IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan- Prelims Test 2018 POLITY & CURRENT AFFAIRS [Day 26]

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[Day 26]: POLITY AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The laws made by Parliament on the state subjects during a National Emergency become inoperative six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
2. During proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can issue ordinances on the state subjects also, if the state legislature is not in session.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.2) Consider the following statements about President’s rule:

1. A law made by the Parliament or President or any other specified authority is co-terminus with the duration of the proclamation.
2. The constitutional position, status, powers and functions of the concerned state high court remain same even during the President’s Rule.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.3) Which of the following schedules get affected during proclamation of national emergency?

1. Fifth schedule
2. Sixth schedule
3. Seventh schedule
4. Eleventh schedule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.4) Consider the following statements.

1. The independent and integrated judicial system was borrowed from USA constitution.
2. The term ‘judicial review’ is not mentioned in the constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.5) Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 1 and 4 only
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. All the above

Q.6) To which of the following the original jurisdiction of the supreme court does not extend?

1. Inter-state water disputes.
2. Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
3. A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, Sanad or other similar instrument.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1 and 2 only

Q.7) A person to be appointed as a judge of a high court, should have the following qualifications:

1. He should have been an advocate of a high court (or high courts in succession) for ten years
2. He should have held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years.
3. A distinguished jurist in the opinion of President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None

Q.8) According to the Constitution, what is the minimum age of eligibility to become a Supreme Court’s Judge?

1. 21 years
2. 35 years
3. 30 years
4. None of the above

Q.9) Which of the following Emergencies have never been imposed in India till now?

1. National Emergency
2. State Emergency
3. Financial Emergency

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 3
4. None of the above

Q.10) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Financial Emergency?

1. There is no maximum period prescribed for its operation.
2. Repeated parliamentary approval is not required for its continuation.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.11) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the consequences of Financial Emergency?

1. Central Government may ask states to reserve all money and financial bill for consideration of the president once they are passed by the state legislature.
2. Salaries and allowance of all or any class of persons serving in the Union may be reduced.
3. Salaries of judges of Supreme Court and High Court can be reduced.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.12) Supreme Court and High Courts are considered as the Court of Record. What does this mean?

1. The judgements, proceedings and acts of these Courts are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony.
2. These records are admitted to be of evidentiary value and cannot be questioned when produced before any court.
3. They have the power to punish for contempt of court.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.13) On any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar instruments, President can seek opinion of the Supreme Court. In this case:

1. Supreme Court may tender or refuse to tender its opinion.
2. The opinion expressed by the Supreme Court in this case is binding on the President.

Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.14) President can appoint duly qualified people as Additional Judge in a High Court. Which of the following statements regarding Additional Judge is/are correct?

1. They are appointed when a seat gets vacant in a High Court.
2. They are appointed for indefinite period till they attain the age of 62 years.

Select the code from below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.15) Consider the below statements with regard to Article 352:

1. President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or internal disturbance.
2. Proclamation of a national emergency by President is not a discretionary power, as he can proclaim only after receiving a written recommendation from the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16) The expression, “Proclamation of Emergency” as used in the Constitution refers to –

1. State Emergency or Constitutional Emergency
2. Financial Emergency
3. National Emergency
4. All of the above

Q.17) What happens when a proclamation of national emergency is in operation?

1. The executive power of the Centre extends to directing any state regarding the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised.
2. State governments can be suspended and be brought under the complete control of the Centre.
3. The President can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from Centre to the states.

Choose the appropriate answer:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.18) Which of the following is not true in regard to the proclamation of Emergency?

1. The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
2. Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority.
3. 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.
4. Further, the President can revoke a proclamation on his own and the Lok Sabha has no control in this regard.

Q.19) Consider the below statements:

1. CJI can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
2. The President can appoint an ad hoc judge for a temporary period when the CJI is unable to perform the duties of his office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.20) Which of the below statements is/are correct about High Courts?

1. In India, the high court operates below the Supreme Court.
2. The high court occupies the top position in the judicial administration of a state.
3. Constitution does not specify the strength of a high court and leaves it to the discretion of the Parliament.

Choose the correct code from below options:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.21) Consider the statements related to Fast Track Courts

1. FTCs were to be established by the state governments in consultation with the CJI.
2. The judges for these FTCs were appointed by promoting members from amongst the eligible judicial officers on ad-hoc basis only.
3. Under the scheme average of five FTCs were to be established in each district of the country.

Choose the correct codes from below options:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 only
3. 3 only
4. All of the above

Q.22) Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

  Folk Music/Dance                  State

1. Gotipua                          Odisha
2. Siddhi Dhamal              Gujarat
3. Bhad Pather                 Himachal Pradesh

Select the correct code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.23) Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘circadian rhythm’?

1. It is a biological rhythm with a twelve hour cycle
2. It can be found in plants and animals only
3. It can be synchronized by environmental cycles

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 Only
4. 1 and 3

Q.24) Which of the following is/are features of the Baratang Island?

1. Limestone caves
2. Mud volcanoes
3. Sentinelese Tribe

Select the correct code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 Only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.25) The Gulf of Suez is bordered by

1. Egypt
2. Jordan
3. Saudi Arabia

Select the correct code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 1 and 3
3. 1 Only
4. 2 and 3

Q.26) Consider the following statements about ‘Chicago Convention’

1. It established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
2. It looks into acts that may jeopardize the safety of the aircraft
3. India is a party to the convention

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. 1 and 3
4. 1 and 2

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