UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Polity : 15 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The Indian constitution is a written one unlike in some of the other democracies. What does it imply? All the laws made by Parliament are to be written down as a part of the constitution. The form of government in India has been codified in the constitution to reduce political and administrative conflicts. Only because of a written constitution, citizens are able to enjoy fundamental rights. 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. Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive.

#### 1. Question

The Indian constitution is a written one unlike in some of the other democracies. What does it imply?

• All the laws made by Parliament are to be written down as a part of the constitution.

• The form of government in India has been codified in the constitution to reduce political and administrative conflicts.

• Only because of a written constitution, citizens are able to enjoy fundamental rights.

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.

Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following from the Constitution of India is/are specially relevant to Social Justice and Empowerment? Preamble First Schedule Third Schedule Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: b) Options 1, 4 and 5 are correct. Preamble: The words “JUSTICE, social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation”. First Schedule: It talks about Indian states and Indian territory. Third Schedule: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders. Fundamental Rights: A 23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour A 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. Directive Principles of State Policy: A38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people A39 (only first part) – The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing – (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood Incorrect Solution: b) Options 1, 4 and 5 are correct. Preamble: The words “JUSTICE, social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation”. First Schedule: It talks about Indian states and Indian territory. Third Schedule: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders. Fundamental Rights: A 23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour A 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. Directive Principles of State Policy: A38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people A39 (only first part) – The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing – (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood

#### 2. Question

Which of the following from the Constitution of India is/are specially relevant to Social Justice and Empowerment?

• First Schedule

• Third Schedule

• Fundamental Rights

• Directive Principles of State Policy

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: b)

Options 1, 4 and 5 are correct.

Preamble: The words “JUSTICE, social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation”.

First Schedule: It talks about Indian states and Indian territory.

Third Schedule: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders.

Fundamental Rights:

A 23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

A 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

Directive Principles of State Policy:

A38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people

A39 (only first part) – The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing – (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood

Solution: b)

Options 1, 4 and 5 are correct.

First Schedule: It talks about Indian states and Indian territory.

Third Schedule: It contains forms of Oaths and affirmations for office holders.

Fundamental Rights:

A 23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

A 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

Directive Principles of State Policy:

A38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people

A39 (only first part) – The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing – (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Fundamental Rights further the idea of democracy because They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive. They secure vital political rights to the citizens of India. 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) They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation. Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens. Incorrect Solution: d) They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation. Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens.

#### 3. Question

The Fundamental Rights further the idea of democracy because

• They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive.

• They secure vital political rights to the citizens of India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation.

Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens.

Solution: d)

Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The first amendment to the Constitution of India contained which of the following provisions? Expanded the scope of restrictions on the right to free speech. Provided protection for backward classes in the Constitution. Exempted land reforms from scrutiny How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech. Incorrect Solution: c) The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech.

#### 4. Question

The first amendment to the Constitution of India contained which of the following provisions?

• Expanded the scope of restrictions on the right to free speech.

• Provided protection for backward classes in the Constitution.

• Exempted land reforms from scrutiny

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Prices of milk in the country are decided by Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Improving animal husbandry and the quality of cattle breed is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India. ‘Preservation of cattle’ is a matter on which the Centre has exclusive powers to legislate. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Prices of milk in the country are decided by Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production.

• Improving animal husbandry and the quality of cattle breed is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India.

• ‘Preservation of cattle’ is a matter on which the Centre has exclusive powers to legislate.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production.

Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate.

As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production.

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