TSPSC Prelims Mock Test - 7 - TSPSC (Telangana) MCQ

• Date: Telangana was formed on 2^nd June 2014.


• Background: Telangana is a state in southern India. It was carved out of the state of Andhra Pradesh through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.


• Struggle for Statehood: The demand for a separate state of Telangana had been ongoing for several decades due to differences in language, culture, and economic development between the Telangana region and the rest of Andhra Pradesh.


• Political Movements: The Telangana movement gained momentum in the early 2000s with protests, strikes, and political agitation demanding statehood for Telangana.


• Formation: After years of political negotiations and protests, Telangana was finally formed as the 29th state of India on 2nd June 2014 with Hyderabad as its capital.


• Significance: The formation of Telangana was a historic moment for the people of the region who had long fought for separate statehood. It marked a new chapter in the political landscape of India.

Hyderabad District (3,943,323 as of 2011)

Indian Roller (Coracias Benghalensis) [Palapitta]

• Background: Hyderabad State was ruled by the Nizams and was the largest princely state in India.


• Operation Polo: In 1948, the Indian government launched "Operation Polo" to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union.


• Forced Annexation: The Nizam of Hyderabad initially wanted to remain independent, but due to internal unrest and pressure from the Indian government, he eventually agreed to join India.


• Accession: On 17th September 1948, Hyderabad State formally acceded to the Union of India.


• Integration: The integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union was completed in 1948, marking the end of the independent rule of the Nizams.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 1948.

Operation Polo (13–18 Sep 1948)

• Signer of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill: Pranab Mukherjee


• Explanation:
  
  
  
  • The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill was signed by the then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on March 1, 2014.
  
  
  • This bill led to the creation of the separate states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, bifurcating the original state of Andhra Pradesh.
  
  
  • The decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh was a long-standing demand of the people of Telangana region, which was finally fulfilled with the signing of this bill.
  
  
  
  

Nalgonda District (31 Mandals)

• Option B: 119 Seats

• The Telangana Legislative Assembly has a total of 119 seats.


• These seats are distributed among different constituencies in the state of Telangana.


• Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected by the people of Telangana through a democratic voting process.


• The Assembly plays a crucial role in the governance of the state, making laws and policies for the welfare of the people.


• Each seat represents a specific geographical area within Telangana, and MLAs are elected to represent the interests of the people in their respective constituencies.

• Year of Opening: 1967

• Construction: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was constructed between 1955 and 1967.


• Purpose: The dam was built for the dual purpose of irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.


• Location: It is located on the Krishna River in the Indian state of Telangana.


• Public Access: The dam was opened to the public in 1967, allowing visitors to witness its impressive structure and the scenic reservoir it created.

• Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, also known as the Imlibun Bus Station, was built in the 1930s.
• It was constructed during the 1930s to cater to the growing transportation needs of Hyderabad, India.
• The bus station was named after Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement, to honor his contributions.
• Over the years, the bus station has undergone renovations and expansions to accommodate the increasing number of buses and passengers.
• Today, Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station is one of the busiest and most prominent bus stations in Hyderabad, serving as a major hub for intra-city and inter-city bus services.

Manjula Anagani (2015: Medicine) [Mithali Raj (Sports) & P. V. Sindhu (Sports) also received in the same year]

• Osmania University was established in 1918.


• It is named after the Seventh and Last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan.


• The university is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.


• It is the first university in India to use Urdu as a medium of instruction.


• Osmania University was founded by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad, through a Royal Charter in 1918.


• The university has a prestigious history and has been a center of learning and research in various fields.


• It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as arts, sciences, commerce, law, engineering, technology, and social sciences.


• Osmania University has played a significant role in the educational development of the region and has produced many distinguished alumni who have excelled in various fields.


• Over the years, the university has continued to grow and expand its academic offerings, making it one of the premier institutions of higher education in India.

Present Lokayukta Chairperson in Telangana

• Justice C.V. Ramulu

Detailed Explanation:

• Justice C.V. Ramulu is the current Lokayukta Chairperson in Telangana.


• He was appointed to this position to oversee the functioning of the Lokayukta institution in the state.


• As the Lokayukta Chairperson, Justice C.V. Ramulu plays a crucial role in investigating complaints of corruption and maladministration against public officials.


• His appointment aims to ensure transparency and accountability in governance and to uphold the principles of justice and integrity in public administration.


