Static Quiz 16 June 2023
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Static Quiz 16 June 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sixth Schedule
1. Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 20 members.
2. The autonomous districts fall outside the executive authority of the state concerned.
3. The governor is empowered to organize and re-organize the autonomous districts.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have been
constituted as autonomous districts. But, they do not fall outside the executive authority
of the state concerned. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members, of whom
four are nominated by the governor and the remaining 26 are elected on the basis of
adult franchise. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have been
constituted as autonomous districts. But, they do not fall outside the executive authority
of the state concerned. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members, of whom
four are nominated by the governor and the remaining 26 are elected on the basis of
adult franchise. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Election commission
1. According to the Constitution, Election Commission shall consist of the chief election
commissioner and a maximum of two election commissioners.
2. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other
election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such
number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time to
time fix. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: B
The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such
number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time to
time fix. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
1. The Supreme Court held that a selection by the UPSC does confer a right to the post upon the
candidate.
2. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has power to reject the advice of the
UPSC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Selection by the UPSC does not confer any right to the post upon the candidate. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
An individual ministry or department has no power to reject the advice of the UPSC. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectAnswer: D
Selection by the UPSC does not confer any right to the post upon the candidate. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
An individual ministry or department has no power to reject the advice of the UPSC. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding State Public Service Commission
1. All the members of the commission should be such persons who have held office for at least
ten years either under the government of India or under the Government of a state.
2. The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they
attain the age of 62 years.
3. The chairman or any other member can be removed by the president on same grounds and in
the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
No qualifications are prescribed for the commission’s membership except that one-half of the members of the commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the government of India or under the Government of a state. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The president can also remove the chairman or any other member of SPSC for misbehavior. However, in this case, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, the president can remove the chairman or a member. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
No qualifications are prescribed for the commission’s membership except that one-half of the members of the commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the government of India or under the Government of a state. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The president can also remove the chairman or any other member of SPSC for misbehavior. However, in this case, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, the president can remove the chairman or a member. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The qualifications of the chairman of the Finance Commission as specified by Parliament is
CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
