Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Polity (08 August 2023)

Daily Static MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Subject : Polity

1. Consider the following statements, with reference to Motion of Thanks:

1. Amendments to Motion of Thanks can be moved in both the houses in such form as may be considered appropriate by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
2. The Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Notices of amendments to Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address can be tabled after the President has delivered his Address. Amendments may refer to matters contained in the Address as well as to matters, in the opinion of the member, the Address has failed to mention. Amendments can be moved to the Motion of Thanks in such form as may be considered appropriate by the Speaker in Lok Sabha and Chairman in Rajya Sabha. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Members of Parliament vote on this motion of thanks. This motion must be passed in both the houses. A failure to get motion of thanks passed amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government. This is why, the Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

2. The first Law Commission was established, under the Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay by the:

(a) Government of India Act 1935
(b) Charter Act of 1833
(c) Law Commission Act, 1867
(d) Government of India Act of 1919

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Law Reform in the ancient period was ad hoc and not institutionalised. However, since the third decade of the nineteenth century, Law Commissions were constituted by the Government from time to time. The first law commission was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833. Thereafter, the second, third and fourth Law Commissions were constituted in 1853, 1861 and 1879 respectively helped adapt English Laws to Indian conditions. The First Law Commission of Independent India was established in 1955 with the then Attorney-General of India, Mr. M. C. Setalvad, as its Chairman. Hence, option (b) is correct.

3. Which of the following were added to Directive Principles under 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?

1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
2. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
3. To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.

How many of the given statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Answer: (B)

Explanation: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities (Article 38). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

4. Consider the following statements regarding Lok Sabha:

1. The work and conduct of the Speaker cannot be discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha except on a substantive motion.
2. No discussion on a matter of general public importance can take place except on a motion made with the consent of the Speaker.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (C)

Explanation: The work and conduct of the Speaker cannot be discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha except on a substantive motion: This is done with a view to safeguard the independence and Impartiality of the office of the Speaker as it is vested with great prestige, position and authority. No discussion on a matter of general public importance can take place except on a motion made with the consent of the Speaker/Chairman as the case may be. Hence, both statements are correct.

5. The Vice-president of India is elected by the electoral college consisting of:

1. Elected Members of the Parliament.
2. Nominated Members of the Parliament.
3. Elected Members of State Legislative Assemblies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The Vice-President is elected by the method of indirect election. He is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament. Thus, this electoral college is different from the electoral college for the election of the President in the following two respects:

  • It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (in the case of president, only elected members).
  • It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies (in the case of President, the elected members of the state legislative assemblies are included).