UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 6 November 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Part IV of the Constitution of India covers a wide range of principles, including Securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry Protection and improvement of the environment Promotion of international peace and security How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: D Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc. Incorrect Solution: D Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc.

#### 1. Question

Part IV of the Constitution of India covers a wide range of principles, including

• Securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens

• Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

• Protection and improvement of the environment

• Promotion of international peace and security

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: D

Part IV (Articles 36-51) covers a wide range of principles, including (apart from the UCC), the securing of equal justice and free legal aid to citizens (Art 39A), participation of workers in the management of industries (Art 43A), organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry (Art 48), protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife (Art 48A), promotion of international peace and security (Art 51), etc.

Solution: D

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The first amendment to the Constitution of India contained which of the following provisions? Expanded the scope of restrictions on the right to free speech. Provided protection for backward classes in the Constitution. Exempted land reforms from scrutiny How many of the above statements are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: D The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech. Incorrect Solution: D The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech.

#### 2. Question

The first amendment to the Constitution of India contained which of the following provisions?

• Expanded the scope of restrictions on the right to free speech.

• Provided protection for backward classes in the Constitution.

• Exempted land reforms from scrutiny

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: D

The Constitution (First Amendment) Bill sought to make several consequential changes — from exempting land reforms from scrutiny to providing protections for backward classes in the Constitution. Notably, it also expanded on the scope of the restrictions on the right to free speech.

Solution: D

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Article 356 of the Indian Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language. The legal regime in India provides that English shall remain an official language until resolutions for its discontinuance are adopted by State Legislatures and by Parliament. 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 348 of the Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language. The legal regime in place provides that English shall remain an official language until resolutions for the discontinuance of English as an official language are adopted by State Legislatures and by Parliament. Incorrect Solution: A Article 348 of the Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language. The legal regime in place provides that English shall remain an official language until resolutions for the discontinuance of English as an official language are adopted by State Legislatures and by Parliament.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Article 356 of the Indian Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language.

• The legal regime in India provides that English shall remain an official language until resolutions for its discontinuance are adopted by State Legislatures and by Parliament.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A

Article 348 of the Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language.

The legal regime in place provides that English shall remain an official language until resolutions for the discontinuance of English as an official language are adopted by State Legislatures and by Parliament.

Solution: A

Article 348 of the Constitution states that the authoritative texts of all Acts passed by Parliament or State legislatures shall be in the English Language.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about delimitation powers of the State Election Commissions (SEC)s: SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies for local elections every five years. Delimitation powers of the SEC extend to state assembly constituencies. SECs rely on the voter list prepared by the Election Commission of India for delimitation purposes. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct. SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies before local body elections every five years, ensuring fair representation in Panchayats and Municipalities. Statement 2 is incorrect, as the SEC’s delimitation powers do not extend to state assembly constituencies; this is under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India. Statement 3 is also incorrect since voter lists are used for electoral purposes, not directly for delimitation. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct. SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies before local body elections every five years, ensuring fair representation in Panchayats and Municipalities. Statement 2 is incorrect, as the SEC’s delimitation powers do not extend to state assembly constituencies; this is under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India. Statement 3 is also incorrect since voter lists are used for electoral purposes, not directly for delimitation.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about delimitation powers of the State Election Commissions (SEC)s:

• SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies for local elections every five years.

• Delimitation powers of the SEC extend to state assembly constituencies.

• SECs rely on the voter list prepared by the Election Commission of India for delimitation purposes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct. SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies before local body elections every five years, ensuring fair representation in Panchayats and Municipalities.

Statement 2 is incorrect, as the SEC’s delimitation powers do not extend to state assembly constituencies; this is under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India.

Statement 3 is also incorrect since voter lists are used for electoral purposes, not directly for delimitation.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct. SECs are responsible for delimiting constituencies before local body elections every five years, ensuring fair representation in Panchayats and Municipalities.

Statement 2 is incorrect, as the SEC’s delimitation powers do not extend to state assembly constituencies; this is under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India.

Statement 3 is also incorrect since voter lists are used for electoral purposes, not directly for delimitation.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question In the case of Mithu vs. State of Punjab (1983), which articles of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court declare violated by the mandatory death sentence? a) Article 19 and Article 21 b) Article 16 and Article 22 c) Article 15 and Article 19 d) Article 14 and Article 21 Correct Solution: D In Mithu vs. State of Punjab (1983), the Supreme Court held that a mandatory death sentence violates Article 14 (equality before the law) and Article 21 (right to life). The court ruled that such a law was unfair and unjust, depriving individuals of their right to life without due process. Incorrect Solution: D In Mithu vs. State of Punjab (1983), the Supreme Court held that a mandatory death sentence violates Article 14 (equality before the law) and Article 21 (right to life). The court ruled that such a law was unfair and unjust, depriving individuals of their right to life without due process.

#### 5. Question

In the case of Mithu vs. State of Punjab (1983), which articles of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court declare violated by the mandatory death sentence?

• a) Article 19 and Article 21

• b) Article 16 and Article 22

• c) Article 15 and Article 19

• d) Article 14 and Article 21

Solution: D

In Mithu vs. State of Punjab (1983), the Supreme Court held that a mandatory death sentence violates Article 14 (equality before the law) and Article 21 (right to life). The court ruled that such a law was unfair and unjust, depriving individuals of their right to life without due process.

Solution: D

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