UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 21 June 2024

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(a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution. Incorrect Solution: d) Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution. Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the provisions of Article 13 and related judgments of the Supreme court with regards to its implementation. Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation come under the ambit of Article 13. A constitutional amendment is not to be recognized as a law and thus cannot be challenged under this Article. Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law can be challenged under Article 13. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights. The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following: (a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures; (b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors; (c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and (d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law. Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void. Further, Article 13 declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged. However, the Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case2 (1973) that a Constitutional amendment can be challenged on the ground that it violates a fundamental right that forms a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution and hence, can be declared as void. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights. The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following: (a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures; (b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors; (c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and (d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law. Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void. Further, Article 13 declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged. However, the Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case2 (1973) that a Constitutional amendment can be challenged on the ground that it violates a fundamental right that forms a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution and hence, can be declared as void. Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The issue of personal laws falls in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. For entries in the Concurrent List, the Constitution of India allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) 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. For entries in the Concurrent List, Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law does not occupy the field. If there is a central law, it automatically gains precedence over the state law on the subject. Entry 5 of the Concurrent lists “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution subject to their personal law.” This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law. Incorrect Solution: c) 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. For entries in the Concurrent List, Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law does not occupy the field. If there is a central law, it automatically gains precedence over the state law on the subject. Entry 5 of the Concurrent lists “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution subject to their personal law.” This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law. Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Cooperatives. Cooperatives fall in the Concurrent list of the 7th Schedule. Forming Cooperatives is a fundamental right under 107th Constitutional Amendment Act. Promotion of Cooperatives is also a constitutional directive to the state mentioned under the DPSP. How many of the above statements are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Question 5 of 5 5. Question The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on: a) public cooperation b) an effective opposition in Parliament c) resources available to the Government d) the Courts Correct Solution: c) The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on resources available to the government. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. 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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution? Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble. Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution. Incorrect Solution: d) Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution?

• Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble.

• Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

• It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government.

• It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution.

Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.

It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.

Solution: d)

Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the provisions of Article 13 and related judgments of the Supreme court with regards to its implementation. Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation come under the ambit of Article 13. A constitutional amendment is not to be recognized as a law and thus cannot be challenged under this Article. Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law can be challenged under Article 13. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights. The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following: (a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures; (b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors; (c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and (d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law. Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void. Further, Article 13 declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged. However, the Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case2 (1973) that a Constitutional amendment can be challenged on the ground that it violates a fundamental right that forms a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution and hence, can be declared as void. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights. The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following: (a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures; (b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors; (c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and (d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law. Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void. Further, Article 13 declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged. However, the Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case2 (1973) that a Constitutional amendment can be challenged on the ground that it violates a fundamental right that forms a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution and hence, can be declared as void.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about the provisions of Article 13 and related judgments of the Supreme court with regards to its implementation.

• Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation come under the ambit of Article 13.

• A constitutional amendment is not to be recognized as a law and thus cannot be challenged under this Article.

• Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law can be challenged under Article 13.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review.

This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.

The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following:

(a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures;

(b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors;

(c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and

(d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law.

Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void.

Further, Article 13 declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged. However, the Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case2 (1973) that a Constitutional amendment can be challenged on the ground that it violates a fundamental right that forms a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution and hence, can be declared as void.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include the following:

(a) Permanent laws enacted by the Parliament or the state legislatures;

(b) Temporary laws like ordinances issued by the president or the state governors;

(c) Statutory instruments in the nature of delegated legislation (executive legislation) like order, bye-law, rule, regulation or notification; and

(d) Non-legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage having the force of law.

Thus, not only a legislation but any of the above can be challenged in the courts as violating a Fundamental Right and hence, can be declared as void.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The issue of personal laws falls in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. For entries in the Concurrent List, the Constitution of India allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) 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. For entries in the Concurrent List, Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law does not occupy the field. If there is a central law, it automatically gains precedence over the state law on the subject. Entry 5 of the Concurrent lists “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution subject to their personal law.” This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law. Incorrect Solution: c) 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. For entries in the Concurrent List, Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law does not occupy the field. If there is a central law, it automatically gains precedence over the state law on the subject. Entry 5 of the Concurrent lists “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution subject to their personal law.” This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The issue of personal laws falls in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.

• For entries in the Concurrent List, the Constitution of India allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

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.

For entries in the Concurrent List, Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law does not occupy the field. If there is a central law, it automatically gains precedence over the state law on the subject.

Entry 5 of the Concurrent lists “Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution subject to their personal law.”

This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law.

Solution: c)

This allows states the power to legislate on the subject but only in the absence of a central law.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Cooperatives. Cooperatives fall in the Concurrent list of the 7th Schedule. Forming Cooperatives is a fundamental right under 107th Constitutional Amendment Act. Promotion of Cooperatives is also a constitutional directive to the state mentioned under the DPSP. How many of the above statements are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Cooperatives.

• Cooperatives fall in the Concurrent list of the 7th Schedule.

• Forming Cooperatives is a fundamental right under 107th Constitutional Amendment Act.

• Promotion of Cooperatives is also a constitutional directive to the state mentioned under the DPSP.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on: a) public cooperation b) an effective opposition in Parliament c) resources available to the Government d) the Courts Correct Solution: c) The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on resources available to the government. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. Incorrect Solution: c) The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on resources available to the government. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

#### 5. Question

The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on:

• a) public cooperation

• b) an effective opposition in Parliament

• c) resources available to the Government

• d) the Courts

Solution: c)

The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on resources available to the government. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

Solution: c)

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