Static Quiz 11 December 2023
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Static Quiz 11 December 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by:
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. In dual command structure, the control over the police vests with both Superintendent of Police and the District
Magistrate.
2. In Commissionerate system, the control over the police lies entirely with the District Magistrate.
3. Dual command structure emphasizes the principle of separation of powers, whereas the Commissionerate system
emphasizes accountability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : C
Dual system of control:
○ Dual command structure over the district police means that control and direction over the
police vests with the SP (head of district police) and the District Magistrate (executive). Hence,
statement 1 is correct.○ Separation of powers of the DM (e.g., issues arrest warrants and licenses) and the police (e.g.,
investigate crimes and make arrests). Therefore, less concentration of power in the police, and
accountability to DM at the district level.○ SP is assisted by Additional/Assistant/ Deputy SPs, Inspectors and constabulary.
Commissionerate system:
○ Unified command structure with the Commissioner of Police (rank of the Deputy Inspector
General or above) as the sole head of the force within the city. Allows for quicker responses to
law and order situations. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.○ Powers of policing and magistracy concentrated in Commissioner. Directly accountable to the state
government and state police chief. Hence, statement 3 is correct.○ Commissioner is assisted by Special/ Joint/ Additional/ Deputy Commissioners, etc. Inspector
downwards rank structure is the same.IncorrectAnswer : C
Dual system of control:
○ Dual command structure over the district police means that control and direction over the
police vests with the SP (head of district police) and the District Magistrate (executive). Hence,
statement 1 is correct.○ Separation of powers of the DM (e.g., issues arrest warrants and licenses) and the police (e.g.,
investigate crimes and make arrests). Therefore, less concentration of power in the police, and
accountability to DM at the district level.○ SP is assisted by Additional/Assistant/ Deputy SPs, Inspectors and constabulary.
Commissionerate system:
○ Unified command structure with the Commissioner of Police (rank of the Deputy Inspector
General or above) as the sole head of the force within the city. Allows for quicker responses to
law and order situations. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.○ Powers of policing and magistracy concentrated in Commissioner. Directly accountable to the state
government and state police chief. Hence, statement 3 is correct.○ Commissioner is assisted by Special/ Joint/ Additional/ Deputy Commissioners, etc. Inspector
downwards rank structure is the same. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. While an opinion poll is conducted before balloting to gauge the intentions of voters, an exit survey is conducted
after elections to find out who they actually voted for.
2. While opinion polls can not be conducted for constituencies that have
already voted, exit polls can be telecast only after completion of the final phase of polling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
All the above statements are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
All the above statements are correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Official Language Commission:
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the provisions of The Official Languages Act, 1963.
2. The Commission can make recommendations to the President related to restrictions on the use of
English language for official purposes of the Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : B
Under Article 344 of the Constitution, The President shall, at the expiration of five years from the
commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten years from such
commencement, by order constitute a Commission which shall consist of a Chairman and such other
members representing the different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule as the President may
appoint, and the order shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission. Hence statement 1
is not correct.IncorrectAnswer : B
Under Article 344 of the Constitution, The President shall, at the expiration of five years from the
commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten years from such
commencement, by order constitute a Commission which shall consist of a Chairman and such other
members representing the different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule as the President may
appoint, and the order shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission. Hence statement 1
is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following amounts to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)?
1. Transfer of an election official without prior approval of the Election Commission.
2. Combining official visit with electioneering work by the Prime Minister.
3. Attending Independence Day celebration by Chief Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: c
IncorrectAnswer: c
