Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional office of the Advocate General for the State under Article 165 of the Constitution:
1. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the State and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
2. A person must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be eligible for appointment as Advocate General.
3. The Advocate General possesses the constitutional right to participate in legislative proceedings of the State Assembly, including the right to vote.

Q4. With reference to Coastal Mangrove Ecosystems and specialized morphological adaptations, consider the following statements:
1. True mangroves develop specialized vertical aerial root extensions known as pneumatophores to absorb atmospheric oxygen in waterlogged anaerobic mud.
2. Several mangrove species exhibit viviparous seed reproduction, where embryos germinate and develop into seedlings while still attached to the parent tree.
3. The Sundarbans mangrove delta is situated in a freshwater inland tectonic basin entirely isolated from marine saltwater tidal inundations.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Chemical Weathering processes in physical geomorphology:
1. Carbonation is a chemical weathering reaction where carbonic acid in rainwater dissolves carbonate minerals in limestone landscapes.
2. Solution, oxidation, and mineral hydration alter the chemical composition of parent bedrock and accelerate rock decomposition.
3. Chemical weathering processes reach their maximum rate and intensity in cold, hyper-arid polar desert environments with permafrost.

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🗳️ CEC & EC APPOINTMENTS | KEY INSIGHTS FOR UPSC

🔑 Key Insight: Electoral credibility depends on an independent, impartial and trusted Election Commission.

📌 Key Takeaways:
• Article 324 & the appointment framework
• Need for bipartisan selection
• Supreme Court’s role in ensuring institutional independence
• Lessons from the UN Secretary-General selection process

📝 Mains Question:
Discuss the need for a bipartisan and credible process for appointing the CEC and ECs. What lessons can India draw from the UN model?

💡 One-Line Takeaway: Strong electoral institutions are the foundation of public trust in democracy.

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