UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 17 January 2026

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. The High Court has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and award the sentence of death. The Supreme Court may allow a curative petition to reconsider its judgment, if it is established that there was a violation of principles of natural justice. In India, the deprivation of life is constitutionally permissible, if it is done according to the procedure established by law. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: C The High Court also has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and may award the sentence of death. After the death sentence is confirmed by the High Court, an appeal by Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution may be filed with the Supreme court. Under Article 136, the Supreme Court decides whether the special leave petition deserves to be heard as an appeal or not. Curative petition: The Supreme Court may allow a curative petition to reconsider its judgment or order if it is established that there was a violation of principles of natural justice or suspicion of bias in the role of a judge. Jagmohan Singh v. State of UP 1973 case: Supreme Court held that according to Article 21 deprivation of life is constitutionally permissible if that is done according to the procedure established by law. Incorrect Solution: C The High Court also has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and may award the sentence of death. After the death sentence is confirmed by the High Court, an appeal by Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution may be filed with the Supreme court. Under Article 136, the Supreme Court decides whether the special leave petition deserves to be heard as an appeal or not. Curative petition: The Supreme Court may allow a curative petition to reconsider its judgment or order if it is established that there was a violation of principles of natural justice or suspicion of bias in the role of a judge. Jagmohan Singh v. State of UP 1973 case: Supreme Court held that according to Article 21 deprivation of life is constitutionally permissible if that is done according to the procedure established by law.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The High Court has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and award the sentence of death.

• The Supreme Court may allow a curative petition to reconsider its judgment, if it is established that there was a violation of principles of natural justice.

• In India, the deprivation of life is constitutionally permissible, if it is done according to the procedure established by law.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: C

The High Court also has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and may award the sentence of death.

After the death sentence is confirmed by the High Court, an appeal by Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution may be filed with the Supreme court.

Under Article 136, the Supreme Court decides whether the special leave petition deserves to be heard as an appeal or not.

Curative petition: The Supreme Court may allow a curative petition to reconsider its judgment or order if it is established that there was a violation of principles of natural justice or suspicion of bias in the role of a judge.

Jagmohan Singh v. State of UP 1973 case: Supreme Court held that according to Article 21 deprivation of life is constitutionally permissible if that is done according to the procedure established by law.

Solution: C

The High Court also has the power to withdraw a case pending before a subordinate court and conduct the trial and may award the sentence of death.

After the death sentence is confirmed by the High Court, an appeal by Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution may be filed with the Supreme court.

Under Article 136, the Supreme Court decides whether the special leave petition deserves to be heard as an appeal or not.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Article 256 of the Constitution obligates the State government to ensure implementation of the laws made by Parliament. The refusal to enforce the laws made by Parliament even after the Centre issues directions would empower the President to impose President’s Rule in those States under Articles 356 and 365. S.R. Bommai v. Union of Indiais a significant case on Indian federalism. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: C Article 256 of the Constitution obligates the State government to ensure implementation of the laws made by Parliament. If the State government fails to do so, the Government of India is empowered to give “such directions to a State as may appear… to be necessary”. The refusal to enforce the law even after the Centre issues directions would empower the President to impose President’s Rule in those States under Articles 356 and 365. The Supreme Court of India has also confirmed this reading of the law in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India — arguably the most significant case on Indian federalism. Incorrect Solution: C Article 256 of the Constitution obligates the State government to ensure implementation of the laws made by Parliament. If the State government fails to do so, the Government of India is empowered to give “such directions to a State as may appear… to be necessary”. The refusal to enforce the law even after the Centre issues directions would empower the President to impose President’s Rule in those States under Articles 356 and 365. The Supreme Court of India has also confirmed this reading of the law in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India — arguably the most significant case on Indian federalism.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Article 256 of the Constitution obligates the State government to ensure implementation of the laws made by Parliament.

• The refusal to enforce the laws made by Parliament even after the Centre issues directions would empower the President to impose President’s Rule in those States under Articles 356 and 365.

• S.R. Bommai v. Union of Indiais a significant case on Indian federalism.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: C

Article 256 of the Constitution obligates the State government to ensure implementation of the laws made by Parliament. If the State government fails to do so, the Government of India is empowered to give “such directions to a State as may appear… to be necessary”. The refusal to enforce the law even after the Centre issues directions would empower the President to impose President’s Rule in those States under Articles 356 and 365. The Supreme Court of India has also confirmed this reading of the law in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India — arguably the most significant case on Indian federalism.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following is/are not the federal features of the Indian Constitution? The Constitution is written and not easily amendable. State governments derive authority from the Centre. Equal number of seats for all states in Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: B The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure. State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre. The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31. Incorrect Solution: B The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure. State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre. The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following is/are not the federal features of the Indian Constitution?

• The Constitution is written and not easily amendable.

• State governments derive authority from the Centre.

• Equal number of seats for all states in Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: B

• The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.

• State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.

• The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31.

Solution: B

• State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.

• The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha is a permanent body. Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabharests with the District Collector. 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. The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b). Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest. It is a permanent body. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only. Composition: Persons, those who are above 18 years of age. Living in the village. Whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level. Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b). Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest. It is a permanent body. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only. Composition: Persons, those who are above 18 years of age. Living in the village. Whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level. Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Gram Sabha.

• Gram Sabha is a permanent body.

• Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

• The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabharests with the District Collector.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b). Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest.

• It is a permanent body.

• The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only.

Composition:

• Persons, those who are above 18 years of age.

• Living in the village.

• Whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level.

Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b). Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest.

• It is a permanent body.

• The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only.

Composition:

• Persons, those who are above 18 years of age.

• Living in the village.

• Whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level.

Constitution mentions that Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha has a normal term of 5 years, after which it automatically dissolves. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable. Revocation of National Emergency is the exclusive power of Lok Sabha. How many of the above statements are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. The dissolution of the Lok Sabha may take place in either of two ways: Automatic dissolution, that is, on the expiry of its tenure of five years or the terms as extended during a national emergency; or Whenever the President decides to dissolve the House, which he is authorised to do. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable. A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval. Further, the President must revoke a proclamation if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. The dissolution of the Lok Sabha may take place in either of two ways: Automatic dissolution, that is, on the expiry of its tenure of five years or the terms as extended during a national emergency; or Whenever the President decides to dissolve the House, which he is authorised to do. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable. A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval. Further, the President must revoke a proclamation if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Lok Sabha.

• Lok Sabha has a normal term of 5 years, after which it automatically dissolves.

• Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable.

• Revocation of National Emergency is the exclusive power of Lok Sabha.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The dissolution of the Lok Sabha may take place in either of two ways:

• Automatic dissolution, that is, on the expiry of its tenure of five years or the terms as extended during a national emergency; or

• Whenever the President decides to dissolve the House, which he is authorised to do. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable.

A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval.

Further, the President must revoke a proclamation if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation.

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The dissolution of the Lok Sabha may take place in either of two ways:

• Automatic dissolution, that is, on the expiry of its tenure of five years or the terms as extended during a national emergency; or

• Whenever the President decides to dissolve the House, which he is authorised to do. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable.

A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval.

Further, the President must revoke a proclamation if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation.

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