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DAILY STATIC QUIZ will cover all the topics of Static/Core subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - Polity [Day 10]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- According to Constitution, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakhs.
- Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level shall be reserved for women.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
According to 243B, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakhs.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level shall be reserved for women:
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
According to 243B, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakhs.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level shall be reserved for women:
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution enjoy the full period of five years.
- All questions of disqualifications (under Article 243F) shall be referred to Governor of the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
A panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a panchayat before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved panchayat would have continued had it not been so dissolved. In other words, a panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution does not enjoy the full period of five years but remains in office only for the remainder of the period.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
All questions of disqualifications (under Article 243F) shall be referred to such authority as the state legislature determines.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
A panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a panchayat before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved panchayat would have continued had it not been so dissolved. In other words, a panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution does not enjoy the full period of five years but remains in office only for the remainder of the period.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
All questions of disqualifications (under Article 243F) shall be referred to such authority as the state legislature determines.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The composition and qualifications of members of Finance Commission is elaborately discussed in the Constitution under Article 243 I.
- According to the Constitution, the tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner is 5 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
243-I. Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position:
The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide for the composition of the Commission, the qualifications which shall be requisite for appointment as members thereof and the manner in which they shall be selected.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by the Legislature of a State, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
243-I. Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position:
The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide for the composition of the Commission, the qualifications which shall be requisite for appointment as members thereof and the manner in which they shall be selected.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by the Legislature of a State, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities shall be reserved for the backward class of citizens.
- The maximum number of directors of a co-operative society shall not exceed fifteen.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and women in such manner as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from making any provision for reservation of seats in any Municipality or offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities in favour of backward class of citizens.
In this case, there is no Constitutional obligation to provide reservation in case of providing reservations for backward class of citizens.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The maximum number of directors of a co-operative society shall not exceed twenty-one.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and women in such manner as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from making any provision for reservation of seats in any Municipality or offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities in favour of backward class of citizens.
In this case, there is no Constitutional obligation to provide reservation in case of providing reservations for backward class of citizens.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The maximum number of directors of a co-operative society shall not exceed twenty-one.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to Constitution, Union Public Service Commission shall comprise of a maximum of 10 members.
- One-half of the total number of Members of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall constitute the quorum at its meetings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The Constitution, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the president, who determines its composition.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
One-half of the total number of Members of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall constitute the quorum at its meetings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The Constitution, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the president, who determines its composition.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
One-half of the total number of Members of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall constitute the quorum at its meetings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
