Static Quiz 16 February 2023
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Static Quiz 16 February 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Inequality, select the correct option:
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Parliamentary privileges in India, consider the following statements:
1. Members of the Parliament can refuse to give evidence in a court of law when Parliament is in session.
2. Parliament can punish only members of the house for breach of its privileges.
3. President and Attorney general of India are entitled to the privileges of the Parliament.
4. The process of codification of Parliamentary privileges was completed by 1989 on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament collectively can punish members as well as outsiders for breach of its
privileges or its contempt by reprimand, admonition or imprisonment (also suspension or expulsion, in case
of members).Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution has extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who
are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers. Parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.Statement 4 is incorrect. Parliament, till now, has not made any special law to exhaustively codify all the
privileges. They are based on five sources: 1. Constitutional provisions, 2. Various laws made by Parliament,
3. Rules of both the Houses, 4. Parliamentary conventions, and 5. Judicial interpretations.IncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament collectively can punish members as well as outsiders for breach of its
privileges or its contempt by reprimand, admonition or imprisonment (also suspension or expulsion, in case
of members).Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution has extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who
are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers. Parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.Statement 4 is incorrect. Parliament, till now, has not made any special law to exhaustively codify all the
privileges. They are based on five sources: 1. Constitutional provisions, 2. Various laws made by Parliament,
3. Rules of both the Houses, 4. Parliamentary conventions, and 5. Judicial interpretations. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In the context of Right to protest, consider the following statements:
1. It is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19.
2. Violation of Public order is a reasonable restriction to Right to Protest.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Right to Protest is not mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19. It is
interpreted and protected under Article 19(1) (a)- guarantees the freedom of speech and expression;
Article 19(1) (b)- assures citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms and Article 19(1) (c)-
assures right to form associations or trade unions of the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court in its recent order stated that farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their
protestIncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Right to Protest is not mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19. It is
interpreted and protected under Article 19(1) (a)- guarantees the freedom of speech and expression;
Article 19(1) (b)- assures citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms and Article 19(1) (c)-
assures right to form associations or trade unions of the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court in its recent order stated that farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their
protest - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the context of Indian Constitution, which of the following statement would you accept as the most appropriate definition of ‘Reasonable Restriction’?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is not correct with reference to National Emergency?
CorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is, (a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either
House of Parliament by a special majority, that is, (a) a majority of the total membership of that house,
and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
Impeachment resolution of the President is one case where a majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the house is required for approval. Hence, option (c) is not correct.
