15th March Static Quiz 2021
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15th March Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following is not correct with reference to National Emergency?
CorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is,
(a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
(b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is,
(a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
(b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What could be the possible reasons for democracy being the most prevalent and
better than other forms of government?
1. It provides for most stable form of government.
2. It ensures quick and correct decision making.
3. It extracts accountability from the government.
4. It ensures the elimination of income inequalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• Democracy leads to frequent changes in leadership. Sometimes this can set back big decisions and
affect the government’s efficiency. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Involving the people in decision making leads to delays in decision making. Also, it does not
guarantee that participative decisions will be good. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• Democracy does not ensure economic equality. Despite being the largest democracy, it has not ended poverty in our country and in other parts of the world. Hence statement 4 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
• Democracy leads to frequent changes in leadership. Sometimes this can set back big decisions and
affect the government’s efficiency. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Involving the people in decision making leads to delays in decision making. Also, it does not
guarantee that participative decisions will be good. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• Democracy does not ensure economic equality. Despite being the largest democracy, it has not ended poverty in our country and in other parts of the world. Hence statement 4 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution
under the Right to Freedom?
1. Right to assemble peacefully
2. Right to form associations
3. Right to strike or effective bargaining
4. Right to life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
The Supreme Court held that the trade unions have no guaranteed right to effective bargaining or right to
strike or right to declare a lock-out. The right to strike can be controlled by appropriate industrial
law. Hence, the option (c) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Supreme Court held that the trade unions have no guaranteed right to effective bargaining or right to
strike or right to declare a lock-out. The right to strike can be controlled by appropriate industrial
law. Hence, the option (c) is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. It deals only with cases of corruption and economic offenses.
2. The CBI’s functioning is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses
being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
IncorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
If India decides to cede territory to any of its neighbours, which of the following would be
used by the Parliament?
1. Article 2
2. Article 3
3. Article 368
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368.
IncorrectAnswer: C
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368.
