UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 5 May 2026 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
Consider the following statements.
- National emergency can be declared even if security of India is not in threat, but there is a case of imminent danger.
- The operation of National Emergency always applies to the whole of Indian Territory.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: A
Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India.
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Solution: A
Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Urban local bodies.
- 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifies 18 local level functions to be devolved to municipalities, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
- Since the enactment of 74th Constitution Amendment Act, elections to urban local bodies is held once in every five years in all states in India.
- As per the amended Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, Mayors are directly elected by the people in all states.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: B
Only Statement 1 is correct.
In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people.
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Solution: B
Only Statement 1 is correct.
In some States, elections to urban local bodies have not been held for years, defeating the lofty goal of decentralised governance. The idea of giving more authority to the third tier of governance has suffered serious stunting, in spite of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifying 18 local level functions to be devolved, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planning and public health.
Only In some states Mayors are directly elected by the people.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
A State Legislature may provide for the representation of which of the following persons in a municipality?
- members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
- Teachers and graduates living within the municipal area
- Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: A
The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include:
- Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality.
- The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
- The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area.
- The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees).
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Solution: A
The provision is made to augment municipal administration and the municipality may include:
- Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration without the right to vote in the meetings of municipality.
- The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly representing constituencies that comprise wholly or partly the municipal area.
- The members of the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council registered as electors within the municipal area.
- The chairpersons of committees (other than wards committees).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Inter State Council is correct?
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Solution: D
Inter-state council:
The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body to facilitate coordination between states and the centre.
The Council is a recommendatory body to investigate and discuss subjects, in which some or all of the states or the union government have a common interest. Recommendations are not binding in nature.
Article 263 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.
It considers recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action, and also matters of general interest to the states.
The inter-state council is not a permanent constitutional body for coordination between the states and union government. It can be established ‘at any time’ if it appears to the President that the public interests would be served by the establishment of such a council.
The Prime minister is the chairman.
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Solution: D
Inter-state council:
The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body to facilitate coordination between states and the centre.
The Council is a recommendatory body to investigate and discuss subjects, in which some or all of the states or the union government have a common interest. Recommendations are not binding in nature.
Article 263 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.
It considers recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action, and also matters of general interest to the states.
The inter-state council is not a permanent constitutional body for coordination between the states and union government. It can be established ‘at any time’ if it appears to the President that the public interests would be served by the establishment of such a council.
The Prime minister is the chairman.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are the provisions for independent functioning of the UPSC?
- The chairman can be removed from office by the president only in the manner and on the grounds similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The entire expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The chairman is not eligible for further employment in the Government of India or a state.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: C
The Constitution has made the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the UPSC:
(a) The chairman or a member of the UPSC can be removed from office by the president only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. Therefore, they enjoy security of tenure.
(b) The conditions of service of the chairman or a member, though determined by the president, cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(c) The entire expenses including the salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Thus, they are not subject to vote of Parliament.
(d) The chairman of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is not eligible for further employment in the Government of India or a state.
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Solution: C
The Constitution has made the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the UPSC:
(a) The chairman or a member of the UPSC can be removed from office by the president only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. Therefore, they enjoy security of tenure.
(b) The conditions of service of the chairman or a member, though determined by the president, cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(c) The entire expenses including the salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Thus, they are not subject to vote of Parliament.
(d) The chairman of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is not eligible for further employment in the Government of India or a state.
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