Insights Static Quiz -420, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following pairs regarding the sources of the Indian constitution.
- US Constitution: Rule of Law
- British Constitution: Single Citizenship
- Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy
- French Constitution: Procedure established by law
Which of the above are correctly matched?
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Solution: c)
British Constitution – Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, legislative procedure, single citizenship, cabinet system, prerogative writs, parliamentary privileges and bicameralism.
US Constitution – Fundamental rights, independence of judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president, removal of Supreme Court and high court judges and post of vicepresident.
Irish Constitution – Directive Principles of State Policy, nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of president.
Japanese Constitution – Procedure established by Law.
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Solution: c)
British Constitution – Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, legislative procedure, single citizenship, cabinet system, prerogative writs, parliamentary privileges and bicameralism.
US Constitution – Fundamental rights, independence of judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president, removal of Supreme Court and high court judges and post of vicepresident.
Irish Constitution – Directive Principles of State Policy, nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of president.
Japanese Constitution – Procedure established by Law.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Co-operative Societies.
- The original constitution gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies.
- Right to form co-operative societies is a fundamental right in India.
- Parliament in empowered to make laws with respect to multi-state cooperative societies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. It made the following three changes in the Constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of cooperative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled as “The Cooperative Societies”.
The new Part IX-B contains various provisions to ensure that the cooperative societies in the country function in a democratic, professional, autonomous and economically sound manner. It empowers the Parliament in respect of multi-state cooperative societies and the state legislatures in respect of other co-operative societies to make the appropriate law.
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Solution: b)
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. It made the following three changes in the Constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of cooperative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled as “The Cooperative Societies”.
The new Part IX-B contains various provisions to ensure that the cooperative societies in the country function in a democratic, professional, autonomous and economically sound manner. It empowers the Parliament in respect of multi-state cooperative societies and the state legislatures in respect of other co-operative societies to make the appropriate law.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Preamble of the constitution.
- The British Constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble.
- The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended twice.
- The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reveals the nature of Indian State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The American Constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble. Many countries, including India, followed this practice.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly1. It has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words —socialist, secular and integrity.
The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components:
- Source of authority of the Constitution: The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
- Nature of Indian State: It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.
- Objectives of the Constitution: It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
- Date of adoption of the Constitution: It stipulates November 26, 1949 as the date.
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Solution: c)
The American Constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble. Many countries, including India, followed this practice.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly1. It has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words —socialist, secular and integrity.
The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components:
- Source of authority of the Constitution: The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
- Nature of Indian State: It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.
- Objectives of the Constitution: It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
- Date of adoption of the Constitution: It stipulates November 26, 1949 as the date.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the powers of the National Commission for SCs:
- It has the powers of a civil court while trying specific cases.
- It is also required to discharge similar functions in respect of the Anglo-Indian community as it does with respect to the SCs.
- The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Powers of the commission:
The Commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:
(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;
(b) Requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c) Receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) Requisitioning any public record from any court or office;
(e) Issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents; and
(f) Any other matter which the President may determine.
The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Statement 2: The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs.
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Solution: d)
Powers of the commission:
The Commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:
(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;
(b) Requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c) Receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) Requisitioning any public record from any court or office;
(e) Issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents; and
(f) Any other matter which the President may determine.
The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.
Statement 2: The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Lok Sabha
- Lok Sabha has a normal term of 5 years, after which it automatically dissolves.
- Revocation of National Emergency is the exclusive power of Lok Sabha.
- Dissolution of Lok Sabha by the president is subjected to judicial review.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Dissolution of Lok Sabha by the president is not subjected to judicial review.
Even President of India can revoke the national emergency.
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Solution: a)
Dissolution of Lok Sabha by the president is not subjected to judicial review.
Even President of India can revoke the national emergency.