• Justice C.V. Ramulu's tenure as the Lokayukta Chairperson is essential in maintaining the rule of law and promoting ethical conduct among public servants in Telangana.

• Passed in 1950: The Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act was passed in the year 1950.


• Objective: The main objective of this act was to regulate the rights of agricultural tenants and provide security of tenure to them.


• Provisions: The act included provisions related to rent control, rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, and regulation of agricultural land holdings.


• Impact: This act had a significant impact on the agricultural sector in Hyderabad by providing protection to tenants and regulating land tenancy.

• Statement 1 is correct: It provides safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo Indian communities. It aims to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests provided in the Constitution. It also participates in the planning process of the socio-economic development of SCs and Anglo Indians.

• Statement 2 is not correct: The President specifies what castes in each state and union territory are to be treated as the SCs. But any inclusion or exclusion of any caste from presidential notification can be done by parliament only. NCSC has an advisory role only in this regard.

• Statement 3 is correct: It presents to the President, annually and at such other times as it may deem fit, reports upon safeguards of SCs and Anglo Indians. It also discharges such other functions in relation to the protection, welfare and development of SCs as the President may specify.

Central government has proposed to constitute a new backward classes commission after the term of National Commission for Other Backward Classes (NCBC) ended.

Statement 1 is correct. Parliament has passed the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill which grants the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status by inserting a new article 338 B in the Constitution.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Bill states that the President may specify the socially and educationally backward classes in the various states and union territories. He may do this in consultation with the Governor of the concerned state, however a law of Parliament will be required if the list of backward classes is to be amended.

The commission will have a chairperson, vice-chairperson and three other members and hear the grievances of socially and educationally backward classes, a function discharged so far by the National Commission of Scheduled Castes (NCSC).

The bill also provides NCBC with the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally backward classes.

NCBC will also have the powers of a civil court while investigating or inquiring into any complaints.

• The Preamble of the Constitution of India reveals four components.

• It states that the constitution derives its authority from the people of India. Therefore it reveals the source of authority of the constitution.

• It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, and republican polity. Therefore, it reveals the nature of the Indian State.

• It specifies justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity as the objectives of the constitution

• It stipulates November 26, 1949, as the date of adoption of the constitution.

• The preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislation.

• Like Fundamental Duties and Directive Principle of State Policy, Preamble is also non-justiciable, that is, its provisions are not enforceable in courts of law.

• Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

Statement 1 is correct. The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office. However, the State Election Commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the grounds as a judge of the High Court.

Statement 2 is correct. He appoints the chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission.

However, they can be removed only by the President and not by a Governor.

Statement 3 is incorrect. He acts as the chancellor (not vice-chancellors) of universities in the state. He also appoints the vice-chancellors of universities in the state.

Statement 4 is correct. He appoints the chief minister and other ministers. They also hold office during his pleasure.

KB) Executive Powers

The executive powers and functions of the Governor are:

• All executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken in his name.

• He can make rules specifying the manner in which the Orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated.

• He can make rules for more convenient transactions of the business of a state government and for the allocation among the ministers of the said business.

• He appoints the chief minister and other ministers. They also hold office during his pleasure. There should be a Tribal Welfare minister in the states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha appointed by him. The state of Bihar was excluded from this provision by the 94th Amendment Act of 2006.

• He appoints the advocate general of a state and determines his remuneration. The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the governor.

• He appoints the state election commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office. However, the state election commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the like grounds as a judge of a high court.

• He appoints the chairman and members of the state public service commission. However, they can be removed only by the president and not by a governor.

• He can seek any information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation from the chief minister.

• He can require the chief minister to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council.

• He can recommend the imposition of constitutional emergency in a state to the president. During the period of President’s rule in a state, the governor enjoys extensive executive powers as an agent of the President.

• He acts as the chancellor of universities in the state. He also appoints the vice-chancellors of universities in the state.

• A bill contemplating the changes under Article 3 has to satisfy two conditions:

  • such a bill can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President;

  • before recommending the bill, the President has to refer the same to the state legislature concerned for expressing its views within a specified period.

• The President is not bound by the views of the state legislature and may either accept or reject them, even if the views are received in time.

• Moreover, the Constitution (Article 4) itself declares that laws made for admission or establishment of new states (under Article 2) and formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states (under Articles 3) are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368. This means that such laws can be passed by a simple majority and by the ordinary legislative process.

• Hence option (c) is the correct answer.