16th March Static Quiz 2021
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16th March Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Due process of Law’ provides for judicial scrutiny against arbitrary action of executive only.
2. The procedure established by law provides judicial scrutiny against arbitrary actions of both legislative and executive.
3. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution explicitly mentions the ‘procedure established by law’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
In the Gopalan case (1950), the Supreme Court has taken a narrow interpretation of Article 21. The
protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action and not from arbitrary
legislative action. But, in Menaka case12 (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the
Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21 and has introduced the American expression
‘due process of law’. In effect, the protection under Article 21 should be available not only against
arbitrary executive action but also against arbitrary legislative action. Hence statements 1 and 2 are not
correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
In the Gopalan case (1950), the Supreme Court has taken a narrow interpretation of Article 21. The
protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action and not from arbitrary
legislative action. But, in Menaka case12 (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the
Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21 and has introduced the American expression
‘due process of law’. In effect, the protection under Article 21 should be available not only against
arbitrary executive action but also against arbitrary legislative action. Hence statements 1 and 2 are not
correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Constitution prescribes imposition of Presidents Rule in a state if:
1. The state fails to comply with any direction from the Centre.
2. The President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
3. There is an occurrence of a violent incident disrupting law and order.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution prescribes imposition of President’s Rule only on the grounds mentioned under
Article 356 and 365. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct. There is no mention of ‘violent incident
disrupting law and order’ in the constitution as the ground for imposition of President’s Rule.
Hence, statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution prescribes imposition of President’s Rule only on the grounds mentioned under
Article 356 and 365. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct. There is no mention of ‘violent incident
disrupting law and order’ in the constitution as the ground for imposition of President’s Rule.
Hence, statement 3 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India only mentions the office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and not the Election Commissioners (EC).
2. The CEC has overriding powers while deciding upon any matter or issue.
3. Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Indian Constitution ensures
1. Individual Freedom
2. Social Justice
3. Community Based Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All statements are correct
IncorrectAnswer: D
All statements are correct
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is correct with reference to Financial Emergency under Article 360?
CorrectAnswer: c
IncorrectAnswer: c
