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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The presence of the Central Council of Ministers strongly indicates
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• The fundamental principle underlying the working of the Parliamentary system of government is the principle of collective responsibility. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Article 75). This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of ommission and commission. They work as a team and swim or sink together. When the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers, all the ministers have to resign including those ministers who are from the Rajya Sabha. Hence, option B is correct.
• The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government modelled on the British pattern, the council of ministers is headed by the Prime Minister who is the real executive authority is our politico-administrative system.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• The fundamental principle underlying the working of the Parliamentary system of government is the principle of collective responsibility. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Article 75). This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of ommission and commission. They work as a team and swim or sink together. When the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers, all the ministers have to resign including those ministers who are from the Rajya Sabha. Hence, option B is correct.
• The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government modelled on the British pattern, the council of ministers is headed by the Prime Minister who is the real executive authority is our politico-administrative system.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
In which of the following subjects, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha enjoy equal powers?
1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills and constitutional amendment bills.
2. Making recommendations to the President for the removal of judges of high courts.
3. Passing of resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers to that of the Lok Sabha in introduction and passage of ordinary bills, Constitutional amendment bills and Introduction and passage of financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Statement 2 is correct. Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers to that of the Lok Sabha in making a recommendation to the President for the removal of Chief Justice and judges of Supreme Court and high courts, chief election commissioner and comptroller and auditor general.
Statement 3 is incorrect. A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers to that of the Lok Sabha in introduction and passage of ordinary bills, Constitutional amendment bills and Introduction and passage of financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Statement 2 is correct. Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers to that of the Lok Sabha in making a recommendation to the President for the removal of Chief Justice and judges of Supreme Court and high courts, chief election commissioner and comptroller and auditor general.
Statement 3 is incorrect. A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
With reference to the emergency provisions of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
(Article & Provision)
1. Article 358 – It does not automatically suspend any Fundamental Right.
2. Article 359 – It automatically suspends the fundamental rights under Article 19 as soon as the emergency is declared.
3. Articles 358 and 359 – Both are applicable in case of External Emergency as well as Internal Emergency.
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Your Answer: Unanswered
Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 358 automatically suspends the fundamental rights under Article 19 as soon as the emergency is declared.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 359 does not automatically suspend any Fundamental Right. It only empowers the President to suspend the enforcement of the specified Fundamental Rights.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 358 operates only in case of External Emergency (that is, when the emergency is declared on the grounds of war or external aggression) and not in the case of Internal Emergency (ie, when the Emergency is declared on the ground of armed rebellion). Article 359, on the other hand, operates in case of both External Emergency as well as Internal Emergency.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Your Answer: Unanswered
Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 358 automatically suspends the fundamental rights under Article 19 as soon as the emergency is declared.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 359 does not automatically suspend any Fundamental Right. It only empowers the President to suspend the enforcement of the specified Fundamental Rights.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 358 operates only in case of External Emergency (that is, when the emergency is declared on the grounds of war or external aggression) and not in the case of Internal Emergency (ie, when the Emergency is declared on the ground of armed rebellion). Article 359, on the other hand, operates in case of both External Emergency as well as Internal Emergency.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. A proclamation of emergency, unless revoked, will cease to operate at the end of six months from its date of issue.
2. A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation without a parliamentary approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct. If an emergency is approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months. This provision for periodical parliamentary approval was also added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.
• Before that, the emergency, once approved by the Parliament, could remain in operation as long as the Executive (cabinet) desired. However, if the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of six months without approving the further continuance of Emergency, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided the Rajya Sabha has in the meantime approved its continuation.
• Statement 2 is correct. A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct. If an emergency is approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months. This provision for periodical parliamentary approval was also added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.
• Before that, the emergency, once approved by the Parliament, could remain in operation as long as the Executive (cabinet) desired. However, if the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of six months without approving the further continuance of Emergency, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided the Rajya Sabha has in the meantime approved its continuation.
