UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Polity : 23 April 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question For filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court invokes which of the jurisdiction under them? a) Advisory Jurisdiction b) Writ Jurisdiction c) Appellate jurisdiction d) Original Jurisdiction Correct Solution: b) In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s. A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions. Incorrect Solution: b) In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s. A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions.
#### 1. Question
For filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court invokes which of the jurisdiction under them?
• a) Advisory Jurisdiction
• b) Writ Jurisdiction
• c) Appellate jurisdiction
• d) Original Jurisdiction
Solution: b)
In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s.
A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions.
Solution: b)
In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s.
A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding President’s rule that is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution. It cannot be imposed without the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state. Every proclamation of President’s rule must be approved by both the houses of Parliament within a stipulated time. 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) Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report). A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months. Incorrect Solution: a) Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report). A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding President’s rule that is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution.
• It cannot be imposed without the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.
• Every proclamation of President’s rule must be approved by both the houses of Parliament within a stipulated time.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: a)
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report).
A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
Solution: a)
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report).
A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Law Commission of India. The Law Commission of India is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The commission is re-constituted every five years. The Law Commission shall suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc. The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years. Incorrect Solution: a) The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc. The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Law Commission of India.
• The Law Commission of India is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time.
• The commission is re-constituted every five years.
• The Law Commission shall suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• d) None of the above
Solution: a)
The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years.
Solution: a)
The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The Constitution gives the President of India the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament. The 42nd Amendment of the Constitution made that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament only once a year. 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. The Constitution gives the President the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting. The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election. The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year. When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament. So, during the provisional Parliament in 1950, President Prasad gave an address before every session. The First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951 changed this position and made the President’s address once a year. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution gives the President the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting. The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election. The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year. When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament. So, during the provisional Parliament in 1950, President Prasad gave an address before every session. The First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951 changed this position and made the President’s address once a year.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The Constitution gives the President of India the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
• When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament.
• The 42nd Amendment of the Constitution made that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament only once a year.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Constitution gives the President the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting.
• The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election.
• The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year.
When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament. So, during the provisional Parliament in 1950, President Prasad gave an address before every session. The First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951 changed this position and made the President’s address once a year.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Constitution gives the President the power to address either House or a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
Article 87 provides two special occasions on which the President addresses a joint sitting.
• The first is to address the opening session of a new legislature after a general election.
• The second is to address the first sitting of Parliament each year.
When the Constitution came into force, the President was required to address each session of Parliament. So, during the provisional Parliament in 1950, President Prasad gave an address before every session. The First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951 changed this position and made the President’s address once a year.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The term ‘fledgling democracy’ mean a) Democracy without a written Constitution b) A democracy that is not secular c) An oldest democracy d) A new Democracy Correct Solution: d) The term fledgling is used to describe a person, organization, or system that is new or without experience. Incorrect Solution: d) The term fledgling is used to describe a person, organization, or system that is new or without experience.
#### 5. Question
The term ‘fledgling democracy’ mean
• a) Democracy without a written Constitution
• b) A democracy that is not secular
• c) An oldest democracy
• d) A new Democracy
Solution: d)
The term fledgling is used to describe a person, organization, or system that is new or without experience.
Solution: d)
The term fledgling is used to describe a person, organization, or system that is new or without experience.
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