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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 3]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- A bill to amend the Constitution (under Article 368) can be initiated in Rajya Sabha.
- A bill to amend the Constitution (under Article 368) can be initiated by a private member.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated (under Article 368) only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Such a bill (amendment under Article 368) can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated (under Article 368) only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Such a bill (amendment under Article 368) can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- An amendment to the Constitution seeking to make any change in Chapter 1 of Part XI shall be ratified by legislatures of not less than one-half of the States.
- The President can return the Constitutional Amendment Bill (under Article 368) to the Parliament for reconsideration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
An amendment to the Constitution under Article 368 should be ratified by legislatures of not less than one half of the states (If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution).
Amendment to the following provisions requires ratification by legislatures of not less than one half of the states.
(a) article 54, article 55, article 73, 9[article 162, article241 or article 279A] or
(b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of Part XI, or (Statement 1 is correct)
(c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or
(d) the representation of States in Parliament, or
(e) the provisions of this article,
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
An amendment to the Constitution under Article 368 should be ratified by legislatures of not less than one half of the states (If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution).
Amendment to the following provisions requires ratification by legislatures of not less than one half of the states.
(a) article 54, article 55, article 73, 9[article 162, article241 or article 279A] or
(b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of Part XI, or (Statement 1 is correct)
(c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or
(d) the representation of States in Parliament, or
(e) the provisions of this article,
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A minister of the Union is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
- The nominated members of Rajya Sabha can participate in the impeachment of the President.
- The elected members of legislative assemblies of States do not participate in the impeachment of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
A sitting President or Vice President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The elected members of the legislative assemblies of states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in the impeachment of the President though they participate in his election.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
A sitting President or Vice President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The elected members of the legislative assemblies of states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in the impeachment of the President though they participate in his election.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In case of any delay in conducting the election of new President by any reason, the Vice President has to discharge the duties of the President.
- A person to be eligible to for election as President should have completed 30 years of age.
- When the Vice-President acts as President, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting President, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term. In case of any delay in conducting the election of new President by any reason, the outgoing President continues to hold office (beyond his term of five years) until his successor assumes charge.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A person to be eligible for election as President should have completed 35 years of age.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
When the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (b)
When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting President, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term. In case of any delay in conducting the election of new President by any reason, the outgoing President continues to hold office (beyond his term of five years) until his successor assumes charge.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A person to be eligible for election as President should have completed 35 years of age.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
When the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A person to be eligible for election as Vice-President should be qualified for election as a member of Lok Sabha.
- During the oath, the Vice-President swears to devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
A person to be eligible for election as Vice-President should be qualified for election as a member of Council of States.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
In his oath, the President swears:
- to faithfully execute the office;
- to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law;and
- to devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Vice-President swears his allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that he will faithfully discharge the duty.
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Solution (d)
A person to be eligible for election as Vice-President should be qualified for election as a member of Council of States.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
In his oath, the President swears:
- to faithfully execute the office;
- to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law;and
- to devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Vice-President swears his allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that he will faithfully discharge the duty.
