Current Affairs Question - 20 December 2021
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Constitution Of India
Consider the following articles of the Constitution of India:
- Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
- Articles 14 and 22(1) also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law and a legal system which promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity to all.
- Article 246 provides that the Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in List I in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
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Only 1
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| B |
2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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None of the above
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Legislative Framework Of Mining Sector In India
Consider the following statements in context to the Legislative Framework of Mining Sector in India:
- The entry at serial No. 23 of List II (State List) to the Constitution of India mandates the state government to own the minerals located within their boundaries.
- The entry at serial No. 54 of List I (Central List) mandates the central government to own the minerals within the exclusive economic zone of India (EEZ).
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
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Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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