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Checks and Balances Concept

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The idea of social justice requires that 1. Equal treatment be supplemented with principle of proportionality. 2. Due and equal consideration is given to all individuals. 3. Equality of treatment be transcended to recognize special needs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), consider the following statements: 1. Creamy layer is the section of people who are a majority in a state compared to other sections. 2. The Constitution of India defines the creamy layer among the OBCs. 3. The Supreme Court held that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for deciding the creamy layer. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to provisions about the socially and economically backward classes (SEBC): 1. The Parliament can modify the central list of identification of SEBCs. 2. A State government has no power to include a caste in SEBCs List of the State. 3. States are empowered to announce measures for welfare of SEBCs in their territory. How many statements given above are correct?

With reference to reservations in promotions in government jobs, consider the following statements: 1. The Nagaraj case (2006) relates to the issue of reservations in promotions. 2. The Supreme Court has upheld the application of creamy layer principle to members of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities in promotions. 3. State is not bound to make reservations for SC/ST in the matter of promotions. 4. A state has to collect quantifiable data showing backwardness of the class to provide reservation in promotions to the SC/ST communities. How many statements given above are correct?

The term ‘equal protection of law’ means: 1. Absence of any special privileges in favor of any person. 2. Equality in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the laws in equal circumstances. 3. The like should be treated alike without any discrimination. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements: The concept of ‘equality before law’ connotes 1. Absence of any special privileges in favor of any person. 2. Similar application of the same laws to all persons who are similarly situated. 3. Establishing equality of legal status, opportunity and justice. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to the provisions of Reservation in the Constitution of India: 1. The Right to reservation is a Fundamental Right. 2. The State can categorize backward classes as ‘backward’ and ‘more backward’ for the purpose of providing reservation. 3. The backwardness of a community can be determined solely based on their economic wellbeing. How many statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

If a state adopts a policy where it reserves certain government jobs for candidates born in the state, then it may lead to violation of which of the following fundamental right?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Right to equal opportunity in employment is not available in the case of private employment. 2. The Right to assemble peacefully is protected against private individual action also. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the system of checks and balances in the constitution, which of the following statement is correct?

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