Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Polity (27 June 2023)

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

Subject : Polity

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Legislative Powers of the President:

1. He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament with respect to a bill pending in the Parliament.
2. He decides on questions as to disqualifications of members of the Parliament, in consultation with the Prime Minister.
3. In the case of Puducherry, the President can legislate by making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The President is an integral part of the Parliament of India, and enjoys the following legislative powers. He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament, whether with respect to a bill pending in the Parliament or otherwise. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • He decides on questions as to disqualifications of members of the Parliament, in consultation with the Election Commission. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
  • He can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. In the case of Puducherry also, the President can legislate by making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

2. Consider the following statements:

1. All high courts in India have a territorial jurisdiction confined to a single state.
2. District Court assumes the name of Sessions Courts when they deal with matters concerning criminal cases.

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:

  • All High courts in India have a territorial jurisdiction not confined to a single state. Union territories jurisdiction would come under different state’s high court. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The district court is also a court of sessions when it exercises its jurisdiction on criminal matters under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

3. “It shall be the endeavour of every state and every local authority within the state to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.” This is a:

1. Part of Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution
2. Provision made under an Act of Parliament
3. Justiciable in courts if not implemented by the Government of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above

Answer: (D)

Explanation: It forms a part of Directive principles. Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII. Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect, as directive principles are non-justiciable.

4. Consider the following:

1. Business Advisory Committee
2. Rules Committee
3. Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions
4. Committee on Absence of Members from Sittings of the House

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of which of the above committees?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General-Purpose Committee. Hence, option (b) is correct.

5. Which of the following is/are the federal features of the Indian Constitution?

1. The Constitution is written and not easily amendable.
2. Equal representation of all states in Rajya Sabha.
3. State governments derive authority from the Centre.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.
  • State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.
  • The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.

Hence, option (a) is correct.