Static Quiz 04 May 2024
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Static Quiz 04 May 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following have bearing upon both Part III and Part IV of the Indian Constitution?
1. Education
2. Protection to Environment
3. Organisation of Village Panchayats
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: A
Provision to organize Village Panchayat is provided under Article 40 (Directive Principles of State Policy) that provides that the State shall take steps to organize village Panchayats. However, there is no related provision under Fundamental Rights. So, point 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Provision to organize Village Panchayat is provided under Article 40 (Directive Principles of State Policy) that provides that the State shall take steps to organize village Panchayats. However, there is no related provision under Fundamental Rights. So, point 3 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Reservation in the matter of promotions in Government employment is a Fundamental Right in India.
2. The Supreme Court can issue the writ of mandamus to direct the State Governments to provide reservations to
backward communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
The Supreme Court had recently ruled that, under Articles 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) of the Constitution, reservation in the matter of promotions in government employment is not a fundamental right, and a state cannot be compelled to offer the quota if it chooses not to. So, statement 1 is not correct.
State Government cannot be directed to provide reservations for appointments in public posts. Similarly, the State is not bound to make reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in matters of promotions. In this regard, the writ of mandamus cannot be issued by the court directing State Governments to provide reservations. So, statement 2 is not correct.
IncorrectAnswer: D
The Supreme Court had recently ruled that, under Articles 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) of the Constitution, reservation in the matter of promotions in government employment is not a fundamental right, and a state cannot be compelled to offer the quota if it chooses not to. So, statement 1 is not correct.
State Government cannot be directed to provide reservations for appointments in public posts. Similarly, the State is not bound to make reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in matters of promotions. In this regard, the writ of mandamus cannot be issued by the court directing State Governments to provide reservations. So, statement 2 is not correct.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The makers of the Indian Constitution preferred the phrase ‘Union of States’ over ‘Federation of States’. Which one of the following reflects the rationale behind it?
CorrectAnswer: b
IncorrectAnswer: b
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:
1. They are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
2. The Chief Minister of each member state acts as the Chairperson of the Council by rotation.
3. All states in India are members of the Zonal Councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Each zonal council consists of the Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of all the States in the zone, two other Ministers from each State in the zone and Administrator of each Union Territory in the zone. The Union Home Minister has been nominated to be the common chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Each Chief Minister acts as a Vice-Chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time. So, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Each zonal council consists of the Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of all the States in the zone, two other Ministers from each State in the zone and Administrator of each Union Territory in the zone. The Union Home Minister has been nominated to be the common chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Each Chief Minister acts as a Vice-Chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time. So, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are the principles of the Welfare State?
1. Every member of the community is entitled to a minimum standard of living
2. Policy of economic stability and progress
3. Full employment is one of the top priorities of public policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
