PRELIMS मतलब MAD

Answer – (b)

Explanation:

About Uniform Civil Code: A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc.

Statement 1 is not correct: Article 44 of the Constitution says that the State shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.

Statement 2 is correct: It comes under Part IV of the Constitution and is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy. Thus, it is not justiciable, which means it is not enforceable by any court.

Statement 3 is not correct: Indian laws do follow a uniform code in most civil matters — Indian Contract Act, Civil Procedure Code, Sale of Goods Act, Transfer of Property Act, Partnership Act, Evidence Act etc.

Answer – (b)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution deals with the administration of Scheduled areas and Tribal areas.

Article 244(1) states that the provisions of Fifth Schedule shall apply to the administration and control of the Scheduled areas and Scheduled tribes in any state other than the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Article 244(2) states that the provisions of Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of the tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Statement 2 is correct: In the Scheduled areas, the Governor can make regulations for the peace and good government of any area in a State which is for the time being a Scheduled Area.

Such regulations may prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the Scheduled Tribes in such area; regulate the allotment of land to members of the Scheduled Tribes in such area; regulate the carrying on of business as money-lender by persons who lend money to members of the Scheduled Tribes in such area.

Statement 3 is not correct: The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution can be amended by Parliament.

Para 7 of the Fifth Schedule empowers Parliament to amend it by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision thereof.

Answer – (b)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by the First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951.

Statement 2 is not correct: The distribution of seats in the Rajya Sabha among the states and union territories is provided under the Fourth Schedule, not the First Schedule.

Statement 3 is not correct: The division of powers between the Union and the States is provided under the Seventh Schedule, not the Fourth Schedule.

Hence, statements 2 and 3 are not correct, so option (b) is the correct answer.

Answer – (d)

Explanation:

About Attorney General of India: The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the country appointed by the President. He shall be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Statement 1 is not correct: Article 76(4) of the Constitution of India states that the Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.

Statement 2 is not correct: During the performance of his duties, he has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament without the right to vote.

Answer – (b)

Explanation:

About the Post Office Act, 2023: The Act aims to create a simple legislative framework for delivery of citizen centric services, banking services and benefits of Government schemes at the last mile.

The Act does away with provisions such as the exclusive privilege of collecting, processing and delivering of letters, to enhance the ease of doing business and ease of living.

Statement 1 is not correct: As per section 4 of the act, the Post Office shall provide such services as the Central Government may prescribe.

Statement 2 is correct: As per the section 5 of the act, the Post Office shall have the exclusive privilege of issuing postage stamps.

The Director General may make regulations relating to the supply and sale of postage stamps and postal stationery.

Statement 3 is correct: As per the section 6 of the act, the Central Government may prescribe standards for addressing on the items, address identifiers and usage of postcodes.