UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 10 March 2026

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Committees in India. Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs) and Select Committees are usually chaired by ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have submitted their report. Committee meetings are independent of Parliament’s calendar. There are equal number of Departmentally Related Standing Committees for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and are headed by members of these respective Houses. 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. Parliament can also constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) with a special purpose, with members from both Houses, for detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill. Also, either of the two Houses can set up a Select Committee with members from that House. JPCs and Select Committees are usually chaired by ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have submitted their report. The time to speak on a Bill is allocated according to the size of the party in the House. MPs often do not get adequate time to put forward their views in Parliament, even if they are experts on the subject. Committees are small groups with relatively less demands on their time; in these meetings, every MP gets a chance and the time to contribute to the discussion. Parliament has only around 100 sittings a year; Committee meetings are independent of Parliament’s calendar. There are 16 Departmentally Related Standing Committees for Lok Sabha and eight for Rajya Sabha; however, every Committee has members from both Houses. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha panels are headed by members of these respective Houses. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. Parliament can also constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) with a special purpose, with members from both Houses, for detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill. Also, either of the two Houses can set up a Select Committee with members from that House. JPCs and Select Committees are usually chaired by ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have submitted their report. The time to speak on a Bill is allocated according to the size of the party in the House. MPs often do not get adequate time to put forward their views in Parliament, even if they are experts on the subject. Committees are small groups with relatively less demands on their time; in these meetings, every MP gets a chance and the time to contribute to the discussion. Parliament has only around 100 sittings a year; Committee meetings are independent of Parliament’s calendar. There are 16 Departmentally Related Standing Committees for Lok Sabha and eight for Rajya Sabha; however, every Committee has members from both Houses. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha panels are headed by members of these respective Houses.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Committees in India.

• Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs) and Select Committees are usually chaired by ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have submitted their report.

• Committee meetings are independent of Parliament’s calendar.

• There are equal number of Departmentally Related Standing Committees for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and are headed by members of these respective Houses.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Parliament can also constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) with a special purpose, with members from both Houses, for detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill. Also, either of the two Houses can set up a Select Committee with members from that House. JPCs and Select Committees are usually chaired by ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have submitted their report.

The time to speak on a Bill is allocated according to the size of the party in the House. MPs often do not get adequate time to put forward their views in Parliament, even if they are experts on the subject. Committees are small groups with relatively less demands on their time; in these meetings, every MP gets a chance and the time to contribute to the discussion. Parliament has only around 100 sittings a year; Committee meetings are independent of Parliament’s calendar.

There are 16 Departmentally Related Standing Committees for Lok Sabha and eight for Rajya Sabha; however, every Committee has members from both Houses. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha panels are headed by members of these respective Houses.

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Nominated members of Rajya Sabha. The Constitution of India does not specify any qualifications for the appointment of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha enjoy all the powers and privileges to which the elected MPs are entitled. They do have the right to vote in the election of the President and Vice-President of India. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A Article 80 of the Constitution (“Composition of the Council of States”) says “The Council of States shall consist of twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3). Clause 3 of the article layer down the qualifications for the appointment: “The members to be nominated by the President…shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art and social service.” Since Rajya Sabha was constituted in 1952, a total 142 individuals have been nominated as its members. The list includes scholars, jurists, educationists, historians, scientists, litterateurs, journalists, engineers, economists, administrators, artistes, sportspersons, social workers, and politicians. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha enjoy all the powers and privileges to which the elected MPs are entitled. They can take part in the proceedings of the House in the normal manner, even though there has been criticism that several nominated members have poor attendance and do not appear to show much interest in legislative work. In this context, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actor Rekha, and businesswoman Anu Aga have faced criticism in recent years. Nominated members are not allowed to vote in the election of the President. They do have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President, however. Incorrect Solution: A Article 80 of the Constitution (“Composition of the Council of States”) says “The Council of States shall consist of twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3). Clause 3 of the article layer down the qualifications for the appointment: “The members to be nominated by the President…shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art and social service.” Since Rajya Sabha was constituted in 1952, a total 142 individuals have been nominated as its members. The list includes scholars, jurists, educationists, historians, scientists, litterateurs, journalists, engineers, economists, administrators, artistes, sportspersons, social workers, and politicians. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha enjoy all the powers and privileges to which the elected MPs are entitled. They can take part in the proceedings of the House in the normal manner, even though there has been criticism that several nominated members have poor attendance and do not appear to show much interest in legislative work. In this context, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actor Rekha, and businesswoman Anu Aga have faced criticism in recent years. Nominated members are not allowed to vote in the election of the President. They do have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President, however.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Nominated members of Rajya Sabha.

• The Constitution of India does not specify any qualifications for the appointment of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.

• Nominated members of Rajya Sabha enjoy all the powers and privileges to which the elected MPs are entitled.

• They do have the right to vote in the election of the President and Vice-President of India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 2 only

• (b) 1 and 2 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: A

Article 80 of the Constitution (“Composition of the Council of States”) says “The Council of States shall consist of twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3).

Clause 3 of the article layer down the qualifications for the appointment: “The members to be nominated by the President…shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art and social service.”

Since Rajya Sabha was constituted in 1952, a total 142 individuals have been nominated as its members. The list includes scholars, jurists, educationists, historians, scientists, litterateurs, journalists, engineers, economists, administrators, artistes, sportspersons, social workers, and politicians.

Nominated members of Rajya Sabha enjoy all the powers and privileges to which the elected MPs are entitled. They can take part in the proceedings of the House in the normal manner, even though there has been criticism that several nominated members have poor attendance and do not appear to show much interest in legislative work. In this context, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actor Rekha, and businesswoman Anu Aga have faced criticism in recent years.

