INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the interpretation of Secularism in the Indian context.
- The state treats all religions equally.
- The State does not participate in any religious matter whatsoever.
- All Educational institutions, without any exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
- The state makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. Hence, the Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of secularism, i.e., giving equal respect to all religions or protecting all religions equally. But Article 28 says that no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State.
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
The Islamic Central Wakf Council and many Hindu temples of great religious significance are administered and managed by the Indian government.
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Solution: c)
The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. Hence, the Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of secularism, i.e., giving equal respect to all religions or protecting all religions equally. But Article 28 says that no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State.
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
The Islamic Central Wakf Council and many Hindu temples of great religious significance are administered and managed by the Indian government.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The National Commission for Women perform which of the following functions?
- Review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women
- Recommend remedial legislative measures
- Facilitate redressal of grievances
- Advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, to:
- review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women;
- recommend remedial legislative measures;
- facilitate redressal of grievances and
- advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
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Solution: d)
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, to:
- review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women;
- recommend remedial legislative measures;
- facilitate redressal of grievances and
- advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
- Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify as to what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
- The present position is that the Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
- However the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify as to what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
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Solution: c)
- The present position is that the Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
- However the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify as to what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights.
- They limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature.
- Fundamental Rights are not absolute and cannot be suspended.
- They secure vital political rights to the citizens of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation.
Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens.
Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act. They can also be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21.
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Solution: b)
They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation.
Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc show the political and social equality of citizens.
Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions. Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act. They can also be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about pro- tem speaker.
- Speaker of the previous Lok Sabha appoints the pro- tem speaker immediately before the first meeting of the newly elected house.
- The office of the pro-tem speaker is in co-existence with the speaker of Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The speaker of the Lok Sabha/legislative assembly vacates the office immediately before the first meeting of the newly elected house.
Hence President/governor appoints the pro-tem speaker to preside over the sittings of the house.
Usually the senior most member is elected as the pro-tem speaker.
The president/governor will administer the oath of the office for the pro-tem speaker.
When the house elects the new speaker the office of the pro-tem speaker ceases to exist. Hence the office of the pro-tem speaker is a temporary one which will be in existence for few days.
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Solution: d)
The speaker of the Lok Sabha/legislative assembly vacates the office immediately before the first meeting of the newly elected house.
Hence President/governor appoints the pro-tem speaker to preside over the sittings of the house.
Usually the senior most member is elected as the pro-tem speaker.
The president/governor will administer the oath of the office for the pro-tem speaker.
When the house elects the new speaker the office of the pro-tem speaker ceases to exist. Hence the office of the pro-tem speaker is a temporary one which will be in existence for few days.
