UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 November 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 November 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 regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. When the Indian Constitution was being drafted, the ideals behind the preamble were first laid down in the Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Preamble is enforceable in a court of law. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1976 replaced the words “sovereign democratic republic” with “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. A preamble serves as an introduction to a document and contains its basic principles and goals. When the Indian Constitution was being drafted, the ideals behind the preamble were first laid down in the Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Additionally, the violation of any principle mentioned in the preamble cannot be a reason to go to court, meaning the preamble is “non-justiciable” — however, judgments of courts can cite it as an additional factor in their reasoning, given that it constitutes the spirit of the Constitution. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1976 when the Emergency was in place, replaced the words “sovereign democratic republic” with “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”. It also changed “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. A preamble serves as an introduction to a document and contains its basic principles and goals. When the Indian Constitution was being drafted, the ideals behind the preamble were first laid down in the Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Additionally, the violation of any principle mentioned in the preamble cannot be a reason to go to court, meaning the preamble is “non-justiciable” — however, judgments of courts can cite it as an additional factor in their reasoning, given that it constitutes the spirit of the Constitution. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1976 when the Emergency was in place, replaced the words “sovereign democratic republic” with “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”. It also changed “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

• When the Indian Constitution was being drafted, the ideals behind the preamble were first laid down in the Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947.

• Preamble is enforceable in a court of law.

• The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1976 replaced the words “sovereign democratic republic” with “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

A preamble serves as an introduction to a document and contains its basic principles and goals. When the Indian Constitution was being drafted, the ideals behind the preamble were first laid down in the Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947.

Additionally, the violation of any principle mentioned in the preamble cannot be a reason to go to court, meaning the preamble is “non-justiciable” — however, judgments of courts can cite it as an additional factor in their reasoning, given that it constitutes the spirit of the Constitution.

The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1976 when the Emergency was in place, replaced the words “sovereign democratic republic” with “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”. It also changed “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Part IV of the Constitution of India covers a wide range of principles, including Securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry Protection and improvement of the environment Promotion of international peace and security How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc. Incorrect Solution: d) Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc.

#### 2. Question

Part IV of the Constitution of India covers a wide range of principles, including

• Securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens

• Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

• Protection and improvement of the environment

• Promotion of international peace and security

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The power under Article 161 is exercisable by the Governor in relation to matters to which the executive power of the state extends. While the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers, the binding nature of such advice will depend on the constitutionality of the same. 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: c) The power under Article 161 is exercisable in relation to matters to which the executive power of the state extends. While the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 163), the binding nature of such advice will depend on the constitutionality of the same. Incorrect Solution: c) The power under Article 161 is exercisable in relation to matters to which the executive power of the state extends. While the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 163), the binding nature of such advice will depend on the constitutionality of the same.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The power under Article 161 is exercisable by the Governor in relation to matters to which the executive power of the state extends.

• While the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers, the binding nature of such advice will depend on the constitutionality of the same.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

The power under Article 161 is exercisable in relation to matters to which the executive power of the state extends. While the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 163), the binding nature of such advice will depend on the constitutionality of the same.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the suspension of MLAs in the State Legislature. The Constitution stipulates that the State Legislative Assembly may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission. According to The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election for filling any vacancy shall be held within a period of one year from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy. During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission. Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a by-election within six months of its occurrence. During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission. Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a by-election within six months of its occurrence. During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the suspension of MLAs in the State Legislature.

• The Constitution stipulates that the State Legislative Assembly may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.

• According to The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election for filling any vacancy shall be held within a period of one year from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy.

• During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.

Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a by-election within six months of its occurrence.

During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.

Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a by-election within six months of its occurrence.

During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding ‘Objectives resolution’. The resolution laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure. This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly. It missed out on the safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas. 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. In December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Assembly. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure. It included the major values and ideals of sovereignty, republic, fundamental rights, directive principles, non-interference etc. It sought to secure to ideals mentioned in the Preamble. It provided for adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and depressed and other backward classes. This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947. It influenced the eventual shaping of the constitution through all its subsequent stages. Its modified version forms the Preamble of the present Constitution. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. In December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Assembly. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure. It included the major values and ideals of sovereignty, republic, fundamental rights, directive principles, non-interference etc. It sought to secure to ideals mentioned in the Preamble. It provided for adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and depressed and other backward classes. This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947. It influenced the eventual shaping of the constitution through all its subsequent stages. Its modified version forms the Preamble of the present Constitution.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Objectives resolution’.

• The resolution laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure.

• This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly.

• It missed out on the safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• In December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Assembly. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure.

• It included the major values and ideals of sovereignty, republic, fundamental rights, directive principles, non-interference etc.

• It sought to secure to ideals mentioned in the Preamble.

• It provided for adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and depressed and other backward classes.

• This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947. It influenced the eventual shaping of the constitution through all its subsequent stages. Its modified version forms the Preamble of the present Constitution.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• In December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Assembly. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure.

• It included the major values and ideals of sovereignty, republic, fundamental rights, directive principles, non-interference etc.

• It sought to secure to ideals mentioned in the Preamble.

• It provided for adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and depressed and other backward classes.

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