Static Quiz 08 November 2024
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Static Quiz 08 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the prior permission of the President.
2. All Constitutional Amendment bills must be passed in each House by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of Preamble to the Constitution:
1. The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the constituent assembly of India.
2. Indian constitution was the first constitution in the world, to begin with a Preamble.
3. Preamble is a part of the Constitution and gives clarity in interpretation of the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is not correct: the constitution derives its authority from the people of India not from the
constituent assembly, this is mentioned in the preamble part of the constitution.
Statement 2 is not correct – the American constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble. Many
countries, including India, followed the practice.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is not correct: the constitution derives its authority from the people of India not from the
constituent assembly, this is mentioned in the preamble part of the constitution.
Statement 2 is not correct – the American constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble. Many
countries, including India, followed the practice. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 359 of the Constitution, then
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to martial law in India:
1. The Indian constitution under Article 34 defines martial law.
2. Both Martial Law and National Emergency can be imposed in any part of the country.
Which of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is not correct. Martial law has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution. It is implicit.
Also, there is no specific or express provision in the Constitution that authorizes the executive to declare
Martial Law. However, Article 34 provides for the restrictions on fundamental rights while Martial Law is
in force in any area.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is not correct. Martial law has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution. It is implicit.
Also, there is no specific or express provision in the Constitution that authorizes the executive to declare
Martial Law. However, Article 34 provides for the restrictions on fundamental rights while Martial Law is
in force in any area. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the representation of people belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) while
implementing reservation in promotion in India, consider the following statements:
1. The State is obligated to collect quantifiable data showing the inadequacy of representation of a section
of people in public employment.
2. Assessment on the inadequacy of representation of the reserved categories in promotional posts is left to the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
It added that assessment on the inadequacy of representation of the reserved categories in
promotional posts should be left to the states. Hence statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
It added that assessment on the inadequacy of representation of the reserved categories in
promotional posts should be left to the states. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
