UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 27 December 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Members of Parliament are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha empowers the President to act when defamatory or unparliamentary words are used in parliamentary debate. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: A Constitutional Provisions regarding the use of offensive words in Parliament: Constitutional Provision Description Article 105(2) of the Constitution MPs are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees. Limitations on Freedom of Speech Despite the legal immunity granted by Article 105(2), MPs are not entirely free to say anything within the House. Their speech is bound by the rules and discipline of Parliament, which restricts the use of defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified language. Rule 380 – Handling Offensive Language Rule 380 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha empowers the Speaker to act when defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified words are used in debate. Rule 381 – Marking Expunged Content Rule 381 outlines the process for handling expunged content. When words are removed from the proceedings, they are replaced with asterisks, and an explanatory footnote is added to indicate that the Chair ordered the removal. Incorrect Solution: A Constitutional Provisions regarding the use of offensive words in Parliament: Constitutional Provision Description Article 105(2) of the Constitution MPs are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees. Limitations on Freedom of Speech Despite the legal immunity granted by Article 105(2), MPs are not entirely free to say anything within the House. Their speech is bound by the rules and discipline of Parliament, which restricts the use of defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified language. Rule 380 – Handling Offensive Language Rule 380 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha empowers the Speaker to act when defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified words are used in debate. Rule 381 – Marking Expunged Content Rule 381 outlines the process for handling expunged content. When words are removed from the proceedings, they are replaced with asterisks, and an explanatory footnote is added to indicate that the Chair ordered the removal.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Members of Parliament are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees.

• The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha empowers the President to act when defamatory or unparliamentary words are used in parliamentary debate.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A

Constitutional Provisions regarding the use of offensive words in Parliament:

Constitutional Provision | Description

Article 105(2) of the Constitution | MPs are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees.

Limitations on Freedom of Speech | Despite the legal immunity granted by Article 105(2), MPs are not entirely free to say anything within the House. Their speech is bound by the rules and discipline of Parliament, which restricts the use of defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified language.

Rule 380 – Handling Offensive Language | Rule 380 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha empowers the Speaker to act when defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary, or undignified words are used in debate.

Rule 381 – Marking Expunged Content | Rule 381 outlines the process for handling expunged content. When words are removed from the proceedings, they are replaced with asterisks, and an explanatory footnote is added to indicate that the Chair ordered the removal.

Solution: A

Constitutional Provisions regarding the use of offensive words in Parliament:

Constitutional Provision | Description

Article 105(2) of the Constitution | MPs are immune from legal proceedings for anything they say or any vote they cast in Parliament or its committees.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. In a parliamentary form of democracy, the real power vests with the elected representatives of the people. The Governor, as an appointee of the President, is a titular head of the State. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers save in areas where the Constitution gives him discretion. The power to take decisions affecting the governance of the State or the nation is essentially entrusted to the elected arm of the state. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: C Real power vests with the elected representatives of the people in a parliamentary form of democracy. The Governor, as an appointee of the President, is a titular head of the State. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers save in areas where the Constitution gives him discretion. The power to take decisions affecting the governance of the State or the nation is essentially entrusted to the elected arm of the state. Incorrect Solution: C Real power vests with the elected representatives of the people in a parliamentary form of democracy. The Governor, as an appointee of the President, is a titular head of the State. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers save in areas where the Constitution gives him discretion. The power to take decisions affecting the governance of the State or the nation is essentially entrusted to the elected arm of the state.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• In a parliamentary form of democracy, the real power vests with the elected representatives of the people.

• The Governor, as an appointee of the President, is a titular head of the State.

• The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers save in areas where the Constitution gives him discretion.

