Static Quiz 23 January 2024 (Polity)
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1. Question
With reference to the Fundamental Rights, consider the following statements:
1) Article 29 guarantees all minorities, whether based on religion or language, the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
2) The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is a fundamental right.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectArticle 30
• Article 30 (1): All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
• Article 30(1A) deals with the fixation of the amount for acquisition of property of any educational institution established by minority groups.
• Article 30(2) states that the government should not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, while giving aid.
• Aid not a Fundamental Right: The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid.IncorrectArticle 30
• Article 30 (1): All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
• Article 30(1A) deals with the fixation of the amount for acquisition of property of any educational institution established by minority groups.
• Article 30(2) states that the government should not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, while giving aid.
• Aid not a Fundamental Right: The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Article 19(1)(d) , which among the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectArticle 19 of the Constitution
• Article 19 entails freedom of speech and expression.
• It implies that every citizen has the right to express his views, opinions, beliefs and convictions freely by word of mouth, writing, printing, picturing or in any other manner.
• Article 19 guarantees to all citizens the six rights. These are:
• Right to freedom of speech and expression.
• Right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
• Right to form associations or unions or cooperative societies.
• Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
• Right to reside and settle in any part of the tserritory of India.
• Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.Freedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India:
• Article 19(1)(d) of the Indian Constitution entitles every citizen to move freely throughout the territory of the country.
• This right is protected against only state action and not private individuals.
• Moreover, it is available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc
• Restrictions on this freedom can only be imposed on two grounds which are mentioned in the Article 19(5) of the constitution itself, namely, the interests of the general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe.IncorrectArticle 19 of the Constitution
• Article 19 entails freedom of speech and expression.
• It implies that every citizen has the right to express his views, opinions, beliefs and convictions freely by word of mouth, writing, printing, picturing or in any other manner.
• Article 19 guarantees to all citizens the six rights. These are:
• Right to freedom of speech and expression.
• Right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
• Right to form associations or unions or cooperative societies.
• Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
• Right to reside and settle in any part of the tserritory of India.
• Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.Freedom to Move Freely Throughout the Territory of India:
• Article 19(1)(d) of the Indian Constitution entitles every citizen to move freely throughout the territory of the country.
• This right is protected against only state action and not private individuals.
• Moreover, it is available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc
• Restrictions on this freedom can only be imposed on two grounds which are mentioned in the Article 19(5) of the constitution itself, namely, the interests of the general public and the protection of interests of any scheduled tribe. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act is related to?
CorrectThe Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
The Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2017 Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019
• A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992:
• The Act provides constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies. After part VIII of the Constitution, a separate part IXA has been added to the Constitution with the addition in Article 243A and a fresh schedule called Twelfth schedule enumerating the powers and functions of urban local bodies has been incorporated.IncorrectThe Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
The Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2017 Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019
• A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992:
• The Act provides constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies. After part VIII of the Constitution, a separate part IXA has been added to the Constitution with the addition in Article 243A and a fresh schedule called Twelfth schedule enumerating the powers and functions of urban local bodies has been incorporated. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Charter Act of 1813:
1) It ended the commercial activities of the East Indian Company.
2) Laws made under this act were called as Acts
3) Allowed the Christian missionaries for spread of western education.
4) A new body called Board of Control managed the political affairs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectPitt’s India Act of 1784 • Company’s Indian territories were for the first time called the ‘British possessions in India’
• Distinguished commercial and political functions of the Company.
• A system of double government
1. Court of Directors managed the commercial affairs
2. A new body called Board of Control managed the political affairs.Charter Act of 1813 • Abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India (Except trade in tea and trade with China)
• Allowed the Christian missionaries for spread of western education.Charter Act of 1833
• Final step towards centralization
• Governor-General of Bengal as the “Governor- General of India”(first-Lord William Bentick)
• Laws made under the previous acts were called as Regulations, while laws made under this act were called as Acts
• Ended commercial activities of EIC (purely Admin. Body)
• System of open competition for civil services (only on paper)IncorrectPitt’s India Act of 1784 • Company’s Indian territories were for the first time called the ‘British possessions in India’
• Distinguished commercial and political functions of the Company.
• A system of double government
1. Court of Directors managed the commercial affairs
2. A new body called Board of Control managed the political affairs.Charter Act of 1813 • Abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India (Except trade in tea and trade with China)
• Allowed the Christian missionaries for spread of western education.Charter Act of 1833
• Final step towards centralization
• Governor-General of Bengal as the “Governor- General of India”(first-Lord William Bentick)
• Laws made under the previous acts were called as Regulations, while laws made under this act were called as Acts
• Ended commercial activities of EIC (purely Admin. Body)
• System of open competition for civil services (only on paper) - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Governor, which among the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectThe Governor of India enjoys absolute veto, suspensive veto (except on money bills) but not the pocket veto.
IncorrectThe Governor of India enjoys absolute veto, suspensive veto (except on money bills) but not the pocket veto.
