Static Quiz 27 July 2023
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Static Quiz 27 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following aspects of Rule of Law are applicable to the Indian System?
1. Absence of arbitrary power.
2. The primacy of the rights of the individual.
3. Equality before the law.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The first and the second elements are applicable to the Indian System and not the
third one. In the Indian System, the constitution is the source of the individual rights.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The first and the second elements are applicable to the Indian System and not the
third one. In the Indian System, the constitution is the source of the individual rights.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Article 15
1. Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of
religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
2. The use of the word ‘only’ connotes that discrimination on other grounds is prohibited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on
grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. The two crucial words in this
provision are ‘discrimination’ and ‘only’. The word ‘discrimination’ means ‘to make an adverse
distinction with regard to’ or ‘to distinguish unfavorably from others’. The use of the word
‘only’ connotes that discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on
grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. The two crucial words in this
provision are ‘discrimination’ and ‘only’. The word ‘discrimination’ means ‘to make an adverse
distinction with regard to’ or ‘to distinguish unfavorably from others’. The use of the word
‘only’ connotes that discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding untouchability
1. The Supreme Court held that the right under Article 17 is not available against private
individuals.
2. The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The Supreme Court held that the right under Article 17 is available against private
individuals and it is the constitutional obligation of the State to take necessary action
to ensure that this right is not violated. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The Supreme Court held that the right under Article 17 is available against private
individuals and it is the constitutional obligation of the State to take necessary action
to ensure that this right is not violated. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Certiorari
1. In the literal sense, it means ‘to be certified’ or ‘to be informed’.
2. Certiorari is available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
Certiorari is not available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
Certiorari is not available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following were added to Directive Principles under 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?
1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
2. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
3. To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.
How many of the given statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires
the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities
(Article 38). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires
the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities
(Article 38). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
