UPSC Editorials Quiz : 25 February 2026
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which doctrine allows for the invalidation of unconstitutional parts of a law while preserving the rest? (a) Doctrine of Eclipse (b) Doctrine of Severability (c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation (d) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process Correct Solution: B The Doctrine of Severability is a legal principle that allows courts to invalidate specific portions of a law that are deemed unconstitutional while keeping the remaining constitutional parts intact. This doctrine is based on the presumption that the legislature would have enacted the valid parts of the statute without the invalid ones. It enables courts to strike down only the problematic sections of a law rather than nullifying the entire legislation, thus preserving the intent of the lawmakers to the extent possible while ensuring constitutional compliance. This approach helps in maintaining legislative integrity and prevents the unnecessary invalidation of entire laws due to partial unconstitutionality. Incorrect Solution: B The Doctrine of Severability is a legal principle that allows courts to invalidate specific portions of a law that are deemed unconstitutional while keeping the remaining constitutional parts intact. This doctrine is based on the presumption that the legislature would have enacted the valid parts of the statute without the invalid ones. It enables courts to strike down only the problematic sections of a law rather than nullifying the entire legislation, thus preserving the intent of the lawmakers to the extent possible while ensuring constitutional compliance. This approach helps in maintaining legislative integrity and prevents the unnecessary invalidation of entire laws due to partial unconstitutionality.
#### 1. Question
Which doctrine allows for the invalidation of unconstitutional parts of a law while preserving the rest?
• (a) Doctrine of Eclipse
• (b) Doctrine of Severability
• (c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation
• (d) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process
• Solution: B
• The Doctrine of Severability is a legal principle that allows courts to invalidate specific portions of a law that are deemed unconstitutional while keeping the remaining constitutional parts intact.
• This doctrine is based on the presumption that the legislature would have enacted the valid parts of the statute without the invalid ones.
• It enables courts to strike down only the problematic sections of a law rather than nullifying the entire legislation, thus preserving the intent of the lawmakers to the extent possible while ensuring constitutional compliance.
• This approach helps in maintaining legislative integrity and prevents the unnecessary invalidation of entire laws due to partial unconstitutionality.
• Solution: B
• The Doctrine of Severability is a legal principle that allows courts to invalidate specific portions of a law that are deemed unconstitutional while keeping the remaining constitutional parts intact.
• This doctrine is based on the presumption that the legislature would have enacted the valid parts of the statute without the invalid ones.
• It enables courts to strike down only the problematic sections of a law rather than nullifying the entire legislation, thus preserving the intent of the lawmakers to the extent possible while ensuring constitutional compliance.
• This approach helps in maintaining legislative integrity and prevents the unnecessary invalidation of entire laws due to partial unconstitutionality.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following indicators is NOT included in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? a) Child mortality b) School attendance c) Per capita income d) Access to clean drinking water Correct Solution: C The National MPI focuses on multidimensional aspects of poverty, such as health, education, and standard of living, but it does not include per capita income as one of its 12 indicators. Instead, it looks at indicators like child mortality, school attendance, and access to clean drinking water. Incorrect Solution: C The National MPI focuses on multidimensional aspects of poverty, such as health, education, and standard of living, but it does not include per capita income as one of its 12 indicators. Instead, it looks at indicators like child mortality, school attendance, and access to clean drinking water.
#### 2. Question
Which of the following indicators is NOT included in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
• a) Child mortality
• b) School attendance
• c) Per capita income
• d) Access to clean drinking water
Solution: C
The National MPI focuses on multidimensional aspects of poverty, such as health, education, and standard of living, but it does not include per capita income as one of its 12 indicators. Instead, it looks at indicators like child mortality, school attendance, and access to clean drinking water.
Solution: C
The National MPI focuses on multidimensional aspects of poverty, such as health, education, and standard of living, but it does not include per capita income as one of its 12 indicators. Instead, it looks at indicators like child mortality, school attendance, and access to clean drinking water.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which committee or report first recommended the concept of lateral entry into the Indian civil services? a) Punchhi Commission b) First Administrative Reforms Commission c) Sarkaria Commission d) Surinder Nath Committee Correct Solution: D Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry: The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008). NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government. Incorrect Solution: D Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry: The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008). NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government.
#### 3. Question
Which committee or report first recommended the concept of lateral entry into the Indian civil services?
• a) Punchhi Commission
• b) First Administrative Reforms Commission
• c) Sarkaria Commission
• d) Surinder Nath Committee
Solution: D
Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry:
• The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008).
• NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government.
Solution: D
Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry:
• The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008).
• NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution allows the Supreme Court to declare any law void if it contravenes Fundamental Rights? (a) Article 32 (b) Article 136 (c) Article 13 (d) Article 142 Correct Solution: C Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declares that any law which contravenes the Fundamental Rights shall be void. This empowers the Supreme Court to invalidate such laws. Incorrect Solution: C Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declares that any law which contravenes the Fundamental Rights shall be void. This empowers the Supreme Court to invalidate such laws.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution allows the Supreme Court to declare any law void if it contravenes Fundamental Rights?
• (a) Article 32
• (b) Article 136
• (c) Article 13
• (d) Article 142
Solution: C
Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declares that any law which contravenes the Fundamental Rights shall be void. This empowers the Supreme Court to invalidate such laws.
Solution: C
Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declares that any law which contravenes the Fundamental Rights shall be void. This empowers the Supreme Court to invalidate such laws.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019): The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state. The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019):
• The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.
• The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state.
• The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: A
Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.
Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.
Solution: A
Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.
Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.
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