Static Quiz 08 April 2025 (Indian Polity)
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Static Quiz 08 April 2025 (Indian Polity) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following is not correct with reference to National Emergency?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Resolution approving the proclamation of emergency must be passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Explanation:
• Article 352 deals with National Emergency.
• ✔️ Statement (a) is correct – 44th Constitutional Amendment mandates a written recommendation from the Cabinet before proclamation.
• ✔️ Statement (b) is correct – Emergency can be extended indefinitely with 6-monthly approval by Parliament.
• ❌ Statement (c) is incorrect – The resolution must be passed by two-thirds of members present and voting, not total membership.
• ✔️ Statement (d) is correct – President can revoke Emergency anytime without Parliamentary approval.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Resolution approving the proclamation of emergency must be passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Explanation:
• Article 352 deals with National Emergency.
• ✔️ Statement (a) is correct – 44th Constitutional Amendment mandates a written recommendation from the Cabinet before proclamation.
• ✔️ Statement (b) is correct – Emergency can be extended indefinitely with 6-monthly approval by Parliament.
• ❌ Statement (c) is incorrect – The resolution must be passed by two-thirds of members present and voting, not total membership.
• ✔️ Statement (d) is correct – President can revoke Emergency anytime without Parliamentary approval. - Question 2 of 4
2. Question
What could be the possible reasons for democracy being the most prevalent and better than other forms of government?
1. It provides for most stable form of government.
2. It ensures quick and correct decision making.
3. It extracts accountability from the government.
4. It ensures the elimination of income inequalities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 3 only
Explanation:
• ✔️ Statement 3 is correct – Democracy ensures accountability through regular elections, rule of law, and transparency.
• ❌ Statement 1 is incorrect – Democracy is often less stable (e.g., frequent elections, coalition politics).
• ❌ Statement 2 is incorrect – Decision-making in democracy is deliberative, not necessarily quick or always correct.
• ❌ Statement 4 is incorrect – Income inequality persists in democracies; there is no automatic eliminationIncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 3 only
Explanation:
• ✔️ Statement 3 is correct – Democracy ensures accountability through regular elections, rule of law, and transparency.
• ❌ Statement 1 is incorrect – Democracy is often less stable (e.g., frequent elections, coalition politics).
• ❌ Statement 2 is incorrect – Decision-making in democracy is deliberative, not necessarily quick or always correct.
• ❌ Statement 4 is incorrect – Income inequality persists in democracies; there is no automatic elimination - Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under the Right to Freedom?
1. Right to assemble peacefully
2. Right to form associations
3. Right to strike or effective bargaining
4. Right to life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• ✔️ Right to assemble peacefully – Article 19(1)(b)
• ✔️ Right to form associations – Article 19(1)(c)
• ❌ Right to strike or effective bargaining – Not a Fundamental Right under Article 19 (recognized under industrial laws with reasonable restrictions).
• ✔️ Right to life and personal liberty – Article 21 (part of Right to Freedom)IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• ✔️ Right to assemble peacefully – Article 19(1)(b)
• ✔️ Right to form associations – Article 19(1)(c)
• ❌ Right to strike or effective bargaining – Not a Fundamental Right under Article 19 (recognized under industrial laws with reasonable restrictions).
• ✔️ Right to life and personal liberty – Article 21 (part of Right to Freedom) - Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Why is India described as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’?
1. The Indian federation is the result of an agreement among the states.
2. States have no right to secede from the federation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• ❌ Statement 1 is incorrect – Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among states (unlike USA).
• ✔️ Statement 2 is correct – States have no right to secede (declared in Constitution; reinforced by SC judgments).
• Hence, India is described as a “Union of States” – signifies unity and indivisibility.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• ❌ Statement 1 is incorrect – Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among states (unlike USA).
• ✔️ Statement 2 is correct – States have no right to secede (declared in Constitution; reinforced by SC judgments).
• Hence, India is described as a “Union of States” – signifies unity and indivisibility.
