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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 6]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- LIC comes under the definition of State as mentioned in Article 12.
- High Court while performing its judicial functions cannot be considered as State under Article 12.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
LIC, ONGC comes under the definition of State as mentioned in Article 12.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
High Court while performing its judicial functions cannot be considered as State under Article 12.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
LIC, ONGC comes under the definition of State as mentioned in Article 12.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
High Court while performing its judicial functions cannot be considered as State under Article 12.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 14 is even applicable to foreigners.
- ‘Equality before law’ connotes that the like should be treated alike without discrimination.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Article 14 is even applicable to foreigners.
Article 14 is also applicable to corporations. (Juristic person)
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
‘Equal protection of laws’ connotes that the like should be treated alike without discrimination.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Article 14 is even applicable to foreigners.
Article 14 is also applicable to corporations. (Juristic person)
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
‘Equal protection of laws’ connotes that the like should be treated alike without discrimination.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 15(2) prohibits discrimination, both by the State and private individuals.
- Constitution mentions family income as one of the indicators for notifying economically weaker sections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Article 15(2) prohibits discrimination, both by the State and private individuals.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
For the purposes of the Article 15 and Article 16, ‘economically weaker sections’ shall be such as may be notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Article 15(2) prohibits discrimination, both by the State and private individuals.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
For the purposes of the Article 15 and Article 16, ‘economically weaker sections’ shall be such as may be notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The right under Article 17 is available against private individuals also.
- Rights under Article 19 are not available to legal persons like corporations.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Supreme Court held that the right under Article 17 is available against private individuals and it is the constitutional obligation of the State to take necessary action to ensure that this right is not violated.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Rights under Article 19 are protected against only state action and not private individuals. Moreover, these rights are available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
The Supreme Court held that the right under Article 17 is available against private individuals and it is the constitutional obligation of the State to take necessary action to ensure that this right is not violated.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Rights under Article 19 are protected against only state action and not private individuals. Moreover, these rights are available only to the citizens and to shareholders of a company but not to foreigners or legal persons like companies or corporations, etc.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory on India can be restricted on the ground of protection of the interest of any Scheduled Tribe.
- The provision of ‘preventive detention’ in Indian Constitution is taken from the Constitution of USA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory on India can be restricted on the grounds:1) in the interest of general public 2) for the protection of the interest of any Scheduled Tribe.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
No democratic country in the world has made preventive detention as an integral part of the Constitution as has been done in India. It is unknown in USA.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory on India can be restricted on the grounds:1) in the interest of general public 2) for the protection of the interest of any Scheduled Tribe.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
No democratic country in the world has made preventive detention as an integral part of the Constitution as has been done in India. It is unknown in USA.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Constitution of India:
- These are applicable to all the residents of India irrespective of their caste, creed, sex and religion.
- The parliament cannot impose legal sanction against the violation of Fundamental duties.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (c)
Unlike some of the Fundamental Rights which extend to all persons whether citizens or foreigners, the Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
There is no legal sanction against their violation. However, the Parliament is free to enforce them by suitable legislation.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
Unlike some of the Fundamental Rights which extend to all persons whether citizens or foreigners, the Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
There is no legal sanction against their violation. However, the Parliament is free to enforce them by suitable legislation.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
‘Economic Justice’ the objective of Indian Constitution has been provided in
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Solution (b)
Preamble:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
DPSP:
Article 38: To promote welfare of people by securing a social order permeated by justice-Social, economic and political- and to minimize the inequalities of income, status, facilities and opportunities.
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Solution (b)
Preamble:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
DPSP:
Article 38: To promote welfare of people by securing a social order permeated by justice-Social, economic and political- and to minimize the inequalities of income, status, facilities and opportunities.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
According to Dr B R Ambedkar, which among the following is a ‘novel feature’ of the Indian Constitution?
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the Directive Principles of State Policy is a ‘novel feature’ of the Indian Constitution.
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Solution (d)
According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the Directive Principles of State Policy is a ‘novel feature’ of the Indian Constitution.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following programs or schemes strives to implement Directive Principles of State Policy?
- National programme for bovine breeding & dairy development (NPBBDD).
- Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
- Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
- Hill Area Development Program.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines (Article 48) – National programme for bovine breeding & dairy development (NPBBDD).
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article39 A) – Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
To make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief (Article 42) – Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
To secure the right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens; (Article 39) – Hill Area Development Program.
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Solution (d)
To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines (Article 48) – National programme for bovine breeding & dairy development (NPBBDD).
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article39 A) – Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
To make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief (Article 42) – Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
To secure the right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens; (Article 39) – Hill Area Development Program.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
In Minerva mills case (1980), according to Supreme Court which among the following DOES NOT constitutes the core of commitment to social revolution
- Fundamental Rights.
- Fundamental Duties.
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the Supreme Court also held that the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles. They together constitute the core of commitment to social revolution.
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Solution (b)
In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the Supreme Court also held that the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles. They together constitute the core of commitment to social revolution.
