Insights Static Quiz -449, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Republic.
- In a republic, the head of the state is only elected directly.
- It means vesting of political sovereignty in the people.
- Absence of any privileged class.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
In a republic, the head of the state is always elected directly or indirectly for a fixed period, eg, USA. Therefore, the term ‘republic’ in our Preamble indicates that India has an elected head called the president. He is elected indirectly for a fixed period of five years.
A republic also means two more things: one, vesting of political sovereignty in the people and not in a single individual like a king; second, the absence of any privileged class and hence all public offices being opened
to every citizen without any discrimination.
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Solution: c)
In a republic, the head of the state is always elected directly or indirectly for a fixed period, eg, USA. Therefore, the term ‘republic’ in our Preamble indicates that India has an elected head called the president. He is elected indirectly for a fixed period of five years.
A republic also means two more things: one, vesting of political sovereignty in the people and not in a single individual like a king; second, the absence of any privileged class and hence all public offices being opened
to every citizen without any discrimination.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Distributive justice is the combination of social justice and economic justice.
- The ideal of justice—social, economic and political has been taken from the Russian Revolution.
- Justice is secured through various provisions of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The term ‘justice’ in the Preamble embraces three distinct forms—social, economic and political, secured through various provisions of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
A combination of social justice and economic justice denotes what is known as ‘distributive justice’.
The ideal of justice—social, economic and political—has been taken from the Russian Revolution (1917).
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Solution: d)
The term ‘justice’ in the Preamble embraces three distinct forms—social, economic and political, secured through various provisions of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
A combination of social justice and economic justice denotes what is known as ‘distributive justice’.
The ideal of justice—social, economic and political—has been taken from the Russian Revolution (1917).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following word indicates that “People have the Supreme right to make decisions” in our Preamble?
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Solution: b
The word SOVEREIGN means People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.
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Solution: b
The word SOVEREIGN means People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are envisaged by the “Right to Freedom” in the Constitution of India?
- Protection of the interests of minorities
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences
- Protection of freedom of profession
- Prohibition of untouchability
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
Right to freedom (Articles 19–22)
(a) Protection of six rights regarding freedom of: (i) speech and expression, (ii) assembly, (iii) association, (iv) movement, (v) residence, and (vi) profession (Article 19).
(b) Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20).
(c) Protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21).
(d) Right to elementary education (Article 21A).
(e) Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22).
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Solution: b)
Right to freedom (Articles 19–22)
(a) Protection of six rights regarding freedom of: (i) speech and expression, (ii) assembly, (iii) association, (iv) movement, (v) residence, and (vi) profession (Article 19).
(b) Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20).
(c) Protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21).
(d) Right to elementary education (Article 21A).
(e) Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Zonal Councils, consider the following statements
- Zonal Councils are established by the States Reorganization Act of 1956.
- Prime Minister is the common chairman of the five zonal councils.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Zonal Councils are the statutory bodies. They are established by an Act of the Parliament, that is, States Reorganisation Act of 1956. The act divided the country into five zones (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern) and provided a zonal council for each zone.
The home minister of Central government is the common chairman of the five zonal councils. Each chief minister acts as a vice-chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time.
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Solution: a)
The Zonal Councils are the statutory bodies. They are established by an Act of the Parliament, that is, States Reorganisation Act of 1956. The act divided the country into five zones (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern) and provided a zonal council for each zone.
The home minister of Central government is the common chairman of the five zonal councils. Each chief minister acts as a vice-chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time.
