UPSC Editorials Quiz : 24 June 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS). The Planning Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to certain states. There is no provision of SCS in the Indian Constitution. SCS was accorded to all the North-Eastern States. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In 1969, the Fifth Finance Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to assist certain states in their development and fast-tracking growth if they faced historical economic or geographical disadvantages. The system was scrapped on the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission, which suggested that the resource gap of the states should be filled by increasing the devolution of tax to 42% from the existing 32%. There is *no provision of SCS in the Constitution. SCS was accorded to 11 states, including the entire Northeast, and the border hill states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In 1969, the Fifth Finance Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to assist certain states in their development and fast-tracking growth if they faced historical economic or geographical disadvantages. The system was scrapped on the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission, which suggested that the resource gap of the states should be filled by increasing the devolution of tax to 42% from the existing 32%. There is no provision of SCS in the Constitution. SCS was accorded to 11 states, including the entire Northeast*, and the border hill states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Source
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS).
• The Planning Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to certain states.
• There is no provision of SCS in the Indian Constitution.
• SCS was accorded to all the North-Eastern States.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
In 1969, the Fifth Finance Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to assist certain states in their development and fast-tracking growth if they faced historical economic or geographical disadvantages.
The system was scrapped on the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission, which suggested that the resource gap of the states should be filled by increasing the devolution of tax to 42% from the existing 32%.
There is *no provision of SCS in the Constitution.*
SCS was accorded to 11 states, including the entire Northeast, and the border hill states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
In 1969, the Fifth Finance Commission of India introduced the mechanism of SCS to assist certain states in their development and fast-tracking growth if they faced historical economic or geographical disadvantages.
The system was scrapped on the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission, which suggested that the resource gap of the states should be filled by increasing the devolution of tax to 42% from the existing 32%.
There is *no provision of SCS in the Constitution.*
SCS was accorded to 11 states, including the entire Northeast, and the border hill states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following factors were typically considered to accord Special Category Status (SCS) to states. Difficult and hilly terrain Low population density Strategic location along borders Non-viable nature of state finances How many of the above options is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Factors such as difficult and hilly terrain, low population density and/ or a sizable tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances were typically considered to accord SCS. Source Incorrect Solution: d) Factors such as difficult and hilly terrain, low population density and/ or a sizable tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances were typically considered to accord SCS. Source
#### 2. Question
Which of the following factors were typically considered to accord Special Category Status (SCS) to states.
• Difficult and hilly terrain
• Low population density
• Strategic location along borders
• Non-viable nature of state finances
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• c) Only three
• d) All four
Solution: d)
Factors such as difficult and hilly terrain, low population density and/ or a sizable tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances were typically considered to accord SCS.
Solution: d)
Factors such as difficult and hilly terrain, low population density and/ or a sizable tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances were typically considered to accord SCS.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding khuntkatti. khuntkatti was the system of land ownership practiced before colonial rule. It was prevalent in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand. It was based on the principle of customary rights. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, at a time when his community was witnessing major changes. The Mundas, a tribe of nomadic-hunters-turned-farmers who lived in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand, had to bear the brunt of a series of adverse policies and events. Before colonial rule, the prevalent system of land ownership here was known as “khuntkatti”. It was based on the principle of customary rights, without the involvement of landlords. Incorrect Solution: c) Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, at a time when his community was witnessing major changes. The Mundas, a tribe of nomadic-hunters-turned-farmers who lived in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand, had to bear the brunt of a series of adverse policies and events. Before colonial rule, the prevalent system of land ownership here was known as “khuntkatti”. It was based on the principle of customary rights, without the involvement of landlords.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding khuntkatti.
• khuntkatti was the system of land ownership practiced before colonial rule.
• It was prevalent in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand.
• It was based on the principle of customary rights.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: c)
Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, at a time when his community was witnessing major changes. The Mundas, a tribe of nomadic-hunters-turned-farmers who lived in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand, had to bear the brunt of a series of adverse policies and events.
Before colonial rule, the prevalent system of land ownership here was known as “khuntkatti”. It was based on the principle of customary rights, without the involvement of landlords.
