UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 23 January 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Article 355 of the constitution places which of the following duties on the Central Government?
- Protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance
- Ensuring that every state government follows constitutional provisions
- Ensuring that every state is protected against economic downturns
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Constitution imposes two duties on the Centre: (a) to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance; and (b) to ensure that the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
It is this duty in the performance of which the Centre takes over the government of a state under Article 356 in case of failure of constitutional machinery in state. This is popularly known as ‘President’s Rule’. It is also known as ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’.
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Solution: b)
Constitution imposes two duties on the Centre: (a) to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance; and (b) to ensure that the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
It is this duty in the performance of which the Centre takes over the government of a state under Article 356 in case of failure of constitutional machinery in state. This is popularly known as ‘President’s Rule’. It is also known as ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Contempt of Court.
- The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, states that fair criticism of any case which has been heard and decided is not contempt.
- Civil contempt means wilful disobedience to any judgement and publication of any matter which lowers the authority of a court.
- Criminal contempt means doing an act that obstructs the administration of Justice.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: a)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Contempt of court may be civil or criminal.
Civil contempt means wilful disobedience to any judgement, order, writ or other process of a court or wilful breach of an undertaking given to a court.
Criminal contempt means the publication of any matter or doing an act which—(i) scandalises or lowers the authority of a court; or (ii) prejudices or interferes with the due course of a judicial proceeding; or (iii) interferes or obstructs the administration of justice in any other manner.
The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, very clearly states that fair criticism of any case which has been heard and decided is not contempt.
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Solution: a)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Contempt of court may be civil or criminal.
Civil contempt means wilful disobedience to any judgement, order, writ or other process of a court or wilful breach of an undertaking given to a court.
Criminal contempt means the publication of any matter or doing an act which—(i) scandalises or lowers the authority of a court; or (ii) prejudices or interferes with the due course of a judicial proceeding; or (iii) interferes or obstructs the administration of justice in any other manner.
The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, very clearly states that fair criticism of any case which has been heard and decided is not contempt.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- The Constitution of India has specified the qualifications for becoming Speaker.
- The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The speaker being in charge of the functioning of the House, is positioned as the Leader of Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House.
- From the placement of the Speaker’s chair in the House to his having a casting vote, from effectively being in charge of the functioning of the House to having crucial constitutional functions in dealing with disqualification of members — the Speaker is evidently perched as the Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha.
- The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself.
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Solution: a)
- There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House.
- From the placement of the Speaker’s chair in the House to his having a casting vote, from effectively being in charge of the functioning of the House to having crucial constitutional functions in dealing with disqualification of members — the Speaker is evidently perched as the Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha.
- The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The position the Prime Minister of India holds is often described as “first among equals”.
- The Prime Minister is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers.
Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
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Solution: c)
The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers.
Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Protection and Improvement of Environment as a fundamental duty was included in the Original Constitution.
- Under Article 253, Parliament has the power to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements and can legislate on the preservation of the natural environment.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: a)
After the Stockholm Declaration on the Global Environment, the Constitution was amended in 1976 to include Protection and Improvement of Environment as a fundamental duty.
Under Article 253, Parliament has the power to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements and can legislate on the preservation of the natural environment. Parliament used Article 253 to enact the Environment Protection Act to implement the decisions reached at the Stockholm Conference.
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Solution: a)
After the Stockholm Declaration on the Global Environment, the Constitution was amended in 1976 to include Protection and Improvement of Environment as a fundamental duty.
Under Article 253, Parliament has the power to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements and can legislate on the preservation of the natural environment. Parliament used Article 253 to enact the Environment Protection Act to implement the decisions reached at the Stockholm Conference.
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