Static Quiz 11 March 2025 (Indian Polity)
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Static Quiz 11 March 2025 (Indian Polity) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following rights is available to both citizens and foreigners in India?
1. Protection of life and personal liberty
2. Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention
3. Right to form associations
CorrectCorrect Answer: A (1 and 2 only)
Explanation:
Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) and Article 22 (Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention) apply to all persons, including foreigners.Article 19 (Right to form associations) is available only to Indian citizens.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: A (1 and 2 only)
Explanation:
Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) and Article 22 (Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention) apply to all persons, including foreigners.Article 19 (Right to form associations) is available only to Indian citizens.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
1. The Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the Lok Sabha.
CorrectCorrect Answer: A (1 only)
Explanation:
The Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, making it non-votable.The Speaker can be removed by an absolute majority (more than 50% of the total membership of Lok Sabha), not a simple majority.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: A (1 only)
Explanation:
The Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, making it non-votable.The Speaker can be removed by an absolute majority (more than 50% of the total membership of Lok Sabha), not a simple majority.
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3. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: B (2 and 3 only)
Explanation:
Inter-State Council is established under Article 263 for coordination between states and the Centre.Finance Commission is established under Article 280 to recommend financial distribution between Centre and states.
Zonal Councils are created under the States Reorganization Act, 1956, not Article 263.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: B (2 and 3 only)
Explanation:
Inter-State Council is established under Article 263 for coordination between states and the Centre.Finance Commission is established under Article 280 to recommend financial distribution between Centre and states.
Zonal Councils are created under the States Reorganization Act, 1956, not Article 263.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections to which of the following?
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. State Legislative Assemblies
4. Panchayati Raj Institutions
CorrectCorrect Answer: A (1, 2, and 3 only)
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts elections to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies (Articles 324-329).Panchayati Raj and Municipal elections are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the ECI.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: A (1, 2, and 3 only)
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts elections to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies (Articles 324-329).Panchayati Raj and Municipal elections are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the ECI.
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5. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding judicial review in India?
CorrectCorrect Answer: A (It is implicitly provided under the Constitution through various articles)
Explanation:
Judicial review is not explicitly mentioned but is derived from multiple provisions:Article 13: Declares that laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void.
Article 32 & 226: Provide for writ jurisdiction, enabling courts to review laws and executive actions.
Article 131, 136, 142, and 147: Further strengthen the concept.
It is borrowed from the U.S. Constitution, not the British system.
Both the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power of judicial review.
It applies to both legislative and executive actions.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: A (It is implicitly provided under the Constitution through various articles)
Explanation:
Judicial review is not explicitly mentioned but is derived from multiple provisions:Article 13: Declares that laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void.
Article 32 & 226: Provide for writ jurisdiction, enabling courts to review laws and executive actions.
Article 131, 136, 142, and 147: Further strengthen the concept.
It is borrowed from the U.S. Constitution, not the British system.
Both the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power of judicial review.
It applies to both legislative and executive actions.
