Static Quiz 25 July 2023
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Static Quiz 25 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding doctrine of basic structure
1. Parliament can, under article 368, expand its amending power so as to acquire for itself the
right to repeal or abrogate the Constitution or to destroy its basic features.
2. In the Minerva Mills case, Supreme Court laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or
‘basic features’) of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court overruled its judgement in
the Golak Nath case (1967). It upheld the validity of the 24th Amendment Act (1971) and
stated that Parliament is empowered to abridge or take away any of the Fundamental Rights.
At the same time, it laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic
features’) of the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Parliament cannot, under article 368, expand its amending power so as to
acquire for itself the right to repeal or abrogate the Constitution or to destroy its
basic features. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court overruled its judgement in
the Golak Nath case (1967). It upheld the validity of the 24th Amendment Act (1971) and
stated that Parliament is empowered to abridge or take away any of the Fundamental Rights.
At the same time, it laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic
features’) of the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Parliament cannot, under article 368, expand its amending power so as to
acquire for itself the right to repeal or abrogate the Constitution or to destroy its
basic features. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding special provisions for Nagaland
1. The Governor of Nagaland shall have special responsibility for law and order in the state so
long as internal disturbances caused by the hostile Nagas continue.
2. A regional council consisting of 35 members should be established for the Tuensang district of
the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following form the part of basic structure of the Constitution?
1. Welfare state (socio-economic justice)
2. Secular character of the Constitution
3. Judicial review
4. Effective access to justice
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding division of legislative subjects
1. Under Government of India Act of 1935, the residuary powers were given to the federal
legislature.
2. Under Indian Constitution, where there is a conflict between the Concurrent List and the State
List, it is the latter that should prevail.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for a three-fold enumeration, viz.,
federal, provincial and concurrent. The present Constitution follows the scheme of
this act but with one difference, that is, under this act, the residuary powers were
given neither to the federal legislature nor to the provincial legislature but to the
governor general of India. In this respect, India follows the Canadian precedent.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.Where there is a conflict between the Concurrent List and the State
List, it is the former that should prevail. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for a three-fold enumeration, viz.,
federal, provincial and concurrent. The present Constitution follows the scheme of
this act but with one difference, that is, under this act, the residuary powers were
given neither to the federal legislature nor to the provincial legislature but to the
governor general of India. In this respect, India follows the Canadian precedent.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.Where there is a conflict between the Concurrent List and the State
List, it is the former that should prevail. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding relations between Center and States during emergencies
1. During the operation of a national emergency, the Centre becomes entitled to give executive
directions to a state on any matter.
2. When the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the President can assume to himself the
functions of the state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
