UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 14 October 2024
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UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 14 October 2024 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 Cripps Proposal of 1942: It proposed the framing of an independent Constitution for India after World War II. The proposal was rejected by the Indian National Congress due to the demand for immediate independence. The Muslim League supported the Cripps Proposal because it ensured autonomy for Muslim-majority provinces. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2 Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct, as the Cripps Proposal in 1942 presented a draft for an independent constitution for India to be framed after World War II. Statement 2 is correct because the Indian National Congress rejected the proposal, demanding immediate independence rather than a future constitution. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Muslim League rejected the proposal, as it did not satisfy their demand for separate autonomous states or constituent assemblies for Muslims. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct, as the Cripps Proposal in 1942 presented a draft for an independent constitution for India to be framed after World War II. Statement 2 is correct because the Indian National Congress rejected the proposal, demanding immediate independence rather than a future constitution. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Muslim League rejected the proposal, as it did not satisfy their demand for separate autonomous states or constituent assemblies for Muslims.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Cripps Proposal of 1942:
• It proposed the framing of an independent Constitution for India after World War II.
• The proposal was rejected by the Indian National Congress due to the demand for immediate independence.
• The Muslim League supported the Cripps Proposal because it ensured autonomy for Muslim-majority provinces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1, 2, 3
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is correct, as the Cripps Proposal in 1942 presented a draft for an independent constitution for India to be framed after World War II.
Statement 2 is correct because the Indian National Congress rejected the proposal, demanding immediate independence rather than a future constitution.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Muslim League rejected the proposal, as it did not satisfy their demand for separate autonomous states or constituent assemblies for Muslims.
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is correct, as the Cripps Proposal in 1942 presented a draft for an independent constitution for India to be framed after World War II.
Statement 2 is correct because the Indian National Congress rejected the proposal, demanding immediate independence rather than a future constitution.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Muslim League rejected the proposal, as it did not satisfy their demand for separate autonomous states or constituent assemblies for Muslims.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India: The first session of the Constituent Assembly was boycotted by the Muslim League. Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was elected as the first temporary Chairman of the Assembly. The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th January, 1950. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Muslim League boycotted the first session of the Constituent Assembly, which was held on 9th December, 1946. Statement 2 is also correct, as Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the oldest member, was elected as the temporary Chairman of the Assembly. Statement 3 is incorrect, as the National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, not 26th January. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Muslim League boycotted the first session of the Constituent Assembly, which was held on 9th December, 1946. Statement 2 is also correct, as Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the oldest member, was elected as the temporary Chairman of the Assembly. Statement 3 is incorrect, as the National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, not 26th January.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India:
• The first session of the Constituent Assembly was boycotted by the Muslim League.
• Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was elected as the first temporary Chairman of the Assembly.
• The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th January, 1950.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct as the Muslim League boycotted the first session of the Constituent Assembly, which was held on 9th December, 1946.
Statement 2 is also correct, as Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the oldest member, was elected as the temporary Chairman of the Assembly.
Statement 3 is incorrect, as the National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, not 26th January.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct as the Muslim League boycotted the first session of the Constituent Assembly, which was held on 9th December, 1946.
Statement 2 is also correct, as Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the oldest member, was elected as the temporary Chairman of the Assembly.
Statement 3 is incorrect, as the National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24th January, 1950, not 26th January.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the members and election process of the Constituent Assembly: Members of the Constituent Assembly from British Provinces were elected by direct adult franchise. Representatives from the Princely States were partly elected and partly nominated. Seats allocated to British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category in proportion to their population. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 3 only d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is incorrect because the members from British Provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, not by direct adult franchise. Statement 2 is incorrect because the representatives from the Princely States were entirely nominated by the heads of the princely states, not partly elected. Statement 3 is correct, as the seats allocated to the British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category (which included Hindus) in proportion to their population. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is incorrect because the members from British Provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, not by direct adult franchise. Statement 2 is incorrect because the representatives from the Princely States were entirely nominated by the heads of the princely states, not partly elected. Statement 3 is correct, as the seats allocated to the British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category (which included Hindus) in proportion to their population.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the members and election process of the Constituent Assembly:
• Members of the Constituent Assembly from British Provinces were elected by direct adult franchise.
• Representatives from the Princely States were partly elected and partly nominated.
• Seats allocated to British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category in proportion to their population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the members from British Provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, not by direct adult franchise.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the representatives from the Princely States were entirely nominated by the heads of the princely states, not partly elected.
Statement 3 is correct, as the seats allocated to the British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category (which included Hindus) in proportion to their population.
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the members from British Provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, not by direct adult franchise.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the representatives from the Princely States were entirely nominated by the heads of the princely states, not partly elected.
Statement 3 is correct, as the seats allocated to the British provinces were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category (which included Hindus) in proportion to their population.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Independence Act of 1947: The Act made the Constituent Assembly dependent on the British Parliament for legal changes. The Assembly functioned as both a legislative and a constituent body, performing these roles on separate days. The legislative functions of the Assembly were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because the Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body, meaning it was no longer dependent on the British Parliament. Statement 2 is correct, as the Assembly had two distinct roles: legislative and constituent, performed on separate days. Statement 3 is incorrect because G V Mavalankar chaired the Assembly when it functioned as a legislative body, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because the Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body, meaning it was no longer dependent on the British Parliament. Statement 2 is correct, as the Assembly had two distinct roles: legislative and constituent, performed on separate days. Statement 3 is incorrect because G V Mavalankar chaired the Assembly when it functioned as a legislative body, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Independence Act of 1947:
• The Act made the Constituent Assembly dependent on the British Parliament for legal changes.
• The Assembly functioned as both a legislative and a constituent body, performing these roles on separate days.
• The legislative functions of the Assembly were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body, meaning it was no longer dependent on the British Parliament.
Statement 2 is correct, as the Assembly had two distinct roles: legislative and constituent, performed on separate days.
Statement 3 is incorrect because G V Mavalankar chaired the Assembly when it functioned as a legislative body, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body, meaning it was no longer dependent on the British Parliament.
Statement 2 is correct, as the Assembly had two distinct roles: legislative and constituent, performed on separate days.
Statement 3 is incorrect because G V Mavalankar chaired the Assembly when it functioned as a legislative body, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the implementation of the Indian Constitution: The entire Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950. Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament came into force on November 26, 1949. The Government of India Act, 1935 was retained as part of the Indian Constitution. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because only the major part of the Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, not the entire Constitution. Statement 2 is correct, as Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament were brought into force on November 26, 1949. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Government of India Act, 1935, along with the Indian Independence Act, 1947, was repealed when the Constitution was adopted. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because only the major part of the Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, not the entire Constitution. Statement 2 is correct, as Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament were brought into force on November 26, 1949. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Government of India Act, 1935, along with the Indian Independence Act, 1947, was repealed when the Constitution was adopted.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about the implementation of the Indian Constitution:
• The entire Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.
• Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament came into force on November 26, 1949.
• The Government of India Act, 1935 was retained as part of the Indian Constitution.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect because only the major part of the Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, not the entire Constitution.
Statement 2 is correct, as Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament were brought into force on November 26, 1949.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Government of India Act, 1935, along with the Indian Independence Act, 1947, was repealed when the Constitution was adopted.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect because only the major part of the Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, not the entire Constitution.
Statement 2 is correct, as Articles related to citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament were brought into force on November 26, 1949.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Government of India Act, 1935, along with the Indian Independence Act, 1947, was repealed when the Constitution was adopted.
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