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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 7]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 18 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities.
- State can regulate any secular activity associated with religious practice.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (a)
Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
According to Article 25(2) State can regulate any secular activated associated with religious practice.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
According to Article 25(2) State can regulate any secular activated associated with religious practice.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution receiving aid out of State funds.
- No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution administered by the State despite it is established under any trust requiring imparting of religious instruction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
No person attending any educational institution recognized by the State or receiving aid out of State funds shall be required to attend any religious instruction or worship in that institution without his consent.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under Article 28, no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds. However, this provision shall not apply to an educational institution administered by the State but established under any endowment or trust, requiring imparting of religious instruction in such institution.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
No person attending any educational institution recognized by the State or receiving aid out of State funds shall be required to attend any religious instruction or worship in that institution without his consent.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under Article 28, no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds. However, this provision shall not apply to an educational institution administered by the State but established under any endowment or trust, requiring imparting of religious instruction in such institution.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution receiving aid out of State funds on grounds of place of residence.
- No Law provided for the amalgamation of two or more corporations in the public interest shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it violates Article 14.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No Law provided for the amalgamation of two or more corporations in the public interest shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it violates Article 14 or Article 19.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No Law provided for the amalgamation of two or more corporations in the public interest shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it violates Article 14 or Article 19.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Article 31A mentions about the 9th Schedule.
- No law giving effect to Article 39(c) shall be void on the grounds of contravention with Article 19.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (a)
Article 31B mentions about the 9th Schedule.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No law giving effect to Article 39(b) or 39(c) shall be void on the grounds of contravention with Article 14 or Article 19.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Article 31B mentions about the 9th Schedule.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No law giving effect to Article 39(b) or 39(c) shall be void on the grounds of contravention with Article 14 or Article 19.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Article 32 is a part of basic structure of the Constitution.
- In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original and exclusive.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
According to Supreme Court, Article 32 is a part of basic structure of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original but not exclusive. It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
According to Supreme Court, Article 32 is a part of basic structure of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original but not exclusive. It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
With regard to Directive Principles of State Policy, consider following statements
- These principles have origin in the Australian Constitution.
- They are fundamental in the governance of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution (Article 37) itself says that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution (Article 37) itself says that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Solution (c)
Article 39-to secure opportunity for healthy development of children
Article 48 – To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
Article 49-to protect monuments, places and objects of historical importance
Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, is the Fundamental duty under Article 51A(c).
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Solution (c)
Article 39-to secure opportunity for healthy development of children
Article 48 – To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
Article 49-to protect monuments, places and objects of historical importance
Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, is the Fundamental duty under Article 51A(c).
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to the writ jurisdiction of Supreme and High Court, consider the following statements:
- The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than that of the High Court.
- The Supreme Court has been empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes.
- When the fundamental rights of a citizen are violated, the aggrieved party has the option of moving either the high court or the Supreme Court directly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The writ jurisdiction of the high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court can issue the writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights and not for other purposes.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The writ jurisdiction of the high court (under Article 226) is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32). It means, when the fundamental rights of a citizen are violated, the aggrieved party has the option of moving either the high court or the Supreme Court directly
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (a)
The writ jurisdiction of the high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court can issue the writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights and not for other purposes.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The writ jurisdiction of the high court (under Article 226) is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32). It means, when the fundamental rights of a citizen are violated, the aggrieved party has the option of moving either the high court or the Supreme Court directly
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following committee recommended for incorporation of Fundamental Duties into the constitution?
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Solution (c)
- In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
- Justice Shah committee looked into misuse of power during internal emergency.
- Justice Verma committee looked into existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the fundamental duties.
States Reorganisation Commission consisted of Fazal Ali, K. M. Panikkar and H. N. Kunzru. Some of its recommendations were implemented in the States Reorganisation Act of 1956
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Solution (c)
- In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
- Justice Shah committee looked into misuse of power during internal emergency.
- Justice Verma committee looked into existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the fundamental duties.
States Reorganisation Commission consisted of Fazal Ali, K. M. Panikkar and H. N. Kunzru. Some of its recommendations were implemented in the States Reorganisation Act of 1956
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- To develop scientific temper and spirit of inquiry and reform.
- To raise the standard of living of people and public health.
- To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.
- To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
Which of the above fall under the Fundamental Duties?
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Solution (c)
Fundamental Duties (51A):
It shall be the duty of every citizens of India-
- to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
- to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
- to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
Directive principles of State Policy (DPSP)
- To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47).
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Solution (c)
Fundamental Duties (51A):
It shall be the duty of every citizens of India-
- to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
- to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
- to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
Directive principles of State Policy (DPSP)
- To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47).
