UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 14 March 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding State Legislative Council’s graduate and teacher constituencies. The Constitution of India prescribes that close to one-twelfth of MLCs in State are to be elected by an electorate consisting solely of graduates and another one-twelfth by an electorate consisting of teachers. Only those who have been graduates for at least one year are qualified to be enrolled in the voter rolls. Such MLCs can introduce ordinary bills, bills related to taxation and spending in the Legislative Council. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only statement 1 is correct. Under clause 3 of Article 171 of the Constitution, as close as possible to one-twelfth of MLCs are to be elected by an electorate consisting solely of graduates and another one-twelfth by an electorate consisting of teachers. Who can vote? Any university graduate can register as a voter in these elections conducted after the six-year term of a member ends. The Election Commission prepares a separate voting list from the voters list. According to Section 27 of the Representation of the People Act 1950, only those who have been graduates for at least three years or possess a certificate that the state government and the Election Commission recognise as equivalent to a degree are qualified to be enrolled in the voter rolls. Similarly, everyone who is ordinarily a resident in a teachers’ constituency and has at least three years of teaching experience in any educational institution recognised by the state government is entitled to vote in the election. What are these MLCs’ roles and responsibilities? They are expected to help the state government make laws and regulations based on their knowledge and experience. They can ask questions of ministers and initiate debates. They can introduce ordinary bills, but not bills related to taxation, spending etc since only the Assembly can take up money bills. Incorrect Solution: b) Only statement 1 is correct. Under clause 3 of Article 171 of the Constitution, as close as possible to one-twelfth of MLCs are to be elected by an electorate consisting solely of graduates and another one-twelfth by an electorate consisting of teachers. Who can vote? Any university graduate can register as a voter in these elections conducted after the six-year term of a member ends. The Election Commission prepares a separate voting list from the voters list. According to Section 27 of the Representation of the People Act 1950, only those who have been graduates for at least three years or possess a certificate that the state government and the Election Commission recognise as equivalent to a degree are qualified to be enrolled in the voter rolls. Similarly, everyone who is ordinarily a resident in a teachers’ constituency and has at least three years of teaching experience in any educational institution recognised by the state government is entitled to vote in the election. What are these MLCs’ roles and responsibilities? They are expected to help the state government make laws and regulations based on their knowledge and experience. They can ask questions of ministers and initiate debates. They can introduce ordinary bills, but not bills related to taxation, spending etc since only the Assembly can take up money bills.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding State Legislative Council’s graduate and teacher constituencies.

• The Constitution of India prescribes that close to one-twelfth of MLCs in State are to be elected by an electorate consisting solely of graduates and another one-twelfth by an electorate consisting of teachers.

• Only those who have been graduates for at least one year are qualified to be enrolled in the voter rolls.

• Such MLCs can introduce ordinary bills, bills related to taxation and spending in the Legislative Council.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only statement 1 is correct.

Under clause 3 of Article 171 of the Constitution, as close as possible to one-twelfth of MLCs are to be elected by an electorate consisting solely of graduates and another one-twelfth by an electorate consisting of teachers.

Who can vote?

Any university graduate can register as a voter in these elections conducted after the six-year term of a member ends. The Election Commission prepares a separate voting list from the voters list.

According to Section 27 of the Representation of the People Act 1950, only those who have been graduates for at least three years or possess a certificate that the state government and the Election Commission recognise as equivalent to a degree are qualified to be enrolled in the voter rolls.

Similarly, everyone who is ordinarily a resident in a teachers’ constituency and has at least three years of teaching experience in any educational institution recognised by the state government is entitled to vote in the election.

What are these MLCs’ roles and responsibilities?

They are expected to help the state government make laws and regulations based on their knowledge and experience. They can ask questions of ministers and initiate debates. They can introduce ordinary bills, but not bills related to taxation, spending etc since only the Assembly can take up money bills.

Solution: b)

Only statement 1 is correct.

Who can vote?

Any university graduate can register as a voter in these elections conducted after the six-year term of a member ends. The Election Commission prepares a separate voting list from the voters list.

What are these MLCs’ roles and responsibilities?

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has executive control over the reserved subjects which include Police Education Land Excise Agriculture Select the correct answer code: a) 2, 4, 5 b) 1, 3 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 1, 3, 4, 5 Correct Solution: b) Technically, the Lieutenant Governor has executive control over only the three reserved subjects of police, public order and land; all other subjects (transferred subjects) lie with the elected government. Incorrect Solution: b) Technically, the Lieutenant Governor has executive control over only the three reserved subjects of police, public order and land; all other subjects (transferred subjects) lie with the elected government.

