commissions and Human Rights Courts.
Q31. Which officeholder was excluded from the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Lokayukta under the applicable state law?
[Rajasthan Patwari, 23 Oct 2021]
(A) Minister
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Corporation employee
(D) District head
Answer: (B) Chief Minister
Explanation: For this examination’s relevant legal framework, Rajasthan’s Lokayukta legislation excluded the Chief Minister from its purview. Powers and exemptions of state Lokayuktas vary significantly because they are established under separate state statutes.