Nominated members are not allowed to vote in the election of the President. They do have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President, however.

Solution: A

Nominated members are not allowed to vote in the election of the President. They do have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President, however.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of these is against the ethos of Indian democracy and constitution? (a) Proportional Representation (b) Separation of powers between different government agencies (c) Religious intolerance (d) Scientific interpretation of Indian traditions Correct Solution: C Proportional Representation is being followed in Rajya Sabha and Presidential elections. Even though powers are not strictly separated between legislature and executive, there is some separation of powers in the functioning of regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI and the departments. Religious intolerance is not only against freedom of expression but also tends to threaten secularism. The constitution encourages building of scientific temper under fundamental duties. Incorrect Solution: C Proportional Representation is being followed in Rajya Sabha and Presidential elections. Even though powers are not strictly separated between legislature and executive, there is some separation of powers in the functioning of regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI and the departments. Religious intolerance is not only against freedom of expression but also tends to threaten secularism. The constitution encourages building of scientific temper under fundamental duties.

#### 3. Question

Which of these is against the ethos of Indian democracy and constitution?

• (a) Proportional Representation

• (b) Separation of powers between different government agencies

• (c) Religious intolerance

• (d) Scientific interpretation of Indian traditions

Solution: C

Proportional Representation is being followed in Rajya Sabha and Presidential elections.

Even though powers are not strictly separated between legislature and executive, there is some separation of powers in the functioning of regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI and the departments.

Religious intolerance is not only against freedom of expression but also tends to threaten secularism.

The constitution encourages building of scientific temper under fundamental duties.

Solution: C

Proportional Representation is being followed in Rajya Sabha and Presidential elections.

Even though powers are not strictly separated between legislature and executive, there is some separation of powers in the functioning of regulatory bodies like RBI, SEBI and the departments.

Religious intolerance is not only against freedom of expression but also tends to threaten secularism.

The constitution encourages building of scientific temper under fundamental duties.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business with reasonable restrictions in the interests of the general public. The Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions and private sector jobs for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. In the Indra Sawhney case in 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations in public services at 50%, with exceptions at extraordinary situations. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: B Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business. In 2005, the Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Note that this amendment applies to admissions in private educational institutions and not to jobs in the private sector. There may be reasonable restrictions “in the interests of the general public”, and in particular related to specifying any professional or technical qualifications, or to reserve a sector for government monopoly. In the Indra Sawhney case in 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations in public services at 50%. It however said that there may be extraordinary situations which may need a relaxation in this rule. Incorrect Solution: B Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business. In 2005, the Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Note that this amendment applies to admissions in private educational institutions and not to jobs in the private sector. There may be reasonable restrictions “in the interests of the general public”, and in particular related to specifying any professional or technical qualifications, or to reserve a sector for government monopoly. In the Indra Sawhney case in 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations in public services at 50%. It however said that there may be extraordinary situations which may need a relaxation in this rule.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Constitution of India guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business with reasonable restrictions in the interests of the general public.

• The Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions and private sector jobs for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

• In the Indra Sawhney case in 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations in public services at 50%, with exceptions at extraordinary situations.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 3 only

• (b) 1 and 3 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: B

Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business.

In 2005, the Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Note that this amendment applies to admissions in private educational institutions and not to jobs in the private sector.

There may be reasonable restrictions “in the interests of the general public”, and in particular related to specifying any professional or technical qualifications, or to reserve a sector for government monopoly.

In the Indra Sawhney case in 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations in public services at 50%. It however said that there may be extraordinary situations which may need a relaxation in this rule.

Solution: B

Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees freedom to carry out any occupation, trade or business.

In 2005, the Constitution was amended to allow reservation in private educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Note that this amendment applies to admissions in private educational institutions and not to jobs in the private sector.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. In the Minerva Mills judgment (1980), the Supreme Court held that, Indian Constitution is founded on the bed-rock of the balance between Part IV and Part V of the Constitution. The Fundamental Rights are legally enforceable in a court of law in India. According to the Constitution, if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19. How many of the above statements are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fundamental Rights lie at the heart of the Constitution, and are justiciable — that is, they are legally enforceable in a court of law. In its landmark Minerva Mills judgment (1980), the Supreme Court held: “Indian Constitution is founded on the bed-rock of the balance between Parts III (Fundamental Rights) and IV (Directive Principles). To give absolute primacy to one over the other is to disturb the harmony of the Constitution.” Article 31C says that if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fundamental Rights lie at the heart of the Constitution, and are justiciable — that is, they are legally enforceable in a court of law. In its landmark Minerva Mills judgment (1980), the Supreme Court held: “Indian Constitution is founded on the bed-rock of the balance between Parts III (Fundamental Rights) and IV (Directive Principles). To give absolute primacy to one over the other is to disturb the harmony of the Constitution.” Article 31C says that if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• In the Minerva Mills judgment (1980), the Supreme Court held that, Indian Constitution is founded on the bed-rock of the balance between Part IV and Part V of the Constitution.

• The Fundamental Rights are legally enforceable in a court of law in India.

• According to the Constitution, if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Fundamental Rights lie at the heart of the Constitution, and are justiciable — that is, they are legally enforceable in a court of law.

In its landmark Minerva Mills judgment (1980), the Supreme Court held: “Indian Constitution is founded on the bed-rock of the balance between Parts III (Fundamental Rights) and IV (Directive Principles). To give absolute primacy to one over the other is to disturb the harmony of the Constitution.”

Article 31C says that if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Fundamental Rights lie at the heart of the Constitution, and are justiciable — that is, they are legally enforceable in a court of law.

Article 31C says that if a law is made to implement any of the Directive Principles, it cannot be challenged on the ground of being violative of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 19.

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