UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 7 June 2024

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.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. 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 correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) 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: b) 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.

#### 1. 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 correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

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: b)

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).

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Prices of milk in the country are decided entirely by market forces. ‘Preservation of cattle’ is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. Improving animal husbandry and the quality of cattle breed is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Prices of milk in the country are decided entirely by market forces.

• ‘Preservation of cattle’ is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate.

• Improving animal husbandry and the quality of cattle breed is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production.

Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate.

As per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Prices of milk in the country are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding None Of The Above (NOTA) provision in EVMs in India. It was introduced according to the directions of Supreme Court. The right to say “none of the above” constituted a basic right of the voters. 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) In 2013, the Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, introduced ‘None of the Above’ or NOTA to allow voters to cast a “negative vote” to reject all candidates as unworthy. The court held that the right to vote as well as the right to say “none of the above” constituted a basic right of the voters, and said the option would foster “purity” and “vibrancy” in elections. It also expressed hope that NOTA would force political parties to choose better candidates, and negative voting would lead to systematic change in polls. Incorrect Solution: d) In 2013, the Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, introduced ‘None of the Above’ or NOTA to allow voters to cast a “negative vote” to reject all candidates as unworthy. The court held that the right to vote as well as the right to say “none of the above” constituted a basic right of the voters, and said the option would foster “purity” and “vibrancy” in elections. It also expressed hope that NOTA would force political parties to choose better candidates, and negative voting would lead to systematic change in polls.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding None Of The Above (NOTA) provision in EVMs in India.

• It was introduced according to the directions of Supreme Court.

• The right to say “none of the above” constituted a basic right of the voters.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

In 2013, the Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, introduced ‘None of the Above’ or NOTA to allow voters to cast a “negative vote” to reject all candidates as unworthy.

The court held that the right to vote as well as the right to say “none of the above” constituted a basic right of the voters, and said the option would foster “purity” and “vibrancy” in elections. It also expressed hope that NOTA would force political parties to choose better candidates, and negative voting would lead to systematic change in polls.

Solution: d)

In 2013, the Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, introduced ‘None of the Above’ or NOTA to allow voters to cast a “negative vote” to reject all candidates as unworthy.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The NOTA voting option is applicable in Lok Sabha elections State Legislative Assembly Elections Election of the President Election of the Vice-President How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 and 4 is incorrect. “None of the Above” (or NOTA) has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2009. The Supreme Court in PUCL vs. Union of India Judgement 2013 directed the use of NOTA in the context of direct elections to the Lok Sabha and the respective state assemblies. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 and 4 is incorrect. “None of the Above” (or NOTA) has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2009. The Supreme Court in PUCL vs. Union of India Judgement 2013 directed the use of NOTA in the context of direct elections to the Lok Sabha and the respective state assemblies.

#### 4. Question

The NOTA voting option is applicable in

• Lok Sabha elections

• State Legislative Assembly Elections

• Election of the President

• Election of the Vice-President

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Statement 3 and 4 is incorrect.

“None of the Above” (or NOTA) has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2009. The Supreme Court in PUCL vs. Union of India Judgement 2013 directed the use of NOTA in the context of direct elections to the Lok Sabha and the respective state assemblies.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 and 4 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Any member of the Parliament can oppose the introduction of a bill by stating that it initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the Parliament. All Government bills automatically go to Parliamentary committees for examination. 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) Any member of the Parliament can oppose the introduction of a bill by stating that it initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the Parliament. There is limited debate, and the house in which the bill is getting introduced does not delve into constitutional niceties. MPs also get an opportunity to discuss a bill’s constitutionality while debating it in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. But on both these occasions, the strength of the argument does not determine the legislative outcome. The Parliament’s decision depends on the numbers that the treasury and opposition benches command on the house floor. So, when the treasury benches have the numbers, the government faces no difficulty getting its legislative proposals through Parliament. The real opportunity for probing a bill’s constitutionality arises when a parliamentary committee is examining it. The committee process also has the advantage of drawing on constitutional expertise outside of the law ministry. Government bills do not automatically go to committees for examination. Ministers get an option to refer their bill to a select committee. They often don’t exercise this option and request the presiding officers to not send the bill to a ministry specific departmentally related committee. Incorrect Solution: a) Any member of the Parliament can oppose the introduction of a bill by stating that it initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the Parliament. There is limited debate, and the house in which the bill is getting introduced does not delve into constitutional niceties. MPs also get an opportunity to discuss a bill’s constitutionality while debating it in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. But on both these occasions, the strength of the argument does not determine the legislative outcome. The Parliament’s decision depends on the numbers that the treasury and opposition benches command on the house floor. So, when the treasury benches have the numbers, the government faces no difficulty getting its legislative proposals through Parliament. The real opportunity for probing a bill’s constitutionality arises when a parliamentary committee is examining it. The committee process also has the advantage of drawing on constitutional expertise outside of the law ministry. Government bills do not automatically go to committees for examination. Ministers get an option to refer their bill to a select committee. They often don’t exercise this option and request the presiding officers to not send the bill to a ministry specific departmentally related committee.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Any member of the Parliament can oppose the introduction of a bill by stating that it initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the Parliament.

• All Government bills automatically go to Parliamentary committees for examination.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Any member of the Parliament can oppose the introduction of a bill by stating that it initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the Parliament. There is limited debate, and the house in which the bill is getting introduced does not delve into constitutional niceties. MPs also get an opportunity to discuss a bill’s constitutionality while debating it in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. But on both these occasions, the strength of the argument does not determine the legislative outcome. The Parliament’s decision depends on the numbers that the treasury and opposition benches command on the house floor. So, when the treasury benches have the numbers, the government faces no difficulty getting its legislative proposals through Parliament.

The real opportunity for probing a bill’s constitutionality arises when a parliamentary committee is examining it.

The committee process also has the advantage of drawing on constitutional expertise outside of the law ministry.

Government bills do not automatically go to committees for examination. Ministers get an option to refer their bill to a select committee. They often don’t exercise this option and request the presiding officers to not send the bill to a ministry specific departmentally related committee.

Solution: a)

The real opportunity for probing a bill’s constitutionality arises when a parliamentary committee is examining it.

The committee process also has the advantage of drawing on constitutional expertise outside of the law ministry.

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