Solution: c)
Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, at a time when his community was witnessing major changes. The Mundas, a tribe of nomadic-hunters-turned-farmers who lived in the Chotanagpur region in today’s Jharkhand, had to bear the brunt of a series of adverse policies and events.
Before colonial rule, the prevalent system of land ownership here was known as “khuntkatti”. It was based on the principle of customary rights, without the involvement of landlords.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Permanent Settlement Act (1793). The Act helped in withdrawing colonialism from rural India. The East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection. The land-owning zamindars were viewed as outsiders or “ryots” by the indigenous residents. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. The enactment of the Permanent Settlement Act (1793) led to a transformation and helped colonialism make its inroads in rural India. To maximise its revenue, the East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection. This created dual classes — of land-owning zamindars who were viewed as outsiders or “dikus” by the indigenous residents, and the “ryots” or tenants. The Act allowed the dikus to claim ownership rights using a deed which specified a precise area. This displaced the indigenous dwellers and denied them access to the land they had cultivated for generations. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. The enactment of the Permanent Settlement Act (1793) led to a transformation and helped colonialism make its inroads in rural India. To maximise its revenue, the East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection. This created dual classes — of land-owning zamindars who were viewed as outsiders or “dikus” by the indigenous residents, and the “ryots” or tenants. The Act allowed the dikus to claim ownership rights using a deed which specified a precise area. This displaced the indigenous dwellers and denied them access to the land they had cultivated for generations.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Permanent Settlement Act (1793).
• The Act helped in withdrawing colonialism from rural India.
• The East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection.
• The land-owning zamindars were viewed as outsiders or “ryots” by the indigenous residents.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
The enactment of the Permanent Settlement Act (1793) led to a transformation and helped colonialism make its inroads in rural India. To maximise its revenue, the East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection. This created dual classes — of land-owning zamindars who were viewed as outsiders or “dikus” by the indigenous residents, and the “ryots” or tenants.
The Act allowed the dikus to claim ownership rights using a deed which specified a precise area. This displaced the indigenous dwellers and denied them access to the land they had cultivated for generations.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
The enactment of the Permanent Settlement Act (1793) led to a transformation and helped colonialism make its inroads in rural India. To maximise its revenue, the East India Company relied on the law to ratify the zamindari system for land revenue collection. This created dual classes — of land-owning zamindars who were viewed as outsiders or “dikus” by the indigenous residents, and the “ryots” or tenants.
The Act allowed the dikus to claim ownership rights using a deed which specified a precise area. This displaced the indigenous dwellers and denied them access to the land they had cultivated for generations.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Speaker of Loksabha. The Speaker is elected by a special majority in the House. The term of the Speaker ends only when the House dissolves. A motion of no-confidence cannot be moved against the Speaker. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) The Speaker is elected by a simple majority in the House. The term ends with the dissolution of the House, unless the Speaker resigns or is removed from office before that. A motion of no-confidence can be moved against the Speaker with notice of 14 days as per Article 94 of the Constitution. Separately, the Speaker, like any other member of the House, can face disqualification. Source Incorrect Solution: d) The Speaker is elected by a simple majority in the House. The term ends with the dissolution of the House, unless the Speaker resigns or is removed from office before that. A motion of no-confidence can be moved against the Speaker with notice of 14 days as per Article 94 of the Constitution. Separately, the Speaker, like any other member of the House, can face disqualification. Source
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Speaker of Loksabha.
• The Speaker is elected by a special majority in the House.
• The term of the Speaker ends only when the House dissolves.
• A motion of no-confidence cannot be moved against the Speaker.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: d)
The Speaker is elected by a simple majority in the House. The term ends with the dissolution of the House, unless the Speaker resigns or is removed from office before that. A motion of no-confidence can be moved against the Speaker with notice of 14 days as per Article 94 of the Constitution. Separately, the Speaker, like any other member of the House, can face disqualification.
Solution: d)
The Speaker is elected by a simple majority in the House. The term ends with the dissolution of the House, unless the Speaker resigns or is removed from office before that. A motion of no-confidence can be moved against the Speaker with notice of 14 days as per Article 94 of the Constitution. Separately, the Speaker, like any other member of the House, can face disqualification.
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