20th April Static Quiz 2021
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20th April Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to the State Council of Ministers:
1. The constitution specifies the size of the state council of ministers and the ranking of ministers.
2. The advice tendered by the ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
The Constitution does not specify the size of the state council of ministers or the ranking of
ministers. They are determined by the chief minister according to the exigencies of the time and
requirements of the situation. Hence statement 1 is not correct .IncorrectAnswer: B
The Constitution does not specify the size of the state council of ministers or the ranking of
ministers. They are determined by the chief minister according to the exigencies of the time and
requirements of the situation. Hence statement 1 is not correct . - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Public Accounts Committee:
1. The committee was set up under the provisions of Government of India Act 1919.
2. Speaker is the ex- officio chairman of the committee
3. A minister cannot be a member of the committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• The Committee on Public Accounts is the oldest Parliamentary Committee and was first constituted
in 1921. It was constituted under the GOI act 1919. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The Committee consists of 22 Members, 15 Members are elected by Lok Sabha and 7 Members of the
Rajya Sabha are associated with it.
• The Speaker is empowered to appoint the Chairman of the Committee from amongst its Members. Hence statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• The Committee on Public Accounts is the oldest Parliamentary Committee and was first constituted
in 1921. It was constituted under the GOI act 1919. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The Committee consists of 22 Members, 15 Members are elected by Lok Sabha and 7 Members of the
Rajya Sabha are associated with it.
• The Speaker is empowered to appoint the Chairman of the Committee from amongst its Members. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Supreme Court of India:
1. The advice of the Supreme Court on any dispute arising out of any pre- constitutional treaty is not binding on the President.
2. The court must tender its opinion to the President if he/she refers matters related to any question of law or fact of public importance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
On any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise. In
this case, the Supreme Court may tender or may refuse to tender its opinion to the President. Hence
statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
On any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise. In
this case, the Supreme Court may tender or may refuse to tender its opinion to the President. Hence
statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Union Ministers:
1. A person cannot become a minister without being a Member of Parliament (MP).
2. The salaries and allowances of ministers are mentioned in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• A minister who is not a member of the Parliament (either house) for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister. But, such a minister can remain as a minister for the duration of 6 months without being a Member of Parliament (MP). Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by the Parliament and not mentioned in the
Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• A minister who is not a member of the Parliament (either house) for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister. But, such a minister can remain as a minister for the duration of 6 months without being a Member of Parliament (MP). Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by the Parliament and not mentioned in the
Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to Vice-President’s role as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:
1. He is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure for all house-related matters.
2. His rulings constitute precedents which are of a binding nature.
3. He determines whether a Rajya Sabha member stands to be disqualified on grounds of defection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.
IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.
