UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 23 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 23 July 2025 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 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 is the soul of the Indian Constitution. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government. How many of the above statements 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 is the soul of the Indian Constitution.

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

How many of the above statements 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. Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship. Naturalised citizen who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress may not take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India. The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, residence, caste, sex or place of birth. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 1 is correct. Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11). The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India. The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 1 is correct. Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11). The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India. The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.

• Naturalised citizen who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress may not take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.

• The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, residence, caste, sex or place of birth.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).

The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.

The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.

Solution: A

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Indian constitution is a written one unlike in some of the other democracies. What does it imply? The form of government in India has been codified in the constitution to reduce political and administrative conflicts. All the laws made by Parliament are to be written down as a part of the constitution. Only because of a written constitution, citizens are able to enjoy fundamental rights. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2, 3 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2 Correct Solution: A Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive. Incorrect Solution: A Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive.

#### 3. Question

The Indian constitution is a written one unlike in some of the other democracies. What does it imply?

• The form of government in India has been codified in the constitution to reduce political and administrative conflicts.

• All the laws made by Parliament are to be written down as a part of the constitution.

• Only because of a written constitution, citizens are able to enjoy fundamental rights.

Select the correct answer code:

Solution: A

Constitution specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both the Central and state governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate. Thus, it avoids the misunderstandings and disagreements between the two. All the laws made in India are codified separate from the constitution and maintained in a law book. They need not be a part of the constitution. Even in the UK where there is no written constitution, people enjoy several fundamental rights. However, only because our fundamental rights are written in the constitution, it is difficult to amend and change them as per the wishes of the political executive.

Solution: A

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court. It can be issued to Governors Tribunals Inferior courts Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: B It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory to enforce a contractual obligation against the president of India or the state governors against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity Incorrect Solution: B It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory to enforce a contractual obligation against the president of India or the state governors against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

#### 4. Question

Writ of Mandamus is a command issued by the court. It can be issued to

• Inferior courts

Select the correct answer code:

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: B

It literally means ‘we command ‘. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose.

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

• against a private individual or body

• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force

• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory

• to enforce a contractual obligation

• against the president of India or the state governors

• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

Solution: B

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

• against a private individual or body

• to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force

• when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory

• to enforce a contractual obligation

• against the president of India or the state governors

• against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights. They promote the idea of social and economic democracy. They are sacrosanct and permanent. Most of them are directly enforceable while a few are enforced by a law made by the parliament and state legislatures. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: D Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act. They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy. Most of them are directly enforceable (self-executory) while a few of them can be enforced on the basis of a law made for giving effect to them. Such a law can be made only by the Parliament and not by state legislatures so that uniformity throughout the country is maintained (Article 35). Incorrect Solution: D Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act. They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy. Most of them are directly enforceable (self-executory) while a few of them can be enforced on the basis of a law made for giving effect to them. Such a law can be made only by the Parliament and not by state legislatures so that uniformity throughout the country is maintained (Article 35).

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights.

• They promote the idea of social and economic democracy.

• They are sacrosanct and permanent.

• Most of them are directly enforceable while a few are enforced by a law made by the parliament and state legislatures.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: D

Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act.

They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy.

Most of them are directly enforceable (self-executory) while a few of them can be enforced on the basis of a law made for giving effect to them. Such a law can be made only by the Parliament and not by state legislatures so that uniformity throughout the country is maintained (Article 35).

Solution: D

They promote the idea of political democracy. DPSP promote the idea of social and economic democracy.

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