UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 7 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 7 February 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity.

• The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.

• Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.

The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.

The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.

The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following events in Indian Parliament’s history. Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu. Adoption of the States Reorganization Act Passage of the Right to Information Act Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act Arrange the above events in the chronological order of their occurrence. a) 2-1-3-4 b) 1-2-3-4 c) 1-2-4-3 d) 2-1-4-3 Correct Solution: d) 1956 Adoption of the States Reorganization Act, reshaping state boundaries. 1961 Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu. 1971 Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act, altering the Preamble. 2005 Passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Incorrect Solution: d) 1956 Adoption of the States Reorganization Act, reshaping state boundaries. 1961 Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu. 1971 Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act, altering the Preamble. 2005 Passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following events in Indian Parliament’s history.

• Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu.

• Adoption of the States Reorganization Act

• Passage of the Right to Information Act

• Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act

Arrange the above events in the chronological order of their occurrence.

• a) 2-1-3-4

• b) 1-2-3-4

• c) 1-2-4-3

• d) 2-1-4-3

Solution: d)

1956 | Adoption of the States Reorganization Act, reshaping state boundaries.

1961 | Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu.

1971 | Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act, altering the Preamble.

2005 | Passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Solution: d)

1956 | Adoption of the States Reorganization Act, reshaping state boundaries.

1961 | Liberation of Goa, Daman, and Diu.

1971 | Passage of the 42nd Amendment Act, altering the Preamble.

2005 | Passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following pairs. Article 14: right to equality Article 15: right to protection of life and personal liberty Article 21: right against discrimination Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Option 1 and 4 is correct. Article 21: Every child had the right to live with dignity, the right to personal liberty and the right to privacy Article 14: the right to equality Article 15: right against discrimination Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation Article 21A: Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age. Article 39(f): Obligation on the State to ensure that: Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity Childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment. Incorrect Solution: b) Option 1 and 4 is correct. Article 21: Every child had the right to live with dignity, the right to personal liberty and the right to privacy Article 14: the right to equality Article 15: right against discrimination Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation Article 21A: Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age. Article 39(f): Obligation on the State to ensure that: Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity Childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following pairs.

• Article 14: right to equality

• Article 15: right to protection of life and personal liberty

• Article 21: right against discrimination

• Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 4 is correct.

• Article 21: Every child had the right to live with dignity, the right to personal liberty and the right to privacy

• Article 14: the right to equality

• Article 15: right against discrimination

• Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation

• Article 21A: Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age.

• Article 39(f): Obligation on the State to ensure that: Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity Childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.

• Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity

• Childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 4 is correct.

• Article 21: Every child had the right to live with dignity, the right to personal liberty and the right to privacy

• Article 14: the right to equality

• Article 15: right against discrimination

• Article 23 & 24: right against exploitation

• Article 21A: Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age.

• Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity

• Childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following provisions is/are part of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India? Any section of the citizens residing in India having a distinct culture, language and script have the right to conserve their culture and language. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same (2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them. Incorrect Solution: c) Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same (2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following provisions is/are part of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?

• Any section of the citizens residing in India having a distinct culture, language and script have the right to conserve their culture and language.

• No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities

(1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same

(2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Solution: c)

Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities

(1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission. Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and 170. The Constitution of India provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. In India, three Delimitation commissions have been established till date. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: b) Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. Incorrect Solution: b) Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission.

• Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and 170.

• The Constitution of India provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

• In India, three Delimitation commissions have been established till date.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: b)

Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.

Solution: b)

Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

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