Static Quiz 15 April 2023 (Polity)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Duties?
1) The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia.
2) It was amended only once by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectWhat are Fundamental Duties?
• The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia (erstwhile Soviet Union).
• These were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
• Originally 10 in number, one more duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
• Like the Directive Principles of State Policy, the Fundamental duties are also non-justiciable in nature.IncorrectWhat are Fundamental Duties?
• The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia (erstwhile Soviet Union).
• These were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
• Originally 10 in number, one more duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
• Like the Directive Principles of State Policy, the Fundamental duties are also non-justiciable in nature. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statement about Article 25 of the Indian Constitution?
1) It guarantees the right to form and maintain religious and charitable institutions.
2) It is a right that guarantees a negative liberty
3) The provisions of this article are not absolute.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectFreedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion (Article 25):
• The provisions of this article are not absolute. State can take appropriate measures when it comes to public order, health, and morality;
• The State has the authority to regulate any economic, political, financial, or any secular affair related to any particular religion.
• This enables the state to take measures regarding welfare and social reforms associated with religious practices.
• For example; the state can take measures to open Hindu religious places for all sections of the Hindu society. (The intervention done by the state in recent matters like the ‘triple talaq’ and ‘Sabarimala temple entry’ are associated with these provisions)
• It is a right that guarantees a negative liberty — which means that the state shall ensure that there is no interference or obstacle to exercise this freedom.
o However, like all fundamental rights, the state can restrict the right for grounds of public order, decency, morality, health and other state interestsIncorrectFreedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion (Article 25):
• The provisions of this article are not absolute. State can take appropriate measures when it comes to public order, health, and morality;
• The State has the authority to regulate any economic, political, financial, or any secular affair related to any particular religion.
• This enables the state to take measures regarding welfare and social reforms associated with religious practices.
• For example; the state can take measures to open Hindu religious places for all sections of the Hindu society. (The intervention done by the state in recent matters like the ‘triple talaq’ and ‘Sabarimala temple entry’ are associated with these provisions)
• It is a right that guarantees a negative liberty — which means that the state shall ensure that there is no interference or obstacle to exercise this freedom.
o However, like all fundamental rights, the state can restrict the right for grounds of public order, decency, morality, health and other state interests - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect with reference to the Freedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India?
CorrectFreedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India:
• Article 19(1)(d) of the Indian Constitution entitles every citizen to move freely throughout the territory of the country.
• This right is protected against only state action and not private individuals.
• Moreover, it is available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc.
• The freedom of movement has two dimensions, viz, internal (right to move inside the country) and external (right to move out of the country and right to come back to the country).
• Article 19 protects only the first dimension.
• The second dimension is dealt by Article 21 (Right to life and personal liberty).
• Restrictions on this freedom can only be imposed on two grounds which are mentioned in the Article 19(5) of the constitution itself, namely, the interests of the general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe.IncorrectFreedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India:
• Article 19(1)(d) of the Indian Constitution entitles every citizen to move freely throughout the territory of the country.
• This right is protected against only state action and not private individuals.
• Moreover, it is available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc.
• The freedom of movement has two dimensions, viz, internal (right to move inside the country) and external (right to move out of the country and right to come back to the country).
• Article 19 protects only the first dimension.
• The second dimension is dealt by Article 21 (Right to life and personal liberty).
• Restrictions on this freedom can only be imposed on two grounds which are mentioned in the Article 19(5) of the constitution itself, namely, the interests of the general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Delimitation:
1) It is the act of fixing or redrawing the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body.
2) The delimitation exercise is carried out by the Election Commission of India whose orders have the force of law.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectWhat is Delimitation?
• Delimitation is the act of fixing or redrawing the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies (Assembly or Lok Sabha seat) in a country or a province having a legislative body, as per the Election Commission.
• The delimitation exercise is carried out by an independent high-powered panel known as the Delimitation Commission whose orders have the force of law and cannot be questioned by any court. The exercise has been carried out over the years to redefine the area of a constituency-based on its population size (based on the last Census).
• Aside from changing the limits of a constituency, the process may result in change in the number of seats in a state.
• This exercise also involves reservation of Assembly seats for SC & ST in accordance with the Constitution.
• The key aim is to have equal representation to equal segments of the population in order to ensure a fair division of geographical areas so that all political parties or candidates contesting elections have a level playing field in terms of a number of voters.IncorrectWhat is Delimitation?
• Delimitation is the act of fixing or redrawing the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies (Assembly or Lok Sabha seat) in a country or a province having a legislative body, as per the Election Commission.
• The delimitation exercise is carried out by an independent high-powered panel known as the Delimitation Commission whose orders have the force of law and cannot be questioned by any court. The exercise has been carried out over the years to redefine the area of a constituency-based on its population size (based on the last Census).
• Aside from changing the limits of a constituency, the process may result in change in the number of seats in a state.
• This exercise also involves reservation of Assembly seats for SC & ST in accordance with the Constitution.
• The key aim is to have equal representation to equal segments of the population in order to ensure a fair division of geographical areas so that all political parties or candidates contesting elections have a level playing field in terms of a number of voters. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statement about e Inter-State Water Disputes Act:
1) The act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
2) Neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
Neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.IncorrectThe Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
Neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
