UPSC 2018 Polity Questions with Answers

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly vacates his office in three cases:

1. If he ceases to be a member of the assembly;

2. Speaker Resigns by writing to the deputy speaker and vice versa and

3. Removed by the resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the assembly.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 179 provided that, whenever the Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Assembly after the dissolution.

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: As per Article 361, which deals with the ‘Protection of President and Governors’, states that ‘no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office’. However, after giving two months’ notice, civil proceedings can be instituted against him during his term of office in respect of his personal acts.

Statement 2 is correct: As per Article 158, which deals with the ‘Conditions of Governor Office’, states that ‘the emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office’.

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and several other food-related laws to bring uniformity in food safety regulations. It aimed to establish a single authority (FSSAI) for regulating food safety and standards in India.

Statement 2 is incorrect: FSSAI is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, but it is not under the charge of the Director General of Health Services. Instead, it functions independently with its own Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Central Government.