Insights Static Quiz -234, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Right to Constitutional Remedies guaranteed under Article 32, consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the constitution.
- Fundamental rights and other statutory rights can be enforced under Article 32.
- The Supreme Court has both executive and original jurisdiction in case of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
- Article 32 cannot be invoked to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation unless it directly infringes on any Fundamental Rights.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
- Statement 1 – The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution. Hence, it cannot be abridged or taken away even by way of an amendment to the Constitution.
- Statement 2 – Only the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be enforced under Article 32 and not any other right like non-fundamental constitutional rights, statutory rights, customary rights and so on.
- Statement 3 – In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original but not exclusive. It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226.
- Statement 4 – Article 32 cannot be invoked simply to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation unless it directly infringes any of the fundamental rights.
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Solution: b)
- Statement 1 – The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution. Hence, it cannot be abridged or taken away even by way of an amendment to the Constitution.
- Statement 2 – Only the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be enforced under Article 32 and not any other right like non-fundamental constitutional rights, statutory rights, customary rights and so on.
- Statement 3 – In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original but not exclusive. It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226.
- Statement 4 – Article 32 cannot be invoked simply to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation unless it directly infringes any of the fundamental rights.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the statements about State Human Rights Commission is correct?
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Solution: c)
- State Human Rights Commission is a Non-constitutional body.
- If any such case is already being inquired into by the National Human Rights Commission or any other Statutory Commission, then the State Human Rights Commission does not inquire into that case.
- The commission can review the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights.
- Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor).
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Solution: c)
- State Human Rights Commission is a Non-constitutional body.
- If any such case is already being inquired into by the National Human Rights Commission or any other Statutory Commission, then the State Human Rights Commission does not inquire into that case.
- The commission can review the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights.
- Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Secretary of the panchayat
- Secretary of the panchayat is elected by the Gram Panchayat from amongst its members.
- Secretary of the panchayat is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Gram panchayat has a Secretary who is also the secretary of the Gram Sabah. This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the state government, to oversee panchayat activities. He is responsible for calling the meetings of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keep a record of the proceedings.
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Solution: b)
Gram panchayat has a Secretary who is also the secretary of the Gram Sabah. This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the state government, to oversee panchayat activities. He is responsible for calling the meetings of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keep a record of the proceedings.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the 73rd Constitutional amendment act?
- Reservation of one-third seats for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
- Granting powers and authority to the panchayats to enable them to function as institutions of self-government.
- Granting financial powers to the panchayats to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
- Fixing tenure of 5 years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of suppression of any panchayat.
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Solution: d)
Statements 1 and 4 are compulsory provisions and statements 2 and 3 are voluntary provisions.
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Solution: d)
Statements 1 and 4 are compulsory provisions and statements 2 and 3 are voluntary provisions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
A parliamentary committee means a committee that:
- Is appointed or elected by the House
- Works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman
- Presents its report to the President
- Has a secretariat provided by the Cabinet secretary
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
A parliamentary committee means a committee that:
- Is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker / Chairman1
- Works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman
- Presents its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman
- Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha
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Solution: a)
A parliamentary committee means a committee that:
- Is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker / Chairman1
- Works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman
- Presents its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman
- Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha
