UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 28 May 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Regulating Act, 1773 It prohibited the servants of the company from engaging in any private trade. It made the governors of Bombay, Madras and Bengal presidencies independent of one another. It introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) LegislativeCouncil. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. Features of the Act It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him. The first such Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings. It made the governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the governor general of Bengal, unlike earlier, when the three presidencies were independent of one another. It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) comprising one chief justice and three other judges. It prohibited the servants of the Company from engaging in any private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the ‘natives’. It strengthened the control of the British Government over the Company by requiring the Court of Directors (governing body of the Company) to report on its revenue, civil, and military affairs in India. Charter Act of 1853 introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. Features of the Act It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him. The first such Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings. It made the governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the governor general of Bengal, unlike earlier, when the three presidencies were independent of one another. It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) comprising one chief justice and three other judges. It prohibited the servants of the Company from engaging in any private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the ‘natives’. It strengthened the control of the British Government over the Company by requiring the Court of Directors (governing body of the Company) to report on its revenue, civil, and military affairs in India. Charter Act of 1853 introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Regulating Act, 1773
• It prohibited the servants of the company from engaging in any private trade.
• It made the governors of Bombay, Madras and Bengal presidencies independent of one another.
• It introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) LegislativeCouncil.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
Features of the Act
• It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him. The first such Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings.
• It made the governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the governor general of Bengal, unlike earlier, when the three presidencies were independent of one another.
• It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) comprising one chief justice and three other judges.
• It prohibited the servants of the Company from engaging in any private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the ‘natives’.
• It strengthened the control of the British Government over the Company by requiring the Court of Directors (governing body of the Company) to report on its revenue, civil, and military affairs in India.
Charter Act of 1853 introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
Features of the Act
• It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him. The first such Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings.
• It made the governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the governor general of Bengal, unlike earlier, when the three presidencies were independent of one another.
• It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) comprising one chief justice and three other judges.
• It prohibited the servants of the Company from engaging in any private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the ‘natives’.
• It strengthened the control of the British Government over the Company by requiring the Court of Directors (governing body of the Company) to report on its revenue, civil, and military affairs in India.
Charter Act of 1853 introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question With reference to the Government of India Act of 1919, the system of ‘dyarchy’ implied that a) Certain subjects were devolved to the Indian members of the Viceroy’s executive council and certain others to the British members of the executive council b) Both the British Parliament and the Central Legislature had the right to make laws for India c) Both Centre and provincial legislatures had the power of legislate in their own spheres. d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories. Correct Solution: d) The 1919 Act relaxed the central control over the provinces by demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects. The central and provincial legislatures were authorised to make laws on their respective list of subjects. However, the structure of government continued to be centralised and unitary. It further divided the provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council. The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council. This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’—a term derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule. However, this experiment was largely unsuccessful. Incorrect Solution: d) The 1919 Act relaxed the central control over the provinces by demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects. The central and provincial legislatures were authorised to make laws on their respective list of subjects. However, the structure of government continued to be centralised and unitary. It further divided the provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council. The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council. This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’—a term derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule. However, this experiment was largely unsuccessful.
#### 2. Question
With reference to the Government of India Act of 1919, the system of ‘dyarchy’ implied that
• a) Certain subjects were devolved to the Indian members of the Viceroy’s executive council and certain others to the British members of the executive council
• b) Both the British Parliament and the Central Legislature had the right to make laws for India
• c) Both Centre and provincial legislatures had the power of legislate in their own spheres.
• d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
Solution: d)
• The 1919 Act relaxed the central control over the provinces by demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects.
• The central and provincial legislatures were authorised to make laws on their respective list of subjects. However, the structure of government continued to be centralised and unitary.
• It further divided the provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council.
• The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council.
• This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’—a term derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule. However, this experiment was largely unsuccessful.
Solution: d)
• The 1919 Act relaxed the central control over the provinces by demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects.
• The central and provincial legislatures were authorised to make laws on their respective list of subjects. However, the structure of government continued to be centralised and unitary.
• It further divided the provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council.
• The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council.
• This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’—a term derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule. However, this experiment was largely unsuccessful.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following functions was/were performed by constituent assembly other than making Indian Constitution? It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947 It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949 It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950 How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly also performed the following functions: 1. It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. 2. It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. 3. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. 4. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950. 5. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950 Incorrect Solution: c) In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly also performed the following functions: 1. It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. 2. It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. 3. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. 4. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950. 5. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950
#### 3. Question
Which of the following functions was/were performed by constituent assembly other than making Indian Constitution?
• It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947
• It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949
• It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: c)
In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly also performed the following functions: 1. It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. 2. It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. 3. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. 4. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950. 5. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950
Solution: c)
In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly also performed the following functions: 1. It ratified the India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. 2. It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. 3. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. 4. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950. 5. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following were the major points of the Objectives Resolution introduced in the Constituent Assembly? Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its Constitution All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured equality of status and opportunities along with equality before law How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution. All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty. As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution. All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty. As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following were the major points of the Objectives Resolution introduced in the Constituent Assembly?
• Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union
• All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its Constitution
• All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured equality of status and opportunities along with equality before law
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution.
• All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty.
• As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution.
• All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty.
• As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights and equal eligibility for public offices. 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: d) Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar. A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example. Incorrect Solution: d) Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar. A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• A democracy can exist without a written constitution.
• Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights and equal eligibility for public offices.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: d)
Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar.
A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example.
Solution: d)
Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar.
A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example.
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