UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 10 March 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 10 March 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 about the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013): It mandates the establishment of Lokayuktas in all Indian states. The Lokayuktas have the same powers as the judiciary to enforce their decisions. The Lokpal deals with corruption cases at the national level, while Lokayuktas operate at the state level. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) was enacted to address corruption at both the national and state levels in India. It mandates the establishment of Lokayuktas in all Indian states to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials at the state level. This helps decentralize the anti-corruption mechanism, ensuring that states have an independent body to handle complaints. At the national level, the Lokpal deals with corruption cases involving central government officials, ensuring accountability at the federal level. The distinction between Lokpal (national) and Lokayuktas (state) highlights the dual approach to tackling corruption across different levels of governance. However, while Lokayuktas can investigate corruption cases and make recommendations, they do not have judicial powers to enforce their decisions, meaning their recommendations are not legally binding. This limits their ability to ensure corrective actions are taken, as the implementation of their recommendations depends on the government’s discretion. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) was enacted to address corruption at both the national and state levels in India. It mandates the establishment of Lokayuktas in all Indian states to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials at the state level. This helps decentralize the anti-corruption mechanism, ensuring that states have an independent body to handle complaints. At the national level, the Lokpal deals with corruption cases involving central government officials, ensuring accountability at the federal level. The distinction between Lokpal (national) and Lokayuktas (state) highlights the dual approach to tackling corruption across different levels of governance. However, while Lokayuktas can investigate corruption cases and make recommendations, they do not have judicial powers to enforce their decisions, meaning their recommendations are not legally binding. This limits their ability to ensure corrective actions are taken, as the implementation of their recommendations depends on the government’s discretion.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013):

• It mandates the establishment of Lokayuktas in all Indian states.

• The Lokayuktas have the same powers as the judiciary to enforce their decisions.

• The Lokpal deals with corruption cases at the national level, while Lokayuktas operate at the state level.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) was enacted to address corruption at both the national and state levels in India. It mandates the establishment of Lokayuktas in all Indian states to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials at the state level. This helps decentralize the anti-corruption mechanism, ensuring that states have an independent body to handle complaints.

At the national level, the Lokpal deals with corruption cases involving central government officials, ensuring accountability at the federal level. The distinction between Lokpal (national) and Lokayuktas (state) highlights the dual approach to tackling corruption across different levels of governance.

However, while Lokayuktas can investigate corruption cases and make recommendations, they do not have judicial powers to enforce their decisions, meaning their recommendations are not legally binding. This limits their ability to ensure corrective actions are taken, as the implementation of their recommendations depends on the government’s discretion.

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mandates the State to ensure that children are not abused and are provided opportunities for healthy development? (a) Article 21 (b) Article 15(3) (c) Article 39(e) and (f) (d) Article 47 Correct Solution: C Article 39(e) and (f) direct the State to protect children from abuse and provide them with opportunities for healthy development. Article 39(e) mandates that children should not be exploited in harmful employment, while Article 39(f) ensures that children grow up with dignity, freedom, and a healthy environment. These provisions are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, guiding the State to create policies for the welfare and protection of children, although not enforceable in a court of law. Incorrect Solution: C Article 39(e) and (f) direct the State to protect children from abuse and provide them with opportunities for healthy development. Article 39(e) mandates that children should not be exploited in harmful employment, while Article 39(f) ensures that children grow up with dignity, freedom, and a healthy environment. These provisions are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, guiding the State to create policies for the welfare and protection of children, although not enforceable in a court of law.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mandates the State to ensure that children are not abused and are provided opportunities for healthy development?

• (a) Article 21

• (b) Article 15(3)

• (c) Article 39(e) and (f)

• (d) Article 47

Solution: C

• Article 39(e) and (f) direct the State to protect children from abuse and provide them with opportunities for healthy development.

• Article 39(e) mandates that children should not be exploited in harmful employment, while Article 39(f) ensures that children grow up with dignity, freedom, and a healthy environment.

• These provisions are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, guiding the State to create policies for the welfare and protection of children, although not enforceable in a court of law.

Solution: C

• Article 39(e) and (f) direct the State to protect children from abuse and provide them with opportunities for healthy development.

• Article 39(e) mandates that children should not be exploited in harmful employment, while Article 39(f) ensures that children grow up with dignity, freedom, and a healthy environment.

