Static Quiz 18 January 2023
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Static Quiz 18 January 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The term ‘law’ in Article 13 includes
(a) ordinances issued by the president of the state governors
(b) laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures
(c) notifications by the executive
(d) bye-laws
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectANSWER: D
The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following:
Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures;
Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors;
Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order,
bye-law, rule, regulation or notification;
Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law.
Thus, not only legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void.IncorrectANSWER: 4
The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following:
Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures;
Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors;
Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order,
bye-law, rule, regulation or notification;
Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law.
Thus, not only legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/ are correct about B. R. Ambedkar?
1. Mooknayak was published by B. R. Ambedkar.
2. He established the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, to promote education and improvement among the Dalits.
3. He founded the Independent Labour Party.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Due process of Law’ provides for judicial scrutiny against arbitrary action of executive only.
2. The procedure established by law provides judicial scrutiny against arbitrary actions of both legislative and executive.
3. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution explicitly mentions the ‘procedure established by law’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
In the Gopalan case (1950), the Supreme Court has taken a narrow interpretation of Article 21. The
protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action and not from arbitrary
legislative action. But, in Menaka case12 (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the
Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21 and has introduced the American expression
‘due process of law’. In effect, the protection under Article 21 should be available not only against
arbitrary executive action but also against arbitrary legislative action. Hence statements 1 and 2 are not
correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
In the Gopalan case (1950), the Supreme Court has taken a narrow interpretation of Article 21. The
protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action and not from arbitrary
legislative action. But, in Menaka case12 (1978), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the
Gopalan case by taking a wider interpretation of Article 21 and has introduced the American expression
‘due process of law’. In effect, the protection under Article 21 should be available not only against
arbitrary executive action but also against arbitrary legislative action. Hence statements 1 and 2 are not
correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The first schedule of the Indian Constitution pertains to
(1) Names of States
(2) Names of Union territories
(3) Citizenship
(4) Forms of Oaths and Affirmation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectANSWER: B
The first schedule of the Indian Constitution pertains to Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction and Names of the Union Territories and their extent. Forms of Oaths and Affirmation comes under Third Schedule.IncorrectANSWER: B
The first schedule of the Indian Constitution pertains to Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction and Names of the Union Territories and their extent. Forms of Oaths and Affirmation comes under Third Schedule. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The idea of fundamental duties is derived from which country
CorrectAns;- c) Russia
Explanation;-
• The Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties are sections of the Constitution of India that prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any independent country in the world. However, the Indian Constitution is known as a bag of borrowings for its varied sources of many features.IncorrectAns;- c) Russia
Explanation;-
• The Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties are sections of the Constitution of India that prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any independent country in the world. However, the Indian Constitution is known as a bag of borrowings for its varied sources of many features.
