Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Polity (21 November 2023)

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

Subject : Polity (21 November 2023)

1. A resolution of disapproval of national emergency is different from a resolution approving the continuation of a proclamation in which of the following respects?

1.Disapproval of emergency requires the approval of both the houses, whereas approval of proclamation can be done only by the Lok Sabha.
2. Disapproval requires special majority, whereas approval requires a simple majority.

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: (D)

Explanation: A resolution of disapproval is different from a resolution approving the continuation of a proclamation in the following two respects:
First one (disapproval) is required to be passed by the Lok Sabha only, while the second one needs to be passed by the both Houses of Parliament. The first one is to be adopted by a simple majority only, while the second one needs to be adopted by a special majority.
This is done to put greater safeguards as emergency in an extraordinary measure and must be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances. Hence, both statements are not correct.


2. Which of the following bodies have the leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, in their appointment committees?

(a) The National Human Rights Commission
(b) The Central Vigilance Commission
(c) The Central Information Commission
(d) CEO of NITI Aayog

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body. It was established in 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament, namely, the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The chairman and members are appointed by the president on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament and the Central home minister. Hence, option (a) is correct.


3. Consider the following statements:

1. A Bill to alter the boundaries of any state can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President.
2. President has to refer the bill which alters the boundaries of the state to the state legistature concerned for expressing its views within a specified period.
3. President is bound by the views of the state legislature.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and
(e) alter the name of any state.
However, Article 3 lays down two conditions in this regard: one, a bill contemplating the above changes can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President; Two, before recommending the bill, the President has to refer the same to the state legistature concerned for expressing its views within a specified period.
The President is not bound by the views of the state legislature and may either accept or reject them, even if the views are received in time. Further, it is not necessary to make a fresh reference to the state legislature every time an amendment to the bill is moved and accepted in Parliament. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.


4. Consider the following statements regarding 73rd amendment act of 1992:

1. The act has given a practical shape to Article 40 of the Constitution.
2. The act gives a constitutional status to the Panchayati raj institutions.
3. It has brought the Panchayati raj institutions under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: This act has added a new Part-IX to the Constitution of India. The act has given a practical shape to Article 40 of the Constitution which says that, “The State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.” The act gives a constitutional status to the Panchayati raj institutions. It has brought them under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution. Hence, all statements are correct.


5. Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State Council:

1. The Inter-State Council is a permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order.
2. It was formed based on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
3. It is headed by Union Home Minister.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation: The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The body was formed by a presidential order dated 28 May 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission. The Council is formed to discuss or investigate policies, subjects of common interest, and disputes among states. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of Inter-State Council. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.