11 APRIL 2023
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11th APRIL 2023 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points) With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is the central recruiting and training agency in India
2. It has been directly created by the Constitution.
3. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a chairman and nine members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Statement 2 is correct. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The Union Public Service Commission is the
central recruiting agency in India. It is not a training agency.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Union Public Service Commission is an independent constitutional body in
the sense that it has been directly created by the Constitution.
• Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the
composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and
functions of the UPSC.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a chairman and ten
members. The terms and conditions of service of the chairman and members of the Commission are
governed by the Union Public Service Commission (Members) Regulations, 1969Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Statement 2 is correct. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The Union Public Service Commission is the
central recruiting agency in India. It is not a training agency.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Union Public Service Commission is an independent constitutional body in
the sense that it has been directly created by the Constitution.
• Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the
composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and
functions of the UPSC.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a chairman and ten
members. The terms and conditions of service of the chairman and members of the Commission are
governed by the Union Public Service Commission (Members) Regulations, 1969 -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1. It is the watchdog of human rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India and embodied in the
international covenants.
2. It is a Constitutional body.
3. It can only look into the matter of Human rights violations within one year of its occurrence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The National Human Rights Commission is the watchdog of human
rights in the country, that is, the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual
guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by courts in
India.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The National Human Rights Commission is the watchdog of human
rights in the country, that is, the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual
guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by courts in
India. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhen the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and
allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined byCorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Option C is correct. When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states,the
emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined
by the President.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Option C is correct. When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states,the
emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined
by the President. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
2. The minimum age prescribed in the Constitution for the post of judges to the Supreme Court is 55
years.
3. The President can issue the removal order of a judge of the Supreme Court if the removal order is
supported by an absolute majority of each House of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The judges of the Supreme Court are
appointed by the President. The chief justice is appointed by the President after consultation with such
judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary. The other judges are appointed by
President after consultation with the Chief Justice and such other judges of the Supreme Court and the
high courts as he deems necessary. The consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of
appointment of a judge other than the Chief justice.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution has not prescribed a minimum age for appointment as a
judge of the Supreme Court.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his Office by anorder of
the President. The President can issue the removal order only after an address by Parliament has been
presented to him in the same session for such removal.5 The address must be supported by a special
majority of each House of Parliament (ie, a majority of the total membership of that House and a
majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting). The grounds of
removal are two-proved misbehaviour or incapacity.Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The judges of the Supreme Court are
appointed by the President. The chief justice is appointed by the President after consultation with such
judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary. The other judges are appointed by
President after consultation with the Chief Justice and such other judges of the Supreme Court and the
high courts as he deems necessary. The consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of
appointment of a judge other than the Chief justice.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution has not prescribed a minimum age for appointment as a
judge of the Supreme Court.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his Office by anorder of
the President. The President can issue the removal order only after an address by Parliament has been
presented to him in the same session for such removal.5 The address must be supported by a special
majority of each House of Parliament (ie, a majority of the total membership of that House and a
majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting). The grounds of
removal are two-proved misbehaviour or incapacity. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The President can determine the qualifications of members of the Finance Commission.
2. A person qualified to be appointed as judge of high court can be selected as a member of the Finance
Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is correct. The Constitution authorises the Parliament to
determine the qualifications of members of the commission and the manner in which they should be
selected.
• Through the Finance Commission Act, 1951; the Parliament has specified the qualifications of the
chairman and members of the commission. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The chairman should be a person having experience in public affairs and the four other members
should be selected from amongst the following:
1. A judge of high court or one qualified to be appointed as one.
2. A person who has specialized knowledge of finance and accounts of the government.
3. A person who has wide experience in financial matters and in administration.
4. A person who has special knowledge of economics.Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is correct. The Constitution authorises the Parliament to
determine the qualifications of members of the commission and the manner in which they should be
selected.
• Through the Finance Commission Act, 1951; the Parliament has specified the qualifications of the
chairman and members of the commission. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The chairman should be a person having experience in public affairs and the four other members
should be selected from amongst the following:
1. A judge of high court or one qualified to be appointed as one.
2. A person who has specialized knowledge of finance and accounts of the government.
3. A person who has wide experience in financial matters and in administration.
4. A person who has special knowledge of economics.
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