Static Quiz 07 February 2024 (Polity)
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1. Question
The Sixth Schedule contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas of which of the following states?
1) Meghalaya
2) Assam
3) Manipur
4) Nagaland
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Sixth Schedule contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
IncorrectThe Sixth Schedule contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Eighth Schedule of the Constitution:
1) the Constitution provides for certain fixed criterias for any language to be considered for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.
2) Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were included 92nd Amendment Act.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectEighth Schedule:
• It lists the official languages of the republic of India. Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages in Articles 343 to 351
• However, it can be noted that there is no fixed criteria for any language to be considered for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.
• Sindhi language was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
• Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were included by the 71st Amendment Act of 1992.
• Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 which came into force in 2004.IncorrectEighth Schedule:
• It lists the official languages of the republic of India. Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages in Articles 343 to 351
• However, it can be noted that there is no fixed criteria for any language to be considered for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.
• Sindhi language was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
• Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were included by the 71st Amendment Act of 1992.
• Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 which came into force in 2004. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive?
CorrectDoctrine of Eclipse
• This doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive.
• This implies that whenever a fundamental right (which was violated by the law) is struck down, the law becomes active again (is revived).
• Another point to note is that the doctrine of eclipse applies only to pre-constitutional laws (laws that were enacted before the Constitution came into force) and not to post-constitutional laws.
• This means that any post-constitutional law which is violative of a fundamental right is void ab initio.IncorrectDoctrine of Eclipse
• This doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive.
• This implies that whenever a fundamental right (which was violated by the law) is struck down, the law becomes active again (is revived).
• Another point to note is that the doctrine of eclipse applies only to pre-constitutional laws (laws that were enacted before the Constitution came into force) and not to post-constitutional laws.
• This means that any post-constitutional law which is violative of a fundamental right is void ab initio. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Satyendra Sinha’ was the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s executive council. This provision was first made by which of the following acts?
CorrectIndian Councils Act of 1909
• Known as Morley-Minto Reforms
1. Lord Morley- Secretary of State
2. Lord Minto- Viceroy
• Increased the size of the legislative councils, both Central (official majority) and
provincial (non-official majority).
• Members were allowed to ask supplementary questions, move resolutions on the
budget, and so on.
• Association of Indians for first time with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and
Governors
• Satyendra Sinha – first Indian to join the Viceroy’s executive council
• Introduction of separate electorate(Muslim members were to be elected only by
Muslim voters)- ‘legalised communalism’
• Lord Minto- Father of Communal Electorate.IncorrectIndian Councils Act of 1909
• Known as Morley-Minto Reforms
1. Lord Morley- Secretary of State
2. Lord Minto- Viceroy
• Increased the size of the legislative councils, both Central (official majority) and
provincial (non-official majority).
• Members were allowed to ask supplementary questions, move resolutions on the
budget, and so on.
• Association of Indians for first time with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and
Governors
• Satyendra Sinha – first Indian to join the Viceroy’s executive council
• Introduction of separate electorate(Muslim members were to be elected only by
Muslim voters)- ‘legalised communalism’
• Lord Minto- Father of Communal Electorate. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Delimitation Commission:
1) It is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.
2) Its orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
Composition:
• Retired Supreme Court judge
• Chief Election Commissioner
• Respective State Election CommissionersIncorrectThe Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
Composition:
• Retired Supreme Court judge
• Chief Election Commissioner
• Respective State Election Commissioners
