QUIZ – 2020: Insights Static Quiz, 18 January 2020 – Polity
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights.
- Fundamental Rights protect citizens against the arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the State.
- The Constitution guarantees the rights of the individual against the State but not against Other individuals.
- Posting on social media is a fundamental right applicable to all citizens.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The Constitution of India guarantees the rights of the individual against the State as well as against other individuals.
In a landmark order, the High Court of Tripura ordered the police to refrain from prosecuting a man who was earlier arrested over a social media post. The Chief Justice in his order broadly remarked that posting on social media was tantamount to a “fundamental right” applicable to all citizens, including government employees.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The Constitution of India guarantees the rights of the individual against the State as well as against other individuals.
In a landmark order, the High Court of Tripura ordered the police to refrain from prosecuting a man who was earlier arrested over a social media post. The Chief Justice in his order broadly remarked that posting on social media was tantamount to a “fundamental right” applicable to all citizens, including government employees.
- Question 2 of 5
2. 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.
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
Statements 1 and 4 are compulsory provisions and statements 2 and 3 are voluntary provisions.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Statements 1 and 4 are compulsory provisions and statements 2 and 3 are voluntary provisions.
- Question 3 of 5
3. 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?
CorrectSolution: 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
IncorrectSolution: 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
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, consider the following statements:
- Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities has been inserted to the constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
- It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganization Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard.
Accordingly, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution. This article contains the following provisions:
There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be appointed by the President of India.
It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. He would report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the President may direct. The President should place all such reports before each House of Parliament and send to the governments of the states concerned.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganization Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard.
Accordingly, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution. This article contains the following provisions:
There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be appointed by the President of India.
It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. He would report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the President may direct. The President should place all such reports before each House of Parliament and send to the governments of the states concerned.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- The process of removal of a State Election Commissioner is similar to the removal of a Judge of a State High Court.
- A council of ministers must always exist to advise the governor, even after the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
- Article 356 can be invoked only on the written recommendation of the cabinet
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Article 356 can be invoked without written recommendation of the cabinet.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Article 356 can be invoked without written recommendation of the cabinet.