UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 April 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 April 2025 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 Equal pay for equal work for men and women is one of the element/ features of Fundamental Rights. A person shall not be a citizen of India if he/she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state. 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: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. The principle of “equal pay for equal work for both men and women” is not a Fundamental Right, but a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution. While DPSPs are non-justiciable in nature (i.e., not enforceable by courts), they are fundamental to the governance of the country and are meant to guide the state in policy-making. Statement 2 is correct. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, and reinforced by Article 9 of the Constitution, a person automatically ceases to be an Indian citizen if they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country. This provision prevents dual citizenship in India, which is currently not permitted. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. The principle of “equal pay for equal work for both men and women” is not a Fundamental Right, but a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution. While DPSPs are non-justiciable in nature (i.e., not enforceable by courts), they are fundamental to the governance of the country and are meant to guide the state in policy-making. Statement 2 is correct. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, and reinforced by Article 9 of the Constitution, a person automatically ceases to be an Indian citizen if they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country. This provision prevents dual citizenship in India, which is currently not permitted.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements

• Equal pay for equal work for men and women is one of the element/ features of Fundamental Rights.

• A person shall not be a citizen of India if he/she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The principle of “equal pay for equal work for both men and women” is not a Fundamental Right, but a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution. While DPSPs are non-justiciable in nature (i.e., not enforceable by courts), they are fundamental to the governance of the country and are meant to guide the state in policy-making.

• Statement 2 is correct. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, and reinforced by Article 9 of the Constitution, a person automatically ceases to be an Indian citizen if they voluntarily acquire the citizenship of another country. This provision prevents dual citizenship in India, which is currently not permitted.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The equal protection of law concept originated from the United States Constitution, which means the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people. Article 14 says that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. Article 14 forbids class legislation and reasonable classification of persons. 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. Article 14 says that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. This provision confers rights on all persons whether citizens or foreigners. The Supreme Court held that where equals and unequals are treated differently, Article 14 does not apply. While Article 14 forbids class legislation, it permits reasonable classification of persons, subjects and transactions by the law. For e.g. a special law can be made for differently abled as this classification is reasonable and just. The concept of “equal protection of laws (EPL)” comes from the United States Constitution. It means that the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 14 says that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. This provision confers rights on all persons whether citizens or foreigners. The Supreme Court held that where equals and unequals are treated differently, Article 14 does not apply. While Article 14 forbids class legislation, it permits reasonable classification of persons, subjects and transactions by the law. For e.g. a special law can be made for differently abled as this classification is reasonable and just. The concept of “equal protection of laws (EPL)” comes from the United States Constitution. It means that the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The equal protection of law concept originated from the United States Constitution, which means the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people.

• Article 14 says that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

• Article 14 forbids class legislation and reasonable classification of persons.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Article 14 says that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. This provision confers rights on all persons whether citizens or foreigners.

The Supreme Court held that where equals and unequals are treated differently, Article 14 does not apply. While Article 14 forbids class legislation, it permits reasonable classification of persons, subjects and transactions by the law.

For e.g. a special law can be made for differently abled as this classification is reasonable and just.

The concept of “equal protection of laws (EPL)” comes from the United States Constitution. It means that the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

For e.g. a special law can be made for differently abled as this classification is reasonable and just.

The concept of “equal protection of laws (EPL)” comes from the United States Constitution. It means that the law should be applied equally and fairly to all people.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The right to get government aid for an educational institution run by a minority community, is a fundamental right. According to Constitution of India, the State while granting aid to educational institutions, shall not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held. Whether it is an institution run by the majority or the minority, all conditions that have relevance to the proper utilisation of the grant-in-aid by an educational institution can be imposed. All that Article 30(2) states is that on the ground that an institution is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, grant of aid to that educational institution cannot be discriminated against, if other educational institutions are entitled to receive aid. Incorrect Solution: b) The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held. Whether it is an institution run by the majority or the minority, all conditions that have relevance to the proper utilisation of the grant-in-aid by an educational institution can be imposed. All that Article 30(2) states is that on the ground that an institution is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, grant of aid to that educational institution cannot be discriminated against, if other educational institutions are entitled to receive aid.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The right to get government aid for an educational institution run by a minority community, is a fundamental right.

• According to Constitution of India, the State while granting aid to educational institutions, shall not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held.

Whether it is an institution run by the majority or the minority, all conditions that have relevance to the proper utilisation of the grant-in-aid by an educational institution can be imposed. All that Article 30(2) states is that on the ground that an institution is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, grant of aid to that educational institution cannot be discriminated against, if other educational institutions are entitled to receive aid.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court. It can be issued to Tribunals Governors of the State Inferior courts Government Select the correct answer code: a) 2, 3 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 1, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: c) It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory to enforce a contractual obligation against the president of India or the state governors against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity Incorrect Solution: c) It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory to enforce a contractual obligation against the president of India or the state governors against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

#### 4. Question

Writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court. It can be issued to

• Governors of the State

• Inferior courts

• Government

Select the correct answer code:

• b) 2, 3, 4

• c) 1, 3, 4

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: c)

It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose.

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

• against a private individual or body

• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force

• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory

• to enforce a contractual obligation

• against the president of India or the state governors

• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

Solution: c)

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

• against a private individual or body

• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force

• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory

• to enforce a contractual obligation

• against the president of India or the state governors

• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Right to Equality in the Indian constitution does not include? a) Abolition of titles b) Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion c) Equality of opportunity in employment d) Rights of the accused and convicts Correct Solution: d) Right to Equality includes the following laws: Equality before law Equal protection of laws Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc. Equality of opportunity in employment Abolition of titles Abolition of untouchability Incorrect Solution: d) Right to Equality includes the following laws: Equality before law Equal protection of laws Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc. Equality of opportunity in employment Abolition of titles Abolition of untouchability

#### 5. Question

Right to Equality in the Indian constitution does not include?

• a) Abolition of titles

• b) Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion

• c) Equality of opportunity in employment

• d) Rights of the accused and convicts

Solution: d)

Right to Equality includes the following laws:

• Equality before law

• Equal protection of laws

• Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion

• Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc.

• Equality of opportunity in employment

• Abolition of titles

• Abolition of untouchability

Solution: d)

Right to Equality includes the following laws:

• Equality before law

• Equal protection of laws

• Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion

• Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc.

• Equality of opportunity in employment

• Abolition of titles

• Abolition of untouchability

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