Q1. Which of the following are constitutional features of grants-in-aid provided under Article 275(1)?They are discretionary in nature and can be used for any public purpose.They are charged directly on the Consolidated Fund of India.They are intended for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and administration of Scheduled Areas.They provide a statutory mechanism for fiscal support to states in need.Select the correct option:
Q2. In the context of India’s fight against financial crimes, the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) reports directly to which of the following?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002: It is applicable to all financial institutions but excludes insurance companies.The burden of proof lies with the accused to prove that the property is not involved in money laundering.It allows for the attachment and confiscation of property derived from scheduled offences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Director of the CBI: The Director is appointed for a fixed tenure of not less than two years.The appointment is made by a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.The Director has the security of tenure and cannot be transferred without the consent of the appointment committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. The CBI can take up investigation of cases in a State under which of the following circumstances? The State Government concerned gives its consent.The Supreme Court orders the CBI to investigate.The High Court orders the CBI to investigate.The Central Government orders it suo-moto in the interest of national security. Select the correct option from the codes given below: