UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 12 July 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Supreme Court have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law. The power of the Supreme Court under Article 32 is wider than the High Court under Article 226. Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 1 only d) 2, 3 Correct Solution: b) Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic. Under Article 139A of the Constitution, the Supreme Court does have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law. The power of the High Court under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court’s under Article 32, for in the former, a writ can be issued not only in cases of violation of fundamental rights but also “for any other purpose”. Incorrect Solution: b) Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic. Under Article 139A of the Constitution, the Supreme Court does have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law. The power of the High Court under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court’s under Article 32, for in the former, a writ can be issued not only in cases of violation of fundamental rights but also “for any other purpose”.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Supreme Court have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law.
• The power of the Supreme Court under Article 32 is wider than the High Court under Article 226.
• Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution: b)
Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic.
Under Article 139A of the Constitution, the Supreme Court does have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law.
The power of the High Court under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court’s under Article 32, for in the former, a writ can be issued not only in cases of violation of fundamental rights but also “for any other purpose”.
Solution: b)
Supreme Court can suo motu take cognisance of the issue of Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic.
Under Article 139A of the Constitution, the Supreme Court does have the power to transfer cases from the High Courts to itself if cases involve the same questions of law.
The power of the High Court under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court’s under Article 32, for in the former, a writ can be issued not only in cases of violation of fundamental rights but also “for any other purpose”.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Tribunals. Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that have the power to try cases of special matter which are conferred on them by statutes. The tenure, terms and conditions of service of the members of the Administrative tribunal are entirely in the hands of the executive. For effective delivery of justice, the members of the Tribunals must be compulsorily trained in Law. 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. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tribunals.
• Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that have the power to try cases of special matter which are conferred on them by statutes.
• The tenure, terms and conditions of service of the members of the Administrative tribunal are entirely in the hands of the executive.
• For effective delivery of justice, the members of the Tribunals must be compulsorily trained in Law.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Tribunals established under Part XIVA of the Constitution can deal with which of the following matters? Foreign exchange Tenancy of urban property Elections to either House of Parliament Land reforms Select the correct answer code: a) 4 only b) 1, 3, 4 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: d) Article 323B {Tribunals for other matters} The appropriate Legislature may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by tribunals of any disputes, complaints, or offences with respect to all or any of the matters specified in clause (2) with respect to which such Legislature has power to make laws. (2) The matters referred to in clause (1) are the following, namely: — (a) levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax; (b) foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers; (c) industrial and labour disputes; (d) land reforms by way of acquisition by the State of any estate as defined in article 31A or of any rights therein or the extinguishment or modification of any such rights or by way of ceiling on agricultural land or in any other way; (e) ceiling on urban property; (f) elections to either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, but excluding the matters referred to in article 329 and article 329A; (g) production, procurement, supply and distribution of food-stuffs (including edible oilseeds and oils) and such other goods as the President may, by public notification, declare to be essential goods for the purpose of this article and control of prices of such goods; (h) rent, its regulation and control and tenancy issues including the right, title and interest of landlords and tenants; (i) offences against laws with respect to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (h) and fees in respect of any of those matters; (j) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (i). Incorrect Solution: d) Article 323B {Tribunals for other matters} The appropriate Legislature may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by tribunals of any disputes, complaints, or offences with respect to all or any of the matters specified in clause (2) with respect to which such Legislature has power to make laws. (2) The matters referred to in clause (1) are the following, namely: — (a) levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax; (b) foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers; (c) industrial and labour disputes; (d) land reforms by way of acquisition by the State of any estate as defined in article 31A or of any rights therein or the extinguishment or modification of any such rights or by way of ceiling on agricultural land or in any other way; (e) ceiling on urban property; (f) elections to either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, but excluding the matters referred to in article 329 and article 329A; (g) production, procurement, supply and distribution of food-stuffs (including edible oilseeds and oils) and such other goods as the President may, by public notification, declare to be essential goods for the purpose of this article and control of prices of such goods; (h) rent, its regulation and control and tenancy issues including the right, title and interest of landlords and tenants; (i) offences against laws with respect to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (h) and fees in respect of any of those matters; (j) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (i).
#### 3. Question
Tribunals established under Part XIVA of the Constitution can deal with which of the following matters?
• Foreign exchange
• Tenancy of urban property
• Elections to either House of Parliament
• Land reforms
Select the correct answer code:
• b) 1, 3, 4
• d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Solution: d)
Article 323B {Tribunals for other matters}
The appropriate Legislature may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by tribunals of any disputes, complaints, or offences with respect to all or any of the matters specified in clause (2) with respect to which such Legislature has power to make laws.
