UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 19 November 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. 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.

#### 1. 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 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding ‘Public order’. Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order. According to Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the power to legislate on aspects of public order rests with the states. Public order is also one of the grounds to restrict fundamental rights. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Public order is one of the three grounds on which the state can restrict freedom of religion. Public order’ is also one of the grounds to restrict free speech and other fundamental rights. Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons right to freedom and conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and health. Public order is normally equated with equated with public peace and safety. According to List 2 of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the power to legislate on aspects of public order rests with the states. In Ram Manohar Lohia vs State of Bihar (1965), the Supreme Court held that in the case of ‘public order’, the community or the public at large have to be affected by a particular action. Incorrect Solution: c) Public order is one of the three grounds on which the state can restrict freedom of religion. Public order’ is also one of the grounds to restrict free speech and other fundamental rights. Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons right to freedom and conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and health. Public order is normally equated with equated with public peace and safety. According to List 2 of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the power to legislate on aspects of public order rests with the states. In Ram Manohar Lohia vs State of Bihar (1965), the Supreme Court held that in the case of ‘public order’, the community or the public at large have to be affected by a particular action.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Public order’.

• Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order.

• According to Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the power to legislate on aspects of public order rests with the states.

• Public order is also one of the grounds to restrict fundamental rights.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Public order is one of the three grounds on which the state can restrict freedom of religion. Public order’ is also one of the grounds to restrict free speech and other fundamental rights.

Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons right to freedom and conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and health.

Public order is normally equated with equated with public peace and safety. According to List 2 of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the power to legislate on aspects of public order rests with the states.

In Ram Manohar Lohia vs State of Bihar (1965), the Supreme Court held that in the case of ‘public order’, the community or the public at large have to be affected by a particular action.

Solution: c)

Public order is one of the three grounds on which the state can restrict freedom of religion. Public order’ is also one of the grounds to restrict free speech and other fundamental rights.

In Ram Manohar Lohia vs State of Bihar (1965), the Supreme Court held that in the case of ‘public order’, the community or the public at large have to be affected by a particular action.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India refers to civil code only in its Directive Principles. Implementation of Directive Principles is not mandatory and it cannot be enforced even by the courts. The issue of personal laws falls in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution. 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 Constitution refers to civil code only in its Directive Principles. It is critical to note that the Uniform Civil Code was limited to Directive Principles. Implementation of Directive Principles is not mandatory. The court may order to enforce Fundamental rights. But the Directive Principles of Article 44 of the Constitution cannot be enforced even by the courts. It is essential to understand how much thought the founders of the Constitution put into their decision. The issue of personal laws falls in List III —the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. While subjects in the Union lists fall within the purview of the Parliament, states can legislate on subjects in the State List. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution refers to civil code only in its Directive Principles. It is critical to note that the Uniform Civil Code was limited to Directive Principles. Implementation of Directive Principles is not mandatory. The court may order to enforce Fundamental rights. But the Directive Principles of Article 44 of the Constitution cannot be enforced even by the courts. It is essential to understand how much thought the founders of the Constitution put into their decision. The issue of personal laws falls in List III —the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. While subjects in the Union lists fall within the purview of the Parliament, states can legislate on subjects in the State List.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Constitution of India refers to civil code only in its Directive Principles.

• Implementation of Directive Principles is not mandatory and it cannot be enforced even by the courts.

• The issue of personal laws falls in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Constitution refers to civil code only in its Directive Principles. It is critical to note that the Uniform Civil Code was limited to Directive Principles. Implementation of Directive Principles is not mandatory. The court may order to enforce Fundamental rights. But the Directive Principles of Article 44 of the Constitution cannot be enforced even by the courts. It is essential to understand how much thought the founders of the Constitution put into their decision.

The issue of personal laws falls in List III —the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. While subjects in the Union lists fall within the purview of the Parliament, states can legislate on subjects in the State List.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following provisions of the constitution provide for the secular character of the Indian State? The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. 2. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion. No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: d) The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State: (a) The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. (b) The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. (c) The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14). (d) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15). (e) Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16). (f) All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25). (g) Every religious denomination or any of its section shall have the right to manage its religious affairs (Article 26). (h) No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion of a particular religion (Article 27). (i) No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State (Article 28). (j) Any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture (Article 29). (k) All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice (Article 30). (l) The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44). Incorrect Solution: d) The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State: (a) The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. (b) The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. (c) The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14). (d) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15). (e) Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16). (f) All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25). (g) Every religious denomination or any of its section shall have the right to manage its religious affairs (Article 26). (h) No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion of a particular religion (Article 27). (i) No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State (Article 28). (j) Any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture (Article 29). (k) All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice (Article 30). (l) The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44).

#### 4. Question

Which of the following provisions of the constitution provide for the secular character of the Indian State?

• The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. 2. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion

• All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion.

• No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State.

Select the correct answer code:

• b) 1, 2, 3

• c) 1, 2, 4

• d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Solution: d)

The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State: (a) The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. (b) The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. (c) The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14). (d) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15). (e) Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16). (f) All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25). (g) Every religious denomination or any of its section shall have the right to manage its religious affairs (Article 26). (h) No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion of a particular religion (Article 27). (i) No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State (Article 28). (j) Any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture (Article 29). (k) All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice (Article 30). (l) The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44).

Solution: d)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Right to Equality in the Indian constitution include which of the following? Equality of opportunity in employment Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion Abolition of titles Rights of the accused and convicts How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Option 4 is incorrect. 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: c) Option 4 is incorrect. 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 include which of the following?

• Equality of opportunity in employment

• Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion

• Abolition of titles

• Rights of the accused and convicts

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Option 4 is incorrect.

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: c)

Option 4 is incorrect.

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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