Static Quiz 16 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State, and Deputy Minister.
2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. It is not the Constitution of India but executive practice that classifies ministers into these ranks. The Constitution does not explicitly classify ministers.
• Statement 2: Correct. Article 75 of the Constitution, as amended by the 91st Amendment Act, 2003, mandates that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. It is not the Constitution of India but executive practice that classifies ministers into these ranks. The Constitution does not explicitly classify ministers.
• Statement 2: Correct. Article 75 of the Constitution, as amended by the 91st Amendment Act, 2003, mandates that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. As per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, a nominated legislator can join a political party within six months of being appointed to the House. If they join after this period, they are disqualified.
• Statement 2: Correct. The anti-defection law does not specify a time-frame within which the presiding officer must decide a defection case.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. As per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, a nominated legislator can join a political party within six months of being appointed to the House. If they join after this period, they are disqualified.
• Statement 2: Correct. The anti-defection law does not specify a time-frame within which the presiding officer must decide a defection case. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.
2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgment as the Supreme Court does.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Article 128 of the Constitution allows the Chief Justice of India, with the President’s prior consent, to request a retired Supreme Court judge to act as a judge temporarily.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Supreme Court has explicit powers to review its judgments under Article 137. High Courts, however, rely on inherent powers under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code for such reviews, but this is not explicitly provided in the Constitution.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. Article 128 of the Constitution allows the Chief Justice of India, with the President’s prior consent, to request a retired Supreme Court judge to act as a judge temporarily.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Supreme Court has explicit powers to review its judgments under Article 137. High Courts, however, rely on inherent powers under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code for such reviews, but this is not explicitly provided in the Constitution. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935:
1. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of British Indian provinces and princely states.
2. It introduced provincial autonomy in British Indian provinces.
3. It introduced the system of dyarchy in provinces and abolished it at the Centre.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Act provided for an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states, though this never materialized as the princely states did not join.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Act introduced provincial autonomy, giving provinces greater administrative freedom.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Act abolished dyarchy in the provinces but introduced it at the Centre.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Act provided for an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states, though this never materialized as the princely states did not join.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Act introduced provincial autonomy, giving provinces greater administrative freedom.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Act abolished dyarchy in the provinces but introduced it at the Centre. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1813:
1. The Charter Act of 1813 ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company, except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. The Act provided for the establishment of an Indian Legislative Council.
3. The Act allowed Christian missionaries to propagate their religion in India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:CorrectAnswer: (c) 1 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Act ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly, except for trade in tea and with China.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Act did not provide for an Indian Legislative Council; this was introduced in the Charter Act of 1833.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Act allowed Christian missionaries to propagate their religion in India.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 1 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Act ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly, except for trade in tea and with China.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Act did not provide for an Indian Legislative Council; this was introduced in the Charter Act of 1833.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Act allowed Christian missionaries to propagate their religion in India.