(2) The matters referred to in clause (1) are the following, namely: —
(a) levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax;
(b) foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers;
(c) industrial and labour disputes;
(d) land reforms by way of acquisition by the State of any estate as defined in article 31A or of any rights therein or the extinguishment or modification of any such rights or by way of ceiling on agricultural land or in any other way;
(e) ceiling on urban property;
(f) elections to either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, but excluding the matters referred to in article 329 and article 329A;
(g) production, procurement, supply and distribution of food-stuffs (including edible oilseeds and oils) and such other goods as the President may, by public notification, declare to be essential goods for the purpose of this article and control of prices of such goods;
(h) rent, its regulation and control and tenancy issues including the right, title and interest of landlords and tenants;
(i) offences against laws with respect to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (h) and fees in respect of any of those matters;
(j) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (i).
Solution: d)
Article 323B {Tribunals for other matters}
The appropriate Legislature may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by tribunals of any disputes, complaints, or offences with respect to all or any of the matters specified in clause (2) with respect to which such Legislature has power to make laws.
(2) The matters referred to in clause (1) are the following, namely: —
(a) levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax;
(b) foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers;
(c) industrial and labour disputes;
(d) land reforms by way of acquisition by the State of any estate as defined in article 31A or of any rights therein or the extinguishment or modification of any such rights or by way of ceiling on agricultural land or in any other way;
(e) ceiling on urban property;
(f) elections to either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, but excluding the matters referred to in article 329 and article 329A;
(g) production, procurement, supply and distribution of food-stuffs (including edible oilseeds and oils) and such other goods as the President may, by public notification, declare to be essential goods for the purpose of this article and control of prices of such goods;
(h) rent, its regulation and control and tenancy issues including the right, title and interest of landlords and tenants;
(i) offences against laws with respect to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (h) and fees in respect of any of those matters;
(j) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (i).
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following employees are covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)? 1. Secretarial staff of the Parliament 2. Officers and servants of the Supreme Court 3. Members of the defence forces Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 3 d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states. The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it. Incorrect Solution: d) The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states. The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following employees are covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
- 1.Secretarial staff of the Parliament 2. Officers and servants of the Supreme Court 3. Members of the defence forces
Select the correct answer code:
• c) 1, 2, 3
• d) None of the above
Solution: d)
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states.
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
Solution: d)
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states.
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Enforced disappearance. Enforced disappearance means a person being secretly imprisoned by a state or political organization followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts. To protect the right to be free from enforced disappearance, the international community adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) A person being secretly abducted or imprisoned by a state or political organization, or by a third party with the authorization, support, or acquiescence of a state or political organization, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts, with the intent of placing the victim outside the protection of the law, has come to be called a forced disappearance (or enforced disappearance). According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which came into force on 1 July 2002, when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population, a “forced disappearance” qualifies as a crime against humanity, not subject to a statute of limitations, in international criminal law. On 20 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Incorrect Solution: d) A person being secretly abducted or imprisoned by a state or political organization, or by a third party with the authorization, support, or acquiescence of a state or political organization, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts, with the intent of placing the victim outside the protection of the law, has come to be called a forced disappearance (or enforced disappearance). According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which came into force on 1 July 2002, when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population, a “forced disappearance” qualifies as a crime against humanity, not subject to a statute of limitations, in international criminal law. On 20 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Enforced disappearance.
• Enforced disappearance means a person being secretly imprisoned by a state or political organization followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts.
• To protect the right to be free from enforced disappearance, the international community adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: d)
A person being secretly abducted or imprisoned by a state or political organization, or by a third party with the authorization, support, or acquiescence of a state or political organization, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts, with the intent of placing the victim outside the protection of the law, has come to be called a forced disappearance (or enforced disappearance).
According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which came into force on 1 July 2002, when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population, a “forced disappearance” qualifies as a crime against humanity, not subject to a statute of limitations, in international criminal law. On 20 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
Solution: d)
A person being secretly abducted or imprisoned by a state or political organization, or by a third party with the authorization, support, or acquiescence of a state or political organization, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate and whereabouts, with the intent of placing the victim outside the protection of the law, has come to be called a forced disappearance (or enforced disappearance).
According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which came into force on 1 July 2002, when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population, a “forced disappearance” qualifies as a crime against humanity, not subject to a statute of limitations, in international criminal law. On 20 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
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