• These provisions are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, guiding the State to create policies for the welfare and protection of children, although not enforceable in a court of law.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES): SCES was established by the Ministry of Finance. The committee focuses primarily on advising survey methodology and finalizing survey tabulation plans. SCES is a permanent committee tasked with providing oversight on economic statistics. 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 SCES was established in 2019 by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and focuses on advising on survey methodology, including sampling design and instruments, as well as finalizing survey tabulation plans. Statement 3 is incorrect because the SCES is not a permanent committee but a temporary one established to address specific critical statistical issues. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. The SCES was established in 2019 by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and focuses on advising on survey methodology, including sampling design and instruments, as well as finalizing survey tabulation plans. Statement 3 is incorrect because the SCES is not a permanent committee but a temporary one established to address specific critical statistical issues.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES):

• SCES was established by the Ministry of Finance.

• The committee focuses primarily on advising survey methodology and finalizing survey tabulation plans.

• SCES is a permanent committee tasked with providing oversight on economic statistics.

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 SCES was established in 2019 by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and focuses on advising on survey methodology, including sampling design and instruments, as well as finalizing survey tabulation plans.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the SCES is not a permanent committee but a temporary one established to address specific critical statistical issues.

Solution: A

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the SCES is not a permanent committee but a temporary one established to address specific critical statistical issues.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers of the Lokayukta? It has Suo Motu powers to initiate investigations based on media reports. The Lokayukta can investigate officials in the central government. It can recommend prosecutions, though the final decision lies with the government. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 2 is incorrect. The Lokayukta possesses Suo Motu powers, which means it can initiate investigations without waiting for a formal complaint. This includes acting on media reports or personal information, allowing it to address allegations of corruption against state officials proactively. Additionally, while the Lokayukta can investigate and recommend actions against state-level officials, its powers do not extend to the central government officials. This limitation is because the Lokayukta operates at the state level, while corruption cases at the national level are handled by the Lokpal, which was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013). The Lokayukta can recommend prosecutions and corrective measures, but the final decision to act on these recommendations lies with the government. This limits its enforceability, as the Lokayukta’s recommendations are not legally binding. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 2 is incorrect. The Lokayukta possesses Suo Motu powers, which means it can initiate investigations without waiting for a formal complaint. This includes acting on media reports or personal information, allowing it to address allegations of corruption against state officials proactively. Additionally, while the Lokayukta can investigate and recommend actions against state-level officials, its powers do not extend to the central government officials. This limitation is because the Lokayukta operates at the state level, while corruption cases at the national level are handled by the Lokpal, which was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013). The Lokayukta can recommend prosecutions and corrective measures, but the final decision to act on these recommendations lies with the government. This limits its enforceability, as the Lokayukta’s recommendations are not legally binding.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers of the Lokayukta?

• It has Suo Motu powers to initiate investigations based on media reports.

• The Lokayukta can investigate officials in the central government.

• It can recommend prosecutions, though the final decision lies with the government.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Lokayukta possesses Suo Motu powers, which means it can initiate investigations without waiting for a formal complaint. This includes acting on media reports or personal information, allowing it to address allegations of corruption against state officials proactively.

Additionally, while the Lokayukta can investigate and recommend actions against state-level officials, its powers do not extend to the central government officials. This limitation is because the Lokayukta operates at the state level, while corruption cases at the national level are handled by the Lokpal, which was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013).

The Lokayukta can recommend prosecutions and corrective measures, but the final decision to act on these recommendations lies with the government. This limits its enforceability, as the Lokayukta’s recommendations are not legally binding.

Solution: A

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding child protection provisions in the Indian Constitution: Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for children and women. Article 21 includes the right to protection from exploitation for all citizens. Article 47 explicitly focuses on the health and welfare of children. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for the welfare of children and women. Article 21 includes the right to life and personal liberty, encompassing protection from exploitation. Article 47 focuses on public health and nutrition but does not specifically focus on children. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for the welfare of children and women. Article 21 includes the right to life and personal liberty, encompassing protection from exploitation. Article 47 focuses on public health and nutrition but does not specifically focus on children.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding child protection provisions in the Indian Constitution:

• Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for children and women.

• Article 21 includes the right to protection from exploitation for all citizens.

• Article 47 explicitly focuses on the health and welfare of children.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for the welfare of children and women.

• Article 21 includes the right to life and personal liberty, encompassing protection from exploitation.

• Article 47 focuses on public health and nutrition but does not specifically focus on children.

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Article 15(3) allows for special provisions for the welfare of children and women.

• Article 21 includes the right to life and personal liberty, encompassing protection from exploitation.

• Article 47 focuses on public health and nutrition but does not specifically focus on children.

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