Static Quiz 20 December 2022
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Static Quiz 20 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Amendment of which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India requires a special majority of the Parliament and consent of half of the States?
1. Formation of new States
2. Power of Parliament to amend the
Constitution
3. Fundamental Rights
4. Goods and Services Tax Council
5. Elections to Parliament and State
Legislatures
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Independence Act, 1947:
1. It provided Dominion status to India and Pakistan with the right to secede from the British Commonwealth.
2. Both India and Pakistan were to be governed by the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1935 till their
respective Constitutions came into force.
3. It abolished of the post of Governor- General and vested its power in the office of President.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAnswer: B
It abolished the office of Viceroy and provided, for each dominion, a Governor- General, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the dominion cabinet. So, statement 3 is not correct.
IncorrectAnswer: B
It abolished the office of Viceroy and provided, for each dominion, a Governor- General, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the dominion cabinet. So, statement 3 is not correct.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following expenses are charged on Consolidated Fund of India?
1. Salaries of Supreme Court Judges
2. Salaries of High Court Judges
3. Pension of Supreme Court Judges
4. Pension of High Court Judges
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: C
The salaries and allowances of the judges, the salaries, allowances and pensions of
the staff as well as the administrative expenses of a High Court are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of the State. So, point 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The salaries and allowances of the judges, the salaries, allowances and pensions of
the staff as well as the administrative expenses of a High Court are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of the State. So, point 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011, consider the following statements:
1. It was enacted by amending the Constitution through a special majority of the Parliament and with the consent of
half of the State Legislatures by a simple majority.
2. The Supreme Court has struck down the entire Act as being violative of the federal structure of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• 97th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted without the consent of half of the
State Legislature. So, statement 1 is not correct.• The Supreme Court in 2021 struck down certain provisions (not complete act) of the
Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 in so far as it introduced clauses dealing
with the working of cooperative societies working within a state, saying the subject
matter fell in the state list and “belongs wholly and exclusively to the State legislatures
to legislate upon” and any change would require the ratification by at least one-half
of the State Legislatures as per Article 368(2) of the Constitution. So, statement 2 is
not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• 97th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted without the consent of half of the
State Legislature. So, statement 1 is not correct.• The Supreme Court in 2021 struck down certain provisions (not complete act) of the
Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 in so far as it introduced clauses dealing
with the working of cooperative societies working within a state, saying the subject
matter fell in the state list and “belongs wholly and exclusively to the State legislatures
to legislate upon” and any change would require the ratification by at least one-half
of the State Legislatures as per Article 368(2) of the Constitution. So, statement 2 is
not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Lok Adalat, consider the following statements:
1. It has been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
2. Its award is final and binding and no appeal against such an award lies before any court.
3. There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
4. Cases pending before any other court cannot be referred to it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Nature of Cases to be referred to Lok Adalat:
• Any case pending before any court. So, statement 4 is not correct.
• Any dispute which has not been brought before any court and is likely to be
filed before the court.IncorrectAnswer: A
Nature of Cases to be referred to Lok Adalat:
• Any case pending before any court. So, statement 4 is not correct.
• Any dispute which has not been brought before any court and is likely to be
filed before the court.
