Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 218

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -218

Q1. Electoral-Roll Revision, Article 324 and Voter Rights

In the context of the Supreme Court's examination of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedures, consider the following statements:

1. Article 324 gives the Election Commission responsibility for the superintendence, direction and control of elections.
2. Article 326 provides for adult suffrage in elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
3. The Election Commission's constitutional independence allows it to impose any new condition for voter eligibility without statutory authority.
4. Electoral-roll verification procedures should provide affected voters with a reasonable opportunity to correct errors.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied reports discuss the Supreme Court's questions about electoral-roll verification and possible exclusion of previously registered voters. Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Articles 324 and 326 establish important constitutional principles governing elections and adult suffrage. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Election Commission's independence does not permit it to disregard constitutional or statutory requirements. Statement 4 is correct because fair verification and correction procedures help protect eligible voters. The Court's questions should not be confused with a final judgment. Hidden trap: Constitutional independence does not mean unlimited administrative power.

Q2. Cyclone Arnab, El Niño and Tropical Cyclone Formation

In the context of Cyclone Arnab and discussions about El Niño, consider the following statements:

1. El Niño is associated with unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. Tropical cyclones generally require warm ocean waters and favourable atmospheric conditions.
3. Every El Niño event necessarily produces a severe cyclone along India's eastern coast.
4. Ocean heat content, vertical wind shear and atmospheric moisture can influence cyclone intensification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only