28 August Static Quiz 2021
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28 August Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Article 19, in the Indian Constitution, guarantees to all citizens six rights (Right to Freedom). Consider the following with reference to Freedom of Movement
(a) The entry of outsiders in tribal areas is restricted
(b) The freedom of movement of prostitutes can be restricted on the ground of public healthSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectANSWER: C
The grounds of imposing reasonable restrictions on this freedom are two, namely, the interests of general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe. The entry of outsiders in tribal areas is restricted to protect the distinctive culture, language, customs and manners of scheduled tribes and to safeguard their traditional vocation and properties against exploitation.
The Supreme Court held that the freedom of movement of prostitutes can be restricted on the ground of public health and in the interest of public morals. The Bombay High Court validated the restrictions on the movement of persons affected by AIDS.IncorrectANSWER: C
The grounds of imposing reasonable restrictions on this freedom are two, namely, the interests of general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe. The entry of outsiders in tribal areas is restricted to protect the distinctive culture, language, customs and manners of scheduled tribes and to safeguard their traditional vocation and properties against exploitation.
The Supreme Court held that the freedom of movement of prostitutes can be restricted on the ground of public health and in the interest of public morals. The Bombay High Court validated the restrictions on the movement of persons affected by AIDS. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the Indian context, the concept of ‘due process of law’ was introduced in which of the following cases/laws?
Which of the above is correct?
CorrectANSWER: C
In Menaka case (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21. It ruled that the right to life and personal liberty of a person can be deprived by law provided the procedure prescribed by
that law is reasonable, fair, and just. In other words, it has introduced the American expression ‘due process of law’.IncorrectANSWER: C
In Menaka case (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21. It ruled that the right to life and personal liberty of a person can be deprived by law provided the procedure prescribed by
that law is reasonable, fair, and just. In other words, it has introduced the American expression ‘due process of law’. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following:
Assertion (A): The Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature
Reason (R): Any law that gives effect to Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 39(b) and Article 39(c) and in the process, the law violates Article 14 or Article 19, then the law is not considered unconstitutionalSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectANSWER: 2
Assertion and Reasoning both are correct when the statements are considered individually. But R is not the correct reasoning for the assertion stated. The Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not legally enforceable
by the courts for their violation. Therefore, the government (Central, state, and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.
Reason (R) is the correct statement. The Supreme Court in Minerva Mills Case (1980) declared that DPSP was subordinate to FR’s but FR’s conferred by Article 14 and Article 19 were accepted as subordinate to the Directive Principles specified in Article 39 (b) and (c).IncorrectANSWER: 2
Assertion and Reasoning both are correct when the statements are considered individually. But R is not the correct reasoning for the assertion stated. The Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not legally enforceable
by the courts for their violation. Therefore, the government (Central, state, and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.
Reason (R) is the correct statement. The Supreme Court in Minerva Mills Case (1980) declared that DPSP was subordinate to FR’s but FR’s conferred by Article 14 and Article 19 were accepted as subordinate to the Directive Principles specified in Article 39 (b) and (c). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
According to Indian Constitution, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
CorrectANSWER: A
To vote in public elections and duty to pay taxes are not fundamental duties.
IncorrectANSWER: A
To vote in public elections and duty to pay taxes are not fundamental duties.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following provisions under Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India.
(a) To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs and STs.
(b) To provide equal justice and free legal aid to the poor.
(c) To protect monuments of national importance
(d) To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State
(e) To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the countryWhich of the above are the Liberal-Intellectual principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
CorrectANSWER : C
Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs and STs comes under the Gandhian Principles of DPSP whereas providing equal justice and free legal aid to the poor comes under the Socialistic Principles of DPSP.
IncorrectANSWER : C
Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs and STs comes under the Gandhian Principles of DPSP whereas providing equal justice and free legal aid to the poor comes under the Socialistic Principles of DPSP.