• Statement 2 is correct. A proclamation of emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require the parliamentary approval.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following special circumstances:
1. National Emergency
2. Martial Rule
3. President’s Rule
Which of the above has/have an effect on the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India?
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. A President’s rule has no effect on Fundamental rights whereas National Emergency and Martial Rule have an effect on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens. Hence, the correct answer is (B).
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. A President’s rule has no effect on Fundamental rights whereas National Emergency and Martial Rule have an effect on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens. Hence, the correct answer is (B).
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Regarding Fundamental Duties, consider the following statements:
1. They are moral duties only.
2. They are expected to be performed by Indian citizens only.
3. No provision has been provided by the Constitution for their direct enforcement by the courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: B
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Some of the Fundamental Duties are moral duties while others are civic duties. For instance, cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle is a moral precept and respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem is a civic duty.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
• Statement 3 is correct. The fundamental duties are nonjusticiable. The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement by the courts. Thus, there is no legal sanction against their violation.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Some of the Fundamental Duties are moral duties while others are civic duties. For instance, cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle is a moral precept and respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem is a civic duty.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
• Statement 3 is correct. The fundamental duties are nonjusticiable. The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement by the courts. Thus, there is no legal sanction against their violation.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Article 22 of the constitution pertains to preventive detention laws. Consider the following statements regarding Article 22:
1. In case the duration of preventive detention is to be increased more than three months, an advisory body consisting of 3 members who are or are qualified to be High Court judges must be constituted.
2. If the detainee is arrested under preventive detention, he/she cannot be legally represented unless released.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Article 22 is protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
• One of the safeguards provided by the Constitution for minimising as much as possible the danger of misuse of preventive detention laws is review by Advisory Board.
• Statement 1 is correct. Article 22 (4) provides that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than 3 months unless an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court, has reported that there is a sufficient cause for such detention.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The right to consult and to be defended by the practitioner of his choice is fundamental right even to people under preventive detention. This right is provided under article 22 as well as article 21
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Article 22 is protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
• One of the safeguards provided by the Constitution for minimising as much as possible the danger of misuse of preventive detention laws is review by Advisory Board.
• Statement 1 is correct. Article 22 (4) provides that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than 3 months unless an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court, has reported that there is a sufficient cause for such detention.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The right to consult and to be defended by the practitioner of his choice is fundamental right even to people under preventive detention. This right is provided under article 22 as well as article 21
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are part(s) of Article 51A of the Constitution?
1. Respect the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. Duty to pay taxes
3. Safeguard public property and to abjure violence
4. Provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Article 51 A includes the Fundamental duties provided for the citizens of India. According to this article, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom;
c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture;
g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
h) to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and
k) to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Article 51 A includes the Fundamental duties provided for the citizens of India. According to this article, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom;
c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture;
g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
h) to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and
k) to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced only by a minister.
2. The introduction of a constitutional amendment bill requires prior permission of the President.
3. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 is a constitutional amendment act as per Article 368.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. A constitutional amendment bill does not require prior permission of the President.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The subject – Citizenship—acquisition and termination comes under the provisions in the Constitution that can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368.Thus, the The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 is not a constitutional amendment act as per Article 368.
• The Citizenship Amendment Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 9, 2019, by the Minister of Home Affairs and was passed on the same day in Lok Sabha i.e., December 9, 2019.
The Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha on December 11, 2019. This Act regulates the Citizenship Act of 1955.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies in the Constitution. The amendment is concerned with which of the following aspects of cooperative societies?
1. Professional management
2. Autonomous functioning
3. Nationalization
4. Democratic control
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to co-operative societies. It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).
• This amendment gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies. In this context, it made the following three changes in the constitution:
1. It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
2. It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of cooperative societies (Article 43-B).
3. It added a new Part IX-B in the constitution which is entitled as “The Co-operative societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to co-operative societies. It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).
• This amendment gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies. In this context, it made the following three changes in the constitution:
1. It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
2. It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of cooperative societies (Article 43-B).
3. It added a new Part IX-B in the constitution which is entitled as “The Co-operative societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).