2nd June Static Quiz 2021
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2nd June Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following are the objectives of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,1996?
1. To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas.
2. To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers of panchayats at the lower level.
3. To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make gram sabha a nucleus of all activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha.IncorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In which of the following matters the powers and status of the legislative council are broadly equal to that of the legislative assembly?
1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills.
2. Consideration of the reports of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
3. Approval of ordinances issued by the Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following take the oath of defending the constitution?
1. President
2. Judges of Supreme Court
3. Governor
4. Judges of High Court
5. Prime Minister
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
Under the third schedule of the Indian Constitution: President and Governor take the oath of
preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution.
SC and HC judges take the oath of upholding the constitution.
PM takes the oath of bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and abiding by it.IncorrectAnswer: B
Under the third schedule of the Indian Constitution: President and Governor take the oath of
preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution.
SC and HC judges take the oath of upholding the constitution.
PM takes the oath of bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and abiding by it. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the office of Chief Minister(CM), consider the following statements:
1. A person must prove his majority in the Assembly before being appointed as CM.
2. Fresh elections must be held within six month if a CM dies in the office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is not correct: The Constitution does not require that a person must prove his majority in
the Assembly before he is appointed as CM. The Governor may first appoint him as the Chief Minister
and then ask him to prove his majority in the legislative assembly within a reasonable period.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Governor may have to exercise his individual judgement in the selection
and appointment of CM when the CM dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor. However, on the
death of a CM, the ruling party usually elects a new leader and the governor has no choice but to
appoint him as CM.IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is not correct: The Constitution does not require that a person must prove his majority in
the Assembly before he is appointed as CM. The Governor may first appoint him as the Chief Minister
and then ask him to prove his majority in the legislative assembly within a reasonable period.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Governor may have to exercise his individual judgement in the selection
and appointment of CM when the CM dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor. However, on the
death of a CM, the ruling party usually elects a new leader and the governor has no choice but to
appoint him as CM. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
An ordinance can amend
1. the Constitution
2. any other ordinance
3. a tax law
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
An ordinance like any other legislation, can be retrospective, that is, it may come into force from a back
date. It may modify or repeal any act of Parliament or another ordinance. It can alter or amend a tax law
also for example the Goods and Services tax (compensation to States) ordinance, 2017. However, it
cannot be issued to amend the Constitution.IncorrectAnswer: B
An ordinance like any other legislation, can be retrospective, that is, it may come into force from a back
date. It may modify or repeal any act of Parliament or another ordinance. It can alter or amend a tax law
also for example the Goods and Services tax (compensation to States) ordinance, 2017. However, it
cannot be issued to amend the Constitution.
