05.12.2024

1. The U.S. President has absolute power to grant pardons for federal criminal offences, except in cases of impeachment.
2. In India, the pardoning power of the President and the Governor is subject to judicial review on grounds such as arbitrariness or mala fides.
3. The Royal Prerogative of Mercy in the U.K. has been entirely replaced by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Hungry Tide focuses on the impact of rising sea levels in the Sundarbans and examines the tension between conservation and human rights.
2. In Gun Island, Ghosh uses the legend of the ‘gun merchant’ to highlight the interplay between folklore and environmental challenges.
3. The Nutmeg’s Curse explores how colonial exploitation of natural resources like spices shaped modern corporate practices.
4. The Ibis Trilogy primarily addresses the themes of environmental degradation and the cultural impact of climate change in the Indian Ocean region.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Options:

1. The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 identified over 46 lakh castes and sub-castes, but the data was free from errors.
2. Upward caste mobility claims often arise from the perceived prestige associated with certain social groups, while downward mobility claims are linked to accessing reservation benefits.
3. Proportional representation in reservations ensures equal benefits for both populous and non-populous castes.
4. Caste misclassification is primarily due to enumerator assumptions and confusion arising from similar-sounding surnames.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?