#### 2. Question

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has executive control over the reserved subjects which include

• Agriculture

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 2, 4, 5

• c) 1, 2, 3

• d) 1, 3, 4, 5

Solution: b)

Technically, the Lieutenant Governor has executive control over only the three reserved subjects of police, public order and land; all other subjects (transferred subjects) lie with the elected government.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The newly elected members taking the oath of Members of Parliament (MP) is a parliamentary convention, and is not mentioned in the Constitution. The five-year term of a Lok Sabha MP begins when he/she takes the oath of Members of Parliament. If an individual becomes a minister without being elected to Parliament, he/she cannot participate in House proceedings. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: d) After the Elections, before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members will have to take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP), which is provided in the Constitution. The five-year term of a Lok Sabha MP begins when the Election Commission of India (ECI) declares the results according to Section 73 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. From that day onward, MPs are eligible for certain rights as elected representatives. Winning the election and starting the term does not automatically allow an MP to participate in House proceedings. To debate and vote in Lok Sabha, an MP has to take her seat in the House by making and subscribing to an oath or affirmation prescribed in the Constitution (Article 99). The Constitution also specifies a financial penalty (the only one in the document) of Rs 500 if a person participates or votes in House proceedings without taking an oath (Article 104). However, there is an exception to this rule. An individual can become a minister without being elected to Parliament. They have six months to secure a seat in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. During this time, they can participate but not vote in House proceedings. Incorrect Solution: d) After the Elections, before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members will have to take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP), which is provided in the Constitution. The five-year term of a Lok Sabha MP begins when the Election Commission of India (ECI) declares the results according to Section 73 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. From that day onward, MPs are eligible for certain rights as elected representatives. Winning the election and starting the term does not automatically allow an MP to participate in House proceedings. To debate and vote in Lok Sabha, an MP has to take her seat in the House by making and subscribing to an oath or affirmation prescribed in the Constitution (Article 99). The Constitution also specifies a financial penalty (the only one in the document) of Rs 500 if a person participates or votes in House proceedings without taking an oath (Article 104). However, there is an exception to this rule. An individual can become a minister without being elected to Parliament. They have six months to secure a seat in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. During this time, they can participate but not vote in House proceedings.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The newly elected members taking the oath of Members of Parliament (MP) is a parliamentary convention, and is not mentioned in the Constitution.

• The five-year term of a Lok Sabha MP begins when he/she takes the oath of Members of Parliament.

• If an individual becomes a minister without being elected to Parliament, he/she cannot participate in House proceedings.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: d)

After the Elections, before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members will have to take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP), which is provided in the Constitution.

The five-year term of a Lok Sabha MP begins when the Election Commission of India (ECI) declares the results according to Section 73 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. From that day onward, MPs are eligible for certain rights as elected representatives.

Winning the election and starting the term does not automatically allow an MP to participate in House proceedings. To debate and vote in Lok Sabha, an MP has to take her seat in the House by making and subscribing to an oath or affirmation prescribed in the Constitution (Article 99). The Constitution also specifies a financial penalty (the only one in the document) of Rs 500 if a person participates or votes in House proceedings without taking an oath (Article 104).

However, there is an exception to this rule. An individual can become a minister without being elected to Parliament. They have six months to secure a seat in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. During this time, they can participate but not vote in House proceedings.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution contains the text of the parliamentary oath? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule Correct Solution: c) The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.” Incorrect Solution: c) The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”

#### 4. Question

Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution contains the text of the parliamentary oath?

• a) First Schedule

• b) Second Schedule

• c) Third Schedule

• d) Fourth Schedule

Solution: c)

The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The nominated members of the Parliament do not take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP). The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths. The oath of Members of Parliament (MP) has not been amended since the Constitution was adopted. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 2 only b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: a) The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.” The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths. The last change in the oath was the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, which added that the oath-takers would uphold India’s sovereignty and integrity. The amendment was made on the recommendations of the National Integration Council. The Constitution specifies that if an MP does not attend Parliament for 60 days, their seat can be declared vacant. Courts have used this ground to allow MPs in jail to take an oath in Parliament. Incorrect Solution: a) The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.” The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths. The last change in the oath was the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, which added that the oath-takers would uphold India’s sovereignty and integrity. The amendment was made on the recommendations of the National Integration Council. The Constitution specifies that if an MP does not attend Parliament for 60 days, their seat can be declared vacant. Courts have used this ground to allow MPs in jail to take an oath in Parliament.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The nominated members of the Parliament do not take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP).

• The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths.

• The oath of Members of Parliament (MP) has not been amended since the Constitution was adopted.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 2 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a)

The Constitution’s third schedule contains the text of the parliamentary oath. It reads, “I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of States (or the House of the People) do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”

The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths.

The last change in the oath was the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, which added that the oath-takers would uphold India’s sovereignty and integrity. The amendment was made on the recommendations of the National Integration Council.

The Constitution specifies that if an MP does not attend Parliament for 60 days, their seat can be declared vacant. Courts have used this ground to allow MPs in jail to take an oath in Parliament.

Solution: a)

The draft Constitution prepared by the drafting committee, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar, did not invoke God in any oaths.

The Constitution specifies that if an MP does not attend Parliament for 60 days, their seat can be declared vacant. Courts have used this ground to allow MPs in jail to take an oath in Parliament.

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