Static Quiz 05 June 2023
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Static Quiz 05 June 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Freedom of Religion enshrined in the Constitution:
1. It includes the freedom to not follow any religion.
2. It bars all religious conversions.
3. It is not applicable to foreign nationals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Freedom of Religion includes the right to not just practice one’s religion but also to propagate it. This
includes persuading people to join one’s religion and willful conversion from one religion to another. The
Constitution bars forceful conversions and conversions done by inducements. Hence, statement 2 is not
correct.
Freedom of Religion is available to not just Indian citizens but also to foreign nationals residing within
Indian territory. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Freedom of Religion includes the right to not just practice one’s religion but also to propagate it. This
includes persuading people to join one’s religion and willful conversion from one religion to another. The
Constitution bars forceful conversions and conversions done by inducements. Hence, statement 2 is not
correct.
Freedom of Religion is available to not just Indian citizens but also to foreign nationals residing within
Indian territory. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Under Article 360 of the Constitution, the power to proclaim financial emergency is vested under
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the similarities between Indian Parliamentary System and British Parliamentary System?
1. Supremacy of Parliament
2. Elected head of state
3. Majority party rule
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. It deals only with cases of corruption and economic offenses.
2. The CBI’s functioning is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses
being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
IncorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
If India decides to cede territory to any of its neighbours, which of the following would be
used by the Parliament?
1. Article 2
2. Article 3
3. Article 368
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: b
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368
IncorrectAnswer: b
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368
