Legal Awareness and Rights Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the PM-STIAC?

To provide training and education in science and technology.
To oversee the implementation of government policies related to science and technology.
To advise the Prime Minister on scientific and technological matters. (correct)
To conduct research and development in various scientific fields.

The NALSA compensation scheme for women rape and sexual assault survivors now applies to minor children.

True (A)

What is the maximum amount of compensation provided by the NALSA scheme for loss of life and gang rape survivors?

Rs. 10 lakh

The ______ was formed in 1995 under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.

NALSA Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their respective roles:

R. Chidambaram = Principal Scientific Advisor to the government K. Vijay Raghavan = Former head of the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor Chief Justice of India = Patron-in-chief of NALSA Second senior most judge of Supreme Court = Executive-Chairman of NALSA Signup and view all the answers

The Supreme Court has decided to disqualify individuals facing criminal charges from holding elected office.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern raised regarding the practicality of requiring candidates to advertise their criminal records?

It would be unrealistic to expect candidates to openly admit to their criminal history. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary threat to democracy mentioned in the text?

Criminalization of politics coupled with the rising influence of money and muscle power. Signup and view all the answers

The Election Commission's proposal includes a safeguard that only ______ cases should invite a ban.

heinous Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Prima facie = A preliminary assessment based on initial evidence. Muscle power = The use of physical force or intimidation for political gain. Heinous = A criminal offense considered to be particularly serious. Charge sheet = A formal document filed by the police containing allegations against a suspect. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Election expenditure cap

A limit set on the amount candidates can spend on advertising during elections.

Criminal antecedents

Past criminal records or offenses of a candidate being disclosed in elections.