• The power to take decisions affecting the governance of the State or the nation is essentially entrusted to the elected arm of the state.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: C

Real power vests with the elected representatives of the people in a parliamentary form of democracy. The Governor, as an appointee of the President, is a titular head of the State. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers save in areas where the Constitution gives him discretion. The power to take decisions affecting the governance of the State or the nation is essentially entrusted to the elected arm of the state.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding judicial inquiry commission. The central government can constitute a judicial inquiry commission by exercising its powers under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952. It acts as a substitute for a criminal trial before a court of law. The government has a statutory obligation to publish the report of the commission. How many of the above options are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: B Only Statement 1 is correct. The central government exercising its powers under Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, constituted a judicial inquiry commission. The government (either state or central) does not have a statutory obligation to publish the report of the commission or act on their recommendations. A commission is not a substitute for a criminal trial before a court of law. Incorrect Solution: B Only Statement 1 is correct. The central government exercising its powers under Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, constituted a judicial inquiry commission. The government (either state or central) does not have a statutory obligation to publish the report of the commission or act on their recommendations. A commission is not a substitute for a criminal trial before a court of law.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding judicial inquiry commission.

• The central government can constitute a judicial inquiry commission by exercising its powers under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952.

• It acts as a substitute for a criminal trial before a court of law.

• The government has a statutory obligation to publish the report of the commission.

How many of the above options are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: B

Only Statement 1 is correct.

The central government exercising its powers under Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, constituted a judicial inquiry commission.

The government (either state or central) does not have a statutory obligation to publish the report of the commission or act on their recommendations. A commission is not a substitute for a criminal trial before a court of law.

Solution: B

Only Statement 1 is correct.

The central government exercising its powers under Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, constituted a judicial inquiry commission.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Unlike judicial custody, police custody requires the accused to be furnished before the magistrate in 24 hours. In judicial custody the investigating authority can interrogate a person, while in police custody officials need the permission of the court for questioning. 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: B Judicial custody means that the person detained by a judicial magistrate is lodged in central or state prison. In some cases, investigation agencies may not seek police custody immediately and one of the reasons can be the judicious use of the maximum of 15 days at their disposal. In some cases, courts may directly remand a person to judicial custody, if the court concludes that there is no need for police custody or extension of police custody. The judicial custody can extend up to 60 or 90 days as a whole, depending upon the maximum punishment prescribed for the offense. According to Section 436A of CrPC, a person in judicial custody, who has served half the maximum punishment that can be given for an offense, can apply for default bail, if their trial is pending. How is judicial custody different from police custody? Police custody refers to when a person is detained in a police station or lock-up when he is believed to have committed a crime. However, unlike judicial custody, police custody requires the accused to be furnished before the magistrate in 24 hours. In police custody, the investigating authority can interrogate a person while in judicial custody, officials need the permission of the court for questioning. In police custody, the person has the right to legal counsel, and the right to be informed of the grounds which the police have to ensure. In judicial custody, the person is under the responsibility of the magistrate, while the Prison Manual comes into the picture for the routine conduct of the person. Incorrect Solution: B Judicial custody means that the person detained by a judicial magistrate is lodged in central or state prison. In some cases, investigation agencies may not seek police custody immediately and one of the reasons can be the judicious use of the maximum of 15 days at their disposal. In some cases, courts may directly remand a person to judicial custody, if the court concludes that there is no need for police custody or extension of police custody. The judicial custody can extend up to 60 or 90 days as a whole, depending upon the maximum punishment prescribed for the offense. According to Section 436A of CrPC, a person in judicial custody, who has served half the maximum punishment that can be given for an offense, can apply for default bail, if their trial is pending. How is judicial custody different from police custody? Police custody refers to when a person is detained in a police station or lock-up when he is believed to have committed a crime. However, unlike judicial custody, police custody requires the accused to be furnished before the magistrate in 24 hours. In police custody, the investigating authority can interrogate a person while in judicial custody, officials need the permission of the court for questioning. In police custody, the person has the right to legal counsel, and the right to be informed of the grounds which the police have to ensure. In judicial custody, the person is under the responsibility of the magistrate, while the Prison Manual comes into the picture for the routine conduct of the person.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Unlike judicial custody, police custody requires the accused to be furnished before the magistrate in 24 hours.

