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Insights Static Quiz -238, 2019–Polity
- February 7, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: DAILY STATIC QUIZ
Insights Static Quiz -238, 2019
Polity
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is/are not the federal features of the Constitution?
- The Constitution is written and not easily amendable.
- Equal representation of all states in Rajya Sabha
- State governments derive authority from the Centre.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: b)
The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.
State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.
The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31.
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Solution: b)
The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.
State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.
The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following about National Human Rights Commission.
- It is a constitutional authority.
- The Commission is independent of the government.
- There is no fee to approach the NHRC.
- Its recommendations are binding on the courts but not government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The commission has been established by law as autonomous of the government, and not by the constitution.
The NHRC cannot by itself punish the guilty. That is the responsibility of courts. The NHRC is there to make independent and credible inquiry into any case of violation of human rights. Thus, its recommendations are not binding on neither the courts not the government.
Any citizen of India can write a letter to the NHRC to complain against the violation of human rights. There is no fee or any formal procedure to approach the NHRC.
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Solution: c)
The commission has been established by law as autonomous of the government, and not by the constitution.
The NHRC cannot by itself punish the guilty. That is the responsibility of courts. The NHRC is there to make independent and credible inquiry into any case of violation of human rights. Thus, its recommendations are not binding on neither the courts not the government.
Any citizen of India can write a letter to the NHRC to complain against the violation of human rights. There is no fee or any formal procedure to approach the NHRC.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
“It shall be the endeavour of every state and every local authority within the state to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.” This is a
- Forms part of Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution
- Provision made under an Act of Parliament
- Justiciable in courts if not implemented by the Government of India
Select the correct code:
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Solution: d)
It forms a part of Directive principles.
Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII.
Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are wrong, as directive principles are non-justiciable.
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Solution: d)
It forms a part of Directive principles.
Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII.
Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are wrong, as directive principles are non-justiciable.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the
Correct
Solution: c)
The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the HC are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the state but their pensions are payable as Charged Expenditure /Art 112(3).
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Solution: c)
The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the HC are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the state but their pensions are payable as Charged Expenditure /Art 112(3).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of these constitutional bodies are functionally autonomous from the government?
- State Public Service Commissions
- Election Commission of India
- Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Select the correct code:
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Solution: d)
The Indian Constitution not only provides for the legislative, executive and judicial organs of the government (Central and state) but also establishes certain independent bodies.
Election Commission ensures free and fair elections to the Parliament, the state legislatures, the office of President of India and the office of Vice-president of India.
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India audits the accounts of the Central and state governments. He acts as the guardian of public purse and comments on the legality and propriety of government expenditure.
Union Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for recruitment to all-India services and higher Central services and to advise the President on disciplinary matters.
State Public Service Commissions in every state conduct examinations for recruitment to state services and advice the governor on disciplinary matters.
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Solution: d)
The Indian Constitution not only provides for the legislative, executive and judicial organs of the government (Central and state) but also establishes certain independent bodies.
Election Commission ensures free and fair elections to the Parliament, the state legislatures, the office of President of India and the office of Vice-president of India.
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India audits the accounts of the Central and state governments. He acts as the guardian of public purse and comments on the legality and propriety of government expenditure.
Union Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for recruitment to all-India services and higher Central services and to advise the President on disciplinary matters.
State Public Service Commissions in every state conduct examinations for recruitment to state services and advice the governor on disciplinary matters.