• In judicial custody the investigating authority can interrogate a person, while in police custody officials need the permission of the court for questioning.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: B

Judicial custody means that the person detained by a judicial magistrate is lodged in central or state prison. In some cases, investigation agencies may not seek police custody immediately and one of the reasons can be the judicious use of the maximum of 15 days at their disposal. In some cases, courts may directly remand a person to judicial custody, if the court concludes that there is no need for police custody or extension of police custody.

The judicial custody can extend up to 60 or 90 days as a whole, depending upon the maximum punishment prescribed for the offense. According to Section 436A of CrPC, a person in judicial custody, who has served half the maximum punishment that can be given for an offense, can apply for default bail, if their trial is pending.

How is judicial custody different from police custody?

Police custody refers to when a person is detained in a police station or lock-up when he is believed to have committed a crime. However, unlike judicial custody, police custody requires the accused to be furnished before the magistrate in 24 hours.

In police custody, the investigating authority can interrogate a person while in judicial custody, officials need the permission of the court for questioning. In police custody, the person has the right to legal counsel, and the right to be informed of the grounds which the police have to ensure. In judicial custody, the person is under the responsibility of the magistrate, while the Prison Manual comes into the picture for the routine conduct of the person.

Solution: B

How is judicial custody different from police custody?

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens. Under the Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978, the Press Council has powers of a civil court to deal with complaints regarding news agency or journalist. The Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978 protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources during the proceedings. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A In India, there is no specific legislation that protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources. Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens. Investigative agencies can issue notice to anyone, including journalists, to provide information. Like any citizen, a journalist can be compelled to give evidence in Court. If she does not comply, the journalist can face charges of Contempt of Court. However, the absence of a specific law, it is often the discretion of a Court. Courts have in “public interest asked journalists to disclose their sources. Under the Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978, the Press Council has powers of a civil court to deal with complaints when a newspaper has “offended against the standards of journalistic ethics or public taste or that an editor or working journalist has committed any professional misconduct.” However, the Council cannot force a newspaper, news agency, journalist, or editor to reveal their sources during the proceedings. Incorrect Solution: A In India, there is no specific legislation that protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources. Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens. Investigative agencies can issue notice to anyone, including journalists, to provide information. Like any citizen, a journalist can be compelled to give evidence in Court. If she does not comply, the journalist can face charges of Contempt of Court. However, the absence of a specific law, it is often the discretion of a Court. Courts have in “public interest asked journalists to disclose their sources. Under the Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978, the Press Council has powers of a civil court to deal with complaints when a newspaper has “offended against the standards of journalistic ethics or public taste or that an editor or working journalist has committed any professional misconduct.” However, the Council cannot force a newspaper, news agency, journalist, or editor to reveal their sources during the proceedings.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens.

• Under the Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978, the Press Council has powers of a civil court to deal with complaints regarding news agency or journalist.

• The Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978 protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources during the proceedings.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 1 and 3 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: A

In India, there is no specific legislation that protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources. Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens.

Investigative agencies can issue notice to anyone, including journalists, to provide information. Like any citizen, a journalist can be compelled to give evidence in Court. If she does not comply, the journalist can face charges of Contempt of Court.

However, the absence of a specific law, it is often the discretion of a Court. Courts have in “public interest asked journalists to disclose their sources.

Under the Press Council of India (PCI) Act, of 1978, the Press Council has powers of a civil court to deal with complaints when a newspaper has “offended against the standards of journalistic ethics or public taste or that an editor or working journalist has committed any professional misconduct.” However, the Council cannot force a newspaper, news agency, journalist, or editor to reveal their sources during the proceedings.

Solution: A

However, the absence of a specific law, it is often the discretion of a Court. Courts have in “public interest asked journalists to disclose their sources.

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